安徽省安庆市2016届高三英语第二次模拟考试.doc

安徽省安庆市2016届高三第二次模拟考试 英语试卷 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节,每小题2分，满分40分）? （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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A LONDON—The Britain-China relationship will be greater this year after a golden year of 2015, Prime Minister David Cameron said at a reception in his office attended by about 100 representatives from Britain and China to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. “If you want one year of harvest, grow grain. If you want ten years of harvest, grow trees. If you want a thousand years of harvest, grow relationships between people and people, Cameron used a Chinese saying to explain the reason why they engaged in the building of this great relationship between Britain and China. Speaking highly of Chinese President Xi Jinpings visit to Britain last year, Cameron said it not only helped build up a golden age of bilateral(双边的）relationship, but also led to deals worth around 40 billion pounds ($57.7 billion).Its reported that Britain accounts for around 30 percent of China s total investment (投资）in Europe. According to the British government, Britain is also China”s second latest exporter in Europe. It is great when you think about how deep and strong the relationship is,” said Cameron, adding that the two countries are working closely with each other in areas of trade, investment, finance, education and so on. “I think education is an area we can take to an even higher level. Many Chinese students are studying in Britain. I would like to see more British students take the opportunities to go and study in China. I think there is a huge opportunity in the years ahead.” Cameron said. 21. What was the main reason for Cameron to hold the reception? A. To treat some successful people from Britain and China. B. To describe the relations between Britain and China. C. To welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Britain. D. To celebrate the Spring Festival with British and Chinese representatives. 22. What can