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1、2021年江苏省南通市如皋中学高考英语第三次适应性试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）AAmazing landscapes of Chinas Xinjiang Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is located in the central part of the Eurasian Continent, on the northwest border of China. It covers about one-sixth of Chinas total territory. Xinjiang was a key link on the Si
2、lk Road and a hub for east-west cultural exchanges in ancient times. Attractions in Xinjiang Karakul Lake The Karakul is a lake in Akto County along the highway, located 196 km from Kashgar City. Karakul is a very unusual plateau（高原） lake. In fact, it is the highest lake of the Pamir Plateau, at an
3、altitude of 3，600 m. The view is stunning, thanks to the surrounding, snow-covered mountains and beautiful reflections in the crystal-clear water. Tianchi Lake Tianchi Lake, also known as Heavenly Lake, is located on the northern side of the Bogeda Peak in the Tianshan mountains. It is 120 km from U
4、rumqi City and only a 90-minute drive, and the center of the Tianchi scenic area of startling contrasts - an alpine drift lake at an altitude of 1，980 m （6，496 ft） with glistening glaciers on the mountain peaks nearby when the sun is shining. Kanas Lake Kanas Lake is in the Kanas Geopark and is main
5、ly made up of Crouching Dragon Bay, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay and the interesting mystery of the legendary big red monster fish! The water, surrounded by snow-covered mountains, decorates the world like a diamond. Delicious food in Xinjiang Xinjiang boasts a rich and unique food culture. Breakfast here
6、 includes melons, jam and milk tea while lunch is often served with flour-based delicacies featuring beef and mutton. Dinner usually entails Nang, tea or noodles. Various products of Xinjiang Xinjiang specialties include lavender, cotton, tomato,mutton,beef, jujube,and various fruits.In addition, Xi
7、njiang has the richest mineral resources in China, with 138 different types. Those resources discovered in other parts of our country accounts for less than a quarter. Nephrite is one of Chinas top five famous jades and most of it is found in Hetian, Xinjiang.1. Which is the best choice for those ne
8、ar Urumqi City who prefer a challenge of plateau？ _ A. Kanas LakeB. Karakul LakeC. Heavenly LakeD. the Pamir Plateau2. If you are invited to a meal in Xinjiang at noon,what main course may probably be severed？ _ A. Milk teaB. Baked NangC. Pulled noodlesD. Roasted whole lamb3. What percentage of the
9、minerals is discovered in Xinjiang？ _ A. More than 75%B. Less than 25%C. Around 25%D. Around 50%BWheres Papa going with the ax？ said Fern to her mother as they were setting the table for breakfast. Out to the hog house, replied Mrs. Arable. Some pigs were born last night. I dont see why he needs an
10、ax， continued Fern, who was only eight. Well, said her mother, one of the pigs is a runt. Its very small and weak, and it will never amount to anything. So your father has decided to do away with it. Do away with it？ shrieked Fern. You mean kill it？Just because its smaller than the others？ Mrs. Arab
11、le put a pitcher of cream on the table. Dont yell, Fern! she said. Your father is right. The pig would probably die anyway. Fern pushed a chair out of the way and ran outdoors. The grass was wet and the earth smelled of spring time. Ferns sneakers were sopping by the time she caught up with her fath
12、er. Please dont kill it! she sobbed. Its unfair. Mr. Arable stopped walking. Fern, he said gently,you will have to learn to control yourself. Control myself？ yelled Fern. This is a matter of life and death, and you talk about controlling myself. Tears ran down her cheeks and she took hold of the ax
13、and tried to pull it out of her fathers hand. Fern, said Mr. Arable,I know more about raising a litter of pigs than you do. A weakling makes trouble. Now run along! But its unfair, cried Fern. The pig couldnt help being born small,could it？If I had been very small at birth, would you have killed me？
14、 Mr. Arable smiled. Certainly not, he said,looking down at his daughter with love. But this is different. A little girl is one thing, a little runty pig is another. I see no difference, replied Fern, still hanging on to the ax. This is the most terrible case of injustice I ever heard of. A queer loo
15、k came over John Arables face. He seemed almost ready to cry himself. All right, he said.You go back to the house and I will bring the runt when I come in. Ill let you start it on a bottle, like a baby. Then youll see what trouble a pig can be. When Mr. Arable returned to the house half an hour late
16、r, he carried a carton under his arm. Fern was upstairs changing her sneakers. The kitchen table was set for breakfast, and the room smelled of coffee, bacon, damp plaster, and wood smoke from the stove. Put it on her chair! said Mrs. Arable. Mr. Arable set the carton down at Ferns place. Then he walked to the sink and washed his hands and
