成都市2018级高中毕业班第三次诊断性检测
英语
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分熊猫日记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A、B幼儿字体、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK,ICELAND
Vatnajökull National Park is home to one of the largest glaciers in the world and two
active volcanoes. A popular place to explore ice caves,you can experience here the breath-
taking views of waterfalls, frozen rivers and herds of reindeer through cave tours, glacial
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hikes and jeep safaris.
Best time to visit: May to September.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RUINS OF LIANGZHU CITY,CHINA
Dating back to 5,300 years ago,the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City is considered
as an important reprentation of early urban civilization bad on rice plantation. The city
ruins show the contributions made by the Yangtze River Basin to the origins of Chine
civilization.
Best time to visit:March to May & October to mid December.
BAGAN,MYANMAR
Located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River,Bagan is the capital of the ancient
Burme empire and features a stunning range of Buddhist art and architecture.Visitors can
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get the best views at sunri by taking a hot air balloon ride and witness hundreds of
architectural treasures as far as the eye can reach.
Best time to visit:November to February.
JAIPUR CITY,INDIA
The walled city of Jaipur is one of the most colourful cities in the world and part of
India's famous Golden Triangle. The city is not only famous for its pink coloured buildings,
but also the hous,shops, restaurants and hotels which give you a feast for colors.
Besides, you can enjoy the city's layout, busy streets and large public squares.
Best time to visit:November to March.
21. Which of the following is best recommended in April?
A.Bagan. B.Jaipur City.
七星岩景区C.Vatnajökull National Park. D.Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City.
22.What is special about Bagan?
A. It features views of volcanoes.
B.It is heavy with religious culture.
C. It has a history of over 5000 years.
D. It's known for colorful architecture.
23. In which part of a magazine can you most probably read this text?
A.Geography. B.Culture. C.Science. D. Environment.
B
A small bowl bought at a yard sale in Connecticut for just $ 35 has been identified as a rare 15th-century Chine antique.
咖啡用英语怎么说The blue-and-white bowl was made by China's royal court during the Ming dynasty. It is now expected to ll for up to $500,000, according to Sotheby's auction(拍卖）hou in New York, where the auction will take place next month.
The purcha was made last year near New Haven, Connecticut. “I was just hanging around there aimlessly. But when I saw this bowl, I didn't even bargain over the $35 asking price,” the owner said. Shortly after the purcha, he nt photos of the bowl to auction specialists, who identified it as an item of historical significance.
Upon clor inspection, the artifact was found to have originated from the period of Yongle Emperor, who ruled from 1403 to 1424 - a period noted for its distinctive porcelain （瓷器）techniques. It's now valued between $300,000 and $500,000,with the top estimate nearly 14,300 times the amount it was purchad for.
“I was deeply attracted by the techniques. You can e why this bowl is so highly-valued
from the very smooth porcelain body, silky glaze(上釉）and special blue coloring, which were never reproduced in later dynasties,” McAteer, an auction specialist, said.
“The Yongle Emperor improved the porcelain techniques and elevated the importance of porcelain from being an ordinary bowl into a true work of art. This small bowl has both practical and artistic value,”McAteer said.
24. What can we infer about the bowl's owner?
A.He found the bowl by accident.
B.He hesitated during the purcha.
C.He doubted whether the bowl was real.
D. He bought the bowl becau it was cheap.
25.What makes the bowl so precious?
A.The blue color on it.
B.The long history it has.
C.The people who made it.
D.The unique techniques ud.
26.What does the underlined word “elevated” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?
A.Forsaw.
B.Promoted.
C. Assd.
D.Acknowledged.
木贼草27.What's the best title of the text?轮廓是什么意思
A. An Amazing Bowl B. A Special Yard Sale
C. The Return of Porcelains D. A Man Making Fortune
