2022年湖南省岳阳市高考英语一模试卷
it is spring怎么读一、阅读理解(本大题共15小题,共37.5分)
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Beijing has four distinct seasons.Spring is time for the capital city to dress in blossoms.It might be common to enjoy the fragrance of flowers elsewhere,but in Beijing,they can be appreciated alongside the ancient buildings nestled among them.Here is a quick guide of the best routed of themed spring tours for visitors.
Yulan magnolias
Its flowering phase is very short,as if showing a never-say-die courage and pride.Many love the plant for the flowers that blossom before leafing.The best time to see it is usually from the last week of March to mid-April.
Yulan magnolias usually appear first along Chang'an Avenue,and locals consider it a sign of t
he real approaching of spring.The blossoms look best on the western side of the avenue.Visitors should also look out for the spread of purple magnolias in the north western corner of the street,near the National Center for the Performing Arts.
The Summer Palace has a long history of planting Yulan magnolias.Every time they blossom,the Longevity Hall is filled with fragrance.
Winter jasmine
These golden-yellow flowers can be widely seen in Beijing in March.Their beauty is amplified by the red walls and green titles of historical buildings.
At the northern gate of Beihai Park,winter jasmine provided a picturesque scene against the back drop of water,hills and pedestrian activity and has been a lasting favorite of photographers.The blossoms are brought out by the nearby lake stones of various shapes and sizes.
In Zhongshan park,winter jasmine breathes life into the solemn(庄严的)atmosphere of th
e royal sits,where sacrificial ceremonies were once held during the Ming and ding dynasties.
1.Where can visitors appreciate Yulan magnolias the earliest? ______
A. In Beihai Park. B. In Zhongshan Park.
C. On Chang'an avenue. D. In National Center.
2.Why is winter jasmine particularly beautiful in Beijing? ______
A. Because of its fragrance.
B. Its flowering phase is comparatively long.
C. It has been a lasting favorite of photographers.
D. Red walls and green titles of ancient buildings alongside add to its beauty.
3.What's the purpose of writing this passage? ______
A. To attract more visitors.
B. To introduce distinct seasons of Beijing.
C. To show the beauty of two kinds of flowers.
D. To compare the difference between two flowers.
B
A man is lucky to be alive after a horrible meet with a bear in Alaska.The unidentified man,who is said to be in his 50s,spent several days fighting for survival in the wilderness as a bear followed him---but then a Coast Guard helicopter team came to his rescue on Friday,July 16.
Commander Carbajai told the newspaper that their Coast Guard helicopter had changed course to avoid cloud cover on their way to a task when the shocking discovery was made.Though it was uncommon for the Coast Guard to come across people in need in the
middle of nowhere,they noticed a shack(棚屋)with "SOS" and "heap me" written on the roof.
The man later told his rescuers he had been staying at the shack since July 12.In those five days,he suffered non-life-threatening injuries,including damage to his leg.
"He was kind of struggling.When we came around,he was on his hands and knees waving a white flag," Commander Carbajal said. "He definitely looked like he had been there for a while, " he added.
"At some point,a bear had dragged him down to the river," Commander Carbajal said. "He had a gun but the bullets were not enough.He said that the bear kept coming back every night and he hadn't slept for a few days."
It is reported that 68 people in the state were sent to hospitals in 66 bear attacks from 2000 to 2017.Ten people died from bear attacks during that period.USA Today noted that all three species of North American bears --- including black,brown and polar bears --- live in Alaska.
4.When did the man begin to stay at the shack? ______
A. On Friday. B. On Monday. C. On Tuesday. D. On Saturday.
5.What was the first job of Coast Guard helicopter team? ______
A. Rescuing the man.
B. Checking the SOS signals.
C. Carrying out their own task.
D. Collecting information of the cloud.
6.Which of the following best describe the man's feeling when rescued? ______
A. Worried. B. Frightened. C. Tired. D. Relaxed.
7.What can be inferred from the last paragraph? ______
A. It is dangerous to travel in the wild of Alaska.
B. There is no chance to live after encountering bears.
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