2019届高三第一学期调研测试卷12月一模英语试卷

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　　Turkey - Yakamoz Hotel

　　Established 1992

　　Yakamoz is a small and friendly hotel situated near Fethiye in South-West Turkey. Offering traditional Turkish hospitality, fabulous Mediterranean cuisine, and charming gardens, Yakamoz delights all who enter its gates.

　　· All rooms have bathrooms and balconies;

　　· Open April to late October;

　　· 20xx rates - twin rooms ￡20 per person - incl. breakfast;

　　· Show this ad to get an exclusive 10% Lonely Planet magazine discount.

　　www.yakamozhotel.com

　　Email: info@yakamozhotel.com

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　　Specialist tailor-made holidays to Mallorca,

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　　￡50 per PERSON ON YOUR 20xx HOLIDAY.

　　01737 812255

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　　1.What is the cost for 2 nights of accommodation for 2 people at the Yakamoz Hotel with the Lonely Planet discount?

　　A. ￡88.B. ￡80.

　　C. ￡72.D. ￡64.

　　2.Rail holidays are available for ________.

　　A. North America, Europe and Australia

　　B. North America, South America and Asia

　　C. Australia, Asia and Europe

　　D. North America, South America and Australia

　　3.How many advertisements offer holidays to Peru?

　　A. One.B. Two.

　　C. Three.D. Four.

　　Across the world, studies have consistently found that girls perform significantly better than boys in reading. These studies show that girls typically read more frequently than boys, and have a more positive attitude toward reading.

　　There are several reasons that help explain these gender-based differences. Parents read more with their daughters. This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls, as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage. Recent research has found even though boys read less frequently than girls, girls still receive more encouragement to read from their parents.

　　So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially-engineered gap for boys’ reading?

　　To improve boys’ reading performance, parents and educators may look for ways to connect boys with reading. This has led to discussion about the importance of promoting so-called “boy-friendly” books that boys supposedly “prefer” These are typically assumed to be non-fiction works, as many people believed that boys prefer to read non-fiction.

　　But this belief is not supported by recent research, which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than non-fiction. Encouraging all boys to read non-fiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful. Fiction readers read more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher language ability.

　　Besides encouraging more fiction reading, there are a number of ways that we can help connect boys with books. Firstly, don’t assume that boys of the same age have the same interests or that their interests stay the same over time. To match boys with suitable reading material, have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests.

　　Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling. Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys, and as students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries during class. Access to books for boys is essential to promote reading.

　　In addition, we should keep paper books available because research shows that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls. Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by being a role model. Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.

　　1.According to the author, what is the main cause of the difference in boys’ and girls’ reading ability?

　　A. Social factors.

　　B. Teaching methods.

　　C. Personal preferences.

　　D. Psychological differences.

　　2.Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading?

　　A. To persuade boys to read more often.

　　B. To learn what boys are most interested in.

　　C. To help boys improve their language ability.

　　D. To show that adults are good reading role models.

　　3.When should schools give students additional library access according to the author?

　　A. Before and after class.

　　B. At any time of the school day.

　　C. At regular times during class.

　　D. When they are in the lower grades.

　　4.What is the main purpose of the text?

　　A. To show students ways to improve their reading.

　　B. To explain why boys are not as good at reading as girls.

　　C. To urge governments to provide more reading resources.

　　D. To provide strategies that can help improve boys’ reading ability.

　　“Anything you want, anytime you need it.”

　　The message appeared on computer screens across the country at the same time, on the same day: December 12th, at 12 p.m.. Simultaneously, important looking envelopes containing cards with the same message were hand-delivered to the offices of all the major news companies.

　　One found its way to the desk of Chris Lin, a business reporter at The Post. The card was beautifully designed – a black background with the words printed out in crisp white letters. There was no explanation on the back, just a website address.Chris went to the website. Its style was identical to the card’s and said: “Anytime: Starting Tomorrow.”

　　The next day websites and blogs were filled with articles theorising about Anytime. Was it a shopping website like Tao Bao or Amazon? A joke? Something illegal? Anytime’s marketing had worked – it was a household name before it’d even made a single sale.