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1、2019届高三英语阅读理解应用文2019 I卷 AYou probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 yearsJane Addams(1860-1935Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Add

2、ams to thank. Addans helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need In 1931. Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(1907-1964If it werent for Rachel Ca

3、rson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.Sandra Day OConnor(1930-presentWhen Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her clas

4、s at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员 and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Par

5、ks(1913-2019On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rasa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I w

6、as, was tired o giving in,” said Parks.21. What is Jane Addams noted for in historyA. Her social work.B. Her lack of proper training in law.C. Her efforts to win a prize.D. Her community background.22. What is the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law firmA. Her lack of proper training in la

7、w.B. Her little work experience in court.C. The discrimination against women.D. The poor financial conditions.23. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the USA. Jane Addams. B. Rachel Carson.C. Sandra Day OConnor. D. Rosa Parks.24. What can we infer about the women mentioned

8、in the textA. They are highly educated. B. They are truly creative.C. They are pioneers. D. They are peace-lovers.2019 II卷 AWhats On 7.30pm 1.00am Free at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know whos playing in your area Were bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local ban

9、ds. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同 If so, come early to the talk at7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. Hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.8.30pm-10.30pm Comedy at KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee

10、Whizz perform. Hes the funniest stand -up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐.5.00pm-7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good

11、chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will gi

12、ve you the confidence to be funny.8.00pm-11.00pm Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(

13、面食. Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and whitewine.1. Who can help you if you want to have your music producedA. Jules Skye.B. Gee Whizz. C. Charlotte Stone.D. James Pickering. 2. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laughA.

14、The Cyclops TheatreB. Kaleidoscope C. Victoria Stage D. Pizza World3. What do we know about Simons Workshop A. It requires membership status. B. It lasts three hours each time.C. It is run by a comedy club.D. It is held every Wednesday. 4. When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs A. 5.00pm-7.30pm

15、. B. 7.30pm1.00am.C. 8.00pm-11.00pm. D. 8.30pm-10.30pm.2019 I卷 AMonthly Talks at London Canal MuseumOur monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you dont need to book. They end around 21:00.th The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewi

16、s. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”. th

17、Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how Londons ice trade grew.thAn Update on the Cotswor

18、d Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.th Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of

19、all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings:More into:London Canal Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RTTel:21. When is the talk on James BrindleyA. February 6th . B. March 6th . C. November 7th . D. December 5th.22. What is the topic of the talk in FebruaryA.

20、The Canal Pioneers. B. Ice for the MetropolisC. Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands D. An Update on the Cotsword Canals23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.A. Miranda Vickers B. Malcolm TuckerC. Chris Lewis D. Liz Payne2019 I卷 AThe Cambridge Science Festival Curiosity Challenge Dare to

21、 Take the Curiosity Challenge!The Cambridge Science Festival (CSF is pleased to inform you of the sixth annual Curiosity Challenge. The challenge invites, even dares school students between the ages of 5 and 14 to create artwork or a piece of writing that shows their curiosity and how it inspires th

22、em to explore their world.Students are being dared to draw a picture, write an article, take a photo or write a poem that shows what they are curious about. To enter the challenge, all artwork or pieces of writing should be sent to the Cambridge Science Festival, MIT Museum, 265 Mass Avenue. Cambrid

23、ge 02139 by Friday, February 8th.Students who enter the Curiosity Challenge and are selected as winners will be honored at a special ceremony during the CSF on Sunday, April 21st . Guest speaker will also present prizes to the students. Winning entries will be published in a book. Student entries wi

24、ll be exhibit and prizes will be given. Families of those who take part will be included in the celebration and brunch will be served.Between March 10th and March 15th, each winner will be given the specifics of the closing ceremony and the Curiosity Challenge celebration. The program guidelines and

25、 other related information are available at: .1. Who can take in the Curiosity ChallengeA. School students. B. Cambridge locals.C. CSF winners. D. MIT artists.2. When will the prize-giving ceremony be heldA. On February 8th. B. On March 10thC. On March 15th. D. On April 21st.3. What type of writing is this textA. An exhibition guide. B. An art show review.C. An announcement. D. An official report.