2018届重庆市巴蜀中学高三适应性月考（七）英语试题
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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。
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Given Europe’s high concentration of gorgeous big cities and world-class art museums, it is easy to completely overlook the continent’s abundance of small, quiet villages and towns. However, if you are after relaxation, peaceful country walks, beautiful architecture and opportunities for cultural appreciation on your next trip across the pond, consider cutting down some of your city time and head out to a village instead. Here are four of the most charming villages in Europe, along with our top picks for places to stay in each. Eze in Cota D’Azur, France
Set on a hilltop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the Provencal township of Eze is easily one of the most picturesque spots in the region. It is largely a tourist destination, and many of its buildings dates back to the Middle Age. In fact, Eze is particularly popular with couples seeking romantic solitude.
Hotel pick: Chateau de la Chevre Baden-Baden in Wurttemberg, Germany
Germany’s best-known spa town, Baden-Baden, in the Black Forest of Baden-Wurttemberg, has been a popular spot for soaking in mineral-rich waters off and on since the Roman era. And while spa treatments and hot springs are still among the most popular draws for tourists, there are also plenty of museums, gardens, performing arts venues and charming old buildings and churches.
Hotel pick: Hotel Belle Epoque Montepulciano in Tuscany, Italy
Spread over a hilltop nearly 2,000 metres above sea level, the Tuscan village of Montepulciano offers gorgeous Renaissance architecture as well as opportunities to visit wine companies. Surrounded by strong walls dating back to the 14th century, the village features a handful of churches and public squares.
Hotel pick: Etruria Resort Oia in Santorini, Greece
Oia is undoubtedly the most charming village on the beautiful Greek island of Santorini. This oft-photographed cliffisde town is best known as a sunset-viewing spot, but it is fantastic any time of day thanks to its abundance of typical whitewashed structures topped with blue domes plus its fabulous views out onto the
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Aegean Sea.
Hotel pick: Hotel Aspaki
21. Which village will newly-married couples most possibly choose to spend their honeymoon? A. Eze.
B. Baden-Baden. D. Oia.
C. Montepulciano.
22. The visit to Montepulciano will be different from to other three because ______. A. you can overlook Mediterranean Sea B. you can enjoy a beautiful sunset view C. you can have a spa treatment
D. you can appreciate Renaissance architecture 23. You probably find this passage in ______. A. Times B. Readers’ Digest C. National Geographic D. Economist
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I am honored to be here at your graduation ceremony to share my story.
I started Apple in a garage. Then it grew into a big company in 10 years. As Apple grew I hired someone talented to run the company. At first things went well, but we began to have different visions for the future, which led to an argument and our Board of Directors sided with him. So I was out, publicly.
I really didn’t know what to do, even thinking about running away from the Silicon Valley. But something slowly dawn on me – I had been rejected, but I still love what I did. So, I decided to start over.
I started a company named NeXT, another company named Pixar. Pixar created the world’s first computer animated film, Toy Story, and is now the most successful animation studio in the world. In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT, and I returned to Apple.
I’m pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadn’t been fired from Apple. It was awful tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it. sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith. I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. So you’ve got to find what you love. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. You’ll surely find it and it just gets better and better as the years roll on. 24. We can tell from the passage that the speaker is ______. A. presenting a statement
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C. making a suggestion D. delivering an address
25. Which of the following is the CORRECT order according to the story? a. Apple bought NeXT in a remarkable moment. b. Someone talented was hired to run the big company. c. Pixar became the most successful animation studio. d. I was rejected by the Board of Directors. e. The first computer animated film was created. A. e-b-d-c-a C. b-d-e-c-a
B. b-d-e-a-c D. d-e-b-a-c
26. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ______. A. the speaker blamed Apple for firing him B. the speaker was a patient and he needed medicine C. the speaker didn’t lose heart when confronting difficulties D. loving what he did was the only thing that kept the speaker going 27. What can we learn from the story? A. It’s never too old to learn. C. Doing is better than saying.
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Readers occasionally express concern about articles referring to the president as “Mr. Trump.”
They believe it is disrespectful to call him “Mr.” rather than “President” Trump. The complaint isn’t new to me. For years, we got complaints that our references to “Mr. Obama” betrayed our disrespect for him, and “Mr. Bush” made some readers suspect that we were showing our disdain for that president.
I’m not sure whether my long-ago predecessors（前任）got similar complaints about “Mr. Lincoln.” But I can assure readers that we have been consistent in how we refer to an incumbent（现任者）president: It’s “President Trump” on first reference, and “Mr. Trump” or “the president” (lowercase) thereafter.
In fact, most news organizations dispense with the “Mr.” altogether and simply call the president “Trump” after the first reference. The Times is among the few publishers still using courtesy（谦辞）titles like “Mr.” or “Ms.”. Some readers like the tone of politeness and seriousness the titles convey, others are just confused.
Besides questions about the president, readers have questioned about our references to the White House chief of staff. The Times follows tradition and continues to use the titles “General” and “Admiral” for retired military officers while an exception will be made for those who take civilian positions – the defense secretary, Jim Mattis,
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B. Misfortune may be an actual blessing. D. He who climbs high falls heavily.