“皖南八校”2019届高三第一次联考

英语

第一部分听力 （共两节，满分30分）

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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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?

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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项

A

Places to avoid travelling

India

The main distinction in wealth and class may explain some of the risk of crimes in this country. But according to Joha Gobbels, vice president and chief operating officer for Medjet (an international emergency service ) it's medical safety that actually makes India so dangerous. He explains that the U. S. State Department gives the country Level 2 travel advisory status(Level 1 means you should exercise normal precautions（预防措施）；Level 4 is“ do not go．”） Hawaii

Considering this destination is a very hot spot for honeymooners, it might be surprising to see the Big Island of Hawaii as a dangerous place to visit. The eruption of a volcano has put Kilauea in a state of emergency, with poisonous gas, lava flows, and earthquakes all a risk. You'll likely see special airline deals cancelled, so think twice before making this flight. Acapulco

This beach resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast isnt exactly the white-sand party destination it once was. With a Level 4 travel advisory, Gobbels explains, it's in the same category as places like Iran, Syria, and North Korea, It's regarded as the murder capital of the country. Cairo, Egypt

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According to a recent report from the Thomson Reuters Foundation, Cairo is considered the most insecure city for women in the world. Even though the political tensions are easing in this area, according to Gobbels, sexual violence and cultural expectations make it extremely problematic, for both locals and visitors.

21. According to John Gobbels, what should visitors pay special attention to in India? A. Personal belongings B. Travel insurance. C. Cultural difference D. Medical safety.

22. Which place mentioned above is especially dangerous for a woman tourist? A. India B. Cairo. C Acapulco. D. Hawaii 23. What can be inferred from the text?

A. Syria isn't a risky destination where you'll have a wonderful vacation. B, The political unrest in Cairo is responsible for its insecurity at present. C A Level 3 travel advisory indicates you can go with normal precautions D. The flights to Hawaii may he changeable due to the eruption of the volcano

B

I feared Sundays, I began living for the weekend at 8: 30 Monday mornings. I felt bitter towards my boss. The thought of answering other people's telephones, typing other people's work and watching other people benefit from my ideas and opinions would throw me into week-long tons of depression.

At 19 years old, I was the mother of two and a pitifully young wife. Every decision I made was done with my family in mind, And then I turned 29, and 30 was only a breath away. I decided to follow my childhood dream: I was going to get my undergraduate degree and become a full-time journalist

I quitted my job on one of my good days, a Friday. Almost at once I was filled with anxiety. What would I tell my husband and what would be his reaction? How would we pay our bills? But while I was feeling uneasy about the bridge I' d just crossed, I also began to feel a renewed sense of hopefulness about the possibilities on the other side. I had had a long love affair with the written word that was separate and apart from any of my roles.

I eventually had to seek employment to help with expenses. In fact, many times I’ve had to stir(搅拌)a pot with one hand while holding a book with the other. I’ve had tears on the bad days,

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but smiles are plentiful on the good ones. 24. Why did the author quit her job?

A. She envied others B. She wasn't qualified for her job. C. She wanted to change herself. D. Her boss was angry at her job. 25, What do we know about the author?

A. She had a tight budget at times. B. She had a smooth life at last. C She complained about her family. D. She was not sure about her future. 26. What does the \A. The life that the author once had. B. The feeling when the author quitted her job. C. The new decision that the author made in her life D. The structure that allowed people or vehicles to cross. 27. What can we learn from the author's experience? A. A good beginning makes a good ending. B When your will is ready, your feet are light.

C. One may miss the mark by aiming too high as too low D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

C

FLORIDA-DUSTIN Theobald, 30, had been lying on a surfboard at Fernandina Beach on the Arlantic coast of Florida when he said he felt something pull at his foot. \feel it was rough skin, \n’t like a fish skin.You know, shark skin has got a rough edge.

\said as he struggled to get out of the water with his eight-year-old son. A nurse shark had torn through the tendons( 肌腱)on the top of right foot and gashed the bottom of it open. He told First Coast News he \should probably get out of the water”

Mr. Theobald was rushed to hospital and doctors have told him because of the tendon and nerve (神经) damage, he will require two surgeries and months of physical therapy in order to fully recover.

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