2020届重庆一中高三英语二模试题及答案解析
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2020届重庆一中高三英语二模试题及答案解析
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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Nothing beats live music, but the venue makes a difference. When you're able to score tickets to an
incredible concert in an incredible place, you won't forget the experience. Here are some of the coolest music
venues from around the world. If you haven't been to any of these, you've got some traveling to do.
Red Rocks, Morrison, the United States
Red Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United States. At 6,450 feet above sea level,
Red Rocks is a geologically formed natural stage. Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands. If
you're into the blues and jazz, you'll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.
Meet Factory, Prague, Czech Republic
Smallest venues on this list, Meet Factory is an art gallery, theater, and music venue. The venue only
accommodates 1,000 people, so you won't see any huge names come through. Still, it's a great place to see
up-and-coming local acts, and if you've got an eye for contemporary art, you'll love your time here.
Arena of NÎmes, NÎmes, France
Originally built around A. D. 70, the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers with an interesting question:
Should they enjoy the music, or marvel at the architecture? The Arena is, after all, one of the world's
best-preserved Roman theaters. Many major touring acts plan stops at the Arena of Nimes, especially during the
venue's annual festival.
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
The Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most famous performing venues. I's also one of the most
distinctive buildings in Sydney, thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzon. It hosts about 40
events per week, so whether you're into jazz, rock, classical music, or opera, you'll find something to watch.
1.Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?
A.At Red Rocks. B.At Meet Factory. C.At Arena of Nimes. D.At
Sydney Opera House.
2.What is special about Meet Factory?
A.It enjoys breathtaking scenery. B.It hosts both musical and artistic events.
C.It is the largest venue of all.
D.It is famous for contemporary music.
3.What do the listed music venues have in common?
A.They have a long history. B.They are built near the sea.
C.They accommodate thousands of people. D.They are beautiful tourist attractions.
B
Surfing the Internet for fun will make you a better employee, according to an Australian study.
The University of Melbourne study shows that people who use the Internet for their own reasons at work are
about 9 percent more productive than those who do not. Study author Brent Coker said, “Surfing the Internet at
times helps increase an employee's attention.”
“People need to relax for a bit to get back their attention,” Coker said on the university's website. “Having a
short break, such as a quick surfing of the Internet, helps the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total Internet
attention for a day's work, and as a result, increases productivity (生产效率),” he said.
According to the study of 300 workers, 70 percent of people who use the Internet at work surf the Internet
for their own reasons during office hours. Among the most popular surfing activities are searching for information
about products, reading online news, playing online games and watching videos. “Firms spend a lot of money on
software toblocktheir employees from watching videos, using social networking sites or shopping online,” said
Coker. “That's not always a good idea.”
However, Coker said the study looked at people who surfed the Internet in moderation (适度), or were on the
Internet for less than 20 percent of their total time in the office. “Those who spend too much time surfing the
Internet will have a lower productivity than those without.” he said.
4. What does the University of Melbourne study mainlyshow?
A. People who surf the Internet are good employees.
B. Not everyone surfs the Internet for fun during office hours.
C. The Internet is becoming more and more important in people's life.
D. Surfing the Internet for fun at times during office hours increases productivity.
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the most popular surfing activities?
A. Watching videos.
B. Reading online news. C. Reading online novels.
D. Playing online games.
6. The underlined word “block” in Paragraph 4 means “________”.
A. stop B. organize
C. protect D. separate
7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Those who never surf the Internet have the lowest productivity.
