1、德州一中2020-2021学年第一学期高三年级模块检测英 语 试 题本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，第卷1至4页，第卷4至5页，共150分，考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1. 答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷和答题卡相应位置上。2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。3. 答第II卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第I卷（选择题，共95分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。每段对
2、话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What did Jason like doing as a child?A. Jumping rope. B. Reading books. C. Doing ball sports. 2. Why does Karen hardly eat red meat?A. She dislikes their taste. B. She wants to stay healthy. C. She isnt good at co
3、oking them. 3. Where are the speakers probably?A. At home.B. At a toy shop.C. At an amusement park. 4. What do we know about James?A. He has a poor memory.B. He is waiting for a call.C. He went to bed early.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The effect of film reviews.B. The cover figu
4、re of a magazine.C. An actors performance in a movie. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前， 你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟； 听完后， 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What is the organization “motorbike sisters” aimed at?A. Reducing traffic
5、 jams in the capital. B. Helping more women ride motorbikes. C. Making motorbikes more popular worldwide. 7. How does the woman most probably go to work?A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By motorbike. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. How many countries worldwide ban e-cigarettes completely?A. Over 13. B. Over 30. C.
6、 Over 43. 9. Where are e-cigarettes promoted?A. In the UK. B. In Germany. C. In Belgium. 10. What is the man?A. A student. B. A shop assistant. C. A teacher. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。11. What is Jennifers plan for this weekend?A. Going to a movie. B. Watching a concert. C. Doing some reading. 12. What
7、kind of life do Esperanzas family live in California?A. Hard. B. Colorful. C. Quiet.13. How does Henry react to the book?A. Disappointed. B. Interested. C. Surprised. 听下面一段对话，优题速享回答第14至第17四个小题。14. What is the woman doing?aA. Planning her budget. B. Conducting an interview. C. Giving advice on studie
8、s. 15. What costs Matt most each month?A. Food. B. Clothes. C. Books. 16. How much does Matt spend on sports a month?A. About $15. B. About $30. C. About $50. 17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Strangers. B. Co-workers. C. Schoolmates. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。18. What percen
9、tage of the fire remains uncontrolled? A. 85%. B. 65%. C. 15%. 19. What damage did the fire cause?aA. Destruction of 96 buildings in Sonoma County. B. Hundreds of thousands of homeless people. C. The burning down of the Getty Museum. 20. What will the weather most probably be like in northern Califo
10、rnia?A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Windy. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C和D），选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Whats on your travel list for 2020? Ive consulted several travel experts to find out the top places in the USA worth visiting in 2020.Where: New Orleans, Louisiana Why:
11、New Orleans is known for its music and food scene-not to mention the festivals. It has about 130 festivals each year so theres really no bad time to visit. Bourbon Street is the obvious choice for food, drink and jazz and its definitely a must-visit location, especially for first-timers to the city.
12、Why: Vail is the perfect destination for travelers looking to find almost everything in one central spot. Stay at the amazing Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail to be steps away from Vail Village, a popular town with cobblestone(鹅卵石）streets for wandering leisurely. The countrys largest free tra
13、nsportation system runs frequently, making it easy to access almost anywhere from Vail Village to Lionshead Village.Where: Hudson Valley, New York Why: The Hudson Valley is where New Yorkers go to escape the city when they need a healthy dose of nature and relaxation. Just an hour and half north of
14、New York City, the Hudson Valley is made up of small, impossibly charming towns, where the air is fresher and things do move slower in the mountains.21. You can enjoy different things in New Orleans except_. A. scenery B. music C. festivals D. food 22.Which place would you prefer if you like wanderi
15、ng leisurely? A. Bourbon Street. B. Vail Village. C. Lionshead Village. D. New Orleans.23. What can New Yorkers enjoy in the Hudson Valley? A. Ancient towns. B. Healthy diets. C. Slow movement. D. Inner peace.B Twenty years ago, I became involved in pet therapy(治疗）work. As digging deeper into the jo
16、b, I had an urge to be a recorder of their daily work to let more and more people know their efforts and contributions. After all, they could not say our languages. It was when I got familiar with the work that I got my golden retriever puppy (金毛寻回犬），whom I named Angel. As she matured and went throu
17、gh obedience training, I realized that she would be a good partner. Angel is ten now and still works every week. As a rule, she visits two hospitals, a day care for the elderly, and our librarys PAWS for Reading program. Angel has also helped out at a childrens special-needs camp. She is so popular
18、that everywhere we go people recognize her, especially the kids she has worked with. We have seen some very special things through our pet therapy work. I brought Angel to our local hospital to visit a woman who was completely paralyzed(瘫痪的）on her right side from a stroke. One day, my husband, Jack
19、asked her if she wanted to give Angel a treat. She nodded and gently took the treat, raised her right hand and started petting Angel. Her friend was in the room and said, “She hasnt been able to move that hand since she had her stroke!” Somehow it seems appropriate that when Angel visits the hospita
20、l, she also performs tricks for the patients with her paws. The best one is when she crouches on the floor and crosses her paws. She stays still and doesnt move until Jack says Best wishes. Its the best wishes for all the people Angel meets as well as for her.24. Why does the author want to be a rec
21、order? A. Pets cannot record themselves. B. Pets should be highly praised. C. Pets labor should be made aware of. D. Pets daily work is important.25. How is Angels work? A. Busy but rewarding. B. Interesting but tiring. C. Funny and amusing. D. Important and demanding.26. What did Angel do for the p
22、aralyzed woman? A. She cured her disease. B. She visited her at times. C. She gave her best wishes. D. She played tricks on her.27. What is the best title for the passage? A. A loyal dog. B. Selfless love. C. A silent angel. D. Great devotion.C When you really love a book, or have just scored a new
23、one that youre dying to read, it can be exciting to pick up a smooth, shiny hardcover copy that creaks a little bit when you open it. But those hardcover books can be heavy, and new ones arent cheap, either. Sometimes, youd just rather have a portable paperback-but if its a new book youre after, you
24、 might have to wait a full year or so to get it in paperback form. Why are books released as hardcovers first? Not so long ago, hardcover books were the only type of books. Before the appearance of mass production, print runs were limited, and books were hard-bound and expensive. Around the 1930s,th
25、at changed with the production of mass-produced paperback books, which consisted with a huge surge in reading as a leisure activity around World War l.Paperback books were more affordable and cheaper to produce, which still holds true today. Despite the seeming advantages of paperbacks, there are se
26、veral reasons why the hardcover has persisted（持续）.Because of its history, it conveys a bit more legitimacy(正统性）in the book world than the paperback does. The hardback is a mark of qualityit shows booksellers and reviewers that this is a book worth paying attention to, Philip Jones, editor at the Boo
27、kseller, explains to The Guardian. But the major reason why books come out as hardeovers is that people buy them, despite their higher cost. The Economist compares it to movies being released in theaters several months before they arrive on DVD. Just as film fans like to see films on the big screen,
28、 collectors enjoy the hardbacks superior quality, according to The Economist. And because theyre profitable, publishers can gain more from hardcovers, which will often sell at twice the price of their paperback equivalent(相等物）but do not cost twice as much to produce,” Jones explains.28. What can we
29、learn about hardcover books from paragraph1? A. They appeal to real book-lovers. B. They are heavy but not expensive. C. They take a long time to come out. D. They are not preferred by book-lovers.29. What does the underlined word “surge” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Drop. B. Success. C. Blow. D. Increas
30、e.30. Why are hardback books still printed today? A. They are brilliantly edited. B. They are worth collecting. C. They convey correct information. D. They sell better than paperbacks.31. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To introduce hardcover books. B. To present a new social finding. C.
31、 To explain a confusing problem. D. To encourage people to read books.DThe World Wildlife Fund for Nature - WWF - reports that nearly 3 billion animals were killed or displaced by Australia s wildfires in 2019 and 2020. The number, reported in late July, was about three times higher than an earlier
32、WWF estimate. “It ranks as one of the worst wildlife disasters in modern history,” said WWF - Australia Chief Executive officer Dermot O Gorman.The WWF said it used different methods to estimate wildlife populations，including information from over 100 ,000 studies. The scientists created models to e
33、stimate the number of creatures found in areas destroyed by fire. Project leader Lily Van Eeden from the University of Sydney said the research was the first continent - wide examination of animals affected by wildfires. “Other nations can build upon this research to improve understanding of bushfir
34、e impacts everywhere, she said.Those creatures that fled destroyed habitats faced a lack of food and shelter or the likelihood ofmoving into already occupied habitats. Researchers said the destruction will cause some species to become extinct before their existence is even recorded. “We don t even k
35、now what we are losing,” said Chris Dickman, a professor of ecology at the University of Sydney. “These were species that were here and now they have gone. Its almost too tragic to think about,” Dickman added.The WWF report calls for improvements in habitat connectivity to help species escape from f
36、ires. It also calls for identifying and protecting habitat that was not burned to help save threatened species. An expanded report on the study is expected later this year.The wildfires started in September 2019 and continued through March of this year. Scientists say the fires were fueled by higher
37、 than normal temperatures and years of drought in the Australian bush. The fires caused 34 human deaths and destroyed nearly 3 ,000 homes. The WWF said that over the past year，it had raised money from donors to allocate emergency aid to the front lines of the fires to help injured and displaced wild
38、life.32. What do we know about Australia s wildfires in 2019 and 2020?A. They were the worst disasters in history. B. Over 3 billion animals died in the wildfires.C. They caused more damage than calculated earlier.D. Most animals moved to already occupied habitats.33. How did Chris Dickman feel abou
39、t the extinction of some species?A. Astonished. B. Pained. . C. Annoyed. D. Puzzled.34. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The wildfires last a whole year.B. The wildfires were caused by the heat.C. The wildfires also cause damages to humans.D. The wildfires were soon under control with
40、 donations.35. What lesson can we learn from the text?A. Humans shouldnt occupy wildlife habitat.B. Humans shouldnt overestimate the bushfire.C. We should raise money for wildlife protection.D. We should develop the methods to prevent wildfires.第二节优题速享（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）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
41、选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Being laughed at or joked about can happen no matter what language you are learning. 36 However, experts say there are ways to overcome those feelings. So on Education Tips today, we offer suggestions from a few teachers.Relax; be patient with yourselfOshiberu says to remind yourself
42、that you are learning the language, so it is normal to make mistakes. 37 She also suggests learners avoid setting learning goals that are too strict, which can sometimes become a barrier rather than help.Practice your speaking skillsBoth Melendez and Oshiberu say practice is one of the best ways to
43、deal with fear. 38 In a role play, two or more people act out an imaginary situation; for example, going to a market or talking to a bus driver. You can imagine, for example, your friend is a bus driver. You have a lot of questions about taking the bus. You can practice the questions on your friend.
44、39 If you are worried about what to do in the moment when someone makes a joke, the solution can be simple: Kindly ask the person the reason for the laughter , like this , says Melendez: Is there a different way that I could have said it?or How would you usually say it?Keep a sense of humorKeeping a
45、 sense of humor can make the long process of learning a language more fun. You might even laugh with the person who is laughing or making the joke. 40 A. Dont be afraid to ask questions.B. Never fear making any mistakes.C. Melendez suggests doing role plays.D. It is good to practise in certain situa
46、tions. E. She advises not to be too hard on yourself.F. This may feel strange at first but gets easier with time.G. And it may make some learners nervous about speaking their new language.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 My journey to isol
47、ation(隔离）was somewhat accidental. I saw an advertisement for a job as a leader for an expedition(探险）to Antarctica-and I have to 41 it was the penguin in the ad that 42 my attention. The ad noted that they were looking for someone to lead a 43 of expeditioners in one of the most 44 and isolated place
48、s on the planet. I took part in an 45 and then got a job that I knew I would regret if I didnt 46 it. Leading 18 strangers for a full year-through months of darkness and with no 47 from the freezing cold -I learned some 48 lessons. After the journey, I wrote two best-selling books and became a motiv
49、ational speaker. Being in isolation meant I had to do lots of self 49 . I kept a 50 , and every day I would think 51 of how I had operated as a leader. That discipline of 52 myself taught me how to tell right from wrong.I often think back to 53 I saw the picture of the penguin that 54 me to look at
50、the ad for the job. Its a moment that 55 my life completely.41. A. admit B. believe C. indicate D. realize 42.A. demandedB. deservedC. caughtD. needed43.A. floodB. coupleC. teamD. handful44.A. awfulB. remoteC. promisingD. disturbing45A. experimentB. interviewC. electionD. investigation46.A. make for
51、B. prepare forC. register forD. go for47.A. escapeB. departureC. protectionD. defence48.A. hardB. powerfulC. privateD. terrible49.A. service B. repairC. studyD. reflection50.A. petB. secretC. journalD. promise51.A. clearlyB. carefullyC. highlyD. badly52.A. evaluatingB. forgivingC. behavingD. enjoyin
52、g53.A. whereB. whyC. whenD. how54.A. enabledB. permittedC. allowedD. inspired55.A. improvedB. formedC. endedD. changed第二节： 优题速享语法填空 (每小题1. 5分，共10小题，满分15)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上标号的相应位置。In many countries, 56 is not unusual for families of different backgrounds to live together in t
53、he shared space. 57 , in the United States, this idea may still be considered strange.But this type of housing, called co-housing, is gaining 58 (popular) in the United States, too. Co-housing complexes are popping up across the country. For many people, this way of life is 59 means to relieve the s
54、tress of busy life. A co-housing community has 60 (private) owned houses and shared land. There is often a “common house” with a kitchen and dining room, meeting room, and maybe a workshop of library or music room. About 25 co-housing communities 61 (build) in recent years, and 150 more are planned.
55、A co-housing complex is a place 62 residents（居住者） shop, cook, and eat together. Children have other kids to play 63 , which makes many families 64 (live) in this way happy and safe. Residents also say that they can live in co-housing for 65 money than they would pay for nearby apartments.第四部分 书面表达 (
56、共两节，满分40分)第一节：书面表达 (满分 15分)假定你是李华,你校学生将会面向国际学生组织一次中国古诗阅读分享活动。请你写一则通知。内容包括:1.时间、地点;2.活动意义;3.报名时间和截止日期。注意: 1. 词数100左右，开头结尾已给出, 不计入总词数;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考词汇: 中国古诗分享会The sharing session of the ancient Chinese poemsDear friends ,_Yours, SincerelyLi Hua第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 续写的
57、词数应为150左右。Once there was a ship travelling on the tough sea and on the ship there was a pair of couple. All of a sudden, the ship met with an accident and the couple had no choice but to run to the life boat without delay. After reaching there, they realized that there was space only for one person.
58、 At that very moment, the husband pushed his wife behind him and jumped onto the lifeboat himself, leaving his wife standing on the sinking ship, shouting something desperately to her husband, eyes filled with tears. The teacher stopped her story-telling and asked her students, Guys, guess what it w
59、as that she shouted.Most students answered. I hate you!After listening to all this reply, the teacher glanced through the whole class again and noticed that there was a boy sitting silently throughout. Then she asked him the same question.The boy answered, I believe she would have shouted-Take care
60、of our child.Listening to his remarks, the teacher was surprised and asked the boy doubtfully, Have you heard of this story before?Shaking his head, the boy said softly and sadly, No，I havent. But thats what my mother said to my father before she died of a deadly disease.Moved and feeling sad, the t
61、eacher replied, Your answer is absolutely right!Then she continued, Lets take up the story. The ship sank eventually and the husband went home and brought up their daughter alone. Many years later after the death of the man, their daughter was tidying up all his belongings when she found his diary.
62、In his diary she found that when her parents were on the ship. her mother had already been diagnosed(诊断) with advanced illness and at the critical moment，the father rushed to the only chance of survival.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph 1. In his diary, the man mentioned he wished to si
63、nk to the ocean with his wife but for their daughter he had to live. _Paragraph 2. The story was finished and the class was silent._德州一中2020-2021学年第一学期高三年级模块检测英语试题参考答案第一部分 听力 （共两节， 满分30分）第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）15 BBCBC第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 610 BABAC1115 CABBA1620 CCAAC 第二部分 阅读（共两节；满分50分）第一节（
64、共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）21-23ABD 24-27CABC 28-31ADBC 32-35 CBCA 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36-40 GECAF第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 41-45ACCBB 46-50DABDC 51-55BACDD 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）56. It 57. However 58. popularity 59. a 60. privately 61. have been built 62. where 63. with 64. livi
65、ng 65. less第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节优题速享（满分15分）One possible version:Dear friends,Our school is going to host the sharing session of the ancient Chinese poems. Anyone interested in Chinese poems is welcome.The event will be held in the lecture hall from5:00pm. to 6: 30pm, September 30th. Its a wonderful
66、opportunity to share your ideas about your favorite ancient Chinese poems with other poetry lovers. Not only can you appreciate the charm of the ancient Chines poems but you can also learn more about Chinese culture and history. Please sign up for it by sending an email to Chinesepoems by September
67、20th. Please join us! Looking forward to your participation. Yours, Sincerely Li Hua 第二节（满分25分）One possible version:Paragraph 1. In his diary, the man mentioned he wished to sink to the ocean with his wife but for their daughter he had to live. Without him, their baby daughter would become an orphan
68、. After drowning himself in sorrow for a short time, he uplifted himself and learned how to raise a baby. Whenever faced with hardships, he would inspire himself with his wifes words- “Take care of our child. Seeing the little girl grow into a sunny, pretty girl with double love from both parents, t
69、he man knew he made it to keep his promise.Paragraph2: The story was finished and the class was silent. Nobody talked or laughed as usual. Instead, it seemed that every student was lost in deep thought, tasting the moving life story. The teacher was sure that the students were reflecting on their re
70、plies and that they had understood the moral of the story. Of the Good and Evil in this world, there are hidden secrets behind them. So we should not really focus on the surface and judge anyone without understanding them first. Put yourself in others shoes. 听力原文Text 1W: Jason, did you often do spor
71、ts when you were little?M: Not really. My elder brother often brought many novels home and I would read them diligently. That was my favorite childhood activity. What about you?W: I didnt do ball sports, but I liked jumping rope. Text 2M: Do you like eating beef, Karen?W: Not really. I hardly eat re
72、d meat such as beef, pork and mutton. I usually eat chicken. M: Why?W: Many studies have tied red meat food to cancer and heart disease, so I think Id better avoid such risks. Text 3W: Christopher, what do you want to do next? Try horseback riding or the miniature(小型的) golf? M: Mom, can I try this r
73、ide again? I really love it. W: OK, honey. Text 4W: Its ten oclock. Are you going to bed now, James?M: No, Mom. Grandma said shed call me tonight. Im still waiting for her phone call. W: Im sure your grandma has forgotten about it. You know she has a poor memory. Text 5W: Mike, have you watched the
74、movie Joker?M: Yes. I really liked Joaquin Phoenixs performance in it. Now I know why Rolling Stone magazine praised his performance in the movie so much. W: Im not surprised. Phoenixs performance in it has been widely praised. Text 6W: Tom, what are you reading now?M: Im reading a news report about
75、 a new organization in Kenya. W: What does the news say about the organization?M: It says the organization which is a club called “motorbike sisters” wants more women to ride motorcycles on the streets of the capital, Nairobi. It teaches women there how to ride a motorbike. W: Is motorbike riding po
76、pular there?M: Yes. Interest in motorbikes is increasing in that country. The desire for a more efficient means of transportation has pushed that growth. So do you know how to ride a motorbike?W: Me? No. And I dont need one. My workplace is just a fifteen-minute walk away. Text 7W: Are e-cigarettes
77、popular worldwide?M: I dont think so. Many countries dont support e-cigarettes. You know more than 30 nations around the world ban e-cigarettes completely. W: I really didnt know that. What do European countries think of e-cigarette using?M: Well, many European countries, including Austria, Belgium,
78、 Germany and Italy, consider e-cigarettes the same as tobacco products. This puts them under tight control. But Britain encourages e-cigarettes. People there think using e-cigarettes can help people quit smoking better. W: So does anyone in your class use e-cigarettes?M: As far as I know, none of my
79、 students do that. Ill certainly try to persuade them to stop using them if I know someone uses them in my class. Text 8M: Jennifer, what about going to a movie or a concert this weekend?W: Sorry, Henry, but Ive already planned to read a book this weekend. M: So what book are you going to read?W: I
80、havent decided yet. I read a very good book last weekend. I hope I can find such a good book to read again this weekend. M: So what book did you read last weekend?W: A book titled Esperanza Rising. Its about a girl named Esperanza. She has a beautiful life with an amazing family in Mexico. Then trag
81、edy strikes, and then Esperanza and her family are uprooted from their native Mexico and forced into a farm labor camp in California. Nothing is the same, and everything seems to be a struggle. But Esperanza finds a way to rise above to save herself and her family. M: Could I borrow the book? I real
82、ly want to read it. W: Certainly. Ill bring it to school for you tomorrow. Text 9W: Hi, Matt. May I ask you a few questions?M: Certainly. What do you want to know?W: Im doing a study on the spending habits of students in our school. Im writing a paper for my social studies course. M: That sounds int
83、eresting!W: To begin with, how much money do you get from your parents a month?M: I get about five hundred dollars. W: How do you spend your money?M: I spend about three hundred dollars on food. You know how I like to eat. W: Yes, what about the rest of the money?M: Well, I spend on shows, about thi
84、rty dollars a month. Games, uh, for rental of tennis, court and balls, about fifty dollars. I do spend some on things like reading material and the rest I save. W: What about clothes?M: My mother buys them for me. W: Thanks a lot, Matt!M: Youre welcome!Text 10M: Good evening. Here is tonights news.
85、Hundreds of thousands of families in California are being affected by wildfires in the state. As many as 1.5 million people may lose electrical power. The fire is affecting areas in both the northern and southern parts of the nations second largest state by land area. In the north, the California De
86、partment of Forestry & Fire Protection says the Kincade Fire is affecting more than 30,000 hectares in Sonoma County. The fire has been burning for five days and is only 15 percent controlled. Sonoma County is famous for wine growing. The AP reported that 96 buildings were destroyed in the county as
87、 of Tuesday. But it is only one of the fires in the area. In southern California one of the fires has destroyed homes near the Getty Museum which holds a major art collection and library. However, while eight homes nearby were burned, the museum is in better condition than other structures. It is made of stone and has a huge water storage tank. Strong winds are feeding the fires and spreading them quickly. Weather experts on Tuesday said they expected strong winds in the north with little chance of rain.
