夸克学习打开夸克扫码有夸克就有解查看试卷解析云南省玉溪市2018-2019学年高二下学期期末联考英语试卷阅读理解1.San Francisco,known as "The City by the Bay",packs a lot of fun.View of Golden Gate Bridge from Baker BeachAs one of the most famous sights in all of San Francisco,the Golden Gate Bridge is an absolute must-see.There are a few good spots to view it from,but my personal favorite is Baker Beach.This is also aparticularly good spot to buy a meal from a local market,lay down a blanket and enjoy a picnic in the viewof the famous bridge.Visit the Musee MecaniqueFisherman's Wharf ()is one of the most touristy areas of San Francisco and the overpriced,crowdedsights can be tiring.But on Wharf 41,there's a uique attraction:the Musee Mechanique.This museum hasone of the largest collections of old indoors game machines in the world,which offers graet amusements.Entry is free and it's only a couple of quarters to play the games.Eat at Spark Social Food TrucksWith such a various population,it can be difficult to decide what cuisine to enjoy for dinner.Luckily at SparkSocial Food Trucks in the Mission Bay,you can try a little bit of everything Not only is the food delicious,but the food truck has a community feel with weekly events and free desserts.Have Tea at the Japanese Tea GardenIf you desire for some calm on the somewhat noisy streets of San Francisco,the Japanese Tea Garden isperfect.Located in Golden Gate Park,the garden looks eractly like Japan.And you can enjoy tea in thetraditional tea house overlooking a lake.【l】What does the Musee Mechanique offer??A.Amusements.B.Picnic spot.C.Peace.D.Delicious foods.[2]Which spot treats tourists to free desserts?A.Wharf 41.B.The Mission Bay.C.The Baker Beach.D.Golden Gate Bridge.[3]What can we infer about the Japanese Tea Garden?A.Its tea is from Japan.B.It is the best tea house.C.It is a quiet place.D.It was built by Japanese.2.South African singer Larry Joe found in solitary confinement )the peace of mind he needed todevelop his talent.A producer helped him make a CD in a cell-turned-studio.Joe,31,can see only seven stars outside his window in a prison in Douglas,South Africa for housebreaking.第1页1共15页夸克学习有夸克就有解But he has a guitar and a wild hope."I want to be a bright star.I want people,when they hear me,to see the darkness much less."Joe said.On December 1,2008,one of South Africa's top musical groups,Freshly Ground,was in Douglas for a concertto mark World AlDS Day.Joe was also invited to play in the support act.He stunned the audience."Everyone was totally attracted.I wasblown away because I hadn't heard a better voice like that before,"Aron Turest Swartz,Freshly Ground'sfounder recalled.When Joe was 13,his parents moved to Douglas.Being poor,his sister would tell him that she had aheadache for bread,but he had nothing to give her.Joe made bad friends,who were always talking aboutstealing.Later,Joe slipped into crime to help reduce the burden of family.Finally,he was put into prison forhousebreakin g.Prison could have broken him:his father died when he was in prison.So did Joe's 18-month-old daughter.Before prison,he'd see her in the hospital,medical tubes everywhere.Joe felt broken when she died.But itmarked the time of his rebirth.He stopped pretending there was an ercuse for his crime.On December 13,2010,the album he recorded in prison was timed for release.He was paroled )for good behavior after two years and 10 months.That afternoon,Joe gave a concert atthe prison to celebrate his freedom.It was time to say goodbye to his seven stars.【l】What did Joe need to develop his talent?A.The calm in his soul.B.His guitar and his songs.C.Seven stars outside his window.D.A CD made in a cell-turned-studio.A.Because he set fire to the studio.B.Because he robbed a musician of his guitar.C.Because he stole some money from a musical producer.D.Because he was involved in a crime by breaking a house.【3】What can we infer from paragraph6?A.Joe has a happy childhood.D.Poverty is certain to result in committing a crime.【4】What may be the best title for the text?A.Seven Stars in the Sky B.A Headache for BreadC.The Star from the Prison D.A Concert at the Prison3.Scientists at the University of Bonn carried out ertensive research to show that the waterdrops rolling off alotus ()leaf carry away dirt,leaving the surface perfectly clean.This phenomena has been named the"Lotus Effect"and works best on rough surfaces.第2页1共15页夸克学习有夸克就有解Contrary to popular belief,lotus leaves are not smooth at all.When eramined uder a powerful microscope,theleaf cells show a bumpy surface.That makes the surface rough.As a result,dirt rests only on the tips of thewar crystals )covering the leaf surface.The roughness reduces the contact area between the dirt and theleaf surface.A rough surface structure with war crystals makes it impossible for water to stick.Due to thefriction(),the water contracts at once.It forms round waterdrops to minimize the contact area with therough,wary leaf surface and runs off the leaf very quickly.Since the dirt only rests on the tips of the warcrystals they stick more strongly to the waterdrops than to the leaf surfaces.They are washed away when thewater falls on the leaves.On smooth leaves,the dirt is pushed from one part of the leaf to the other.This is because the dirt has alarger contact area where they can rest comfortably on the flat surface.We must also keep in mind that waterusually spreads and only partially runs off the leaves-that too,only if the leaf is tilted!The dirt may getdriven,but they are mainly displaced from one side of the leaf to the other.Scientists say that the "Lotus Effect"is particularly beneficial for it helps to protect the lotus leaves fromharmful bacteria.The dirt on the leaves often contains tiny disease causing fungi and bacteria.While most ofthe bacteria get washed off,the few that remain eventually die since they do not get the water they require for【1】What is“Lotus Effect"？A.The self-cleaning feature of lotus leaves.B.The lotus surfaces'ability to kill harmful bacteria.C.The dirt leaving off lotus leaves with the help of wind.[2]What does the underlined word "bumpy"in paragraph 2 probobaly mean?A.Flat.B.Bended.C.Flerible.D.Rough.[3]Why are waterdrops uable to stay on lotus leaves?A.The contact area between drops and leaves is too large.B.The smooth leaf surface makes waterdrops roll down.C.The rough and wary leaf surface reduces the friction.D.The waterdrops fall on the leaves at a too high speed.【4】What is the benefit of"Lotus Effect"?A.It can protect the lotus from sunshine.B.It can help the lotus grow healthily.C.It can make the bacteria more and stronger.D.It can help the lotus leaves keep the required water.第3页1共15页