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2021届高三新高考适应性考试专项训练阅读理解(三)

————编写者：2021届高三英语备课组

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Sitting on the edge of the world, Sydney is considered as one of the world's greatest cities. Here are some things you should do and see in Sydney.

1. Explore Sydney's hottest neighborhood

Many big-ticket attractions can be found in or around the Circular Quay area, right by the port. Here, you can get on ferries (渡轮) to faraway islands or go exploring on foot with the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens and Museum of Contemporary all nearby.

2. Take side trips

Popular among outdoor types, the rough Blue Mountains—about two hours by train west of the city — promises winter skiing, excellent hiking and kangaroo sightings. Walking through the national park, travelers will watch forests, waterfalls, natural caves, small villages and rock formations.

The Hunter Valley, just a two-hour drive north of Sydney, is Australia's oldest wine region. Most vineyards (葡萄园) are family-owned, focusing on small production. Wine is more personal here.

3. Stay in style

The classic Langham Hotel is located just west of Circular Quay, offering easy access to the famous port.

As you explore its beautiful corridors (走廊), look for contemporary artworks from around the world— The Langham Hotel has the largest art gathering (more than $1 million worth) in Australia.

Meanwhile, those seeking a more relaxed experience can go camping on Cockatoo Island-just a quick boat ride from Circular Quay.

4. Travel tips

·Leaving tips at the bar or for a taxi isn't expected, but it's appreciated.

·When riding in a taxi alone, it's customary to sit in the front seat.

·Bring sun cream, sunglasses and hat—whatever the season.

·On Sundays, families enjoy discounted fares on Sydney's ferries and trains.

1．What can you do in the Blue Mountains?

A．Explore the artificial caves.B．Watch the lovely kangaroos.

C．Taste locally produced wine.D．Admire the unique corridors.

2．What makes the Langham Hotel special?

A．Its ideal location.B．Its first-class service.

C．Its big collection of artworks.D．Its modern architectural style.

3．Which of the following is strongly suggested about touring Sydney?

A．Ensure sun protection.B．Offer bar tips.

C．Sit behind the driver in a taxi.D．Travel by train.

B

Experts have long predicted that 3D printing will revolutionize (变革) the construction industry. The world's first two-story home printed in a single piece emerged in Antwerp, Belgium.

“What makes this house so unique is that we printed it with a fixed 3D concrete printer,” said Emiel Ascione, project manager at Kamp Construction Company, which pioneered the project. “Other houses that were printed around the world only have one floor. In many cases, the components were printed in a factory and were fitted together on-site. We, however, printed the entire building envelope in one piece on-site.”

The construction process began in November 2019 and took only 3 weeks, with the delivery of a massive

32-foot x 32-foot cement (水泥) 3D printer, known as BOD2. While it needed some human help to set up, once in operation, BOD2 was fully autonomous, requiring just one person to monitor the work from a nearby computer.

The two-story, 986-square-foot home, which has a small kitchen, two living rooms and a bathroom, as well as many human-installed eco-friendly features, such as underfloor heating and solar panels, was open from July 2020 to the end of September. It is aimed to encourage the construction industry to adopt emerging 3D printing technologies in its construction techniques.

“The 3D printed structure cost about 60 percent less than a typical brick home and was also much stronger,” Ascione said. “It shows the construction industry the accessibility and potential of this technique.”

This is not the only 3D printed housing project in the works. In Tabasco, Mexico, the world's first 3D printed neighborhood has been built. The two-bedroom homes, designed to accommodate the homeless, are strong enough to withstand natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes. At this rate, 3D printers may soon become a fixture at construction sites worldwide.

4．What is BOD2 used for?

A．Producing concrete.B．Printing building outlines.

C．Making engineering drawings.D．Putting together house components.

5．What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to?

A．The construction process.B．The two-story house.

C．The cement 3D printer.D．The nearby computer.