2020届高三英语上学期开学考试试题_2
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2020届高三英语上学期开学考试试题
注意事项:
1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名和考试号写在答题卡相应的位置。
2.全部答案在答题卡上完成,用2B铅笔涂满涂黒,答在试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将答题卡上交。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?
A.£ 19.15.
B.£ 9.18.
C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1 .What is Peter probably going to do?
A. Wash clothes.
B. Buy new trousers.
C. Help his mum.
2.Where are the speakers?
A. In a museum.
B. In a shop.
C. In a hospital.
3. What will be used to deal with the mosquitoes?
A. Spray.
B. Beer.
C. Water.
4. What's the relationship between the speakers?
A. Boss and employee.
B. Manager and customer.
C. Int erviewer and interviewee.
5. Why does Rick want to buy a bicycle?
A. To train for a race.
B. To join a bicycle club.
C. To get some exercise.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What is the woman doing?
A. Repairing a phone.
B. Returning a phone.
C. Buying
a new phone.
7.What is the man asking for?
A. SIM card.
B. The receipt.
C. Phone cover,
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.Why is Tom going to Canada?
A. To run a business.
B. To enjoy a holiday trip.
C. To ge t together with his family.
9.How does the woman feel about Tom?
A. Helpful.
B. Pitiful.
C. Anxious.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Places for entertainment.
B. Construction of the hotel.
C. Competition of sports.
I1. What can be done in the recreation center?
A. Jogging.
B. Cycling.
C. Playing golf.
12. What’s the probable choice of a music-loving customer?
A. The amusement center.
B. The garden.
C. The teaho use.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What makes the man give up taking the 10:30 flight?
A. No ticket available.
B. Improper time.
C. Expensive tic kets.
14. When will the man leave for New York?
A. On Friday night.
B. On Saturday morning.
C. On Satur day noon.
15. Who will go with the man?
A. His colleague.
B. His wife.
C. His boss.
16. How much are the tickets?
A. $120.
B. $300.
C. $240.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What will people do as a journalist?
A. Visit different places.
B. Experience various life.
C. Ma ke big decisions.
18.When did the speaker start her career expectation?
A. When she was young.
B. After she graduated.
C. Whe n she studied at university.
19. What’s the most significant cause for her choice?
A. Improving skills.
B. Getting a high salary.
C. Fighting fa lse information.
20. What’s her parents’ attitude towards her decision?
A. Positive.
B. Negative.
C. Doubtful.
第二部分阅读理解(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、和D四个选项中,
选出最佳选项。
A
Hong Kong's Four Best Siu Mei Restaurants
Want an authentic taste of Hong Kong? Then siu mei (烧
味)must be the best choice. It's a general term for those roast ed meats hanging in a restaurants front window. If this tasty c uisine has already attr ac¬ted you, read on to see the 4 top siu mei restaurants in Hong Kong.
Chop Chop
This modem-
style siu mei restaurant delivers traditional cuisine in a fun con temporary setting. Headed by chef Dai Lung, whose careful c ooking inspired the char siu(叉
烧)dish "sorrowful rice" that fea¬tured importantly in comedian Stephen Chow's 1996 film The God of Cookery, Chop Chop's signature dish is the roasted pork belly char siu rice.
One Goose
This creative, newly opened restaurant has set out to reform t he traditional siu mei. One Goose's black pepper-
seasoned roast goose is a perfect combination of East and W est. Coupling the appetizing siu mei with the restaurant's clas sically excellent decorations, you'll definitely enjoy this one-of-
a-kind dining experience.
Yue Kee Restaurant
Since its establishment in 1958, Yue Kee has been run as a f amily business. Today, the second gen-
eration of ownership insists on creating its roast goose in the most traditional way possible. What’s more, it differs from oth ers with the bird sourced from its eight privately owned farms i n China.
Luen Fat Restaurant
As simple and plain as it gets, Luen Fat is a time-
honored spot. The restaurant has a large number of loyal cust omers who come in groups for the shops delicious honey char siu and tantalizing roast pork ribs, always resulting in a long q ueue outside the restaurant. Its simplistic layout and furnishin gs represent the traditional siu mei restaurant.
21. What can customers do in Chop Chop?
A. Taste the signature dish.
B. Make the film The God of Coo kery.
C. Meet Comedian Stephen Chow.
D. Enjoy the story of “sorr owful rice”.
22. Which restaurant will provide siu mei cooked in a new way ?
A. Chop Chop.
B. One Goose.
C. Yue Kee Restaurant.
D. Luen Fat Restaurant.
23. What is special about Yue Kee Restaurant?
A. It creates a family atmosphere.
B. It is good at cooking r oast goose.
C. It has a history of over 70 years.
D. It owns private farms to raise goose.
B
On a freezing January morning Jonny Benjamin, then a 20-year-
old college student, climbed on the edge of Waterloo Bridge i n London. That morning, Jonny escaped from a mental health hospital, where he'd been diagnosed (诊
断)with schizoaffective disorder. He headed straight to the bri dge, convinced that his disease was a life sentence. Hundreds of people passed by. Only one man called Neil Lay bourn, then 25, calmly and quietly walked to Jonny's side.“You're alright, man? Why are you sitting on a bridge?”
At first Jonny wanted Neil to leave him alone, but something i n Neil's calm, down-to-
earth manner struck a chord. Jonny felt faith, like he could talk to him.
“It's cold here. Why not have some coffee in a warm cafe? Ev erything will be OK.” For the first time after the diagnosis Jonn y Celt perhaps it really might. He climbed back.
The police, having received calls from passers-
by, were waiting there. They quickly put him into a police car, i n case he was to panic and jump. He lost sight of Neil, the per son who'd brought him hope.
Jonny ended up back in hospital. Eventually, he was well eno ugh to return to university and finish his degree. Over the next six years, Jonny often thought about the stranger who had tal ked him round. Eager to thank him in person, he posted a Fac ebook message nicknaming the good man Mike. His Find- Mi ke post was shared millions of times around the world, as far as Canada.
Jonny was overexcited when Neil called him two weeks after his post. They had a reunion, finally having that coffee they ha d first planned all those years ago.
“Many people walked past, but because of Neil’s kindness an
d sympathy, I'v
e lived a good life.” Jonny said.
24. Why did Jonny climb up the bridge?
A. He was badly treated in the hospital.
B. His disease ma de him lose hope.
C. He wanted to draw peopled attention.
D. He studied po orly in the college.
25. What does the underlined phrase "struck a chord" in Para graph 4 mean?
A. Touched his heart.
B. Drew his attention.
C. Aroused hi s interest.
D. Blew his mind.
26. Which of the following best describes Neil?
A. Humorous.
B. Tough.
C. Kind.
D. Generous.
27. How did Jonny find Neil?
A. By asking the police.
B. By calling their friends.
C. By posting a message online.
D. By visiting homes door -to-door.
C
The seabird population on a small British island off the coast Devon and South Wales has increased quickly following the r emoval of rats.
There has been a growth in the numbers of Manx shearwater, puffins and guillemots on Lundy Island 15 years after a conse rvation project to remove its rats ended. The project was laun ched 'in 2003 by the Landmark Trust, the National Trust and The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), and aim ed to kill the rats because they were the biggest threat to the
survival of the birds. A cull (选择性宰
杀)costing 50,000 pounds was used to get rid of 40,000 rats o n the island when puffin numbers fell to fewer than 10 pairs. Helen Booker, senior conservation officer for RSPB in south-west England, said the organization is delighted with the resul ts. w This study clearly shows how quickly and positively seab irds respond to the removal of non-native predators (捕猎者),
" she said. "Of course, we had expected major population incr eases when the project was launched, but the scale of this re covery has far beyond our expectations."
Dean Jones, the inspector on Lundy, which is managed by th e Landmark Trust, said the recovery of the seabirds was a po sitive, but that it is important to remain cautious・
"It is exciting to see this level of recovery in Manx shearwaters , one of our most important seabirds. In spring the island com es alive at night with the sound of these amazing birds. The in creases in puffins, guillemots and razorbills are also very enc ouraging for the future of seabirds on Lundy and we are maint aining our attention to ensure rats cannot return to the island. "
A recent study found that nearly 10 percent of endangered bir d, mammal, amphibian and reptile species could be saved by
culling invasive (入侵
的)mammals such as cats and rats on 169 islands. But rat re moval programs have been controversial with some animal rig hts activists, who have argued that the black rat is one of the country's most endangered mammals.
28. Why did British carry out the project to remove rats?
A. To kill invasive species.
B. To save seabirds in danger.
C. To keep balance in nature.
D. To decrease the rat's num ber.
29. What can we infer about the rat removal project?
A. It is favored by animal rights groups.
B. It started when guillemot is nearly dying out.
C. It has protected 10% of species on UK's 169 islands.
D. It contributes to more increases in seabirds than expected.
30. What will be done next according to Dean Jones?
A. Plan the future of seabirds.
B. Speed up the recovery o f seabirds.
C. Keep a careful watch for rats.
D. Continue to drive away rats and cats.
31. Where is the text most likely from?
A. A news report.
B. A research paper.
C. A biology textboo
k. D. A medical magazine.
D
What if a rollercoaster ride looked like this: no rails, no trains, j ust a chair on a mechanical arm (机械手
臂)and a pair of glasses-
VR glasses meaning virtual reality? That's how it is in Nancha ng, China, where a new amusement park relies entirely on dig ital entertainment.
Compared with a traditional theme park, this VR theme park t akes up smaller space and much less time to build, but it brin gs visitors similar playing experience. The park uses VR for a variety of attractions, including the roller coaster ride, a music al video game where you have to hit the right notes, and a sh ooter in a completely unreal environment. It really gives you th e feeling of reality.
The park wants to invest in a future technology and hopes to keep peopled fascination with virtual reality of life. For the tec hnology, it is still highly experimental. What we want to do wit h virtual reality is to experience things in and beyond reality, b ut in fact the VR we can experience right now has a lot of limit s. For example, although on the visual front, we can say we'v e broken past reality in our visual experience, there's still a lac k of physical feedback, meaning we can see the virtual world
around us but we can't feel them. That limits the technology's appeal from many applications.
For now, one of its main uses is in professional training. For e xample, for pilots in a Boeing VR simulator(模拟
器), a real touchable interface is combined with a virtual worl d outside. Some significant development is still needed before we can virtually wander around in our houses, go for a walk without leaving the house or actually hold a product in our han ds before buying it online. Nanchang hopes to become a signi ficant VR player in the future not just with digital rollercoaster s.
32. What can be an advantage of the VR theme park over tra ditional ones?
A. Its lower cost.
B. Its shorter building time.
C. Its larger area.
D. Its more exciting attractions.
33. What is the third paragraph about?
A. The Emits of the present VR technology.
B. The uses of VR technology in the future.
C. The vivid experience of playing a VR roller coaster.
D. The experiments done to improve VR technology.
34. What can be done now with the aid of VR technology?
A. Playing a musical instrument.
B. Walking out without leavi
ng the house.
C. Training pilots in a simulator.
D. Touching a product when shopping online.
35. What’s the best title for the text?
A. A Roller Coaster without Rails
B. Nanchang:the Next King of VR Technology
C. Virtual Reality: Advantages and Disadvantages
D. VR Brings Theme Park Visitors New Experience
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
Humans were made for walking. With our upright posture, qui ck-
changing joints, and strong leg muscles, our bodies were actu ally designed with walking in mind—
which is what makes it such perfect exercise. 36 And best o f all, it's a great way to see new things and meet new people! Wherever you are, in the city or at the campground, you'll find plenty of walking going on. Maybe you already love to walk, b ut you'll getting tired of tracing your same old route day after d ay—
or maybe you're new to walking and aren't sure how to get sta
rted. 37 To get started, sit down with a map and find a goal. Ask yourself, what do you want to get out of walking aside fro m the health benefits? Do you want to meet other people? Se e new places? 38
If making friends and socializing is your goal, you may call up your friends and schedule walks with them, since this will intro duce you to new places and trails. You might also find open g roups of dog walkers at your local park. Your campground sta ff might know about fun local walking groups you can join. 39 In cities large and small all over the country, walks are going on almost every weekend in support of cancer research, diab etes research, and other humanitarian causes.
40 Then tie on your walking shoes and prepare to get to kno w the new area from the ground up! Many of our great historic cities offer detailed and well-
planned walking tours. Nearly any city you can think of offers a walking tour with maps, provided by the tourist administratio n.
A. Headed to a new city?
B. So why not focus on walking?
C. Either way, ifs time to walk with a purpose.
D. It’s kind to our bodies and great for our waistlines.
E. Get to know people by the power of your own two feet.
F. And be sure to stay on the lookout for walks to raise money .
G. Knowing these will help you decide on the type of walk you want.
第三部分语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节 (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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After getting "paying-it-
forward." several times, I always wish I could buy a coffee for a stranger too.
That particular morning, I 41 in my rearview mirror(后视镜)when I got to the drive-
through window to pay. A 42 woman was driving a sports ca r behind. I could see her gold jewelry shining in the sunshine ・
"No way does she need me to buy her coffee!" I was quite 43 , but then that 44 shouted in my heart:“Pay for her coffee .”
Are you kidding me? I was 45 on cash myself, and I was alre ady feeling guilty for 46 cash on my own coffee. 47 , I told
the cashier, "Please put the red sports car’s 48 on my bill." As soon as I said it, I felt 49 .I knew I had followed my heart.
I paid the server and drove to the parking lot.
50 , the sport car followed. The lady 51 and said, "I don't k now why I am telling you this but I need you to know how muc h I 52 that coffee. " She started to 53 , "our business partne r 54 us and left us in the cold. This could not have come at a worse time 55 we lost our son to cancer last month. I thoug ht nobody 56 about us, and then you appeared. Thank you ev er so much."
Now I was the one who was 57 tears. We chatted and she 58 me that I gave her much more than a cup of coffee that m orning. Next time I am in the drive-
through and feel the 59 to pay it for-ward-
there will be no 60 .
41. A. noticed B. watched C. recognized D. glanced
42. A. crazy B. well-dressed C. pale-
looking D. cautious
43. A. positive B. passive C. uncertain D. ashamed
44. A. opinion B. idea C. voice D. wish
45. A. loose B. easy C. soft D. low
46. A. wasting B. spending C. giving D. losing
47. A. However B. Instead C. Besides D. Therefore
48. A. price B. debt C. order D. budget
49. A. amused B. regret C. encouraged D. relief
50. A. Unfortunately B. Immediately C. Unexpectedly
D. Obviously
51. A. came up B. turned up C. visited D. moved
52. A. appreciate B. expect C. miss D. dislike
53. A. argue B. smile C. complain D. cry
54. A. helped B. cheated C. treated D. defeated
55. A. once B. before C. as D. though
56. A. talked B. heard C. cared D. worried
57. A. sending back B. fighting back C. taking back
D. getting back
58. A. advised B. convinced C. astonished D. remin ded
59. A. command B. request C. duty D. urge
60. A. hesitation B. debate C. delay D. tremble
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Many athletes have been told that smiling while 61 (sweat)
will make our efforts feel easier. A marathon runner smiled wi dely through the final miles of his fastest-
ever marathon; afterward, he said what he had hoped 62 ( be) that the smiling would ease him to the finish line; But the re has been lit- tle solid scientific evidence to support this idea . In recent years several past studies 63 ( examine)whether deliberately smiling can make changes to how people feel psy chologically during races, 64 few have looked at the physica l effect 65 sports performance.
Researchers decided 66 (gather) a group of experienced re creational runners and have them alternatively smile broadly as they ran. Many of the runners found it difficult to smile thro ughout the whole session, though. Their smiles became 67 (increase) fixed and unnatural. Such false smiles make 68 (f ew) facial muscles (肌
肉)start working than the sincere version and most likely resul t in less 69 (relax) and performance improvement. So the ke y to using a happy smile to make you 70 better runner may be to smile sincerely and often near a race's end, but in 30-second bursts, rather than constantly.
第四部分写作(共两节,满分35分)
第一节短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改同桌
写的以下作文。
文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。
每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删减:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下面划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
A photo on my desk always takes me back to the moment tha t I gave a talent show for foreign friend. In the picture, I can be seen delicate performing the guzheng in Han costume. When I introduced myself at English, the audience applauded enco urage me. I was no longer nervous. I devoted myself wholehe artedly to play. My performance was quite a success. Before t he performance, an American was named Alisa, who was of my age, sang the song God Is a Girl to me. We even make a deal that we would teach each other my mother tongues.
第二节书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是英语校报的负责人李华,校报拟开设“中国文化”专栏(Column),现需为该专栏招聘一名学生编辑,请发布一则招聘启事。
内容包括:
1.工作说明;
2.能力要求;
3.报名地点及截止日期。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
2020届高三英语上学期开学考试试题
注意事项:
1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名和考试号写在答题卡相应的位置。
2.全部答案在答题卡上完成,用2B铅笔涂满涂黒,答在试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将答题卡上交。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?
A.£ 19.15.
B.£ 9.18.
C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1 .What is Peter probably going to do?
A. Wash clothes.
B. Buy new trousers.
C. Help his mum.
2.Where are the speakers?
A. In a museum.
B. In a shop.
C. In a hospital.
3. What will be used to deal with the mosquitoes?
A. Spray.
B. Beer.
C. Water.
4. What's the relationship between the speakers?
A. Boss and employee.
B. Manager and customer.
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
5. Why does Rick want to buy a bicycle?
A. To train for a race.
B. To join a bicycle club.
C. To get some exercise.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What is the woman doing?
A. Repairing a phone.
B. Returning a phone.
C. Buying a new phone.
7.What is the man asking for?
A. SIM card.
B. The receipt.
C. Phone cover,
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.Why is Tom going to Canada?
A. To run a business.
B. To enjoy a holiday trip.
C. To get together with his family.
9.How does the woman feel about Tom?
A. Helpful.
B. Pitiful.
C. Anxious.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Places for entertainment.
B. Construction of the hotel.
C. Competition of sports.
I1. What can be done in the recreation center?
A. Jogging.
B. Cycling.
C. Playing golf.
12. W hat’s the probable choice of a music-loving customer?
A. The amusement center.
B. The garden.
C. The teahouse.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What makes the man give up taking the 10:30 flight?
A. No ticket available.
B. Improper time.
C. Expensive tickets.
14. When will the man leave for New York?
A. On Friday night.
B. On Saturday morning.
C. On Saturday noon.
15. Who will go with the man?
A. His colleague.
B. His wife.
C. His boss.
16. How much are the tickets?
A. $120.
B. $300.
C. $240.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What will people do as a journalist?
A. Visit different places.
B. Experience various life.
C. Make big decisions.
18.When did the speaker start her career expectation?
A. When she was young.
B. After she graduated.
C. When she studied at university.
19. What’s the most significant cause for her choice?
A. Improving skills.
B. Getting a high salary.
C. Fighting false information.
20. What’s her parents’ attitude towards her decision?
A. Positive.
B. Negative.
C. Doubtful.
第二部分阅读理解(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、和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Hong Kong's Four Best Siu Mei Restaurants
Want an authentic taste of Hong Kong? Then siu mei (烧
味)must be the best choice. It's a general term for those roasted meats hanging in a restaura
nts front window. If this tasty cuisine has already attrac¬ted you, read on to see the 4 top siu mei restaurants in Hong Kong.
Chop Chop
This modem-
style siu mei restaurant delivers traditional cuisine in a fun contemporary setting. Headed by chef Dai Lung, whose careful cooking inspired the char siu(叉
烧)dish "sorrowful rice" that fea¬tured importantly in comedian Stephen Chow's 1996 film Th e God of Cookery, Chop Chop's signature dish is the roasted pork belly char siu rice.
One Goose
This creative, newly opened restaurant has set out to reform the traditional siu mei. One Goo se's black pepper-
seasoned roast goose is a perfect combination of East and West. Coupling the appetizing siu mei with the restaurant's classically excellent decorations, you'll definitely enjoy this one-of-a-kind dining experience.
Yue Kee Restaurant
Since its establishment in 1958, Yue Kee has been run as a family business. Today, the sec ond gen-
eration of ownership insists on creating its roast goose in the most traditional way possible. What’s more, it differs from others with the bird sourced from its eight privately owned farms i n China.
Luen Fat Restaurant
As simple and plain as it gets, Luen Fat is a time-
honored spot. The restaurant has a large number of loyal customers who come in groups for the shops delicious honey char siu and tantalizing roast pork ribs, always resulting in a long q ueue outside the restaurant. Its simplistic layout and furnishings represent the traditional siu mei restaurant.
21. What can customers do in Chop Chop?
A. Taste the signature dish.
B. Make the film The God of Cookery.
C. Meet Comedian Stephen Chow.
D. Enjoy the story of “sorrowful rice”.
22. Which restaurant will provide siu mei cooked in a new way?
A. Chop Chop.
B. One Goose.
C. Yue Kee Restaurant.
D. Luen Fat Restaurant.
23. What is special about Yue Kee Restaurant?
A. It creates a family atmosphere.
B. It is good at cooking roast goose.
C. It has a history of over 70 years.
D. It owns private farms to raise goose.
B
On a freezing January morning Jonny Benjamin, then a 20-year-
old college student, climbed on the edge of Waterloo Bridge in London. That morning, Jonny escaped from a mental health hospital, where he'd been diagnosed (诊
断)with schizoaffective disorder. He headed straight to the bridge, convinced that his disease was a life sentence.
Hundreds of people passed by. Only one man called Neil Lay bourn, then 25, calmly and qui etly walked to Jonny's side.
“You're alright, man? Why are you sitting on a bridge?”
At first Jonny wanted Neil to leave him alone, but something in Neil's calm, down-to-
earth manner struck a chord. Jonny felt faith, like he could talk to him.
“It's cold here. Why not have some coffee in a warm cafe? Everything will be OK.” For the firs t time after the diagnosis Jonny Celt perhaps it really might. He climbed back.
The police, having received calls from passers-
by, were waiting there. They quickly put him into a police car, in case he was to panic and ju mp. He lost sight of Neil, the person who'd brought him hope.
Jonny ended up back in hospital. Eventually, he was well enough to return to university and fi nish his degree. Over the next six years, Jonny often thought about the stranger who had talk ed him round. Eager to thank him in person, he posted a Facebook message nicknaming the good man Mike. His Find- Mike post was shared millions of times around the world, as far as Canada.
Jonny was overexcited when Neil called him two weeks after his post. They had a reunion, fi nally having that coffee they had first planned all those years ago.
“Many people walked past, but because of Neil’s kindness and sympathy, I've lived a good lif
e.” Jonny said.
24. Why did Jonny climb up the bridge?
A. He was badly treated in the hospital.
B. His disease made him lose hope.
C. He wanted to draw peopled attention.
D. He studied poorly in the college.
25. What does the underlined phrase "struck a chord" in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Touched his heart.
B. Drew his attention.
C. Aroused his interest.
D. Blew his mind.
26. Which of the following best describes Neil?
A. Humorous.
B. Tough.
C. Kind.
D. Generous.
27. How did Jonny find Neil?
A. By asking the police.
B. By calling their friends.
C. By posting a message online.
D. By visiting homes door-to-door.
C
The seabird population on a small British island off the coast Devon and South Wales has inc reased quickly following the removal of rats.
There has been a growth in the numbers of Manx shearwater, puffins and guillemots on Lund y Island 15 years after a conservation project to remove its rats ended. The project was launc hed 'in 2003 by the Landmark Trust, the National Trust and The Royal Society for the Protect ion of Birds (RSPB), and aimed to kill the rats because they were the biggest threat to the sur vival of the birds. A cull (选择性宰
杀)costing 50,000 pounds was used to get rid of 40,000 rats on the island when puffin numbe rs fell to fewer than 10 pairs.
Helen Booker, senior conservation officer for RSPB in south-
west England, said the organization is delighted with the results. w This study clearly shows how quickly and positively seabirds respond to the removal of non-native predators (捕猎者),
" she said. "Of course, we had expected major population increases when the project was la unched, but the scale of this recovery has far beyond our expectations."
Dean Jones, the inspector on Lundy, which is managed by the Landmark Trust, said the reco very of the seabirds was a positive, but that it is important to remain cautious・
"It is exciting to see this level of recovery in Manx shearwaters, one of our most important se abirds. In spring the island comes alive at night with the sound of these amazing birds. The in creases in puffins, guillemots and razorbills are also very encouraging for the future of seabir ds on Lundy and we are maintaining our attention to ensure rats cannot return to the island. "
A recent study found that nearly 10 percent of endangered bird, mammal, amphibian and rep tile species could be saved by culling invasive (入侵
的)mammals such as cats and rats on 169 islands. But rat removal programs have been cont roversial with some animal rights activists, who have argued that the black rat is one of the c ountry's most endangered mammals.
28. Why did British carry out the project to remove rats?。