高三英语第一次月考试题第一部分阅读理解（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、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIf I had to choose where Id vacation in California, itd be the Monterey Peninsula. The following are the top four places for you to visit there.Pebble BeachThis place has many activities, hotels, and restaurants. You can go fishing, swimming, diving, boating, cycling and hiking there. It is a perfect picture with a white sand beach and a beautiful view of the sea.Monterey Bay Aquarium (水族馆)Regarded as the number one aquarium all over the country, Monterey Bay Aquarium has all kinds of interesting fishes to see. Not only do they have different kinds of fishes, but they have creative ways of showing these fishes. Admission (入场费) for adults is $34.95, students (13-17 or with a college ID) $31.95, and children under 12 $21.95.Lovers Point ParkWith some of the most wonderful views of mountains and a beach, Lovers Point Park is where many people get married. It is also one of the few beaches in the world where you can watch the sunrise over the water in the morning, which is a beautiful sight.Andrew Molera State ParkBeing the largest state park in the area, this park has many activities and natural views. The Big Sur, made famous by John Steinbecks novel, is within this park and a beautiful place.1. If John, 18, who has just graduatedfrom college, and his parents visit Monterey Bay Aquarium, theyll pay _ .A. $69.90 B. $91.85 C. $101.85 D. $104.852. If youd like to stay near the sea, you should go to _ .A. Pebble Beach or Monterey Bay AquariumB. Pebble Beach or Lovers Point ParkC. Lovers Point Park or Monterey Bay AquariumD. Lovers Point Park or Andrew Molera State Park3. Which of the following places became famous because of a novel?A. The Big Sur. B. Pebble Beach. C. Lovers Point Park. D. Monterey County.BYour house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious(难为情) when they are in poorly lit places and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesnt have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us less hungry. So when its time to repaint, go blue.Dont forget the clock or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while youre at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plants can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.4. The text is especially helpful for those who care about _.A. their home comfortsB. their body shapeC. house buyingD. healthy diets5. A home environment in blue can help people _.A. digest food betterB. reduce food intakeC. burn more caloriesD. regain their appetites6. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A. Eat quickly.B. Play fast musicC. Use smaller spoons.D. Turn down the lights7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Is Your House Making You Fat?B. Ways of Serving DinnerC. Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?CI sat with my friend in a well-known coffee shop in a neighboring town of Venice. As we enjoyed our coffee, a man called the waiter and placed his order, “Two cups of coffee, one on the wall.” We got interested and observed that he was served with one cup of coffee but he paid for two. As soon as he left, the waiter attached a piece of paper to the wall saying “A Cup of Coffee.” Similar occasions took place twice while we were there. It seemed that this gesture was quite normal at this place. However, it was something unique and confusing for us. After a few days, when we again enjoyed coffee there, a man entered. The way this man was dressed did not match the standard or the atmosphere of this coffee shop. Poverty was evident from his looks. As he seated himself, he looked at the wall and said, “On