2010年北京宣武区高三统一测试英语模拟试题

　　三、阅读理解(共两节，40分)

　　第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，共30分)

　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、 C、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

　　A

　　When you go to St.Petersburg, the number of attractions can seem large.If you are short of time, or just want to make sure to hit the highlights, these are the top must-see sights in St. Petersburg.

　　1.The Hermitage Museum

　　The Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St. Petersburg. There are lots of different paintings by the old masters in the Hermitage. Prepare to come face-to-face with classie Western artists.

　　2. Kizhi Island

　　Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden architecture from the Karelia Region of Russia. These impressive structures are made entirely without nails - the wood fits together with joints and grooves(沟槽).

　　3. Peterhof

　　Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun. You’ll be charged for admission, but go to Petethof when the fountaions are working—during the day in the summer. They are shut off in winter evenings.

　　4. The Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood

　　Love it or hate it, the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood in St. Petersburg is an enthralling must-see sight. The beautiful look may make y our eyes brighten, and the painting sinside the church will make you say “Wow!”

　　5. The Bronze Horseman Statue

　　The so-called Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian culture and a symbol of St. Petersburg. Made famous by Alexander Pushkin, this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can truly show Peter the Great’s influence on the Russian idce of greatness.

　　51.If you are interested in pairtings, you’d better go to .

　　A.Peterhof and Kizhi Island

　　B.the Hcrmitagee Museum and Peterhof

　　C.Kizhi lsland and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood

　　D.the hermitage Museum and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood

　　52.We can learn from the passage that .

　　A.visitors can visit Peterhof for free

　　B.the buildings of Kizhi Island are made of wood

　　C.the fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round

　　D.the largest collection of Russian arts is in the Hermitage Museum

　　53.The main purpose of the passage is to .

　　A.show the wonderful history of Russia

　　B.persuade artists to study St. Petersburg

　　C.recommend the famous buildings in Russia

　　D.introduce the must-see sights in St. Petersburg

　　54.The underlined phrase (in Para 1) “hit the highlights” means .

　　A.to save more time B.to learn more knowledge

　　C.to go to the high buildings D.to visit the most interesting sights

　　B

　　In February 2006, Lydia Angyiou and her two sons were walking through their village in northern Canada.The sound of children shouting made her turn around.To her horror, Lydia saw a 700-pound polar bear behind her eyeing her seven-year-old son.Getting between the bear and her child, Lydia yelled at the children to run away.She then began hitting and kicking the animal as hard as she could.A neighbor who heard all the noise came and shot the bear.But everyone agreed it was Lydia who had saved her children's lives.A local policeman described it this way: "…I guess when your back is up against the wall, …we come up with super-human strength."

　　Where does this "super-human strength" , courage and quick thinking come from? Experts say it comes from stress! In stressful situations, the body releases chemicals that prepare it to take action.These chemicals give people the speed and strength they need to fight danger or run away from it.

　　When we think of stress, we usually think of its negative effects.Studies, though, s how that moderate levels of stress are actually helpful.In fact, the way we perform is usually affected by the amount of stress we feel.

　　Stress causes the brain to release adrenaline (肾上腺素) which in turn increases our energy and excitement.The chemical gives us clearer minds and helps us to do more.This is why some people say they work better under a deadline.

　　Adrenaline that is not released for long periods of time can cause us to increase and strengthen our abilities instead of weakening them.We sometimes turn out our very best work when we push ourselves to the limit.Stress can also make us more confident.Handling small amounts of stress now prepares us for handling serious situations in the future.Who knows? Today's stress may even prepare for the next polar bear that comes along!

　　55.In the first paragraph, the case of Lydia Angyiou is mentioned to ______.

　　A.introduce the topic to be followed

　　B.praise Lydia Angyiou for her bravery

　　C.remind us of the unexpected danger of life

　　D.show the importance of super-human strength

　　56.What does the policeman probably mean by saying "your back is up against the wall"?[

　　A.You are helped. B.You are inspired.

　　C.You are confident. D.You are cornered.

　　57.What would be the best title for the passage?

　　A.Brave Mother B.The Cause of Stress

　　C.The Benefit of Stress D.Super-human Strength