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　　广东省汕头市2017届高三第三次模拟考试英语试题
　　第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
　　第一节（共15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项涂黑。
　　A
　　Best Bites of Beijing is published on Fridays and covers the latest happenings in the capital’s dining scene. Here you will find weepdates of new restaurants, seasonal menus, good deals and trends for the foodie in you. For comments or recommendations, email jiangwj@chinadaily.com.cn.
　　Easter afternoon tea at the Peninsula Beijing
　　Easter fun starts this weekend at the Peninsula Beijing, where families can enjoy a Champagne Sunday brunch, an Easter egg hunt and other festive activities. The hotel will also upgrade its legendary Peninsula Afternoon Tea for this special occasion, which will be handcrafted by Executive Pastry Chef Frederic Moreau. Expect classic and chocolate scones served with homemade caramel mango jam, lemon curd and clotted cream and Easter-inspired pastries. Easter afternoon tea is priced at 398 yuan for two, available from April 14 to 17.
　　Easter buffet at New World Beijing Hotel
　　It is not too early to start planning for your next weekend if you have young children. Do not miss fun Easter activities, sweet treats, egg decorating and face time with the Easter Bunny. The Easter brunch at Tian Tan Kitchen offers it all. The brunch is priced at 148 yuan per person with half price for children ages 6-12.
　　More Easter fun: Food, music, and games
　　If you have the entire day to spend with your children on Easter Day, head to the City Weekend Easter Party on April 16. Children shorter than 90cm eat for free when dining with their parents during brunch (288 yuan per adult). Live music will feature children’s songs in both English and Chinese. The Spartan Junior Race will have the little ones crawling, climbing, tumbling and jumping through a number of obstacles. There will also be other games for parents and ch as “Draw Something”, “Guess the Baby” and “Kids Darts Game”. The party will be held from 10am to 4pm.
　　21.If you want to contact Best Bites of Beijing you can reach them by      .
　　A. phone B. letter C. email D. Wechat
　　22.When is Easter afternoon tea priced at 398 yuan for two?
　　A. From April 6-12 B. From April 14-17 C. From April 16-18 D. From April 14-27
　　23.If you want to pay less with your 6-year-old child who is 89cm tall, which place is the best choice?
　　A. New World Beijing Hotel B. City Weekend Easter Party
　　C. The Peninsula Beijing D. The Spartan Junior Race
　　B
　　Long in the 1700s, “home” was used as a verb, meaning “to be guided to a destination.” So, when you home in on something you get closer to your target. For example, you could say, “Police are homing in on the suspects.”
　　But today, “home” is more often used as a noun. And it has a very emotional connection for American English speakers. You can remember the meaning of the word by the expression “Home is where the heart is.” That expression means home is anywhere you feel love and comfort. It is a place where you belong, and often a place you consider your origin. You can also simply carry the feeling of home with you -- that is, a feeling of love and loyalty to your family and places that are dear to you.
　　In other words, “home” is not simply a building where you live – that’s a house. Some people find that returning to a childhood place brings only joy and delight. When these people return to their childhood homes, they may say “Home Sweet Home!”
　　Of course, you can say this anywhere. A single woman living alone in her first apartment may come home after a tough day at work and sigh, “Ah, home sweet home!” If she loves her apartment she might also say: “There’s no place like home.”
　　But what about those people who must stay away from their homes for a long time? They still want to feel connected to a place they can depend on. Hotels know this about travelers. Many advertise that they will be a home away from home. This expression describes a place where everything is familiar and comfortable.
　　Friends can also give you a home away from home. When you visit them, they may say to you: “Marself at home!” This common expression means someone wants you to feel