2020届扬州维扬中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析
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2020届扬州维扬中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析
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
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Four Best Hikes in the World
There's nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike. No matter whether your idea of a hike is
a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth, we've got you covered. Below are four best hikes inthe
world.
Torres del Paine W Circuit
Location (位置): Patagonia. Chile
Distance: 37 + miles
Time: 5~6 days
Best time to go: October to January
The W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes you'll find. Not only will you appreciate the diverse
landscapes and striking granite pillars (花岗岩柱子), but you'll probably meet some new friends along the way.
Grand Canyon Rim - to - Rim Hike
Location: Arizona, the United States
Distance: 48 miles
Time: 1~3 days
Best time to go: May to June, September to October
There's no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world. Located in one of the USA's
most beautiful parks, the views are ly appealing. Just make sure you're prepared for the challenge.
Trek to Petra
Location: Jordan
Distance: 47 miles
Time: 5~ 6 days
Best time to go: October to April
Take the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of the
world. Hike through canyons, gorges and ridges, and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoiding crowds of tourists.
Yosemite Grand Traverse
Location: California, the United States
Distance: 60 miles
Time: 6~7 days
Best time to go: July to September
Known for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge
sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised byNational Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls
and green mountaintops.
1.Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia, Chile?
A.April B.May C.August D.December
2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?
A.Jordan B.Patagonia, Chile
C.Arizona, the United States D.California, the United States
3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?
A.Plant sequoia trees B.Appreciate waterfalls C.Visit local temples
D.Climb granite pillars
B
Becoming famous is the dream of many, and Tian is getting closer to that dream.
Tian, 30, is a white-collar worker inBeijing. On short video application Douyin, Tian has more than 2,000 fans.
So far, she has received more than 50,000 likes on the Dubsmash-like app. On her page on Douyin, Tian shares
everything, from her son’s daily activities, to her pet dogs, to little skits (段子) made up by her and her husband.
“Making funny videos, and combining them with music is really interesting,” Tian said. “Of course, I make the
videos for fun because it is quite relaxing.”
China’s short video market has seen great growth, according to areport. The report said thatChina’s short
video market was valued at 5.73 billion yuan ($900 million) in 2017, an increase of 184 percent. The industry value
is expected to go up to the 30 billion mark in 2020. Companies like Tencent, Sohu and Iqiyi have all started
providing short video content.
“Short videos are popular because they are an addition to traditional audio and video content on the
internet,” said Sun Jiashan with the Chinese National Academy of Arts. Fans say that the short videos help them “chill out” from a stressed-out lifestyle. “My favorite videos are all
about pets,” said Zhou Na, a nurse inHefei, capital of East China’sAnhuiprovince. “After a whole day’s work,
watching the 15-second videos makes me laugh, which reduces my pressure.”
4. Why does Tian make short videos in Douyin?
A. To get fun. B. To become a well-known person.
C. To attract fans. D. To record her family’s routine.
5. What’s Sun Jiashan’s opinion about short videos?
A. They have huge value.
B. They greatly reduce people’s pressure.
C. They make people’s star dreams come true.
D. They enrich internet audio and video content.
6. What does the underlined words “chill out” probably mean?
A. Catch a cold. B. Feel cold.
C. Calm down. D. Become concerned.
7. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. Every Chinese is using Douyin.
B. China’s short video market is open.
C. Douyin brings the Chinese great happiness.
D.China’s short video market has developed rapidly.
C
Have you ever been sad because of failure? Please remember, for quite often achieving what you set out to
do is not the most important thing.
A boy decided to dig a deep hole behind his house. As he was working, a couple of older boys stopped by to
