江苏省高邮市三垛中学2024-2025学年高一英语下学期5月月考复习练习

高一英语下学期5月月考复习练习

第一部分  阅读（共两节，满分60分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

Famous for its sunny beaches and natural wonders, Miyako Island welcomes many visitors during holidays.

Scuba diving

Miyako Island is for diving(潜水), with a wealth of dive sites to explore, including many underwater caves. Even those without a diving license can have a try. Dive shops and tour operators also offer tours for beginners to explore Miyako Island’s underwater environment.

Snorkeling(浮潜)

Snorkeling is a must-try in Miyako Island. Plenty of space to dive close to the shore is a standout feature. For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced snorkelers may see Imgyo Marine Garden, Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their favorite spots.

The bridges

Irabu Bridge is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. It connects Miyako Island and Irabujima, stretching for 3540m. Smaller bridges connect Irabu and Shimoji islands, giving visitors additional beach options. On Shimoji Island, there is a boardwalk around Tooriike and two dramatic marine ponds connected to each other.

Unique beaches

Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyako Island, where white sand stretches for seven kilometers. Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped rock, is hidden in a small cove(湾), and one has to walk through lines of trees to get there.

Fresh island food

Delight your senses with delicious Miyako noodles, or fresh fruit. Okinawa has the highest mango production in Japan, and Miyako Island’s warm climate is suitable

for growing fresh, juicy mangoes.

1. Which of the following may attract inexperienced divers?

A. Aragusuku.   B. Shimojishima.   C. Waiwai Beach.   D. Imgyo Marine Garden.

2. What do we know about Sunayama Beach?

A. It stretches for 3540m. B. It is surrounded by trees.

C. It is hidden behind a rock. D. It can be reached on foot.

3. What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To introduce Miyako Island to readers.   

B. To advertise diving in Miyako Island.

C. To promote green tourism in Miyako Island. 

D. To share an experience in Miyako Island with readers.

B

For the past five years, Paula Smith, a historian of science, has devoted herself to re-creating long-forgotten techniques. While doing research for her new book, she came across a 16th-century French manuscript（手稿）consisting of nearly 1,000 sets of instructions, covering subjects from tool making to finding the best sand.

The author's intention remains as mysterious（神秘）as his name; he may have been simply taking notes for his own records. But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says.

Though Smith did get her hands on the best sand, doing things the old-fashioned way isn't just about playing around with French mud. Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen（工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, and what went on in the workshops that produced them. It can even help solve present-day problems: In 2015, scientists discovered that a 10th-century English medicine for eve problems could kill a drug-resistant virus.

The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how an object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down. Scholars have seen this idea in practice with ancient Greek and Roman statues. These

sculptures were painted a rainbow of striking colours. We can't appreciate these kinds of details without seeing works of art as they originally appeared-something Smith believes you can do only when you have a road map.

Smith has put the manuscript's ideas into practice. Her final goal is to link the worlds of art and science back together: She believes that bringing the old recipes to life can help develop a kind of learning that highlights experimentation, teamwork, and problem solving.

Back when science—then called “the new philosophy”—took shape, academics looked to craftsmen for help in understanding the natural world. Microscopes and telescopes were invented by way of artistic tinkering（修补）, as craftsmen experimented with glass to better bend light.

If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors.

4. How did Smith, feel after reading the French manuscript?

A. Confused about the technical terms.

B. Impressed with its detailed instructions.

C. Discouraged by its complex structure.

D. Shocked for her own lack of hand skills.

5. According to Smith, the reconstruction work is done mainly to _____________.

A. restore old workshops B. understand the craftsmen

C. improve visual effects D. inspire the philosophers

6. Why does the author mention museums?

A. To reveal the beauty of ancient objects.

B. To present the findings of old science.

C. To highlight the importance of antiques.

D. To emphasise the values of hand skills.

7. Which would be the best title for this passage?

A. Craftsmen Set the Trends for Artists

B. Craftsmanship Leads to New Theories

C. Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists