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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2021·福州市3月质量检测)
The Maya city of Tikal is famous for its amazing palaces and temples.But something
far more ordinary kept Tikal functioning：its water－purifying system, the earliest
known of its kind.
Researchers recently discovered a volcanic mineral that traps microbes (微生物)and
heavy metals in Tikal’s largest reservoir (水库)．Because the material is not found
nearby, the findings suggest the presence of a man－made water－purifying device.
The findings deny the long－standing idea that technological achievements of the
ancient worlds belonged to the Eastern world, like Egypt, and China.The leading
scientist of this research, Kenneth Tankersley says, “ When talking about
purifying water, the Maya were thousands of years ahead.”
Located in the forests of Central America, Tikal is thought to have been home to
more than 45，000 people.They had to struggle against a dry season lasting from
November to April.Storing water in reservoirs was a solution, but that water had to be
fit to drink, said Kenneth.“Keeping water clean was of great importance.”
A few years ago, the researchers were surprised to find that the largest reservoir,
Corriental, had significantly fewer harmful chemicals than the others.“The water
quality at Corriental was much higher.”
Somehow the Maya must have been purifying Corriental’s water, the team
assumed.“The Maya used gardens as their bathrooms, ”Kenneth said.“The water
coming into the reservoir would not have been very clean.”
At the bottom of Corriental, scientists found four separate layers, each a few
centimeters thick, of millimeter－scale “zeolites (沸石)”．This type of volcanic
mineral can purify water and is still in widespread use today, Kenneth says, “Just
about everything we drink, from bottled water to wine, runs through a zeolitepurifying device.”
The Maya wouldn’t have known about the zeolite in rock, but they would have
recognized the purifying effects, the researchers suggested.A zeolite－rich rock
formation about 30 kilometers northeast of Tikal is the likely source of the material
in Corriental, the team said last month in Scientific Reports.Water at this site “was
clear and tasted good”．
1. What did the researchers find?
A．A new material called zeolites.
B．The purifying effects of zeolites.
C．An old water－purifying system.
D．High－quality water in Corriental.
2．How did the Maya purify water?
A．By building the largest reservoir.
B．By using gardens as their bathrooms.
C．By getting rid of heavy metals.
D．By spreading four layers of zeolites.
3. What can we learn from the research?
A．The Maya drank bottled water.
B．The ancient Maya were very bright.
C．The system was created by accident.
D．The zeolites were found in Corriental.
4．According to Kenneth，________．
A．the original water in Corriental was not clean enough
B．water supply in Tikal lasted from November to April
C．all ancient technological achievements belonged to the East
D．the Maya had a good understanding of the zeolite in rocks
B
(2021·郑州市高三第一次质量检测)
I like to believe that some things in life never change.A constant, ever since I could
hold a pen, has been the routine at lunch with my grandfather.My grandmother willask me how the walk from my parents’ house was before I take a seat at their kitchen
table.
My grandfather is sitting in his usual spot in the corner.He looks up for a quick
“hello” before heading back down to the crossword puzzle in front of him.
“So, how is this one coming along？” I’ll ask.With a failed laugh, he’ll slide the
crossword toward me.Carefully cut and neatly folded from his newspaper, three
quarters of it will already have been finished.Many of the clues (线索) are far too
advanced for me to figure out.However, I’m happy to help with the strange clue
related to sports—my expert knowledge that still remains.
Even if I’m certain of an answer, I fill in the squares with a pencil, as clues are always
checked thoroughly by my grandfather.In the rare event that we’re unable to finish the
crossword by the end of lunch, he’ll call me later that evening to go__over the clues
he later solved.
Today, lunch unfolds in its usual manner.However, large parts of the puzzle are
blank.“Grandfather, I think this is 49－down...and this, 52－across，” I say.
“Oh, right.Yes, put that down there，” he replies.
I reach across the table to hand him the crossword.Looking at him as he searches for
answers, suddenly I feel something different.I note his hair is whiter than I
remembered.For the first time I think about my grandfather as, well, a grandfather.
But life is about change—change we aren’t always prepared for.Just as we are on
different ends of life, we find ourselves on different ends of the city now too.But at
lunch，when we take up our pens and open the crossword, the world stands pleasantly
still.Now, instead of an exercise of quick wit ( 才思), our crosswords are about
patience and understanding.As clues are slowly understood, so are the truths in life.
5．What is the grandfather usually doing when the author visits him?
A．He is preparing lunch happily as a routine.
B．He is sitting in the corner working at riddles.
C．He is concentrating all his efforts on the crossword.
D．He is cutting crossword puzzles from newspapers carefully.
6．The phrase “go over” in Paragraph 4 probably means “________”．A．repeat B．switch
C．discover D．provide
7．Which of the following words can best describe the grandfather?
A．Quiet and optimistic. B．Humorous and helpful.
C．Enthusiastic and careful. D．Independent and funny.
8．What does the author think of the crosswords now?
A．They bring his grandparents closer to him.
B．They improve his intelligence and patience.
C．They encourage him to solve problems in life.
D．They help him to understand the truths of life.
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2021·辽宁联盟高三联考)
I spent time with some elders during my grandmother’s five－year stay in the nursing
home.I knew what it was like for them without any __1__．So sad.They just kept
loving each other and being kind.
One day, I saw a man __2__ on a couch in the hall who was frequently lying with his
head on the sidearm.Earlier he had been trying to push Jean, who couldn’t __3__ far
alone in her wheelchair, with his head, from his wheelchair.Obviously, it was quite
difficult for him and it was also a __4__ for Jean.
I asked if they would like me to push Jean.Jean said with __5__ ， “ Yes,
please！”and the man smiled a toothless “thank you”．I thanked him for his __6__
and pushed Jean back to her room.
Now, this same man was on his own and as I got __7__， I realized he had only one
__8__ and the one he did have was dry and full with rashes ( 疹子) ; he kept
scratching (抓) it.I had a lotion (涂剂) in my bag that seemed to make him feel better.I
even found myself __9__ lotion on his other side, where there had been a leg as
well.It just seemed a __10__ thing to do.He didn’t speak English but spoke to me in
his home language—Vietnamese—and tears started to come gently down his face.I
__11__ his tears with tissues and patted him on his shoulder to __12__ him.He kept
talking and looking at me as if I understood him.I nodded and listened.We didn’t __13__ each other and weren’t blood－related and yet, in that moment, we
shared a __14__ that went beyond blood—heart to heart.When I see him again,
chances are that he won’t recognize me—but I will remember him forever.And, every
time my heart extends, it is __15__．
1．A.doctors B．teachers
C．strangers D．visitors
2．A.asleep B．alone
C．awake D．alive
3．A.smile B．move
C．talk D．feel
4．A.struggle B．surprise
C．reward D．puzzle
5．A.disappointment B．curiosity
C．delight D．embarrassment
6．A.advice B．help
C．plan D．idea
7．A.higher B．faster
C．better D．closer
8．A.leg B．ear
C．hand D．eye
9．A.absorbing B．burning
C．painting D．putting
10．A.painful B．disgusting
C．natural D．controversial
11．A.wiped B．caught
C．stored D．covered
12．A.amuse B．comfort
C．change D．ignore
13．A.admire B．know
C．hate D．judge14．A.hobby B．language
C．connection D．lifestyle
15．A.shrinking B．suffering
C．fading D．expanding
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2021·苏北4月新高考适应性考试)
It’s never been so important to spend time outside1.____________that’s because it’s
the only place to experience different scenes or for the mental and physical good
provided by fresh air and exercise.It’s not always easy to be 2.____________
(motivate)，which，however，is where nature collecting can help.
Start by looking 3.____________(closely)at the flowers in your garden or trees on
your street than ever before.How many species or unusual features can you spot? Pick
up a fallen leaf or examine a pretty flower.Allow yourself time
4.____________(stop), breathe, switch on your sensory antenna (触角)and connect
with the bigger picture.Make 5.____________ extra effort to look, listen, smell
things, touch things and taste things.When you form new habits, why not set yourself
the challenge of collecting and identifying 100 natural 6.____________ (treasure)
over the seasons，7.____________(use) some relevant knowledge?
When it 8.____________(come) to displaying your finds, there are many methods to
explore, from container displays, and pressed flower art 9.____________other works
of art.You can also take photos or make drawings of live animals, rare plants or other
items，10.____________you think need to stay in the wild, such as seashells and
pebbles (鹅卵石)on the beach.Make it personal and, above all，enjoy yourself!
