2019-2020学年长春市第十一中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案解析
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2019-2020学年长春市第十一中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案解析
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
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Book reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits. For young adults who love to read, finding some
good books to read is very essential. Writing a book review can help you to improve your language and writing
skills.
The Book Thief
Listed onThe New York Times Children’s Best Seller List for over 100 weeks, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is
the story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War II. So, if you love history and wish to learn how
the life was during Adolf Hitler’s time, read this historic book.
The Diary of Young Girl
Even Anne Frank can not have imagined that her personal diary written during World War II would become
such a popular book. It’s a must read that describes the situation of a family in the evils of wars through the eyes
of a teenager.
Animal Farm
Animal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell. It is just a reflection of the Stalin and World
War II period that has been so creatively presented in this book. It is an interesting example of how literature can
be used to present conditions common in the society.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in history, and is certainly a
great pick for young adults. Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the color1 ful description of people
around theMississippi Rivermake this novel a great book to read.
1.Which book describes the author’s own experiences according to this passage?
A.The Book Thief B.The Diary of Young Girl
C.Animal Farm D.Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
2.What do the first three books have in common?
A.All of them are about wars. B.All of them are about farms.
C.All of them are intended for history lovers.
D.All of them were written during World War II.
3.The purpose of this passage is to _________.
A.instruct youngsters how to improve skills
B.tell youngsters some wonderful reading habits
C.introduce several good books to youngsters
D.give youngsters advice on writing a book review
B
A smiling panda and a walking Chinese lantern will be the mascots of the 2022 Winter Olympics and
Paralympics (残奥会）in Beijing .
The mascots were known to the public on Sept.17, 2019 at a ceremony inBeijing. Beijing Mayor Chen Jining
described them as adorable, unique , and exquisite (精致的）。He said they shows Chinese people’s longing for the
2022 Beijing WinterOlympics in a visually appealing way and extends Chinese people’s warm invitation to friends
throughout the world .
The panda, named Bing Dwen Dwen , is the Olympic mascot. Colourful circles around its face symbolize
skating tracks and 5G technology, according to the website of theBeijingorganizing committee . Bing , the Chinese
word for “ ice “, shows purity and strength, while Dwen Dwen means sincerity , liveliness, and health , the website
said. The choice of the iconic animal , considered the national treasure , is not a surprise to people inChina. While
many applaud Bing Dwen Dwen for its cuteness on social media , some are not favourably impressed by the lack of
creativity in choosing a panda . The giant panda was one of the five mascots of the 2008 Beijing Summer
Olympics , and it was also the symbol for the Asian Games inBeijingin 1990.
“Today is an important step on a milestone inBeijing’s journey to make history as the first ever , in Olympic
history , to host both summer and winter editions of the Olympic Games , International Olympic Committee (IOC)
president Thomas Bach said at the ceremony .
Based on a traditional red lantern , Paralympic mascot Shuey Rhon Rhon creates a cheerful atmosphere of
the Chinese Lunar New Year ,which will fall around the time of the Winter Games , the organizing committee said .
It is sporting(穿戴）a yellow scarf, a circle of yellow doves around its head , and a traditional Chinese paper-cut .
“Shuey “ means snow in Chinese and “Rhon Rhon” means “inclusiveness ”and “harmonization”, implying that the
world civilizations communicate with each otherand live in harmony , the committee said . The two mascots were selected from more than 5800 submission from 35 countries .
4. What does Chen Jining think of Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon ?
A. They represent the IOC.
B. They have great artistic value.
C. They show Chinese people’s hospitality.
D. They have much room for improvement.
5. Why are some people not satisfied with choosing Bing Dwen Dwen ?
A. Because pandas are the national treasure .
B. Because it is too colourful for the Olympics.
