2019届浙江省丽水市高三第一次模拟测试英语试题（word版）

He decided to compete against his local representative in Congress, William Jefferson, who had been in office since nineteen ninety-one. Minister Jefferson's reelection campaign was not helped by federal corruption charges against him.

Mister Cao won the election. That night he said that never in his life did he think he could be a congressman. He said the American dream is alive and well. 4. Which statement according to this news is true?

A. Anh “Joseph” Cao was elected a Vietnamese-American Democratic party member.

B. It is the first time ever that voters in this area of New-Orlearis have elected a non-Democratic Party member

C. The first Vietamese-American elected to the United State Congress is Anh Cao. D. All the voters in USA made a historic choice. 5. Which description about Anh \

A. Anh Cao went through difficult times to get the achievement now. B. He was born in nineteen sixty-seven. ' C. He was separated from his family for many years. D. All of the above are right.

6. Which can be inferred from the passage? A. Anh \

B. The lawmakers in this area of New Orleans used to be democratic for over a century. C. Anh \D. All the Candidates in New Orleans always supported William Jefferson 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B

C

The first organized system for sending messages began in Egypt around 1500 B.C. This system developed because the pharaohs frequently needed to send messages up and down the Nile River in order to keep their empire running smoothly. Later, the Persians developed a more efficient system for sending messages using men and horses. Messages carriers rode along the road system stretching from one end of the Persian Empire to the other. Along these roads, fresh men and horses waited at special stations to take and pass along any messages that needed to be sent. The stations where riders passed messages back and forth were built 23 kilometers apart, so the men and horses were able to travel quickly between them. The Romans later took up his idea and improved it by using

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a more advanced and extensive road system.

In China, however, Kublai Khan had built up his own system for delivering messages. This system worked in the same basic way as the Roman system. The difference was that Kublai Khan kept 300,000 horses along the roads of this delivery lines. There were over 10,000 stations where a message would be passed from one rider to another with a fresh horse. In this way, Kublai Khan could receive messages from anywhere in the country in only a few days.

It was not until the 1500s that a well-organized postal system appeared again in Europe. One family, the von Taxis family, gained the right to deliver mail for the Holy Roman Empire and parts of Spain. This family continued to carry mail, both government and private, throughout Europe for almost 300 years.

In 1653, a Frenchman, Renouard de Velayer, established a system for delivering post in Paris. Postal charges at that time were paid by the recipient , but de Velayer's system was unique by allowing the sender to pre-pay the charges, in a similar way to the modern stamp. Unfortunately, de Velayer's system came to an end when jealous competitors put live mice in his letter boxes, ruining his business. Eventually, government-controlled postal systems took over from private postal businesses, and by the 1700s government ownership of most postal systems in Europe was an accepted fact of life.

The thing that all these early systems had in common was that they were quite expensive for public use, and were intended for use by the government and the wealthy. However, in 1840, a British schoolteacher named Roland Hill suggested introducing postage stamps, and a postal rate based on weight. This resulted in lowering postal rates, encouraging more people to use the system to stay in touch with each other, His idea helped the British postal system begin to earn profits as early as 1850. Soon after that many other countries took up Mr. Hill's idea. And letter writing became accessible to anyone who could write. Today, the Roland Hill awards are given each year to \7. What is the main topic of the passage? A. How international letters travel. C. The history of postal systems.

B. A surprising method for delivering mail. D. Changes in the methods of communication.

8. Which of the following statements about Renouard de Velayer is true? A. His was a government-controlled system. B. His competitors destroyed his business.

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C. His system lasted for hundreds of years.

D. In his system, the person who received the letter paid the postage fees.

9. Which of the systems mentioned in the passage was most like the postal system today? A. Egyptian. C. de Velayer's.

B. Chinese. D. von Taxis's.

10. What was Roland Hill's greatest achievement?

A. He made letter writing accessible to the average person. B. He made a lot of money for the British postal system. C. He made stamp collecting a popular hobby. D. He won an award for letter writing. 【答案】7. C 8. B 9. C 10. A 第二节（共5个小题：每小题2分，满分10分） 注：请将31-35答案涂在机读卡61-65上，否则不给分。

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to Plan a Holiday Trip

___11___ Whether it's to grandma's house, a family reunion or simply a holiday getaway, these yearly road trips can often be the source of dread and stress. The thought of being trapped in the car with restless children or the possibility of car trouble along the way is enough to make anyone consider staying home. ___12___

Plan out the route for your car trip. If you're planning on driving to your holiday destination, a little planning can help make your trip easy and uneventful. _____13_____ Remember, it's likely that you won't be the only person on the road during the holidays, and traffic is always a factor. Alternate routes or shortcuts can help reduce time spent in traffic jams and get you to your destination sooner. This information can also come in handy in case of road construction or other situations that might block your primary route.

___14___ Although traveling by air can be quick and convenient, it can also be much more expensive. Start planning your trip early to take advantage of advance purchase discounts and avoid sold out flights. Many airlines become extremely busy during the holidays so booking in advance can also help ensure that you get the flights that you want. High traffic destinations such as New York, Los Angeles or Atlanta can be extremely crowded during the holidays. If you have the option, consider booking your flight to a nearby airport and renting a car for the short

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drive to your destination.

Consider your luggage needs. If you're traveling by car, the issue of luggage is only important with regards to the amount of room needed. Before you begin packing, think about how many people will be in your vehicle and how much room they will need to travel comfortably. This could affect the number of bags that you can take along. _____15_____ Not only is the possibility of lost luggage an issue, but most airlines now charge extra for checked baggage.

For a family of four, carrying a few bags each could result in several hundred dollars worth of baggage fees during your trip. Try to pack as lightly as possible.

A. As an alternative to driving or flying, check into the possibility of traveling by train. B. Plan your trip to avoid peak travel times.

C. Luckily, with a little planning, these situations can be avoided. D. Book airline tickets.

E. Each year, millions of people load up the family car and set out on a holiday trip, F. For traveling by air, the number of bags that you take is a much bigger concern.

G. Consider your starting point and desired destination, and investigate several possible routes. 【答案】11. E 12. C 13. G 14. D 15. F

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第—节：完形填空（共20个小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、 B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

My father was a highly educated, intelligent gentleman. He could debate or discuss for ___16___on almost any topic and hold your attention in the process. I thought there was ____17____ he wasn't able to do.

A few days ____18____ my younger brother's 7th birthday, Dad planned to put together a shiny new ____19____ as a special birthday surprise. After nearly an hour of ____20____ the instructions, Dad was still unable to put the new bike together. Later he folded up the paper of instructions, ____21____ his tool box, and decided to take the bike back to the local toy store and pay extra money to have it ____22____ assembled(组装) there. Then, a(n) ____23____ came to him, as he called out to Lovett, the quiet little man who mowed our grassland.

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