山西省实验中学20192020学年度高三年级第二次月考（卷）英语第一卷（客观题）第一部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。答案写在答题卡上。AThe Danish lifestyle concept of hygge means many indescribable feeling of comfortable things to many people. Now, join us in visiting some of the best hygge places.1. Manshausen (Manshausen Island, Norway) Adventure-seeking people neednt look further than Manshausen, a 55-acre island escape in Norways Grotoya strait. Not to be missed the saltwater hot tub overlooking the sea and family-style meals enjoyed by the fireside at the main house. The baby sitting service also available. Get more information here. 2. Cedar Lakes Estate (Port Jervis, New York) Occupying 500 bucolic acres, this turn-of-the-century summer camp now houses a host of luxury, lodge-style cabins. Bike the grounds, paddle in the lakes, swim in the outdoor heated pool or head to a nearby mountain for a day of skiing. Then tum on your fire place and 1ie down with a great book beneath a fur blanket. Get more information here.3. Soho Farmhouse (Oxfordshire, England) This Oxfordshire countryside members-only club offers up a British version of hygge. Among the splendid property s coziest offerings: the community farmyard and the Studio Cabin guest room, which boasts views of the lake. 4. Salt House Inn (Provincetown, Massachusetts) This charming coastal town now boasts a 19th-century shingled cottage-turned hotel. Book your visit during the quiet windswep to off-season (January through March) for some salty fresh air on the beach.Get more information here.1. If you are taking a baby, which one may suit you best?A. Manshausen. B. Cedar Lakes Estate. C. Soho Famhouse. D. Salt House Inn.2. What is special about Soho Farmhouse?A. Water scenery. B. Outdoor activities. C. Limited access. D. Family-style meals.3. Where is this text most probably taken from?A. A brochure. B. A magazine. C. A website. D. A textbook. BAn 8-year-od Nigerian, Tani Adewumi, whose family is homeless, won first place at the New York State Chess Championship without a single defeat and he said he is not done yet.“I want o be the youngest grandmaster,” Tani told The York Times. Tani was placed first in the tournament for kindergarten through third grade- an outstanding win for anyone. “Its unheard of for any kid, let alone one in a homeless shelter, said Russell Makofsky, who is in charge of the chess program. Tani hasnt had an easy life. His family left northern Nigeria in 2017, and moved to New York City over a year ago where the boy learned how to play chess at school. School chess coach Shawn Martinez saw Tanis potential after observing him stand out in the game a few weeks after he first learned it early last year. He reached out to Tanis family about joining in the schools chess program, and learned they were unable to pay costs associated with membership. Martinez decided to abandon Tanis fees, which can easily reach thousands with travel and chess camp admission. Seven victories later, the elementary school boy is one of the top players in the country for his age group. “He works very hard at his game,” Martinez said, believing Tani could achieve master status in the next year or two. The worlds youngest grand master qualified at the age of 12. As Tanis story hits the headlines, more people want to help. Makofsky, who set up a GoFundMe campaign for Tani, said the family has received offers for a car, legal services, jobs and even housing. “My hope is that hell be in a home tonight,” Makofsky said.4. How did Makofsky find Tanis achievement?A. Confusing. B. Untrue. C. Ridiculous. D. Amazing.5. Martinez decided to abandon Tanis fees because _.A. Tani had a great gift for chessB. Tani wished to be a grandmasterC. Makofsky told him to do soD. Martinez took charge of the chess program6. What can we learn from Tanis story?A. All things are difficult before they are easy.B. Those who help themselves may succeed.C. A good beginning makes a good ending.D. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. 7. Whats the best title for the text?A. An 8-year-old Became the Youngest GrandmasterB. A Nigerian Family Hit the Headlines in the USAC. An Organization Was Set Up to Support a Nigerian ChildD. A Homeless Nigerian Won the State Chess ChampionshipCA team of engineers at Harvard University has been inspired by Nature to create the first robotic fly. The mechanical fly has become a platform for a series of new high-tech integrated systems. Designed to do what a fly does naturally, the tiny machine is the size of a fat housefly. Its mini wings allow it to stay in the air and perform controlled flight tasks.“Its extremely important for us to think about this as a whole system and not just the sum of a bunch of individual components (元件),” said Robert Wood, the Harvar