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1、高一英语暑假作业(10)第一部分 阅读理解第一节 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AThe Complete Guide to Albertans Icefields ParkwayIntroduction The 144-mile Icefields Parkway is one of Canadas most scenic road trip routes (路线)and is a must for visitors to Alberta. It has dozens of viewpoints where you can see glaciers, wa
2、terfalls, lakes, rivers, forests, and valleys. The parkway starts in Jasper National Park, and travels south to near Lake Louise, in Banff National Park. Most travelers will approach the parkway from Jasper National Park, though. The Icefields Parkway is open throughout the year, but most travelers
3、will prefer to drive it in the warmer months. Stops to Make Along the Way Athabasca Falls: Around 30 kilometres south of Jasper, the 75-foot waterfalls are not exceptionally high, but they run with a large amount of water, making them some of the most impressive waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies. S
4、unwapta Falls: Fed by the Athabasca Glacier, the Sunwapta Falls are divided into the upper and lower sections. The upper waterfalls are easily accessible, but you need to hike a short distance to get to the lower waterfalls. The lower waterfalls are definitely worth the walk if you want to escape th
5、e crowds in the summer. Sunwapta Falls are about 34 miles from Jasper. Where to Get Supplies If youre spreading this road trip over more than one day, stock up on snacks in Jasper or Lake Louise and fill up your tank there, too. There are no major towns between Jasper and Lake Louise. In summer, the
6、re are a few places to eat and stay along the way, but prices tend to be high because of the lack of competition and the areas remoteness. Want to go there to have fun? Please contact us for more information.1.Where will most people begin the Icefields Parkway?A.In Lake Louise.B.In Jasper National P
7、ark.C.In Calgary.D.In Banff National Park.2.Which of the following is especially recommended to visitors by the author?A.The beautiful Athabasca Glacier.B.The beautiful Lake Louise.C.The lower sections of Sunwapta Falls.D.The beautiful town of Jasper.3.Why does the author advise tourists to prepare
8、enough snacks?A.The food in Jasper is very delicious.B.There are no towns along the way.C.There are no places to eat along the way.D.The food is expensive along the way.B Its OK to say youve never heard of Grimeunless youre from the UK. Thats because this music type was invented in the UK in the ear
9、ly 2000s. To someone whos not familiar with underground music culture, its easy to get confused between hip-hop and Grime since they are both noisy. And many people didnt bother to tell them apart, until earlier this month when Grime stars like Stormzy led this years MOBOmusic of black originaward n
10、ominations(提名) in the UK. Just like UK electronic music and hip-hop, from which Grime drew influence, it mostly reflects the thoughts of young people. But different from hip-hop, Grime singers sing in dialects with strong accents, giving a special flavour to their songs. Lady Leshurr, known as the “
11、Grime Queen”, said that she once tried to hide her accent, as she didnt want people to judge her. But one day,she realized that she didnt need to change herself just to please others. And theres no doubt that this is the most basic and important quality of Grime music: be yourself. Also different fr
12、om the hip-hop culture, which usually focuses on being rich, Grime singers pay more attention to social phenomena like Europes refugee problem and the gap between the rich and the poor. Although still quite young, Grime seems to be getting favoured by more and more people. In 2016, the English Grime
13、 artist Skepta won the Mercury Prize with his album Konnichiwa, beating big names like David Bowie and Radiohead. However, no matter whether Grime is one day accepted by the mainstream music world or not, one thing is for sure: in Grime, singers always stay true to themselves.1.What do hip-hop and G
14、rime music have in common?A.They are born in the UK.B.They make a lot of loud noise.C.They challenge traditional cultures.D.They are full of creative ideas.2.What does the underlined word it in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.Electronic music.B.Hip-hop.C.Grime music.D.Black music.3.What can be learned about
15、Grime singers?A.They care too much about themselves.B.They refuse to be judged by others.C.They tend to care about social problems.D.They show strong independence qualities.4.What does Skeptas success suggest?A.Grime is gradually getting recognized.B.Singers should try to be themselves.C.Grime has b
16、ecome mainstream music.D.It is easy to win the Mercury Prize.CNewresearchdoubtstheideathatdogsarenaturallymoretolerant andfriendlythan wolves. In the tests whether they can work together, wolvesperform better than theirdomesticated relatives. Scientistssay the findingschallengeassumptionsabouthowdog
17、swere domesticatedfrom wolvesandcametolive with humans.Actually, wolves are highly social animals. They live in close family groups, raise puppies together and hunt in groups. This sort of behaviour is not seen in modern dogs. To test whether cooperation comes naturally to wolves and dogs, scientist
18、s carried out a classic behaviour experiment known as the rope-pulling test. The animals are rewarded with a large thick piece of raw meat only if they pull the rope together. The scientists found that dogs succeeded at only two of 472 attempts. Wolves, however, managed the task 100 times during 416
19、 attempts. The experiment took place at the Wolf Science Center in Vienna, Austria, where wolves and dogs are raised from puppies in the same environment. This gives a clear understanding of the natural behaviour of both animals, away from the influence of humans.Dr Krishna Veeramah of Stony Brook U
20、niversity said wolves are the only big carnivore that has been domesticated. “It is possible that their social behaviour was key to this, and thus studies like this help piece together more of the puzzle,” he explained. The story of how dogs came to be domesticated from wolves is complex and hotly d
21、ebated. Some time around 30,000 years ago, wolves moved to the edges of human camps to search for leftovers. The long process of domestication began to change the behaviour and genes of wolves and they eventually evolved into the dogs that we know today.Dogs and wolves are similar in physical appear
22、ance, although they have different instincts and temperament. The research suggests there is more to learn about the effects of domestication.1. What does the rope-pulling experiment intend to do?A. To prove that wolves are more domesticated than dogs.B. To prove that wolves are more socialized than
23、 dogs.C. To prove wolves tend to become human assistants.D. To prove wolves can cooperate with dogs to achieve common goals.2. What does the underlined word “this” in Para. 3 refer to?A. It refers to the process of cooperation.B. It refers to the process of domestication.C. It refers to the process
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