2019-2020学年泸州市高级中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案

2019-2020学年泸州市高级中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案

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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

Twitter humorist and TV writer Jonny Sun is the author of the 2017 best-sellereveryone'sa aliebn when ur a

aliebn too. This time, he recommends some emotionally powerful books.

The Book of Delightsby Ross Gay(2019)

Gay's collection of 102 short but emotional stories, begun in mid-2016 and written in the order of time over a

year in America, focuses on the careful observation of ordinary delights in daily life. The writing is personal and

grounded in thoughtful joy.

100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Writeby Sarah Ruhl(2014)

Seemingly a collection of essays on theater, Ruhl's book feels instead like the playwright's thoughts all of life.

Her writing here is deeply personal, sharply argued but also playful. The book is actually a detailed description of

the artist herself.

They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Usby Hanif Abdurraqib(2017)

I am always so moved by Abdurraqib's writing. He combines cultural criticism and personal memory in such a

beautiful way, making the two styles naturally bound.

Space Struckby Paige Lewis(2019 )

This poetry collection awakened emotions in me that I did not know existed, or that I could feel, or that one

could ever put words to. Every line is playful, honest, complex, and gentle.

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1. Which book is a collection of short stories of daily happiness?

A. The Book of Delights.

B. 100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Write.

C. They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us.

D. Space Struck.

2. Who is probably a poet?

A. Ross Gay. B. Sarah Ruhl.

C. Hanif Abduraqib. D. Paige Lewis. 3. Where is the text most likely from?

A. A diary. B. A brochure.

C. A website. D. A magazine.

B

Brian Hamilton's life changed in a prison when he went there with his friend, Reverend Robert J. Harris, who

often went to local prisons to do ministry work. During the visit,Hamiltonstarted talking to one of the prisoners

and asked what he was going to do when he got out. “He said he was going to get a job,”Hamiltonrecalls. “I

thought to myself, wow, that’s going to be difficult with a criminal background.”

The conversation madeHamiltonconsider how to help those who came out from prison. Finally in 2008, 16

years after that initial conversation,Hamiltoncreated Inmates to Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit organization that helps

people with criminal backgrounds start their own small businesses.

At the time,Hamiltonwas building his own company, a software technology company for the banking industry.

As his company grew, so didHamilton’s time devoted to giving lessons to prisoners. He averaged three to four

courses a month at prisons throughoutNorth Carolina.

Eventually,Hamiltondecided to shift his focus to his true passion. In May 2019, he sold his company and

focused on helping those who were imprisoned. His online courses will be set next year. “By March 1, 2022,

anyone will be able to access the courses, either to become a certificated instructor or to access it for themselves

as a prisoner or part of the general population,”Hamiltonexplained. In addition, he visits middle schools and

presents the course to at-risk students as a preventative measure against crime.

The free course is funded by the recently established Brian Hamilton Foundation, which offers assistance to

military members as they return to civilian life and provides loans o small businesses. “Starting up a business isn't

for everyone, but if we make opportunities available, and let people know that other people care about them, it

makes a difference.”Hamiltonsaid.

4. Why did Brian Hamilton went to a prison?

A. He accompanied his friend. B. He took lessons in the prison.

C. He wanted to get a job in the prison. D. He had a friend who was in prison.

5. What can be inferred about Inmates to Entrepreneurs?

A. It often assists military members.

B It provides loans to small businesses.

C. Its course has been largely broadened. D. It is an organization intended for business men.

6. According to the author, which of the following best describesHamilton?

A. He is a man who always changes his mind. B. He has a sense of social responsibility.

C. He is good at running a big company. D. He makes money by giving lessons.

7. What is the main idea of the text?

A. A man made a fruitless visit to the prison.

B. A man sold his business to teach prisoners.

C. A man realized his dream of being a teacher.

D. A man successfully created two organizations.