南阳市一中2019年秋期高三第四次月考英语试题第一部分听力 (略)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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。AIn addition to seeing wonderful films, one of the joys of coming to the Quad Cinema is to hang out in the area. The Quad Cinema is located right in the heart of Greenwich Village, perhaps the most charming and interesting neighborhood in the city. Here are some attractions we recommend, all within a comfortable walk from the Quad Cinema:Washington Square ParkAs one of the best-known of New York Citys 1900 public parks, it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity. Come on a Sunday when its most lively and festive.New York UniversityIt surrounds Washington Square. See the impressive st.Bob Library and visit the amazing bookstores. NYU is now considered one of the most powerful universities in the world.Judson Memorial ChurchLocated in the south of Washington Square between Thompson Street and Sullivan Street, opposite Washington Square Park, this beautiful church was completed in 1892. The Judson Memorial Church is most famous for its vocal participation in social events.Washington MewsIt is a hidden, private street in New York City between Fifth Avenue and University Place, just north of Washington Square Park. It was first developed as a mews(马厩街) that serviced horses from homes in the area. Since the 1950s, the former stables have served as housing, offices and other facilities for New York University.Jefferson Market CourthouseBuilt in 1833 as a market, it was later changed to a courthouse, and in the 1950s it was emptied and close to being destroyed. It was saved and turned into a library. Many consider it to be the most beautiful building in the village.1. What is the authors purpose of writing this passage?A. To introduce some attractions around the Quad Cinema.B. To suggest the Quad Cinema is the best place.C. To imply the Quad Cinema attracts a lot of customers.D. To tell readers to enjoy their life fully.2. Why does the author mention Washington Square Park ?A. Because it is in the center of Greenwich Village.B. Because it has a history of more than 100 years.C. Because it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood.D. Because it has witnessed so many political incidents.3. Where is the Judson Memorial Church?A. In the south of Washington Square.B. Behind Washington Square Park.C. Opposite Thompson Street.D. Close to New York University.【答案】1. A 2. C 3. A【解析】这是一篇应用文。文章推荐了五个距离Quad电影院只有很短的步行路程的景点。【1题详解】推理判断题。根据第一段的最后一句“Here are some attractions we recommend, all within a comfortable walk from the Quad Cinema（我们推荐以下一些景点，所有这些景点均距离Quad电影院只有很短的步行路程。）”可推知，本文主要是为了介绍Quad Cinema附近的一些景点。故选A。【2题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“As one of the bestknown of New York Citys 1,900 public parks, it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity.（作为纽约市1900个公园中最著名的公园之一，它是曼哈顿格林威治村附近的一个地标，也是一个会议场所和文化活动中心。）”可知，作者提到Washington Square是因为它的特殊之处在于它是曼哈顿街区的地标建筑。故选C。【3题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“ Located in the south of Washington Square between Thompson Street and Sullivan Street, opposite Washington Square Park, this beautiful church was completed in 1892.（这座美丽的教堂位于华盛顿广场南部，在汤普森街和沙利文街之间，华盛顿广场公园对面，建成于1892年。）”可知，Judson Memorial Church位于Washington Square的南部，故选A。BChristopher Thomas, 27, was a writer by night and a teacher by day when he noticed he was always tired and was losing weight fast. Diagnosed with diabetes(糖尿病), Thomas would need to inject himself with insulin（胰岛素）three times a day for the rest of his life or risk nerve damage, blindness, and even death. And if that werent bad enough, he had no health insurance.After a month of feeling upset, Thomas decided hed better find a way to fight back. He left Canton, Michigan for New York, got a job waiting tables, nicknamed himself the Diabetic Rockstar, and created diabeticrockstar.com, a free online community for diabetics and their loved onesa place where over 1,100 people share personal stories, information, and resources.Jason Swenckis son Kody, was diagnosed with type diabetes at six. Father and son visit the online childrens forums together most evenings. “Kody gets so excited, writing to kids from all over,” says Swencki, one of the sites volunteers. “They know what hes going through, so he doesnt feel alone.”Kody is anything but alone: Diabetes is now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, with 24 million diagnosed cases. And more people are being diagnosed at younger ages.These days, Thomass main focus is his charity, Fight It, which provides medicines and supplies to people225 to datewho cant afford a diabetics huge expenses. Fight-it.org has raised about $23,000in products and in cash. In May, Thomas will hold the first annual Diabetic Rockstar Festival in the Caribbean.Even with a staf