2020届宁波市效实中学高三英语月考试卷及参考答案

2020届宁波市效实中学高三英语月考试卷及参考答案

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

Students, teachers, and local community members are strongly encouraged to register online to receive

real-time information of emergency events fromColumbiaUniversity.

Text message warnings will only be used in rare cases where ongoing events causean immediate threat or

have a significant influence. Possible situations include severe weather conditions, emergency campus closures,

crimes in progress that may endanger the community, and major transportation interruptions.

Read instructions on how to sign up for emergency notifications（通知）.

Columbiastudents

Columbiastudents can easily register for text message notifications. Simply enter Student Services Online,

click on "Text Message Enrollment" and add your cellphone number. Students can register parents or family

members by following the instructions for the public below.

Columbiateachers

Columbiateachers can register for text message notifications by following the step by step instructions below:

● Register with your UNI and password .

● Select "Faculty & Staff"at the top of the page.

● Select "Contact Details".

● Click the "+" under "Phone".

● Select "Campus Alert 1".

● Enter your mobile number.

To receive emergency information on additional mobile phones, you may follow the above instructions for

"Campus Alert2" and "Campus Alert 3" for a total of three.

Community/General Public

Community/General Public interested in receiving emergency information fromColumbiacan sign up by

clicking on the "Register" button on the registration page and entering their email and mobile number. Users will

receive confirmation code（密码）on their phone and will need to confirm their account via email.

Users can choose not to use the Emergency Text Alert System at any time by texting STOP to 226787, calling 226789 or sending an email tolr27682@.

1.Which is a possiblesituation where a text message will be sent?

A.The temperature will drop slightly tomorrow.

B.The campus will be closed during Christmas.

C.The main railway system of the city is interrupted.

D.A bank robber is being sentenced in the court of the city.

2.Which step comes before the others when teachers register?

A.Selecting Campus Alert. B.Entering mobile numbers.

C.Clicking "+" under "Phone". D.Selecting "Faculty& Staff".

3.How can users stop receiving text messages?

A.By sending an email.

B.By texting STOP to 226789.

C.By managing information online.

D.By making a phone call to 226787.

B

The grocerystore might not be your favorite place to visit when you're at home, but is it ever fun when you're

in another country? Honestly speaking, they're one of those strange little destinations that I like to sniff out

everywhere I go, much as other travelers head toward clothing stores, libraries, coffee shops or galleries.

The greatest beauty of the grocery store –– whether it's a supermarket or a tiny shop –– is that it gives you a

glimpse into what local people buy to cook their own meals. This offers clues into their lifestyles and preferences,

and into the agricultural and cooking practices of the country. I stare at the strange fruits and vegetables, the

seafood, the cheese, the spices, the bread, and oh, the chocolate...always the chocolate!

Being the environmental nerd（呆子）I am, I like paying attention to packaging, which can reflect people's

attitudes towards environmental protection. Italy, for example, has a habit of requiring customers to bag their

fruits and vegetables in plastic for weighing, while Sri Lanka leaveseverything loose in bins. In Brazil, everything is

prepackaged in a layer of plastic.

People in grocery stores tend to be friendlier. They smile, say hello, and sometimes ask questions, which can

lead to great conversations. I had a further discussion with a teenaged cashier in Sri Lanka, over which bag of

crunchy（松脆的）mix to buy. He insisted that the one labeled “spicy” would be too hot for me, but I told him I was

willing to risk it. He laughed and we ended up talking about my favorite Sri Lankan foods for ten minutes. It's interesting then to come home and look at one's own local grocery store through new eyes. What would a

visitor think? What stands out, and what do the food displays say about us as a culture? You might be surprised by

what you realize.

4. According to the author, what is the key benefit of visiting foreign grocery stores?

A. Learning to cook foreign dishes.

B. Making friends with local people.

C. Buying cheaper food and souvenirs.

D. Knowing local people and the country.