内蒙古阿拉善左旗高级中学高三英语第三次模拟考试试题

1、2018年阿左旗高级中学高考第三次模拟考试英语第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分 ）第1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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHow Did the Ancient Chinese Keep Food Warm in Winter?Facilities like electric rice cookers，microwaves，and electric kettles，make it easy for people to keep food warm and enjoy a comfortable winter. So how did Chinese people in ancient times keep food warm in winter without these？In fact, ancient Chinese people used their own methods of heat preservation as early as the Shang and Zhou

2、 Dynasties. “Wen Ding”，ancient rice cookerOne of the major functions of an electric rice cooker is to keep food warm. The “Wen Ding”，an ancient cooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container preserved heat by burning fuels like charcoal.The “Wen Ding” unearthed in Nanjing in 1989 is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age. The craftsmanship of making the “Wen Ding” was developed in the

3、 Bronze Age. The bronze Ding from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties took on different shapes and structures. “Ran Lu”, ancient small hot potThe “Ran Lu” is a small size cooking vessel (器皿) made of bronze, which can be divided into three parts. A charcoal stove forms the main structure, with a bottom tray to hold charcoal ashes, and a movable cup at the top. Some experts have concluded that the vessels structure suggests it may have been used as a small hot pot and that these vessels became popular in

4、 the Warring States Period (475221 B.C.). Bronze You，ancient kettleThe Bronze You was one of the most common wine containers during the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. The Bronze You can also be used to warm wine. For example, the Bronze You with beast mask design, unearthed in Jiangxi Province, has an opening where charcoal could be placed. Just as people today cant do without an electric kettle, the Bronze You allowed people to enjoy a hot drink. Bronze Yan, ancient steamerAlthough the “Wen Ding” wa

5、s effective at keeping food warm, the ancient Chinese people later found that its burning process produced pollution. As a result, the Bronze Yan was made with a twotier structure and used to steam rice and other grains. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (25A.D.220A.D.)，further improvements to the Bronze Yan led to the modernday steamer.21. When did the “Ran Lu” become popular?A. In the Zhou Dynasty. B. In the Eastern Han Dynasty. C. In the Warring States Period. D. In the Stone Age. 22. The Bronze

6、You，unearthed in Jiangxi Province, has an opening to .A. place charcoal B. store wine C. pour water D. hold charcoal ashes23. What is the unique advantage of the Bronze Yan?A. It is warm. B. It is convenient. C. It is useful. D. It is environmentfriendly. B Mahendra, a former senior officer at the State Bank of India, talks about his disabled and wounded dogs like a father about his childrenwith the same love, affection, and warmth. Hes a well­known animal rights activist, the secretary at P

7、eople for Animals (PFA). But nothing explains Mahendra better than his love for animals. It was this love that led him to establish Indias first shelter home for dogs living with disabilities. It all started in 1998 when, while taking a midnight walk, Mahendra came across a very weak dog on the street, whose bones were seen under its skin. Mahendra decided to feed it and for the next couple of days it became the centre of his life, until the night when he found it dead. Since then, Mahendra star

8、ted providing treatment to all wounded and sick dogs he came across. After some time, somebody told Mahendra about PFA, Indias largest animal welfare organization, chaired by Mrs Maneka Gandhi. Mahendra contacted her and, impressed by the work he was doing, Mrs Gandhi asked him to start a PFA chapter in Ahmedabad. Thus, in 2014, he started the shelter. It took a long time for Mahendra to find land where the shelter could be set up. Finally, Ramesh Bhai Patel, a farmer from a village named Jundal

9、, agreed to give his land for nothing. Along with a team of four doctors and many volunteers, the shelter now has twenty­five dogs that were unable to walk at all when they were brought in. Today, theyre slowly healing. Dogs that have healed with proper treatment are sent back to where they came from if the environment there is safe. However, the shelter will be home to the blind dogs for all their lives, says Mahendra. The shelter runs on the money coming from Mahendras own pocket. There have been some financial crunches now and then but Mahendra is determined that no matter what challenges come their way, theyll fight through.24.From Paragraph 1, what can we know about Mahendra?A.His affection for animals.B.His love for senior people.C.His care for disabled people.D.His devotion to protecting his children.25.Mahendra deci

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