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1、广东省汕头市金山中学2020届高三英语上学期期中试题本试卷共三部分，满分135分（1201.125）。考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必分别将答题卷上的姓名、考试号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写，用2B铅笔将考试号对应的信息点涂黑。2选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。第一部分: 阅读理解（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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe editor of the
2、new Cool Camping Britain guide chooses some of his favorite new finds in England, Wales and Scotland.Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner HebridesIs this Britains most beautiful campsite? From the grassy point looking seaward to the mountains, its not hard for campers to see how the island inspired The Lor
3、d of the Rings authors fantasy landscapes. The campsite itself is as wild and wonderful as its setting.Open April - September, from5 per tent per night.Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, SuffolkDeep in the wilds of north Suffolk, this seven-acre campsite has only been open for a few years, with two field
4、s separated by a lake and surrounded by woodland. The position is perfect. Its a great place to do nothing but get into nature. You can put up your tent in the bottom field or the woodland beyond.Open Easter - October, from10 per tent per night.Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, CornwallThis si
5、te, by a lake, is all about simple pleasures. Located in the former mining village, it has a summerhouse(凉亭) with books and games for a rainy day. There are many animals including pigs, hens, goats and ducks on the farm and a pub just a 10- minute stroll away. Theres very little to do here, no bells
6、 and no whistles. Campfires are encouraged.Open Easter - September, from 10 per tent per night.Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of SciilyIts only campsite, Troytown, couldnt be in a more remote position. Isolation is its greatest advantage so bring plenty of books to read and dont expect a phone s
7、ignal. But at least one of lifes necessities is available. Lying on the hillside overlooking the bay and near the island of the Gugh, it might just win the prize for best beer garden view in England.Open March - October, from 7. 50 per tent per night,21. Which of the following is TRUE about Cleadale
8、, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides?A. It has been open for a few years.B. A beautiful lake surrounds it.C. It offers the longest service. D. The rent of a tent per night is the lowest.22. Which place can you choose if you like a simple farm life?A. Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides.B. Swattesfield,
9、 Thornham Magna, Suffolk.C. Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall.D. Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly.23. In Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, you cant _.A. contact others by phones B. view the bay from the hillsideC. get everyday necessities D. relax yourself by r
10、eadingBThirteen, for me, was a challenging year. My parents divorced and I moved to a new town with my father, far from my old family and friends. I was terribly lonely and would cry myself to sleep each night. To ease my sadness, my father purchased an old horse for me at a local auction. I named h
11、im Cowboy.Cowboy was undoubtedly the ugliest horse in the world. But I didnt care. I loved him beyond all reason.I joined a riding club and suffered rude comments and mean snickersabout Cowboys looks. I never let on about how I felt, but deep inside, my heart was breaking. The other members rode bea
12、utiful, registered horses.When Cowboy and I entered the events where the horse is judged on appearance, we were quickly shown the gate. No amount of preparation and love would turn Cowboy into a beauty. My only chance to compete would be in the speed events. I chose the jumping race.One girl named B
13、ecky rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blue ribbons. Needless to say, she didnt feel threatened when I competed against her at the next show. She didnt need to. I came in next to last.The stinging memory of Beckys smirks(得意的笑) made me determined to beat her. For the whole
14、 next month I woke up early every day and rode Cowboy five miles to the arena. We practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot sun and then I would walk Cowboy home totally exhausted.All of our hard work didnt make me feel confident by the time the show came. I sat at the gate and sweated it o
15、ut while I watched Becky and her horse charge through the course and finish in first place.My turn finally came. I put on my hat, rubbed Cowboys neck and entered the arena. At the signal, we dashed toward the first fence, jumped it without trouble and raced on to the next one. Cowboy then flew over
16、the second, third and fourth fences like a bird and I turned him toward the finish line.As we crossed the line the crowd was shocked into silence. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky and her fancy horse by two seconds!I gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what the odds, Id always come out a winner if I wanted
