www.ks5u.com高三英语试题注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。AHow to Become a London Blue Badge Tourist GuideTo become a registered Blue Badge Tourist Guide working in London, you will need to take a course and gain accreditation from the Institute of Tourist Guiding.The CourseThe course typically lasts about 18 months and involves lectures in London and practical site visits, along with periods of self-study. Its main focus is London, but it also covers the major tourist destinations across the South East, so it helps to have a reasonable knowledge of London and destinations such as Windsor, Oxford and Stratford. It can also be useful to have language skills as a large number of guides provide tours in more than one language.Applying for the CourseThere is lots of interest in the course, so candidates are assessed by exam and interview before being awarded a place. You will find further information on the course fees and timelines on the Institutes website.Programme ContentAs part of the course, youll learn how to develop and present highlighted tours of Londons major attractions, together with a City of London walk and a panoramic coach tour. The practical side is matched by lectures covering a wide range of topics related to London, the various regional sites and the techniques of guiding.ExamsDuring the course youll take a number of written and practical exams and if youre successful youll be awarded a Blue Badge, which is the industrys recognized symbol of professionalism in tourist guiding. It is also possible to take the exams without doing the course, but there are many benefits to doing so, not least the opportunity to meet and work with guiding colleagues.1. What can be learned about The Course?A. Lectures and self-study make up the whole course.B. Language skills can be of great help.C. It focuses on the major tourist destinations.D. It has nothing to do with knowledge of London.2. How can you get a Blue Badge?A. By taking exams. B. By taking the course.C. By having interviews. D. By working with guiding colleagues.3. What kind of text is it?A. A report. B. A notice. C. A travel brochure. D. An advertisement.BWhen British musician Paul Barton performs in central Thailand lately, his energetic listeners react wildly. Some pull his hair or jump on his piano. Others steal his music. The behavior is normal, however, because these crowds are truly barbaric-monkeys to be exact.Barton plays often to the animals in Lopburi, an area known for its populations of macaque monkeys. The pianist hopes the music shows bring calm to the animals during the coronavirus crisis. The disease has caused problems for the monkeys, too. They are hungry. The restrictions on tourism mean fewer people come to see the monkeys and feed them.We need to make an effort to make sure that they eat properly. And when they eat properly they will be calmer and will not be aggressive, said Barton.Barton has played at four sites in Lopburi, including at an ancient Hindu temple, a store and an old movie theater. The macaques quickly surround Barton when he plays Greensleeves, Beethovens Fur Elise and Michael Nymans Diary of Love. Some of the creatures sit on his chair, while others climb up his body and touch his head.A wonderful opportunity to see the wild animals just being themselves, said Barton, from Yorkshire in northern England. Barton keeps his attention on his performance, even as a small monkey runs over his hands on the instrument. Other monkeys take control of his music papers. However, he added, I wasnt going to let those things distract from the project which is to play the music for these wonderful macaques. In fact, I was surprised to find that they were actually eating the music as I was playing it.The monkeys are Bartons latest animal fans. Past wildlife audiences included elephants living in special protected areas.Barton hopes to raise awareness of the monkeys hunger. At the same time, he hopes to study their behavior as they react to, classical music. Its possible that the music can play a part in the treatment process, he said.4. What does the underlined word barbaric in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Gentle. B. Envious. C. Aggressive. D. Cruel.5. Which of the following best describes Barton?A. Caring. B. Ambitious C. Romantic. D. Generous.6. Why did Barton play music for the monkeys?A. To attract more tourists. B. To promote classic music.C. To bring peace to the animals. D. To study the monkeys population.7. What could be the best title for the text?A. A Musician Plays for Monkeys in Thailand.B. Music can Play a Part in the Treatment Process.C. The