2019屆高三12月診斷測試英語試卷

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　　Amazing natural landscapes

　　Volcanoes and Coastal Cliffs in Hawaii

　　With their volcanoes, valleys, waterfalls and towering coastal cliffs, the islands of Hawaii have some of the most spectacularly beautiful scenery on earth. No wonder Hawaii, especially the island of Kauai, is Hollywood’s favorite location for movies. Don’t forget to enjoy all these scenic splendors by taking a helicopter flight and going hiking.

　　When to visit: the off-season, when the best rates are available and the islands are less crowded, is spring (April to June)and fall (September to November).

　　Spectacular Mountains in Nepal

　　The small country of Nepal is situated in the Himalayan Mountains at the foot of Mount Qomolangma. Eight of the 14 independent mountains on earth that are more than 8,000 meters high above sea level are located in the country, offering strikingly beautiful mountainous scenery with hiking opportunities.

　　When to visit: October and November, the start of the dry season, are the best months to visit Nepal.

　　Mountains and Oceans of the National Parks of Western Canada

　　Deep in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, you will find world-class and jaw-dropping scenery, centered around glacial lakes. Wildlife is abundant in these areas, especially in Jasper National Park, which is well-known for wildlife viewing and home to some of North America’s rarest animals including grizzlies, bisons and wolves.

　　When to visit: the Canadian Rockies and Canada’s West Coast are best visited in summer. If you want to avoid the tourist crowds, travel in June or September.

　　Impressive Landscapes of New Zealand

　　New Zealand is a land of natural diversity. You’ll see things that you won’t see anywhere else in the world. Within a day or two’s drive, you can see great mountains, subtropical forests, and miles of coastline with sandy beaches. Don’t miss Abel Tasman National Park.

　　When to visit: the best time to visit New Zealand is between October and April, with high season (meaning high prices and low availability for hotels) between mid-December and the end of January.

　　1.When might be the best time to visit the islands of Hawaii

　　A. In January. B. In May.

　　C. In July. D. In December.

　　2.Where should wildlife lovers go

　　A. The island of Kauai. B. Jasper National Park.

　　C. The Himalayan Mountains. D. Abel Tasman National Park.

　　3.What can be done in New Zealand

　　A. Shooting films. B. Watching grizzlies.

　　C. Touring glacial lakes. D. Exploring subtropical forests.

　　Jennifer van den Broeke tried riding her son and daughter around Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, on her old bike with two child seats, but it was sometimes unsafe. That was when she decided to join the growing Dutch army of pedaling parents using so-called transport bikes.

　　Now Jennifer’s 8-month-old son Jasper and 3-year-old daughter Benthe can climb into the wooden box of her new transport bike so she can ride them around town. “With the kids and the shopping bags and everything, this is just easier,”said Jennifer. “It’s a very strong bike.”

　　The transport bike, called a bakfiets in Dutch, is making a comeback decades after butchers, bakers — maybe even candlestick makers, who first began using them to carry their wares (物品) around the narrow streets of this nation’s towns and cities. The bikes, with two or three wheels, have a wooden or plastic box on the front or between the front and back wheels.

　　Nowadays cars and vans crowd city streets. Regular bikes have remained popular, but for parents with a couple of kids, the car was often the only option.Not anymore.

　　Maarten van Andel, a 46-year-old native, started making cargo bikes last year when he was looking for a cheap way to transport his two children around Amsterdam. “It’s a timesaving device,” he said. “It’s a lot quicker to get around town with your kids in a bakfiets than in a car.”

　　Henry Cutler, who runs an Amsterdam cycle store, says there are 5,000-10,000 floating around Amsterdam. He sometimes sounds like he’s selling not just bikes, but a way of life. “We are trying to promote products that change people’s perspective about living. Bikes are not fast, but does life have to be fast” he said.“Many families with small children want to try it because they believe it is a better and easier way to get around,” said Erik Oddershede, the manager of the Danish national bicycle shop organization, Danske Cykelhandlere.

　　1.What do we know about the transport bike

　　A. It sometimes causes safety problems on the road.

　　B. It usually has a wooden or plastic box at its back.

　　C. It was once common decades ago in the Netherlands.

　　D. It is now widely used by Dutch butchers and bakers.

　　2.What does the author mean by saying “Not anymore”

　　A. Parents with two or more kids have another choice.

　　B. Regular bikes have become more and more popular.

　　C. Maarten Van Andel was more interested in cargo bikes.

　　D. Nowadays there are fewer traffic problems in the city.

　　3.Who says that people should live at an unhurried pace

　　A. Henry Cutler. B. Erik Oddershede.

　　C. Maarten Van Andel. D. Jennifer Van den Broeke.

　　4.What is the text mainly about

　　A. The traffic problems in Amsterdam.

　　B. The lifestyle of people in Amsterdam.

　　C. The sales of transport bikes in Amsterdam.

　　D. The popularity of a bakfiets in Amsterdam.

　　With so many people in the world telling us we can’t succeed, we need to hear people telling us we can.I remember my high school English teacher telling me not to apply to Cornell University because they wouldn’t accept me and even if they did I wouldn’t be able to do the work. I almost didn’t apply but a few days later I saw Ivan Foldfarb, a former teacher, in the hallway and asked him about Cornell. He said, “If you get in, then you go. You can do it.” His words made all the difference. I applied and was accepted.

　　Too often we think it’s our role to inject a dose（一次劑量）of “reality” into someone’s life. We think we must point out how bad the economy is and how horrible the job market is and how the sky is falling.

　　I say there are enough pessimists and “realists” in the world. The world needs more optimists, encouragers, and inspirers. The world needs more people to speak into the hearts of others and say “I believe in you.” “If you have the desire then you also have the power to make it happen.” “Even if you fail, it will lead to something even better.”