2021届山东省滕州市一中高三下学期2月开学考试英语试卷及答案

高三年级开学检测考试

英语试卷

第一部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）

A

Growing Green Thumbs

Children’s Community Garden

2200 Bowling Green Ave., 940/349-2883

LEARN: Join the weekend work at the community garden,where caregivers and master gardeners help kids aged 5 or older plant and water new vegetables, and harvest from the gardens. All harvested foods are either sold at the community’s farmers’ market or donated to the area food bank. The instructors also lead games about nutrition, beetles and butterflies and more. Work begins in May, 10 a.m.—5 p.m. on Saturdays.

COST: Free

Coppell Community Garden

255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell

LEARN: Kids (aged 6 but not turning 12 before Dec. 31 this year) with a parent can volunteer at either the Helping Hands Garden, 25 Parkway Blvd or Ground Delivery Garden, 45 S. Denton Tap Road. Children will have the opportunity to till (耕) the ground, plant vegetables, harvest from the garden and more. Work begins every Saturday at about 9 a.m.

COST: Free

Callie’s Kids by Calloway Nursery

Denton, 940/591-8865; Flower Mound, 972/691-2650

LEARN: Kids aged 5 to 10 years old can explore and plant in the Calloway gardens with a caregiver’s supervision at 9:30 a.m. on the first or third Wednesdays from June to August. A garden expert will share tips and advice for the best gardening practices during the 45-minute session beginning on June 2. Preregistration online is required.

COST: Free

1. How is Children’s Community Garden different from others?

A. It is based in Denton.

B. Kids may take harvests home.

C. It is under supervision throughout the year.

D. It will cater to those who are fond of insects.

2. What is the age range required by Coppell Community Garden?

A. 5-8.

B. 5-10.

C. 6-11.

D. 6-12.

3. Where is this text most likely from?

A. A food industry committed to charity.

B. A website promoting kids’ gardening facilities.

C. An institution offering learning programs.

D. A supermarket offering voluntary programs.

B

The next time you find an excuse to abandon your ambition, think of Chris Nikic. On November 7, 2020, 21-year-old Chris Nikic made history as the first person with Down Syndrome to attempt and complete an Ironman. Organized by the World Triathlon Corporation, it requires athletes to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a full 26.2-mile marathon—in under 17 hours!

The event, which took place in Panama City, Florida, began early in the morning with a two-lap swim in the Gulf of Mexico. Chris, who was tied to his coach for safety, completed the course well within 2 hour, 20-minute time limit.

The 112-mile bike ride, which Chris rode alone, proved a little more challenging. Not accustomed to drinking water while riding, he was forced to make multiple stops. To make matters worse, the young athlete was attacked by an army of red ants whose nest he accidentally stepped on during a break. He also had a bleeding knee after crashing while speeding downhill. Despite these setbacks, Chris managed to complete the lap before the 5:30 pm cut-off time.

The competition’s final challenge—a two-lap 26.2-mile run along the waterfront—started smoothly. However, Chris was tired out by the tenth mile. But, with encouragement from his coach and cheering bystanders, the youngster somehow managed to cross the finish line in 16 hours, 46 minutes, and 9 seconds—almost 15 minutes under the 17-hour time limit.

Chris is no stranger to overcoming challenges. Born with two holes in his heart, he underwent surgery at just five months old. He was too weak to walk independently until he was four. Due to his Down Syndrome, every expert his parents spoke to focused on the limitations rather than the possibilities.

To Chris, this race was more than just a finish line and celebration of victory. It’s about being an example to other kids and families that face similar barriers.