双鸭山市第一中学 2020-2021学年度上学期 开学考试高三英语试题本试卷共150分 答题时间120分钟第I 卷（共70分）第一部分：阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)第一节（共1小题；每小题分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。A Summer Program Guide for Teens Pre-College Immersive ProgramWellesley College is known for the thousands of accomplished women it has sent out into the worldwomen who are committed to making a difference. Especially designed for high school girls, the program is based on Wellesleys campus. Students will take courses and become members of the Wellesley community.When: July 7 - August 1More Information: 781-283-2748 Young Scholars ProgramOpen to high school students who have an academic average of 3.2 or better, the program is a great introduction to the University of Maryland. Seminars featuring speakers in innovative（革新的） career or academic fields further enrich the learning experience. Students enjoy movie nights, activities at the students union and more.When: July 8 - July 27More Information: 301-405-7762 Zeal Adventure and TravelWe offer two-week and three-week long trips to Hawaii, Alaska, Australia, Costa Rica, and Spain. All trips include 15 to 25 hours of community service activities. Depending on your trip of choice, youll be volunteering with sea turtles, caring for dogs in Spain, and much more. Every trip also includes exciting outdoor activities like surfing, ice climbing and hiking.More Information: 844-282-9325 California College TourStudents will visit top schools throughout the state on this fun-filled tour. The tour includes enjoying tourist attractions along the way, including Disneyland! Along the way, students take college tours, meet with admissions staff, and learn how to make the most out of future college visits.More Information: 510-548-66121. What can you do if you attend the Young Scholars Program?A. Take part in various outdoor activities.B. Learn the history of Wellesley College.C. Watch films together with other students.D. Enjoy some tourist attractions along the way.2. Which number can provide access to volunteering chances?A. 301-405-7762.B. 510-548-6612.C. 781-283-2748.D. 844-282-9325.3. Which program may help students make a choice during the college application?A. California College Tour.B. Young Scholars Program.C. Zeal Adventure and Travel.D. Pre-College Immersive Program.BVijay Gupta is known to classical music lovers across the United States. He serves as first violinist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In that job, he often plays to large crowds, including many very rich people. When he is not performing, he organizes concerts for homeless people. They have reminded me why I became a musician, he said.Last week, Gupta was recognized for being a founder and the artistic director of Street Symphony. The group has performed at homeless shelters, jails and halfway houses for about eight years. Gupta is among the 25 winners of the 2018 MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known as the “genius grant.” Each winner will receive $625,000 over five years to use as they wish. The money is coming from a private group, the John D. and Katherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It awards grants (补助金)to people whose work it considers exceptional and that “inspires hope in us all.” Gupta said he got the idea for Street Symphony while teaching Nathaniel Ayers, a trained musician whose mental illness led to homelessness.The 31-year-old grant winner said he does not know yet how he will spend the money. He has been a performer since age seven and the award will give him space to breathe, plan and look ahead.”Another winner is Rebecca Sandefur, an associate professor of sociology and law in the University of Illinois. The Associated Press says her research actively supports new ways to involve poor communities in the U.S. justice system.47-year-old Sandefur created the first national mapping of civil legal aid providers. It shows which states had the financial resources to provide such aid and which did not. She also found that the cost of legal services is only one of the things preventing poor people from getting lawyers. Among the others are fears about unfairness in the legal system. Sandefur noted that a lot of attention has been paid to problems with the criminal justice system, but more attention must be paid to the civil side of the law, which also affects millions of people.4. Why did Gupta win the award?A. For his achievements in classical music.B. For performing for large crowds.C. For organizing a group playing for the homeless.D. For the friendship with Nathaniel Ayers.5. What do we know about Mac Arthur Fellowship?A. It is founded by the government.B. It offers $625,000 to 25 winners in 2018.C. It allows the winners to use the money freely.D. It awards people who make great contributions to society.6. What was the extraordinary thing that Sandefur did?A. She made it easier to get legal help for the