江苏省仪征中学高二上学期英语期末阅读训练三                                                   Score: 100          Time: 40 min

一．阅读理解 （2.5*7 = 17.5分）

A

STEM Summer Programs for High School Students

STEM is a term that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here is a list of some of the best STEM summer camps for high school students.

Future Matters Program

It is an 8-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by the faculty and participate in discussions with peers.

Simons Summer Research

It is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events free of charge. They will conclude the program producing a written research abstract and a research poster.

Research Science Institute

It is the first cost-free summer program of its kind. During this six-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program students will attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare written and oral presentations to present their research.

Program in Math for Young Scientists

This is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also “mandatory (强制的) fun time” built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.

1. Which program best suits students who want to be doctors?

A. Future Matters Program. B. Simons Summer Research.

C. Research Science Institute. D. Program in Math for Young Scientists.

2. What do Simons Summer Research and Research Science Institute have in common?

A. The topic. B. The expense. C. The duration. D. The content.

3. What’s special in Program in Math for Young Scientists?

A. Cultivating independent skills. B. Attending non-math activities.

C. Tailoring personal schedules. D. Enrolling international students.

B

I love my gas stove. There’s nothing quite like cooking over that beautiful blue flame. But in recent years environmentalists have been warning that gas stoves are bad for the climate and not so great for our health, either. Two new studies have heightened health worries about harmful gases in our kitchens. Is the evidence sufficient to change our cooking habits? For me, the answer is yes.

Broadly speaking, there are two categories of concerning emissions related to gas stoves. First, there is the unburned natural gas, which is more than 90 percent methane. More than three quarters of methane that escapes from a stove leaks into kitchens when it is not in use, most likely through improper pipe fittings. Methane is not poisonous, but it is a powerful greenhouse gas. With 40 million gas stoves across our country, it is estimated that the heat-trapping potential of the methane they send out annually can roughly be compared to the carbon dioxide released by half a million gas-powered cars.

Second, there are the pollutants created by combustion when a burner is on, most notably nitrogen oxides, which can cause discomfort and pain in the lungs. In a matter of minutes, families who do not use their exhaust hoods and who have small, poorly ventilated kitchens can go over the Environmental Protection Agency’s outdoor exposure limit for nitrogen dioxide. Even short exposures to much nitrogen dioxide can worsen symptoms in people with respiratory conditions. And there is enough evidence that long-term exposure raises the risk of developing asthma.

What is the average home cook to make of all this? They might take a cue from Michanowicz, who bought a plug-in countertop induction stove and does much of his cooking on that $100 item. Jackson, for his part, is putting his money where his research is: “I’m replacing a perfectly good gas stove” with an induction stove. Several U.S. cities are curtailing the use of natural gas in new construction.

As for me, I’m making some changes. I’ve switched to an electric kettle for boiling water, and despite its annoying noise, I now use the exhaust hood over my stove. And weather permitting, I’ll open a window.

4. What does the author want to show by mentioning two new studies?

A. She might well get out of her cooking habits.

B. Health worries are proved by the two studies.

C. It’s not for her to judge despite sufficient evidence.

D. She will continue to cook with her beloved gas stove.

5. What do we know about methane?

A. Methane can test the destructive power of greenhouse gas.

B. Most methane will leak into kitchens when a stove is not in use.

C. The leakage of methane into kitchens is possibly through imperfect pipe fittings.

D. The heat-trapping potential of methane is equal to the carbon dioxide released by cars.

6. What does the underlined word “curtailing” mean in paragraph 4?

A. Guaranteeing.      B. Limiting.       C. Increasing.     D. Embracing.

7.Which of the following is the most suitable structure of the text？ 

二．七选五（2.5*5=12.5分）

Most athletes and parents would agree that sportsmanship is an important aspect of athletics. Although it comes in many forms, everyone can list what sportsmanship looks like. We shake hands before and after games. ____8____ These examples are just displaying good sportsmanship.

It is easy for parents and kids to get caught up in a game and become too focused on winning. Although winning is important, it is not always the most important aspect of the game. ____9____ Good sportsmanship is one of those life lessons that should be intentionally learned, taught and practiced.

No matter how much we would like to, we cannot win at everything every time. ____10____ After a hard-fought game, the loser felt frustrated in a losing effort. It can be very difficult to look your opponents in the eye and tell them “good job”. But this is what is asked of athletes. How do we handle losing with dignity?

____11____ Almost nobody is willing to come second in a game, but only one can be champion. There is no need to be overcome with defeat. Instead, accept failure and face up to it bravely, believing failure is the mother of success. Recognize the winners and congratulate them.

Winning is fun! It is the reward for your hard work. When we participate in a sport that keeps score, it is our responsibility to the team to do our best to win within the rules of the game and within the spirit of the game. ____12____

A. Keep losing in perspective.                    B. So we need to learn to deal with defeat.

C. Besides, winning doesn’t mean you are perfect.

D. We clap for injured players once they are on their feet.

E. There is so much to be gained from an athletic experience.

F. We must ensure they have a fun and safe sports experience.

G. But winning becomes a negative when it is a team’s only goal.

三．完形填空（1*15=15分）

I’m not athletic. In high school, I joined the soccer team for a year, ending up as a 　13    　.

In 2020, I was in a difficult stage of life and wanted something to fight for. Therefore, though I’d never run even 5 kilometers before, I entered the lottery (抽签) to run a marathon, a 　  14  　 where only a small number of people are randomly selected. Somehow, my name was 　  15  　.

I figured the only way to finish the 42 kilometers was to start by running just one. But even one kilometer proved too hard, so I adjusted the 　16　. I ran several minutes at a time, and then walked to catch my 　17　. I repeated that for months. Besides, I read books, talked to friends and found coaches. Step by step, I became a 　  18  　.

Then the 　  19  　 day came when I showed up at the starting line with other competitors. Did I win? Certainly not! Did I run 42 kilometers, cross the finishing line joyfully and receive my medal proudly? 　  20  　!

Last year I decided to 　  21 　 my own business: a performing arts training centre for kids. I’ve always loved kids and arts, but I was 　  22 　 of business. Nevertheless, because of the marathon, I had a model for how to 　  23  　 it—step by step.

So, again: I read books, talked to friends and found 　  24 　. Through it all, I became a successful entrepreneur. I keep my Marathon medal above my desk not to　  25 　my achievements but to remind myself every big goal can always be     26    into individual steps. When you combine enough steps, you will 　  27 　 to the finishing line.

13. A. storyteller      B. bystander       C. benchwarmer         D. cheerleader

14. A. process           B. progress C. platform D. position

15. A. drawn B. claimed C. adopted D. employed

16. A. stage B. strategy C. standard D. status

17. A. attention B. balance C. energy D. breath

18. A. walker B. runner C. player D. jumper

19. A. due B. last C. big D. large

20. A. Likely B. Entirely C. Necessarily D. Absolutely

21. A. distinguish B. establish C. engage D. explore

22. A. ignorant B. aware C. short D. capable

23. A. improve B. promote C. arrange D. approach

24. A. colleagues B. coaches C. competitors D. cooperators

25. A. show off B. take off C. call off D. put off

26. A. boiled down B. come down C. broken down D. torn down

27. A. get it B. take it C. name it D. make it

四．语法填空（1.5*10=15分）

The “Spring Fair”, featuring diverse Chinese cultural activities, ____28____ (hold) on Sunday at the Garden of Serenity, a traditional Chinese garden in Santa Lucija, Malta.

The fair, jointly ____29____ (organize) by the China Cultural Centre in Malta and the Santa Lucija local council, offered the guests the opportunity to indulge in Chinese tea and cuisine, experience the art of calligraphy, ____30____ even try on Han Chinese clothing.

The event’s highlight was the performances by members from the Malta School of Wushu-Longgui, who showcased amazing dragon dances and martial arts. Tai Chi performance, traditional Chinese folk music, and popular songs also gained loud cheers and ____31____ (applaud).

At the opening ceremony Charmaine St John, mayor of Santa Lucija, said that the Garden of Serenity is “___32___ symbol of friendship between Malta and China.” She noted that cultural integration has always been a proposition (主张) of the Maltese government, and ___33___ cooperation between the two sides should be based on ___34___ (equal) and mutual benefit in order to be sustainable.

One of the ____35____ (participate), 12-year-old Nathan Zammit, wrote his name in Chinese characters ____36____ a brush at the booth of the Confucius Institute at the University of Malta. He was excited _____37_____ (experience) calligraphy and showed admiration for Chinese culture, despite not having visited China.

五．课堂知识巩固（2*20=40分）

38．The way in which we work ____________ (undergo) a complete transformation in the past decade.

39．The twins are so alike. It's difficult to d____________one from the other.

40．He urged us to ____________  (抓住) this splendid opportunity to develop our movie industry.

41．The students have been working hard on their lessons and their efforts will ____________ (回报)with success in the end.

42．You need to pay off all your ____________ (欠款) before you leave the city.

43．We e____________ a number of difficulties in the first week.

44．The link between money and happiness is ____________ (复杂的).

45.The school has a system of___________(奖赏) and punishments to encourage good behaviour.

46. His____________ (固执的) attitude makes him unpopular among the students.

47. Many experts____________ (提倡) rewarding your child for good behavior.

48. _______ in the poorest area of Glasgow, he had a long, hard road to becoming a football star. (raise)

49. I had as much fun sailing the seas as I now do ______________ with students. (work)

50．The naughty boy pretended ___________________ TV when his mother came in. (not watch)

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