湖北省沙市中学2020届高三英语上学期第二次双周练试题

people and I figured that taking Human Rights would allow me to learn about how I can make a real difference in the world. Vladimir

I love math. I was torn between two possibilities: I could become an engineer and apply math at a practical level. Or I could become a math teacher. I needn’t have worried because in the end I didn’t have to choose! I got everything I wanted thanks to my university, which will qualify me to be a high school teacher while gaining a general engineering degree at the same time. Osvaldo

One of the reasons I chose this university was because of the effort that they put into organizing the open day. The lecturers and current students provide an enthusiastic overview of their courses and of life in the city. This was contrary to other universities I visited, which just let their reputation do the talking. Although I chose not to live on campus, the rooms there seemed comfortable and very reasonably priced. Maria

When the time came to select the university, I had three possibilities, but I still could not decide. So it was time to schedule campus tours. They all had their advantages, but this place instantly appealed to me. As soon as I arrived, I was struck by the smiles everyone gave me. What I value most here is the feeling that I am part of a supportive community.

21. Who can obtain a double qualification from his or her university? A. Kazumi.

B. Vladimir.

C. Osvaldo.

D. Maria.

22. Why did Osvaldo choose his university? A. He found the courses affordable.

B. His university sold itself more convincingly.

C. He was won over by the university’s reputation. D. His university offered excellent accommodation. 23. What do we know about Maria?

A. She takes great interest in community service. B. She made her choice from the very beginning. C. She feels a sense of belonging at her university. D. She was hoping to pass on knowledge to others. B

On a recent trip to the island of Newfoundland , Canada, my husband asked our talkative cab driver what made him most proud to be a native.

“Our generosity and hospitality (好客),”he replied in a strong local accent.“If your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, someone will stop to help. People here are kind like that.”His answer rang in my mind during that ride with my husband and teenage kids, as we headed out to explore on the first day of our vacation.

Little did I know we were about to experience some of that remarkable Newfoundland kindness for ourselves. We met Alma that same morning at the start of a long hike. Our teenagers hurried ahead, and as we walked behind, admiring the scenery, two women in sunglasses and summer hiking equipment stopped. They'd heard us discussing different routes, and then asked if we'd like suggestions. They looked to be in their 40s, and were both enthusiastic to share their local expertise.

We listened eagerly , taking mental notes，until one of the women asked,“You have a car, right?\I explained that there were no cars available during our week on the island, so we had to rely on cabs instead.

“Oh no,\she said,“you need a car.”And then, as casually as if offering a piece of chewing gum，she said,“Take mine!”My husband and I just smiled

in disbelief, dumbfounded.

“Why not?\places.” But you don't even know us,” I said.

“That doesn't matter ,”she continued with absolute determination. Surprised, I looked over at her friend, who shrugged and said, “That's Alma.” Forty minutes of talking later, my family climbed into Alma's car. We spent the rest of our vacation discovering different areas of this beautiful island. But it wasn't the groups of whales we saw, or the vast areas of woodland, that made this place so memorable. Instead, it was the act of kindness from a complete stranger that made us realize how special Newfoundland really was.

Next year, there's no doubt where we'll be taking our summer vacation. Who knows what act of kindness we'll meet then? 24. What did the cab driver take pride in as a native? A. Their kindness and enthusiasm. service and friendliness.

C. Their unselfishness and determination. experience and local knowledge.

25. The underlined word “dumbfounded ” in Paragraph 5 probably means A. annoyed

B. satisfied

C. shocked

D. embarrassed

D.

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26. What impressed the author most during her stay in Newfoundland? A. The local culture of the island. the cab driver.

C. The beautiful scenery of the island. an enthusiastic stranger.

27. What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph? A. She expects to visit Newfoundland again.

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B. The answer from

B. She hasn't decided where to go next year yet. C. She is looking forward to meeting Alma once more. D. She also wants to be kind to others during the vacation. C

A Swiss airplane powered only by energy from the sun left from Abu Dhabi early on March 9. Its creators hope the plane will make the first around-the-world journey without any fuel. The plane is called Solar Impulse 2. It has one seat and is made from carbon fiber. The plane weighs only as much as a car but its wings are wider than a Boeing 747. The plane’s wings stretch 72 meters across. Those wings include 17,000 solar units, or cells, which capture the sun’s energy. The energy allows the plane to fly day and night.

Two Swiss scientists built the plane. Bertrand Piccard is also an explorer who made the first non-stop flight around the world in a balloon. Andre Borschberg is an engineer and trained fighter pilot. The scientists say they are not trying to alter the airplane industry. Instead, they want to show that new energy sources and technologies can achieve what some say is impossible. “We want to show we can fly day and night in an aircraft without a drop of fuel.” Mr. Piccard said.

Some parts of the trip will require the pilots to be in the tiny plane for five to six days and nights in a row. So it is good that the pilot’s seat is also a toilet.

The plane’s route begins in the United Arab Emirates. The pilots also plan stops in Oman, India, and China. They will cross the Pacific Ocean, stop in the United States, and continue over southern Europe or North Africa. They plan to arrive back in the United Arab Emirates in late July or early August.