2019-2020学年武汉二中广雅中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案

2019-2020学年武汉二中广雅中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案

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

A

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security recommends having at least a

two - week supply of water and food.

Potatoes

Shelf life：2 to 5 weeks if stored in a cool, dry, dark place

Yukon Gold, red, and fingerling potatoes will last from two to three weeks. Larger white potatoes can last for

three to five weeks. Sweet potatoes have about the same shelf life. Don't store them next to onions, however. The

two might go together well in cooking, but raw, each gives off gases and moisture that might cause the other to

spoil faster.

Tea

※Shelf life：6 to 12 months past "sell - by" date

Dried tea leaves, whether loose (in a sealed container) or in teabags (in an unopened box) can easily last a

year or more if they' re not subjected to damp or humidity. However, the tea does tend to lose flavor over time.

Peanuts

● Shelf life：1 to 2 months

Peanuts in their shell, especially when kept cool and dry, are perfectly happy in the cupboard for as long as

two months.

Canned fruits and vegetables

● Shelf life：1 to 2 years past "sell - by” date

Canningis an extremely efficient means of preserving food. Generally speaking, if canned foods aren't

subjected to extreme heat, their contents should stay good for two years or more. Be aware, however, of dented

cans or those with swollen tops, which may indicate the presence of bacteria inside.

1. Which can go bad faster if stored with onions?

A. Potatoes. B. Tea.

C. Peanuts. D. Canned fruits and vegetables. 2. What is special about tea?

A. The flavor of tea can always remain the same.

B. Tea leaves are better to be preserved in an open jar.

C. Tea leaves should be kept away from the state of being wet.

D. The maximum length of time that tea can be stored is 6 months.

3. What may shorten the "sell - by” date of canned foods ?

A. Shapes of cans. B. Categories of foods.

C. Decline of the temperature. D. Exposure to high temperature.

B

When I was a child, I attained high grades in my academic study. However, I was physically uncoordinated

because I was running too slowly. But for future college application, sport was a must. So I took up fencing (击剑)

because I thought it required more strategy than athletic ability.

Then I joined the school’s fencing team. My movements were clumsy compared to the seniors. One

afternoon after a whole lesson’s failure, tears of frustration welled up in my eyes. One of my teammates

approached me, “Could you tell me where your blade (剑) hit me?” She asked. I pointed to her right shoulder. She

nodded and patted my stomach, “That’s where I hit you.” She had begun to walk away when I blurted out, “Want

to practice together? Again?”

We practiced until we both felt more confident. But it wasn’t just the two of us. All these girls were entirely

willing to share their knowledge with everyone, helping each other to grow.

That afternoon, I watched a senior fencer execute a flawless attack admiringly. Something inside me suddenly

bloomed. I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.

During the city championship, I was selected to fence. My opponent was the best fencer on her school’s team.

“Ready, fence.” The match began. Suddenly, my opponent’s blade hit me. The score was 1-0.

At the moment I could hear my teammates shouting, “Keep distance!” And the team captain’s voice was clear

and commanding, “Parry, then disengage!”

Fencing, unlike academics, wasn’t something I could succeed in by myself—even during an individual match,

my teammates were still giving me advice. Unathletic as I was, I was proud to be an athlete and a teammate.

I saw my blade tip bury itself into my opponent’s shoulder and the judge signaling that it was my point. I

could taste the sweat on my lips, which were breaking out into a smile.

4. Why did the author start to learn fencing? A. Because she needed to train her coordination.

B. Because she thought it would be easier for her.

C. Because she could not succeed in any other sport.

D. Because she wanted to enter the school fencing team.

5. How did the girls improve their fencing skills?

A. By observing flawless attacks. B. By practicing on their own.

C. By offering guidance to each other. D. By competing with other teams.

6. What distinguishes fencing from academics according to the author?

A. Strong determination. B. Hard work.

C. Athletic strategy. D. Team support.

7. How did the author feel when she got her point?