高中英语高三三轮复习冲刺练10（含答案）

高中英语高三三轮复习冲刺练 一、阅读理解 Now, cities large and small often have remains of earlier historic streets and sidewalk pavements(人行道）。Yet they often go unprotected even when they may be older than neighbouring historic buildings that have enjoyed protection for tens of years. There are many reasons to protect historic pavements - culture value, economics, environmental benefits and public safety. Pavements represented an important step in the modernization of city environments in the 19th century. Before the laying of pavement, streets of dirt caused many problems to citizens,especially in wet weather when they became muddy(泥泞的），which limited the movement of people and vehicles. To solve the problem,cities experimented with a wide range of materials in an attempt to balance durability(耐用性），economics,sources of materials and noise considerations. The earliest pavement in many cities were cobblestones-naturally rounded stones.They were cheap and durable, but rough and noisy. Loose stone pavements were cheap and smooth, but not very durable. Wood also appeared in the 1850s as a popular option-smooth,quiet and affordable,but not very durable. In many cities and towns,brick(砖）streets are the only historic pavements that have survived.This fact covers up the truth of pavement experimentation between the 1850s and 1920s, when a city could use up to a dozen different paving materials at the same time! Indeed, each city developed a unique "pavement identity” in the materials chosen and the way they were laid. It is easy to think of the past when seeing historic pavements, as recalling “old world” city qualities. However, they are more similar to the early high buildings and parks-important city features that showed the modernization of the city. At a time when cities are becoming increasingly.similar, such pavements also help define an important sense of place. 1. What is the present situation of historic pavements A. Failing to represent modem environments. B.Failing to receive protection they should get. C.Being brought back to its former glory. p.Being highly valued as cultural buildings. 2. Why was the first pavement built in history A.To help develop the local economy. B.To prevent earth from being washed away. C.To limit the movement of people and vehicles. D.To bring convenience to citizens' life. 3. What is mainly talked about in Paragraphs 4-6 A. Popularity of different paving materials. B.Different experiments on city identity. C.Advantages and disadvantages of stone pavements. D.Development of pavements of different materials. 4. What does the writer want to express about historic pavements in the last paragraph A. They are similar to tall buildings. B. They make cities appear similar. C. They are unique of a particular place. D.They represent the modernization of today's city. 二、七选五阅读 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 There are several factors that may determi ... ...