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广东省实验中学2022届高三年级阶段性测试一
英 语
本试卷共8页,满分120分,考试用时120分钟。
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
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。
A
In Africa, the honey guide birds can respond to human calls to
lead people to honey-what scientists describe as a mutualistic
interaction, or one that benefits both creatures. The birds tweet and
fly from tree to tree to guide honey seekers to hidden bee nests,
typically inside trees. Then, humans open the trees to find honey,
and the birds can dine on beeswax, heir favorite food.
Dogs have an excellent sense of smell, which is why the folks
at Penn Vet Working Dog Center are training dogs to identify the
smell of cancer using tissue and blood samples from people who
suffer. The scientists hope to develop a way for dogs to screen
samples first, then perform follow-up testing on the samples the
dogs flagged-a system for spotting cancer in its early stages.
Having a snake wrapped around your neck isn't necessarily
what you usually expect. But Monty, a 13-year-old snake has been
helping customers relax with neck massages (按摩) .It's unlikely he
was trained to do the job and is just dancing like any other snake
would when around a person's neck. Regardless, this special snake
books out a few weeks in advance.
The Guide Horse Foundation has been training miniature
horses(hose standing 34 inches or less)as assistance animals for the
visually damaged since 1999. Miniature horses are ideal service
animals for people who feel uncomfortable with dogs or who want
a guide animal with a longer life span. The horses typically live
from30 t0 40years.
21.According to the text, which animal can help you relax?
A.A snake.
B.A dog.
C.A honey guide bird.
D.A miniature horse.
22.Miniature horses could serve
A.blind people who dislike dogs
B.blind people who can live longer
C.animal lovers who search for honey
D.animal lovers who suffer from cancer
23.The text is about animals'
A.special