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林州一中2021级高二开学检测
英语试卷
第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30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
We all have a favorite independent pet shop, where we always pick up the tastiest treats and best dog toys. And now, it’s time to praise these small shops! This year, Beco, the UK’s leading pet brand, is launching the Independent Pet
Shop Awards to champion the brilliant people who work tirelessly managing the independent pet shops we love.
Beco will ask people to nominate(提名)their favorite independent pet shop. People who want to participate just need to register on www. becopets. com and answer a question. To motivate people to take part in the activity, Beco is giving away a dog basket worth £ 150 to five fortunate participants- The five lucky people will be selected at random. They will be contacted via email- They have 48 hours from the initial email to claim their prizes.
Nominations are now open on www. becopets. com. Judges will visit the nominees before selecting one of them as the UK’s Favorite Independent Pet Shop. The final winner will be announced on November 20.
•This activity is open to anyone who is a citizen of the United Kingdom.
•Participants must be 18 or over.
•Entry to the activity is restricted to one entry per person please
•Closing date for entries is 11: 59 pm on November 7.
1. Why is the Independent Pet Shop Awards started?
A. To appeal for more attention to pets.
B. To inform people of a famous pet brand.
C. To promote the business of some pet shops.
D. To honor some hardworking pet shop owners.
2. What will be awarded to the five lucky participants?
A. 150 pounds. B. A pet basket.
C. A pet dog. D. Free pet care.
3. Which of the following will result in disqualification ?
A. Being a UK citizen.
B. Being 19 years old.
C. Submitting two entries.
D. Participating online.
B
Leaving India for the United Kingdom to continue my research career, I felt more out of place than before. At work, I shied away from discussions, let alone putting