2020-2021学年辽宁省实验中学高三英语月考试卷及答案

2020-2021学年辽宁省实验中学高三英语月考试卷及答案

第一部分 阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项

A

It was a weeknight and one of my twin daughters marched into the room, waving a book she'd finished. “Dad, why

are books with science in them always about boys?” she asked.

I told her that simply wasn't true; there were loads of great science fictions with girls in them. She agreed, but

argued that in those stories it was the boys who were doing science, and the girls were justalong for the ride. My

other daughter took her sister's side and challenged me to give an example.

This left me in a difficult position. I could either go through our library to point out some wonderful examples of

female-led science fictions, or just admit they were right and remain in my comfortable chair.

I've been asked several times how I came up with the idea forA Problematic Paradoxand my answer is always the

same: it came to me in a moment of inspiration. I like that answer because it's simple and makes me seem very

creative. The fact that this explanation is not true bothers me from time to time. Here's the truth: the story wasn't

my idea. It was my daughters who suggested I write something for them that had a girl doing science.

My daughters were at an age when many young women turn away from STEM (science, technology, engineering,

and math), believing those areas of study unfriendly or out-of-the-norm for girls. I also read about how important

role models can be to young people. It's one thing to tell a person they can do something, but seeing someone like

them doing that thing can be more powerful.

So, I kept two guidelines for the book in mind: First, the story had to be fun for anyone, because it's as important

for boys to understand that science is for everyone. Second, I wanted the main character, Nikola, to be imperfect.

She should be someone with shortcomings as we all have. I think this not only makes a story more interesting to

read, but also helps make it clear that the most extraordinary things can be done by ordinary people.

1. What does the underlined phrase “along for the ride” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. Entering a bike race. B. Offering vital help.

C. Doing unimportant things. D. Playing the leading role.

2. What do we know about the bookA Problematic Paradox1?

A. Its main character is perfect. B. It is a female-led science fiction.

C. It is intended to appeal to girls only. D. Its idea comes from the author's inspiration. 3. Which of the following best describes the author's book?

A. Serious and abstract. B. Simple and practical.

C. Creative and well-organized. D. Inspiring and interesting.

B

A year ago I received a full scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco. All of my hard work paid off.

My mom had spent a lot on my attending a private high school, so I made sure to push myself: I volunteered, took

part in various clubs, and graduated with honors. I was so excited to start a new part of my life.

Soon enough, the big day came, but it wasn't like what I had thought. The first two weeks were the most

difficult days of my entire life. Every night I would cry myself to sleep. I was missing my family, my home and

everything in my hometown so much and I didn’t know how to deal with my broken heart.

To distract myself, I threw myself into my studies. I also found a ton of jobs. In any free time, I started forcing

myself to go to the gym. I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldn’t think about how lonely I felt.

Soon after, I began to control my eating, considering it another solution to my homesickness. But soon there was

something wrong with me.

Finally, I went to see a doctor. When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take time away from school, I

started to fear. How could I stop? School was what I was best at. “I’m not so bad,” I thought in my head. But the

result was that I was taken to hospital again a month later and my mother camewoefully. I had to take a semester

off from school, and go to the treatment center near my home.

If there are girls who are suffering similarly, I hope you know that there is hope and that you should have a

positive attitude towards life. Though you may feel alone, there are so many people who can understand your

struggle. That’s why I want to share my story.

4. Why did the author push herself during high school?

A. She wanted to attend the University of San Francisco.

B. It cost too much to study in a private school.

C. Her parents controlled much of her life.

D. Her family put her under pressure,