甘肃省高台县2017届高三英语10月月考试题（无答案）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）A(NEW YORK) A French tourist highly praised for rescuing a two-year-old girl in Manhattan said he didnt think twice before diving into the freezing East River.Tuesdays Daily News said 29-year-old Julien Duret from France was the man who left the spot quickly after the rescue last Saturday.He lifted the little girl out of the water after she fell off the bank at the South Street Seaport museum. He handed the girl to her father, David Anderson, who had dived in after him.“I didnt think at all,” Duret told the Daily News. “It happened very fast. I reacted very fast.”Duret, an engineer on vacation, was walking with his girlfriend along the pier when he saw something falling into the water. He thought it was a doll, but realized it was a child when he approached the river. Immediately, he took off his coat and jumped into the water.When he reached the girl, she appeared lifeless, he said. Fortunately, when she was out of the water, she opened her eyes.Anderson said his daughter slipped off the bank when he was adjusting his camera. An ambulance came later for her, said Duret, who was handed dry clothes from onlookers. Duret caught a taxi with his girlfriend shortly after.The rescue happened on the day before he left for France. Duret said he didnt realize his story of heroism had greatly moved New York until he was leaving the city the next morning.“I dont really think Im a hero,” said Duret. “Anyone would do the same thing.”1Why was Duret in New York? A. To spend his holiday. B. To meet his girlfriend.C. To work as an engineer. D. To visit the Andersons.2What did Duret do shortly after the ambulance came?A. He was interviewed by a newspaper.B. He went to the hospital in the ambulance.C. He disappeared from the spot quickly.D. He asked his girlfriend for his dry clothes.3Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Duret thought twice before he jumped into the cold water.B. Duret dived into the water before the girls father.C. The rescue happened on the day Duret left for France.D. Duret didnt think he was brave enough to be a hero.4What is probably the headline of this news report?A. A Careless Father B. A Poor Girl C. Warm-hearted Onlookers D. Brave Frenchman FoundBIf you are a fruit grower-or would like to become one-take advantage of Apple Day to see whats around. Its called Apple Day but in practice its more like Apple Month. The day itself is on October 21, but since it has caught on, events now spread out over most of October around Britain.Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste, a wide variety of apples. To people who are used to the limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence, such as Decio which was grown by the Romans. Although it doesnt taste of anything special, its still worth a try, as is the knobbly(多疙瘩的) Cats Head which is more of a curiosity than anything else.There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions. One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette, but youll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so its a pipe dream for most apple lovers who fall for it.At the events, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs, children are well catered for with apple-themed fun and games.Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in fruit, including stately gardens and commercial orchards(果园).If you want to have a real orchard experience, try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale, near Faversham in Kent.5. What can people do at the apple events?A. Attend experts lectures. B. Visit fruit-loving families.C. Plant fruit trees in an orchard. D. Taste many kinds of apples.6. What can we learn about Decio?A. It is a new variety. B. It has a strange look.C. It is rarely seen now. D. It has a special taste.7. What does the underlined phrase “a pipe dream” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. A practical idea. B. A vain hope. C.A brilliant plan. D. A selfish desire.8. What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To introduce an apple festival. B .To show how to grow apples.C. To help people select apples. D. To promote apple research.CEarn Money This Summer with Sunny Libraries!Do you have too much free time this summer vacation? Do you need a summer job to earn extra money? Do you want to be involved in your community? Sunny Area Library System (SALS) has job opportunities for high school students. These are good chances to get work experience.Book Theater brings children s book stories to life. It has shows at all Sun