江苏省常州市学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题含答案.docx

1、江苏省常州市学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题含答案2020-2021学年江苏省常州市市统考高一下学期期中考试英语试卷第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。AStudents ClubsWhen you participate in co-curricular activities at Whitman College, you will discover new interests, meet new people and increase the educational experi

2、ences at the college. Look through the clubs on this page and find the club youre interested in by choosing a specific category.Blue Moon ClubBlue Moon is Whitman Colleges annual art and literary magazine. It is entirely student-staffed and features outstanding art, poetry, and digital media from th

3、e Whitman community. The Columbia Scholastic Press Association awarded Blue Moonvol. 25（2012）the Gold Medal and the College Magazine Silver Crown. We welcome students of all levels of experience to apply for staff positions, as well as to submit their works in the second semester.Contact People:Eli

4、Cohen (coheneawhitman.edu),and Jillian Briglia (briglijbwhitman.edu)Drama Club Drama Club helps with the production of the student theater, supports the season shows and plans a yearly Drama Rush, College Cabin, trip to Ashland and Drama Banquet.Contact People: Donovan Olsen (olsenmdawhitman.edu), D

5、ani Schlenker（schlendmwhitman. edu), and Hailey Hunter (hunterhcwhitman.edu)Poker Club The Whitman College Poker Club is a new organization, established with the purpose of creating a fun and supportive environment in which all Whitman community members are able to play competitive, risk-free poker.

6、Contact People:Nick Quazzo（quazzonwhitman. edu）Social Dance Club Social Dance Club gathers weekly to learn new skills, meet new people and have fun dancing East Coast Swing！We always hope to learn new styles, and occasionally try other styles, We also host campus-wide dances like Spring Swing, and t

7、ell students about other local swing dance groups.Contact People: Sandy Hattan (hattanswhitman. edu), and Zaynab Brown (brownzwhitman. edu)1.What is the advantage of the Blue Moon Club？A. Its easy to join the club.B. It helps its members win awards.C. All of its members are experienced.D. Its magazi

8、ne is an outstanding one.2. Who should you contact if you are interested in the theater？A. Jillian briglia.B. Donovan Olsen.C. Nick Quazzo.D. Sandy Hattan.3. What can we learn about Social Dance Club？A. It is a new organization.B. It has activities every day.C. It mainly focuses on swing dance.D. It

9、 competes with other dance groups.B“Oh boys, dont throw stones at the poor bird,” said an old grey-headed man.“Sir,” said a little fellow, “she makes such a loud noise that we cant suffer from her.” “Yes, but she uses the voice which nature gave her, and I am afraid the stone will rebound（弹回）, and h

10、urt you as long as you live!” “Rebound! We dont understand you, sir!” “Well, come and I will tell you a story.”“Is it a true story?”“Yes, every word is true.”“Fifty years ago, I was a boy like you. I used to throw stones very accurately.”“One day I went to work for an old couple. They were very kind

11、 to everybody and everything. Few had so many birds making their nests under the roofs of their houses. The birds seemed to love the couple. For seven years a bird had come, after the long winter was over, and built her nest in the same place, and raised her young chicks there. She and her mate had

12、just returned when I went there to work, and the couple welcomed them heartily.”“During the day, I thought I would try my skill upon her. She sat on a pole and looked at me trustfully. I found a nice stone, and I threw it with my utmost skill. It struck the bird on the head and she dropped dead!”“I

13、said nothing to the old couple about it. But one of their grandchildren told them what I had done. I could never look at them in the face afterwards. Oh, that I should have told them how sorry I was!”“They have been dead many years, and so has the poor bird; but dont you see how that stone rebounded

14、, and hit me? How much the memory of it has hurt me! My dear boys, I would pay a great deal today if I could undo what I did!“For fifty years I have remembered it. I have never spoken of it before, but if what my words will prevent you from throwing a stone that may rebound, I will be happy.”The boy

15、s at once dropped the stones they had in their hands, and the bird had no more trouble from them.1.Why did the boy throw stones at the bird?A.Because she was too noisy to the boy.B. Because she had a voice nature gave her.C.Because the stone always rebounded to the boy.D. Because the boy wanted the

16、old man to tell him a story.2.For many years after the old man killed the bird, he felt_.A.proud xcited3.The old man told the boy his story in order to_.A.make fun of him B.educate him with a life lesson C.drive him away from birds D.remind him not to play with stones4.What is the best title of the

17、passage？A.The stone that rebounds.B. The boy that throws stones. C. The birds that sing well.D. The old man that tells stories.CFor some people, theres no better companion than mans best friend a dog. This four-legged canine can bring comfort and joy and provide much-needed exercise for you when it

18、needs walkies! This probably explains why dog ownership increased last year because people spent more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.It was demand for puppies in particular that saw the biggest increase. Who couldnt resist their playful personalities, adorable eyes, and super-

19、soft coats?However, as demand for a new pooch increased, so did the price tag. Popular breeds, such as Cockapoos and Cocker Spaniels, saw even sharper price increases, and puppies have been selling for 3,000 or more.Animal welfare charities fear that high prices could encourage puppy farming, smuggl

20、ing(贩卖) or dog theft. And a BBC investigation found some breeders have been selling puppies(幼犬) and kittens on social media sites something charities have called “extremely irresponsible”.But despite some new owners purchasing a dog legally, maybe from a rescue centre or registered breeder, theyve p

21、roved to be ill-prepared for life with a new pet, and the pet itself has found it hard to come to terms with life in a new home. Animal behaviourists in the UK have reported a surge in requests to help dogs suffering from fear-aggression(害怕攻击) after their lives have been turned upside down.Looking t

22、o the future, there are concerns about the welfare(幸福安康) of these much-loved pets. Ian Atkin, manager of the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary in the UK, told the BBC: “At the moment, the dogs are having a great time, but separation anxiety could still surface when people go back to work.” And Claire Cal

23、der from the UKs Dogs Trust rescue charity says “the economic situation also means that some people may find they cant afford to look after a dog.” The message is not to buy a puppy in haste and to pick one that fits into your lifestyle.1.Why did dog ownership increase during the coronavirus pandemi

24、c？A.Because people were looking for companionship and exercise.B.Because dogs were also locked down together with people.C.Because dogs became more playful, lovely and likeable.D.Because the price of dogs increased at the same time.2.What does the underlined phrase “come to terms with”most probably

25、mean？A. rescue B. regret C. accessD. accept3.How might going back to work affect the life of a dog？A. Its price would be increased sharply B. It might be sold on social media C. It can be smuggled and stolen D. It could suffer from separation anxiety4.The author writes this article mainly to talk ab

26、out_.A. some concerns about the welfare of pet dogs.B. some bad behaviors people do to pet dogs.C. why people should raise a pet dog at home.D. why dogs are becoming more and more expensiveDThis new Forever stamp from the U.S. Postal Service honors Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu(1912-1997), one of the most inf

27、luential nuclear physicists of the 20th century.The stamp art features a detailed portrait of Wu, wearing a black-and-white traditional Chinese dress known as qipao. The background was painted with an ancient, highly valued color historically used in artistic depictions of angels and nobleness.Durin

28、g a career of more than 40 years in a field dominated(主宰) by men, Wu proved herself as the expert on marking research to test fundamental(基础的) theories of physics.In 1944, Wu accepted a position under the Division of War Research at Columbia University working for the Manhattan project. Carrying out

29、 highly secret research for the production of the worlds first atomic bomb, Wu made invaluable contributions to the experimental process of using the uranium atom(铀原子).After the war ended, Wu stayed on at Columbia as a research professor, focusing her experimentation on beta decay(衰变). With imaginat

30、ion and careful research, she created a more precise spectrometer(分光器) to finally explain the problem of beta decay, one that had troubled physicists in America and across Europe for many years.In 1956, theoretical physicists Tsung-Dao Lee and Chen-Ning Yang approached Wu for help in developing a th

31、eory that challenged the foundational law of conservation of parity(宇称守恒定律). Wu created a thoughtful and difficult experiment to test the theory. She observed that, in weak interactions(弱相互作用), parity is not conserved-a finding that helped the two lead physicists earn the Nobel Prize in Physics.Art

32、director Ethel Kessler designed the stamp with original art by Kam Mak.The Chien-Shiung Wu stamp is being issued(发行) as a Forever stamp. This Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price.1. What do we know about Chien-Shiung Wu from this article？A. She liked wearing Chinese clothes.B. She worked for the first atomic bomb.C. She won the Nobel Prize in Physics.D. She was the best female sc