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1、新高一竞赛班联考英语试题江西省横峰中学等五校2020-2021学年新高一竞赛班联考英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读选择 Madame Marie Curie famously won two Nobel Prizes, but many other women have also been awarded the prize, too. Here are their stories.Selma LagerlofSelma Lagerlof was a Swedish author and teacher. She published her first novel, Gosta

2、 Berlings Saga, at the age of 33. She was the first female writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature which she was awarded in 1909. Additionally, she was the first female to be granted membership in the Swedish Academy.Gerty Theresa CoriGerty and her husband, Carl Cori, met in Prague and lived in

3、Austria before immigrating to the United States in 1922, where the two medical doctors worked together at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York. In 1947, Gerty and Carl were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, making Gerty Cori the first woman to hold the honor.Maria Go

4、eppert-MayerIn 1942, Maria Goeppert-Mayer joined the Manhattan Project. From there, she moved on to Los Alamos National Laboratory, then to Argonne National Laboratory, where Goeppert-Mayer developed the nuclear shell model. For this, she shared the 1963 Nobel Prize in Physics with J. Hans DJensen a

5、nd Eugene Paul Wigner.Dorothy Crowfoot HodgkinDorothy Hodgkins mother encouraged her love of science as a child, and at age 18, she began studying chemistry at a women-only Oxford college. Her work on mapping vitamin B12 earned her the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1964.1What is Selma Lagerlof noted f

6、or in history?AHer books. BHer medicine.CHer political works. DHer teaching skills.2Who was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?ASelma Lagerlof BGerty Theresa Cori.CMaria Goeppert-Mayer DDorothy Growfoot Hodgkin3When did Dorothy Growfoot Hodgkin win her the Nobel Prize i

7、n Chemistry?AIn 1922. BIn 1942.CIn 1963. DIn 1964. During World War II, William Powell served in Europe as a solider in the US Army. Golf was his hobby. He played at some of the most popular courses in Scotland. However, upon his return home, Willam Powell was discouraged to find that he wasnt allow

8、ed to play golf at local courses because he was an African American. William Powell took a unique approach to solving his problem. He built his own golf course.William Powell began the construction of the Clearview Golf Course in 1946. He moved rocks and spread grass seeds to build a golf course in

9、Canton, Ohio. He convinced two African American doctors to invest in the course and continued to build it for the next year and a half. William Powell built it without the help of a designer. He did it while working at night as a security guard. In 1948, the Clearview Golf Course opened, and the bus

10、iness is still popular today.In 1967, William Powells daughter, Renee, became a professional golfer on the Ladies Professional Golf Association(LPGA) tour. Now, she serves as Head Professional at her fathers golf course. In 2001, the Clearview Golf Course was one of the 15 golf courses listed on the

11、 National Register of Historic Places. Its the only course owned, built, designed and run by African Americans. The Clearview Golf Course not only serves as a challenge to experienced golfers, but also provides an enjoyable round for those players who are new to the game.In 2009, the Professional Go

12、lfers Association of America(PGA of America) honored William Powell with a Distinguished Service Award. William Powell, 92 years old, accepted the award politely. “I have had so many special things happen to me, because the golf sees no color,” he said.4Why was William Powell refused to play golf at

13、 local courses?AHe was a bad golfer. BHe was a black man .CHe was a retired soldier. DHe was a poor guard.5According to the passage, the Clearview Golf Course _.Awas built with the help of a designer. Bwas built during World War II.Cwas invested in by two doctors. Donly serves experienced golfers.6W

14、hat can we learn about William Powell from the passage?AHe died at the age of 92.BHis contribution to golf is recognized.CHe built a golf course for black people only.DHe was a native American.7How is the passage mainly developed?ABy time order . BBy comparing facts.CBy space order. DBy providing ex

15、amples.二、阅读理解 I stopped to watch my little girl busy playing in her room. In one hand was a plasticphone; in the other a toy. I listened as she was speaking to her make-believe little friend and Ill never forget the words she said, even though it was imagined.She said, “Suzies in the corner because

16、shes not been very good. She didnt listen to awordI said or do the things she should.” In the cornerI saw her baby doll well dressed. It was obvious that shed been put there to sit alone and think.My daughtercontinuedher “conversation” , as I sat down on the floor. She said, “Im all fed up and I jus

17、t dont know whatto do with her any more. She cries whenever I have to work and wants to play games too. She tries to help me with the dishes, but her arms just cannot reach. And she doesnt know how to fold towels. I dont have thetimeto teach. I have a lot of work to do and a big house to keep clean.

18、 I dont have the time to sit and play -dont you knowwhat I mean?”And that day I thought a lot about making somechanges in my life, after listening to her innocent words cut me like a knife. I hadnt been paying enough attention to what I hold mostdear. Id been caught up in responsibilities that incre

19、asedthroughout the years.But now myattitudehas changed because in my heart I realize that Ive seen the world in a different light through my little darlings eyes. So let the cobwebs(蜘蛛网) cutthe corners and the dust bunny rabbit rule the floor. Im not going to worry about keeping up with themany more

20、.Im going to fill the house withmemoriesof a child and her mother, for we have only one childhood and we will never get another.8Who is Suzie?AThe girls phone. BThe girls friend.CThe author. DA baby doll.9How did the author feel when hearing her little girls words?AInterested. BUncomfortable.CMoved.

21、 DUnbelievable.10The passage leads us to believe that _.Athe little girl doesnt hate her mother any more.Bthe author has become lazy because of her daughter.Cthe author cares nothing about her daughters happiness.Dthe author wants her little girl to have a happy childhood.11What might be the best ti

22、tle?AOnly one childhood. BMy lovely daughter.CHow to deal with my daughter. DA world of children. The biggest challenge faced by travelers, especially those who like to have a backpacking trip is how to ensure a steady supply of clean clothes. Now, thanks to a great invention called Scrubba Wash Pac

23、k, that worry may be a thing of the past.The portable washing machine was invented by Ash Newland in 2010, while he was planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Struck by the limited packing space, he got inspiration from traditional washboards to create a bag that could be used to clean clothes. Then he

24、quitted his career as a lawyer and focused on perfecting the bags design. By 2012, the bag was ready for the public. It weighed only 180 grams and required very little storage space, making it perfect for anymore wishing to travel light.Not surprisingly, the bag which was worth 55 dollars was an ins

25、tant hit with travelers, university students and even passengers. However, Newland was not satisfied. He still saw a disadvantage with his invention-dirty clothes had to be carried around in a separate bag! The recently introduced Scrubba Wash Pack solves that problem.In order to make the pack activ

26、e, dirty clothes are placed inside the bag along with two or three liters of water. The bag is then shut tightly to ensure all air is squeezed out and the colors are massaged for a few minutes. After a quick wash, they are clean and ready to be dried. According to Newland, the pack can clean anythin

27、g from jeans to smelly socks! Whats even more amazing is that with a capacity to hold 13 liters of water, it can be used to wash more clothes at a time.The best part is that the 99-dollar pack that will be available for sale later this year, only weighs 300 grams and is completely foldable, making i

28、t easy to store when its not in use. With the Scrubba Wash Pack, wandering through foreign cities searching for a washing shop, or paying for washing machines may soon be a thing of the past!12What led Ash Newland to create the Scrunba Wash Pack?AHis job requirements. BA traditional washboard.CHis i

29、nterest in invention. DHis personal experience.13Why wasnt Ash Newland satisfied with his former invention?AClothes couldnt be washed well.BThe invention was not so convenient.CThe bag couldnt contain enough water.DThe cost of the invention was very high.14It can be inferred that the improved Scrubb

30、a Wash Pack _.Aturns to be much environmentally friendlier.Bwill replace the traditional washing machines.Cwill be widely used by more travelers in the future.Dcan encourage more people to travel a long distance.15What is the best title of this passage?AA thing of the past: Travelers worry of washin

31、g clothes.BThe Scrubba Wash Pack-A bag free of washing.CThe development of a great invention.DHow to design a new pack for travelers.三、七选五 Hobbies play an important role in our life. Most people have a lot of free time available but seldom use it gainfully.16There are many hobbies from which you can

32、 pick and you can choose one that suits your talents.Once you have decided to start a hobby, it will be wise to go through a list of popular hobbies and choose one that is close to your heart and can make you feel confident. Some of the most popular hobbies that people generally take to are reading, listening to musi