2020年江西南昌二中高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析

2020年江西南昌二中高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析

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

A

The Middler

by Kirsty Applebaum

Eleven-year-old Maggie lives in Fennis Wick, enclosed and protected from the outside world. Her brother Jed

is the eldest, a hero. Her younger brother is Trig—everyone loves Trig. But Maggie's just a middler；she is left

behind. In this book, we experience the sadness of being the forgotten middle child, the child with no voice, even

in her own family.

Dennis in Jurassic Bark

by Nigel Auchterlounie

Beanotown is in trouble again, and this time the danger is Jurassic! Dennis，latest adventure is filled with fun,

including Vikings, Victorians and soon, along with puzzles for you to finish. Can you help Dennis save Beanotown

from the prehistoric invasion?

Little Book for Big Changes

by Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann

Including more than 100 activities, try-outs, games, puzzles and tips,Little Book for Big Changesoffers fun and

creative ways to bring people together to help change the world. Understand more about big problems in the

world such as inequality and climate change, and be empowered to help make the world a better place.

The Saga of Erik the Viking

by Terry Jones

In this illustrated story, Erik the Viking sets out with his trusty team of men in search of the land where the

Sun goes at night. On his journey, he will meet adventures that will put his courage to the test.

1. Who told a story about an unseen child in a family?

A. Terry Jones. B. Kirsty Applebaum.

C. Nigel Auchterlounie. D. Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann.

2. Which book is proper for kids who love prehistoric-related stories?

A.The Middler. B.Little Book for Big Changes. C.Dennis in Jurassic Bark. D.The Saga of Erik the Viking.

3. What is special aboutLittle Book for Big Changes"!

A. It is about two people. B. It is an adventure book.

C. It has picturesinside to help kids read. D. It teaches kids to care for the world.

B

Rock and pop hitmaker Jim Steinman, who wrote and composed music for Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, Celine

Dion, and more, died Monday in Danbury, Connecticut. He was 73. Steinman's brother Billconfirmed that the

cause of death was kidney (肾) failure.

A statement posted on Steinman's Facebook page read, “It's with a heavy heart that I can confirm Jim's

passing. There will be much more to say in the coming hours and days as we prepare to honor this giant of a

human being and his glorious legacy.”

Steinman's wholly unique career found him working as a composer, lyricist, and producer for many artists in a

variety of styles. According to a biography on his website, the records he's worked on have sold more than 190

million copies worldwide. He was nominated (提名) for four Grammys, and won Album of the Year for his work on

Dion's 1996 smash,Falling Into You.

Steinman began his career in a musical theater while in college, writing and starring in a rock musical

calledThe Dream Engine, which gained the attentionof New York theatrical producer Joe Papp. After graduating,

Steinman worked at the Public Theater (which was established by Papp). In 1973, Yvonne Elliman recorded

Steinman's song “Happy Ending”, which became Steinman's first commercially released tune. That same year, the

Public Theater staged his musicalMore Than You Deserve.

One of the actors who auditioned forMore Than You Deservewas Meat Loaf, and he and Steinman soon

struck up a close personal and professional relationship. The two began working on Meat Loaf's solo album,Bat

Out of Hell, in the early 70s, but it wouldn't be released until 1977. It wasn't until about one year later — after

Meat Loaf performed onSaturday Night Live— that the album became a hit.

“There is no other songwriter ever like him,” Meat Loaf said. “I can never repay him. He has been such an

influence, in fact, the biggest influence on my life, and I learned so much from him that there would be no way I

could ever repay Mr. Jim Steinman.”

4. What caused Jim Steinman's death?

A. A hit on the head. B. A kidney problem.

C. A failed operation. D. A lack of blood supply. 5. What is the correct order of the following events?

a. Meat Loaf performed onSaturday Night Live.

b. Jim released his first commercial tuneHappy Ending.

c. Jim and Meat Loaf released the albumBat Out of Hell.

d. Jim starred in a rock musical calledThe Dream Engine.

e. Jim's musicalMore Than You Deservewas put on show.

f. Jim won Album of the Year for his work onFalling Into You.

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