山西省晋中市平遥县第二中学校2020_2021学年高一英语下学期周练试题九202107080141.doc
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1、山西省晋中市平遥县第二中学校2020-2021学年高一英语下学期周练试题(九)一 阅读理解(12 X 5)ANEW YORKA massive winter storm paralyzed much of the U.S. East Coast on Thursday and Friday, dumping as much as 46 centimeters of snow from the Carolinas to Maine. It also caused flooding on the streets of Boston due to swelling storm tides, forc
2、ed the cancellation of nearly 5,000 flights and closed businesses, offices and schools.Some meteorologists(气象学家) classified the storm as a “bomb cyclone” for its sharp drop in atmospheric pressure would be followed immediately by a blast of cold air that could break records in more than two dozen ci
3、ties and bring wind chills as low as during the weekend.From Baltimore, Maryland, to Caribou in Maine, efforts were underway to clear roadways of ice and snow as wind chill temperatures were to plunge during the day, reaching in some parts after sundown, according to the National Weather Service.Uti
4、lity companies across the East worked to repair downed power lines early on Friday as about 21,000 customers remained without electricity, down from almost 80,000 the day before, and issued warnings that temperatures may become dangerously low.“If the temperature in your home begins to fall, we reco
5、mmend taking shelter elsewhere until service can be restored. You can find warming centers by contacting local authorities,” National Grid power company, which serves Massachusetts, said on Twitter.Airlines canceled 4,000 flights on Thursday and hundreds more on Friday, according to FlightA, an onli
6、ne tracking service.Mayor Bill de Blasio said it could feel like on Friday and Saturday nights with the wind chill. “This is a serious, serious storm, and may be the most severe in 2018,” he said at a news conference.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for the southern part
7、of the state, while New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declared a state of emergency for several counties.1. Which of the following is NOT the consequence of the massive winter storm?A. Breakdown of the U.S. coast.B. Flooding in Boston.C. Cancellation of nearly 5,000 flights.D. Closure in business,
8、offices, and schools.2. Why did some meteorologists classify this winter storm as “bomb cyclone”?A. Because it will cause changeable atmospheric pressure.B. Because the scale of this storm could break records in lots of cities.C. Because of the deadly and destructive effects of this storm.D. Because
9、 of the extremely cold air and the wind chills in this storm.3. Which of the following best explains the underlined word “plunge” in Para.3?A. decline steadilyB. drop dramaticallyC. fluctuate violentlyD. fall moderately4. About the rescue work, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Peopl
10、e were making great efforts to rid roadways of ice and snow.B. About 101 thousand people were left without electricity on Thursday.C. Residents can stay in warming centers until heating service is restored.D. Aviation service hasnt been brought back to normal yet until Friday.BDuring the 15th centur
11、y, spices(香料) from India were very popular in Europe, however, the only way to travel from Europe to India was over land. This was a long and expensive trip. The King of Portugal realized if he could find a way to get to India by sailing on the ocean, he would become rich by trading spices in Europe
12、. An explorer(探险家) by the name of Bartolomeu Dias had discovered the Cape of Good Hope at the tip of Africa. It was thought that there may be a way around the Cape and to the northeast towards India. However, many were skeptical and thought that the Indian Ocean did not connect with the Atlantic Oce
13、an.Vasco da Gama, who was born in 1460s to a wealthy Portuguese family in Sines, was given a fleet of ships by the king and told to discover a sea route(路线) around Africa to India. He was also told to look for other trading possibilities along the way.Vasco da Gama left on his first voyage(航行) from
14、Lisbon, Portugal, with four ships and 170 men on July 8, 1497. Gama and his men rounded the southern tip of Africa at the Cape of Good Hope on November 22. They then headed north up the coast of Africa. They stopped at trading ports along the way including Mombasa and Malindi. At Malindi (about 120k
15、m northeast of Mombasa), they picked up a local pilot who knew the direction to India. With the help of a monsoon wind they were able to cross the Indian Ocean and arrive in Calicut, India in less than a month (on May 20, 1498). At Calicut,Vasco ran into serious trouble when trying to trade. He had
16、brought little of value in his ships. This made the local traders doubtful of him and very soon he had to leave. The voyage back was disastrous. Around half of his men died from scurvy(坏血病) as the trip back took much longer because of the winds not blowing in his favor. However, when he returned hom
17、e, he was still a hero. He had found the much needed trade route to India.5. What does the underlined word “skeptical” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Worried.B. Doubtful.C. Hopeful.D. Supportive.6. What was the main purpose of Vasco da Gamas first voyage to India?A. To take control of India.B. To control th
18、e spice trade.C. To find a trade route to India.D. To bring back spices from India.7. Which is the correct route of Gamas first voyage to India?A. Sinesthe Cape of Good HopeMombasaMalindiCalicut.B. Sinesthe Cape of Good HopeMalindiMombasaCalicut.C. Lisbonthe Cape of Good HopeMalindiMombasaCalicut.D.
19、 Lisbonthe Cape of Good HopeMombasaMalindiCalicut.8. What happened to Gama and his men when they stayed at Calicut?A. Their trading was wellreceived.B. Half of them got a serious illness.C. They missed the best time to go back home.D. They were considered unwelcome by the local traders.CThe early li
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