2020-2021年安徽省淮南市某校高一（上）质量检测英语试卷一、阅读理解1. Journey Back in Time with ScholarsClassical Provence（13 days）Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence, France, with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile roofed（瓦屋顶）villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.Southern Spain（15 days）Spain has lovely white towns and the scent（芳香）of oranges, but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks, Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo, Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.Chinas Sacred Landscapes（21 days）Discover the China of past ages, its walled cities, temples and mountain scenery with Prof. Robert Thorp. Highlights（精彩之处）include Chinas most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzhous rolling hills, waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.Tunisia（17 days）Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga, the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata, unique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches. （1）What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain?A.Historical monuments.B.Fields of flowers.C.Van Goghs paintings.D.Greek buildings. （2）Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about?A.France.B.Spain.C.China.D.Tunisia. （3）Which of the following highlights the Tunisian tour?A.White towns.B.Underground cities.C.Tile-roofed villages.D.Rolling hills.2. What do you think of cats? Some people think them very lovely. But not all people love cats. Compared with dogs, cats seem to be very lazy and unfriendly. Besides, cats are not known for acts of selflessness（无私）. But maybe were wrong about them. Dont believe it? Then meet Pippa, a very unusual cat.The black-and-white cat was left in a box outside a shop and taken by the British RSPCA to the Jansa family in Whitstable, Kent. They really loved her character（性格）and decided to adopt（收养）it, but they never guessed shed become a lifesaver.Eight-year-old Mia Jansa had diabetes and had become good at testing her blood during the day, as well as having something to eat or drink to bring her blood sugar levels back. But the danger was at night. Mia could easily experience hypoglycemic（低血糖症的）situations when she was asleep, which could cause even death.Soon after she was adopted, Pippa went into Mias bedroom in the middle of the night and woke her up. When the child tested her blood sugar levels, she found they were dangerously low. Ever since, Pippa always visits Mia at night. If she cant get her to wake up, she raises the alarm.Pippa does this of her own accord, says Mias mother Laura. We dont make a request for caring because we dont want to encourage wrong alarms. She gets plenty of hugs. It gives me peace of mind and I know someone else is keeping an eye on Mia.Now the family is so happy that theyve chosen to adopt it in the first place. （1）Why did the family decide to adopt the cat?A.Because they considered it as a lifesaver.B.Because her character interested them.C.Because they really loved her looks.D.Because Mia Jansa needed help. （2）What problem did Mia Jansa face?A.She was bad at testing her blood.B.She might suffer death in the daytime.C.She might be in danger while asleep at night.D.She couldnt let her blood sugar levels return to normal. （3）For what does Pippa visit Mia at night?A.To see if her blood sugar levels are normal.B.To make her laugh when shes lonely.C.To make sure that she is safe.D.To play with the alarm. （4）What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?A.Pippa does that according to her own habits.B.Pippa does that without being asked.C.Pippa does that for her own good.D.Pippa does that without a purpose.3. As is known to all, nowadays many students are interested in studying abroad.Attending schools abroad has many advantages. First, by looking at our own country from outside, we can best see the strong points and weak points of our nation and therefore broaden our minds. Second, while studying in a foreign country, we can travel widely, visiting famous scenic spots and making friends with the local people. Third, we can use the foreign language in our daily life so that our ability in that language may be improved quickly. But the most important is to learn advanced（先进的）science and technology. For all these advantages, it is really worthwhile to go abroad for education.However, as everything has two s