2020-2021学年衡阳市衡钢中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案

2020-2021学年衡阳市衡钢中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案

第一部分阅读（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

A

Overnight French Toast

What You’ll Need

•16-ounce loaf of French bread

•5 eggs

•1 1 /2 cups milk

•1/2 cup half-and-half

•1/3 cup maple syrup（枫糖浆）

•1/2 teaspoon salt

•foil（锡箔纸）

•2 tablespoons melted butter（for topping）

•2 tablespoons maple syrup（for topping）

What to Do

•With an adult’s help, cut the bread into 1-inch slices.

•Place the eggs, milk, half-and-half, maple syrup, and salt into a large bowl. Stir（揽拌）the mixture until blended（混合均匀）.

•Place the sliced bread into a baking dish. Pour the mixtureover the bread and press the slices into it. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.

•Remove the dish from the refrigerator at least one hour before baking. Ask an adult for help to preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the French toast for 35 minutes or until golden brown.

•For the topping, combine the melted butter and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Pour it over the French toast before serving.

1.How much salt will you need to make a French toast?

A.1/3 cup.

B.1/2 teaspoon.

C.2 tablespoons.

D.16 ounces.

2.How will you use foil?

A.Place the sliced bread

B.Cover the dish.

C.Remove the dish.

D.Eat the French toast.

3.Who is the passage written for?

A.Teachers.

B.Parents.

C.Cooks.

D.Kids.

B

The grocerystore might not be your favorite place to visit when you're at home, but is it ever fun when you're in another country? Honestly speaking, they're one of those strange little destinations that I like to sniff out everywhere I go, much as other travelers head toward clothing stores, libraries, coffee shops or galleries.

The greatest beauty of the grocery store –– whether it's a supermarket or a tiny shop –– is that it gives you a glimpse into what local people buy to cook their own meals. This offers clues into their lifestyles and preferences, and into the agricultural and cooking practices of the country. I stare at the strange fruits and vegetables, the seafood, the cheese, the spices, the bread, and oh, the chocolate...always the chocolate!

Being the environmental nerd（呆子）I am, I like paying attention to packaging, which can reflect people's attitudes towards environmental protection. Italy, for example, has a habit of requiring customers to bag their fruits and vegetables in plastic for weighing, while Sri Lanka leaveseverything loose in bins. In Brazil, everything is prepackaged in a layer of plastic.

People in grocery stores tend to be friendlier. They smile, say hello, and sometimes ask questions, which can lead to great conversations. I had a further discussion with a teenaged cashier in Sri Lanka, over which bag of crunchy（松脆的）mix to buy. He insisted that the one labeled “spicy” would be too hot for me, but I told him I was willing to risk it. He laughed and we ended up talking about my favorite Sri Lankan foods for ten minutes.

It's interesting then to come home and look at one's own local grocery store through new eyes. What would a visitor think? What stands out, and what do the food displays say about us as a culture? You might be surprised by what you realize.

4. According to the author, what is the key benefit of visiting foreign grocery stores?

A. Learning to cook foreign dishes.

B. Making friends with local people.

C. Buying cheaper food and souvenirs.

D. Knowing local people and the country.

5. What does the author show by mentioning some countries in paragraph 3?

A. People's special lifestyles.

B. People's shopping habits.

C. People's environmental awareness.

D. People's packaging methods.