山西省平遥中学2020届高三英语上学期第一次月考试题第一部分 阅读理解（共两小节，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。AWe work with Cambridge County Councils Participation Team to create opportunities for young people to visit the University and learn more about it. The following events are scheduled for the 2019/2020 academic year.SuperStar workshops12 engaging workshops are planned for young people aged 7 to 11. These half-day visits will be held throughout the year, at times when young people are not at school. If participants complete 8 of the 12 workshops, they will be awarded the nationally recognised SuperStar Crest Award.Please note, workshops will only run if we have a sufficient number of attendees (usually around 3+ participants).Explore University DaysExplore University Days are for young people aged 12-15. Participants visit the University for two days and engage with a range of university-related workshops, and other fun activities. Previous participants have engaged with the following:u Visited the Sports Centreu Took part in a Neuroscience workshopu Enjoyed a two-course meal at a University CollegeDates will be confirmed in early December 2019, and a schedule for event will follow in the New Year.Events for post-16 studentsIf you are studying for your post-16 qualifications and are considering applying for Cambridge or would like to find out more about a specific subject, the following events might be for you:u University and College Open Daysu Subject Masterclassesu Cambridge Science Festival1. What can the participants do in SuperStar workshops?A. To stay only half a day. B. To get a gift. C. To enjoy a free meal. D. To visit all the 12 workshops.2. Which event is especially for applicants of Cambridge?A. SuperStar workshops. B. The Neuroscience workshop. C. Explore University Days. D. Events for post-16 students.3. The events in the passage most probably aim to _.A. introduce some coursesB. advertise Cambridge UniversityC. enrich students spare time lifeD. promote childrens interest in touringBThere are many programs for high school students today that help lonely teenagers deal with loneliness. However, loneliness is not only a problem for teens but also an important and rarely acknowledged one in the elderly.In Britain, Tracey Crouch was appointed to be the first Minister of Loneliness in order to address the problems caused by loneliness. This is the first time such a position has been created.In Britain, there are around 9 million people who say they are lonely frequently. In Germany, a study conducted by Ruhr University Bochum found that 20 percent of people over the age of 85 felt lonely, and 14 percent of those between age 45 and 65 felt socially lonely. In the United States, more than 25 percent of the population lives alone, more than 50 percent are unmarried. Loneliness is generally associated with heart disease, overweight, and anxiety. Additionally, the stress from loneliness can cause your cells to change on a molecular(分子)level that reduces its abilities to defend your body against diseases. In fact, doctors believe having feelings of loneliness is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day in regard to its effect on health!In Britain, the new Minister of Loneliness will help introduce government policies on the problem and fund a charityan organization for helping people in need, to devote their efforts towards aiding loneliness. There are charities that link lonely seniors to high school students in order to give them a line of communication whenever they feel lonely!The possibilities for the new Minister of Loneliness are endless. For example, she can provide education services to household businesses so that they can identify lonely customers if they see one. Loneliness fits into the category of being a social problem that must be monitored by the entire community in order to help those in need. Therefore, government involvement in medical services and care for seniors and others is vital for happy seniors. 4. How does the author develop Paragraph 3?A. By listing some statisticsB. By giving examples of lonely peopleC. By pointing out similarities and differencesD. By comparing different cultures in different countries5. What does the underlined word “equivalent” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Relevant B. SimilarC. Opposite D. Superior6. What will the Minister of Loneliness do?A. Do housework for lonely peopleB. Develop friendships with the elderlyC. Help fund charities to aid lonely peopleD. Communicate with anxious school students7. What is the main idea of the text? A. UK becomes the capital of loneliness B. Loneliness affects old peoples life worldwide.C. Many teenagers suffer from loneliness D. UKs Minister of Loneliness settles loneliness.C A British friend told me he couldnt understand