【英语】广东省六校2021届高三上学期第一次联考试题

广东省六校2021届高三上学期第一次联考

英语试题

第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)

第一节(共20小题;每小题2分，满分40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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in March

Frozen food

Grocery store ads aren't the only places to find deals on freezer-section treats. To take advantage of the deepest discounts, combine coupons (优惠券) from sponsoring brands, such as Dole, Green Giant and Tyson Foods, with grocery store sales. Plus, look for printable savings on Coupons. com and . Brands participating in National Frozen Food Month will offer more than 180, 000 coupons that make frozen food among the best things to buy in March. Boxed chocolates

If you desire to give a gift to a friend in March, consider chocolate. Two minor holidays in March provide the perfect excuse: National Chocolate Caramel Day on March 19 and National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day on March 24. You can discover chocolate deals online as well as in stores. Head to sites like to find discount coupons for boxed chocolate savings of 10 percent or more.

New cars

With the latest car models filling dealers' lots, you'll have a hard time finding discounted models from the year before. Car dealerships are less motivated to offer steep discounts from March through May. Instead, plan to buy your car during the fall or winter. You should also research the auto you want at TrueCar before heading for the dealership. The site offers information on how much the previous buyers paid for the vehicles you want.

Spring clothing

When warm weather makes you want to head outdoors, resist the urge to do so wearing the latest fashions. You won't find March deals on swimsuits, Easter dresses or other spring items. To

find discounts on clothes of this spring, hold off until Memorial Day weekend. You can also look for online and in-store savings at Amazon, Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers.

1. Which things offer discounts in March?

A. Frozen food and new cars.

B. Boxed chocolates and new cars.

C. Frozen food and boxed chocolates.

D. Boxed chocolates and spring clothing.

2. What are the vehicle buyers advised to do?

A. Register on a site in advance.

B. Get discounts from car dealers.

C. Consult some previous buyers:"

D. Make purchases at the right time.

3. Which of the flowing festivals is celebrated after March?

A. Memorial Day.

B.National Frozen Food Month.

C.National Chocolate Caramel Day.

D. National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day.

4. Where is the passage most likely from?

A.A journal.

B. A guidebook.

C. A catalogue.

D. An advertisement.

B

A few weeks ago, I called an Uber to take me to the Boston airport for a flight home for the holidays. As I slid into the back scat of the car, the warm intonations (语调) of the driver's accent washed over me in a familiar way.

I learned that he was a recent West African immigrant with a few young children, working hard to provide for his family. I could relate: I am the daughter of two Ethiopian immigrants who made their share of sacrifices to ensure my success. I told him I was on a college break and headed home to visit my parents. That's how he found out I go to Harvard. An approving eye glinted at me in the rearview window, and quickly, we crossed the boundaries of rider and driver. I became his daughter, all grown up- -the product of his sacrifice.

And then came the fateful question:"What do you study?" I answered "history and literature"