2020-2021学年重庆市南开中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案

2020-2021学年重庆市南开中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案

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

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Swimming Holes in America

In America, these secret swimming holes are hidden and hard to reach but well worth the adventure.

Cummins Falls

Looking for the best place to escape the summer heat in the heartland of America? For more than 100 years,

Cummins Falls, a scenic,75-foot waterfall located in Jackson County, TN, has been a treasure for Tennessee natives.

But now, the secret is out! Although it’s a bit tough to get to, once in the park, the mountains and river provide

unmatched beauty on your way to taking a swim in Tennessee's eighth-largest waterfall.

Sliding Rock

A popular place to cool off during those hot North Carolina summers, Sliding Rock waterfall is located in the

Pisgah National Forest in Transylvania County. A flattened rock about 60 feet lies in a nearly 7-foot-deep pool at

the bottom, making this natural waterslide a great place to visit with people of all ages.

Mooney Falls

It is the tallest water feature in the Grand Canyon, rising 190 feet above the surface. Named after an explorer

in the 1800s, Mooney Falls is accessible only by crawling（爬）through 2 underground passages and then climbing

down a sheer cliff（峭壁）face with just a couple of chains to hold on to. Although it is tough to get to, the view and

the cool alone make it worth the trip.

Lihue Estate

A private swimming hole at the old Lihue Sugar Farm on Kauai, HI, was changed into an inner-tube water ride

by Kauai Backcountry Adventures in 2003 and opened to adults. The waters for this 2.5-mile journey, which come

from near the top of Mount Waialeale—one of the wettest spots in the world—are channeled through ditches（沟渠）that were hand-dug by farm workers over a century ago.

1. Which hole may be the favourable destination for families?

A. Lihue Estate. B. Sliding Rock. C. Mooney Falls. D. Cummins Falls.

2. What can we learn about Mooney Falls from the text?

A. It wasfound by an explorer. B. It was hand-dug in the 1800s. C. It is dangerous to arrive there. D. It is the tallest fall in the world.

3. What is special about Lihue Estate?

A. It is man-made. B. It is a private area.

C. Its water is from underground. D. It lies on the top of Mount Waialeale

B

Now most of the workers work from 9 am to 5 pm. However, according to the global Internet survey done by

the UK Sleep Council, thesiesta（午睡）was the right idea all along. The UK Sleep Council called on the

country'sbosses to end nine-to-five working in favor of more flexible hours. They believe what would really

increase the workers' productivity is a nice afternoon nap, rather than those bonuses.

Forty-one percent of the 12,000 people who responded to the council's survey said they were most

productive in the morning, while 38 percent said theyhit their stridein the evening. "This means most of them

cannot fully pay attention to what they do in the middle of the day," said sleep expert Dr. Chris Idzikowskii. "We

must conclude from this survey that the traditional nine-to-five working day does not suit most workers." He

suggested that allowing workers to follow their natural sleeping habits would actually benefit employers by

allowing them to expand their working hours and be more productive.

Fortunately, being a college lecturer, I don't have to go to work everyday. I only work three days a week, but

during the three days I work really long hours and have no time for a little siesta. I'm usually so tired and sleepy in

the afternoon, which really affects thevitality（活力）of my classes.

I think Dr. Chris Idzikowskii's idea is worthwhile. When people have flexible working hours they could reach

their highest productivity. On top of that, flexible working hours mean thatpeople don't have to work all at the

same time. That way we could avoid traffic jams. Therefore, it's really killing two birds with one stone!

4. What can improve the workers' productivity, according to the UK Sleep Council?

A. More bonuses. B. The flexible working time.

C. Working for long hours. D. Working in a relaxing way.

5. What does the underlined part probably mean in Paragraph 2?

A. Were most sleepy. B. Were most flexible.

C. Worked at their own pace. D. Worked at their best.

6. What did the UK Sleep Council's survey find?

A. Few people are suitable to work at noon.

B. People are more productive in the morning. C. Some people like to expand their working hours.

D. More and more people prefer to work in the evening.