
湖北省2025届高三上学期8月联考英语试卷(含答案).docx
21页湖北省2025届高三上学期8月联考英语试卷学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读理解Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruise(乘船游览)& Dolphin ToursMyrtle Beach is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places to visit,and there is no better way to have a memorable time in the area than by taking a Myrtle Beach Dolphin Tour. Reserve your spot on the gorgeous New Inlet Princess,a magnificent vessel that creates some of the best fun in Myrtle Beach!Embark upon this Myrtle Beach dolphin sightseeing cruise to experience the wonders of Murrells Inlet.Keep your eyes open for stunning dolphins in their natural habitats and other wildlife as you sail along its waters.This attractive tour is topped off with a memorable sunset for some of the best fun that Myrtle Beach has to offer.About the Dolphin GuaranteeThis dolphin cruise is the ONLY dolphin cruise backed by VME's guarantee.If you do not see dolphins on your cruise,please contact us at 1-800-987-9852 for tickets for another dolphin cruise to betaken within 7 days of the first cruise.Details:·Unique Online Offer:Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Must book in advance online or toll-free at 1-800-987-9852)·Appropriate for All Ages·Handicap Accessible·Restaurant On-site·Kid Friendly Dolphin Cruise -Kids Love This Cruise!·Large boat with covered shade area,air-conditioned enclosed deck,and large open sun deck.·Two Bathrooms On Board·What to Bring:Camera/Phone for great photos,cash for shacks and drinks available on board.·Cruise lasts approximately 75 minutes.1.If you don't see dolphins on your cruise,what can you do in a week?A.Get a full refund for their tickets. B.Purchase another cruise ticket online.C.Contact them for another cruise ticket. D.Complain to the local tourism authority.2.What is the unique online offer for this dolphin cruise?A.Buy 1 get 1 free for all tickets.B.50%off if reserving tickets in advance.C.Buy 1 get 1 free if booking tickets online.D.Free tickets for all children and the disabled.3.Which of the following can be inferred from the details?A.The price of the cruise is very high.B.There are not enough safety measures on the boat.C.The dolphin cruise is only popular among local people.D.The cruise provides comfortable and enjoyable experiences.It was very late and everyone had left the cafe except an old man who sat in the shadow the leaves of the tree made against the electric light.In the day time the street was dusty,but at night the dew settled the dust and the old man liked to sit late because he was deaf and now at night it was quiet and he felt the difference,The two waiters inside the cafe knew that the old man was a little drunk,and while he was a good client they knew that if he became too drunk he would leave without paying,so they kept watch on him."Last week he tried to commit suicide,"one waiter said. "Why?""He was in despair.""What about?" "Nothing.""How do you know it was nothing?" "He has plenty of money."They sat together at a table that was close against the wall near the door of the cafe and looked at the terrace(露台)where the tables were ll empty except where the old man sat in the shadow of the leaves of the tree that moved slightly in the wind."The guard will pick him up,"one waiter said."What does it matter if he gets what he's after?""He had better get off the street now.The guard will get him.They went by five minutes ago."The old man sitting in the shadow tapped his saucer with his glass.The younger waiter went over to him."What do you want?"The old man looked at him."Another brandy,"he said."You'll be drunk,"the waiter said.The old man looked at him.The waiter went away."He'll stay all night,"he said to his colleague."I'm sleepy now.I never get into bed before three o'clock.He should have killed himself last week."The younger waiter took the brandy bottle and marched out to the old man's table."You should have killed yourself last week,"he said to the deaf man.The old man motioned with his finger."A little more,"he said.The waiter poured on into the glass."Thank you,"the old man said.The waiter took the bottle back inside the cafe.He sat down at the table with his colleague again.4.What happened to the old man?A.He was in poverty and despair. B.He was caught in alcohol problem.C.He had lost hope and attempted suicide. D.He was abandoned by his family.5.Why did the younger waiter want to close the café early?A.He wanted to sleep. B.He had an appointmentC.He didn't like the old man. D.He thought the old man is drunk.6.What is the younger waiter's attitude towards the old man?A.Sympathetic. B.Impatient.C.Respectful D.Moderate.7.The writing style in this story is characterized by A.complex and ambiguous plots B.spare and economical language. C.vivid and detailed dialogue. D.frequent use of simil。












