1、沈阳市第四中学高一英语周测 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分） ANeon Pigeon Now two years old, this industrially fashionable space with tough touches- exposed pipes, marbled concrete floors, giant paintings, one with Mike Tyson- is always packed and serves contemporary izakaya-style dishes. 1 Keong Saik Road; 65-6222-2326; Th
2、e Library For the good bar food at this cocktail bar run illegally, with no sign or number, youll need a password to enter through the secret door. (Tip: The password, which changes monthly, is available on the bars Facebook pages.) 47 Keong Saik Road; 65-6221-8823; thelibrary.sgMeta Restaurant and
3、Bar Charged by Sun Kim, a chef who has worked at Singapores famous WakuGhin, this elegant spot appeared in late 2015 with French menu. In it, customers can get a view of the kitchen fireworks at the 16-seat bar. 9 Keong Saik Road; 65-6598-0867; metarestaurant.sgHotel 1929 Uniting five well-preserved
4、 houses built in 1929- consequently the name- this stylish hotel with 32 individually decorated rooms mixes contemporary technology (smart phones with free data) with typical furnishings and old barber seats. 29 Keong Saik Road; 65-6381-1929; Cure Opened in July 2015, the 1,400-square-foot, dimly li
5、t restaurant is a personal stage for the chef-owner Andrew Walshs lunch and dinner menus. These focus on seasonal ingredients, provided near or far, presented in dishes like Irish beef cooked or raw. 21 Keong Saik Road; 65-6221-2178; So, next time to Singapore, visit Keong Saik Road, one of the tren
6、diest places on the southern edge of Singapores Chinatown.21. What can you find in Neon Pigeon?A. Mike Tyson. B. Giant pigeons. C. Many customers. D. Seasonal dishes.22. Where is a password required if you want to enter?A. In Neon Pigeon. B. In the Library. C. In Meta Restaurant and Bar. D. In Hotel
7、 1929.23. Which of the following is the name of Hotel 1929 associated with?A. Its location number. B. The style of its decoration.C. The year when the five houses were united. D. The year when the five houses were built. B Stan Lee, who revolutionized the comic book and helped make billions for Holl
8、ywood by introducing human superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Incredible Hulk, died in November, 2018. he was 95. As the top writer at Marvel Comics, Lee was widely considered the architect of the contemporary comic book. He renewed the industry in the 1960s by offering the c
9、ostumes and action while insisting on complicated plots, college-level dialogue, science fiction, even philosophy. Millions responded to the unlikely mix of realistic fantasy, and many of his characters, including Spider-Man, the Hulk and X-Men went on to become stars of blockbuster films. Lee consi
10、dered the comic-book medium an art form. He came up with a new comic book every day for 10 years. He hit his peak in the 1960s when he brought the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man and numerous others to life. Lee knew his work was different, proudly noting that stories were drawn out o
11、ver several issues to better develop characters, situations and themes. The characters were normal people changed into superheroes through no fault of their own. “The beauty of Stan Lees characters is that they were characters first and superheroes next.” Jeff Kline, executive producer of the “Men i
12、n Black” animated television series, told The Blade of Toledo. Some of Lees creations became symbols of social change- Spider-Man represented 60s America, for example. Lee scripted most of Marvels superhero comics, including the Avengers and the X-Men. In 1972, he became Marvels publisher and editor
13、ial director. Four years later, 72 million copies of Spider-Man were sold. CBS turned the Hulk into a successful TV series. A Spider-Man series ran briefly in 1978. Both characters were featured in animated TV series. The first big-budget movie based on Lees characters. “X-Men”, was a hit in 2000, e
14、arning more than $130 million at North American theatres. “Spider-Man” did even better, taking in more than $400 million in 2002.24. Where does Lees characters beauty lie according to Jeff Kline?A. They are symbols of social change. B. They are characters in both series and films.C. They are ordinar
15、y but can save others in emergency. D. They are unique people from all walks of life.25. What can we learn from the text?A. Lee was a productive writer. B. Lee prefers simple plots and science fiction.C. Lee reached his best in the 1970s. D. Spider-Man was Lees first big-budget movie.26. Which work
16、of Lees made more profits?A. The Hulk. B. Spider-Man. C. X-Men. D. Iron Man.27. What is the main idea of the text?A. The loss of a master. B. A pioneer in comic books.C. Master works of Stan Lee. D. Stan Lees contributions to the USA. C Many Chinese institutions of higher education have been attempt
17、ing to become more globalized by making their websites available in different languages to better communicate with potential foreign students and promote their academic achievements. In late June, 20 universities gathering at Shanghai International Studies University for a meeting regarding overseas
18、 communication said that their websites are available in foreign languages. For example, the SISU website now is available in 28 languages. The websites multilingual contents include over 7,000 articles about topics such as Chinese culture, Chinese society as well as information about Shanghai. Some
19、 articles are from foreign media, foreign embassies and official websites of foreign government agencies. During the meet, the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology said that 43,000 visits to its new English website launched in January were made from overseas, accounting for nearly two-t
20、hirds of the total visits. Jiang Feng, Party Chief of SISU, said that overseas communication is now a key focus for schools to interact with the world and improve their influence. Tsinghua University in Beijing was among the first universities on the Chinese mainland to open accounts on internationa
21、l social media platforms in 2015. Around 2,000 updates, including pictures, videos and live broadcasts, are made each year on such platforms. The topics are usually related to the institutions major events or student and alumni (校友) activities. “Updates regarding our masters programs taught in Engli
22、sh and those about the schools performance in the latest world university rankings usually enjoy the highest popularity,” says Lin Yuan, deputy director of the global communication office at Tsinghua University. Xiang Debao, a professor from SISUs School of Journalism and Communication, says that a
23、recent research conducted by his team showed that a universitys influence in cyberspace (通讯) has positive relationship with its visibility in the real world.28. Why did the 20 universities gather at Shanghai International Studies University?A. To deal with some academic issues. B. To explore the way
24、 for universities to go global.C. To exchange students in some international courses. D. To discuss articles from foreign media and official websites.29. Which of the following appeals to foreign visits most?A. Accounts about the development of Shanghai. B. The institutions major events and student
25、activities.C. The history of Shanghai International Studies University.D. The latest information of a masters course taught in English.30. What does Xiang Debao think of a universitys influence in cyberspace?A. Vital. B. Slight. C. Worthless. D. Imperfect.31. What can be concluded from the text?A. T
26、singhua University was the first to open international social media platforms.B. Multilanguage website earned more foreign visits than national ones in the SISU.C. Only 20 universities in China approved of websites available in different languages.D. The ranking of a university in the world plays a
27、main role in its international influence. D Want to get your packages delivered via robots? Now theres an app for that. If you live in Washington D.C., or Redwood, you may have glimpsed a small, boxy robot rolling along a local sidewalk, minding its own business, but attracting the attention of many
28、 curious onlookers. The autonomous machines were part of a pilot program last year by Starship Technologies focusing on delivering meals from local restaurants in dozens of cities around the world. This week, the company unveiled plans to broaden its delivery service beyond food to include packages,
29、 a move that led it to declare itself “the worlds first robot package delivery service”. The next time you order food, this cute robot might roll up to deliver it. The package delivery service is not available to everyone yet. The wheeled robots have a top speed of 4 mph and can detect obstacles fro
30、m 30 feet away. “The robot can operate through anything,” Nick Handrick, head of operations for Starships D.C. office, said, “If you had something in the way-a stick- its able to climb sticks.” To sign up for the service, which costs a little more than $10 per month, customers need to download the c
31、ompanys app. Customers then create a “Starship Delivery Address”, a unique address inside a Starship facility, where they can have packages sent from places such as A. Once a package is delivered to the Starship address, customers receive a text notification that allows them to schedule a home deliv
32、ery via robot. The robots are opened by customers via a mobile phone code. Barriers exist for robotic ground delivery, with many states requiring that humans be in control of delivery robots. Those regulations havent stopped Starship Technologies from accumulating experience on streets around the gl
33、obe ahead of the companys latest launch. The company says its robots have covered more than 125,000 miles in more than 100 cities in 20 countries.32. What can we know about the robotic delivery?A. It is part of a trial project by Starship Technologies.B. You can use the service free of charge via sm
34、art phones.C. The robots are opened by customers with a text notification.D. The robotic delivery is available to everyone at present. 33. What does the underlined word “unveiled” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Revised. B. Released. C. Restored. D. Reset.34. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
35、A. The good news of the service. B. The disadvantages of the robotic delivery.C. How the robotic delivery works. D. Robotic delivery develops despite challenges.35. What is the best title for the text?A. A New Robot Was Invented B. Wheelless Robots Are on the WayC. How Robots Deliver Packages D. Pac
36、kages Will Be Delivered by Robots E Friendships can be sources of joy and sources of sorrow. There isnt exactly a rule book on what to do when things get tense or go south. 36 When things are unbalanced 37 , but your friend doesnt open up about hers. Its common for relationships to experience period
37、s where things are unbalanced. Maybe one friend is going through a breakup and needs extra supports. In times like these, its important that you practice becoming a better listener. 38 Jan Yager, a specialist in this field often hears from people whove been hurt by a friends not keeping his word. Dr
38、. Yager points out we dont have formal contracts with friends where weve agreed to never disappoint each other. Therefore if you bring a fantasy about what the ideal friend will do in any situation, you will be disappointed.Feeling left out No one likes feeling left out. It feels bad when you knew y
39、our friends went on a weekend getaway without you. Scott Christnelly says, “I encourage clients to express their feelings about it but also not to jump to conclusion.” Then find someone else to explain how you feel. 39 Growing apart It is possible to keep lifelong friendships, but many friends do en
40、d up growing apart. 40 Jay says the friend who is moving forward can experience guilt and shame for leaving the other behind. The key is letting friends play roles in your life. When you feel ready for a wild night out, call that friend up.A. Broken promises.B. Experiencing envyC. Maybe you feel lik
41、e youre always sharing about your life.D. Maybe through that conversation, you will know how you will respond.E. Here are some understandings of the so-called friendship from specialists.F. One example is when one friend moves on and has little in common with a former partner.G. Here are tips on how
42、 to manage the common relationship difficulties from some specialists.X+X+K第三部分：英语知识运用 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 It was really an unforgettable experience. The other day on my way home, for some reason all the traffic 41 were out. It was
43、5 pm, 42 it was rush hour and pure chaos. I approached a 4-way stop, and found myself 43 in a mess. On all 3 sides of me, people all were looking for the right time to 44 the road. On one side was an elderly woman who was 45 forward as if she would get through the crossroad. 46 across from me was a
44、business man talking on his cell phone. On the other side was a 47 dancing to his radio, not looking like he really cared whether he moved or not. 48 , I waited- and waited- and waited. For what felt like 5 minutes, everyone there was still looking. Then after I gave it a little 49 , I pulled out in
45、to the road, and I became the most 50 man on the road. The man 51 his cell phone and screamed. The teenager turned off his 52 and yelled. The elderly lady just 53 her head and then leaned back. Did I 54 any traffic laws or universal laws of politeness? No. Did I give everyone 55 time to do what we a
46、re all taught in driving school? Yes. So how does this story 56 to you and your business? Is it 57 when you make a move and break out of the park? And all three of them were upset with me because I ignored that excuse and made my move. We will 58 all these people in our lives, but it is important to remember that this is your life, and that you cant 59 for other people to decide if you can make a(n) 60 . You can only you can make it happen.41.A. rulesB. accidentsC. lig
