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2021年广州市岭南画派纪念中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案
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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If you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记 that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on.
“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane Austen
A classic thatnever gets old. Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austen’s story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.
“Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rachel Ignotofsky
It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.
“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena Favilli
It tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.
“Becoming”by Michelle Obama
We wouldn’t be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama’s memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too. 1. What didthe Bennetsintend to do? A.To marry their daughters to rich men. B.To lessen pressure on their daughters. C. To help their daughters marry for true love. D. To make their daughters financially independent.
2. Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?
A. Jane Austen’s. B.Rachel Ignotofsky’s. C.Elena Favilli’s. D.Michelle Obama’s. 3.What do the four books have in common?
A.They are all classics. B.They are all biographies. C.They are all related to the female. D. They are all about heroes.
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Israeli Paintings—Israeli artist Menashe Kadishman will hold a personal show named "Flock of Sheep" from November 26 to December 20 at the China National Art Museum On show are 550 colourful oil paintings of sheep heads.
His works have been on show inthe Metropolitan Museum in New York and Tate Gallery in London over the past 30 years.
Time: 9: 00 a.m.—4: 00 p.m., November 26—December 20.
Place: China National Art Museum, 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing. Tel: 6401-2252
Russian Ballet—The Kremlin Ballet from Russia will perform two immortal classical ballets—"Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker"—at the Beijing Beizhan Theatre. Set up in 1990, the theatre has a number of first-class ballet dancers. Most of their performances are classical.
Time: 7: 15 p.m., December 5 and 6 ("Swan Lake"; 7: 15 p.m., December 7 ("The Nutcracker" Place: Beizhan Theatre, Xiwai Dajie, Xicheng District, Beijing. Tel: 6605