2019-2020学年第一学期山东省东营市高三大联考英语试题（附参考答案及试题解析）

第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
There are various app-controlled lights available. Many of them are light bulbs, but there are also a few spotlights, light strips and outdoor lighting.
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Lightstrip - $ 68. 99
The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Lightstrip is 80 inches long. It' s very flexible, so you can easily use it anywhere at home. The possibilities are also endless, with 16 million colors of light to choose from. However, the LightStrip is not waterproof, which means that you can only use it indoors.
YEELIGHT Smart LED Bulb- $ 29.99
The YEELIGHT smart LED light bulb by Xiaomi is one of the cheapest durable bulbs out there. With the Xiaomi Home or Yeelight app, you can change the colors, dim the lights, or set schedules anywhere you are through your smartphone. This bulb is a great option for those who are looking for budget-friendly Wi-Fi and app-controlled bulbs.
BERENNIS Smart Light Bulb- $ 32.99
If you want a more traditional-looking light bulb with smart functionality, check out the BERENNIS light bulb. Through an app, and as long as you are connected to a WiFi, you can control the light bulbs from anywhere, even when you're abroad. Set a timer, change the colors, dim the lights. You can do all these through your smartphone.
LIFX A19 Smart LED Light Bulb- $ 39.99
Looking for the brightest voice and app-controlled light bulb? That would be LIFX A19. The LIFX A19 light bulb features 1100 lumens, which make it very bright. On its own, it can fully light a room. Play with over 16 million colors to brighten your room or home. Dim the lights or choose different shades of white. Like the YEELIGHT light bulb, this bulb uses a built-in WiFi. However, compared to YEELIGHT, it's more expensive.
21. What is special about the LightStrip?
A. It can't be used outdoors.
B. It can brighten the whole room.
C. It can help you save your budget.
D. It has over 16 million colors to choose from.
22. Which app can you choose if your finance is tight?
A. The LightStrip.
B. YEELIGHT Smart LED Bulb.
C. BERENNIS Smart Light Bulb.
D. LIFX A19.
23. What do the last three lights have in common?
A. They all can set a timer.
B. They all can change colors.
C. They all can use a built-in WiFi.
D. They all can feature 1100 lumens.
B
In the town of Acton, Massachusetts, the last bookstore providing countless reading journeys for people of all ages closed in 2017, after 20 years in business. It was not until a year later that Silver Unicorn, an independent bookstore, opened.
Local residents cheered the fact that, once again, they had a place to chat, get comfortable, and read through the pages of a brand-new book.
“When you pick up a book, you're taken to a whole new world,” says Paul Swydan, who owns the Silver Unicorn.
In an age of online shopping, running an independent bookstore becomes increasingly difficult. "We can't compete with their prices, says Laurie Potter, one of the owners of River Road Books in Fair Haven, New Jersey.
Still, after decades of decline and closures, independent bookstores are making a comeback. Between 2009 and 2015, such bookstores grew by 35 percent.
If local bookstores can't compete with the price, convenience, and quantity that online shops provide, how have they managed to live and grow? In the independent bookstore world, there are important advantages.
Independent bookstores strengthen a town financially. " When you purchase a book,” Swydan says, “you’re helping the community since the money eventually circles back around. ”
Books are also delivered with a personal touch, and with care. " What makes us competitive with online shops is that we can deliver books within one night, " Potter says. "That keeps our customers coming back. ”
Besides, an independent bookstore is able to establish a sense of togetherness. Community members can attend gatherings centered around beloved books and authors. Many bookstores host events that allow readers of all ages to talk about their favorite books and share ideas.
Although running a successful bookstore has its challenges, it can be rewarding. “We constantly get people thanking us for the books we recommend to them, Swydan says, "which is just the best. ”
Potter agrees. "When someone can't put down a book that I recommend to them," she says, "I feel like I did my job well. ”
24. Who was the independent bookstore opened for?
A. Residents living in different communities.
B. Students studying in the town of Acton.
C. People of all ages in the town of Acton.
D. People who like travelling around the world.
25. How did the independent bookstore win customers?
A. By offering a relatively low price.
B. By sending books out rapidly.
C. By hosting events to donate books.
D. By increasing the quantity of books.
26. What can we infer according to the passage?
A. Independent bookstore can't compete with online shops.
B. Independent bookstore will replace online shops sooner or later.
C. Independent bookstore promotes the economy of the town.
D. Independent bookstore calls all the authors of books together.
27. What's the best title of the passage?
A. Independent Bookstore Day.
B. Independent Bookstores and Online Shops.
C. The Rebirth of Independent Bookstores.
D. The time-honored Independent Bookstore Closed Down.