山东省青岛市2021年高三年级期初调研考试 英语试题附答案

青岛市2021届高三上学期期初考试2020.09

英语

第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5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

We are Idea International Education. As a comprehensive education service institute, our mission is to assist native English Speaking Teachers in their quest of getting teaching positions which best suit them. We have school locations in small towns and big cities all over Guangdong. China and we would be happy to speak with those who are interested in the teaching opportunities we can provide! Below is a list of basic details about our positions:

Key Responsibilities Involved:

·Our average work schedule being Monday through Friday

·Teachers being given 40 working bours per week with 2-day weekend off per week

·Teaching periods from September through January and March through July, with the provided option of teaching during semester breaks

The Treatments:

·Salaries range from 10, 000 to 18, 000 RMB and is based on qualification , degree , teaching experience,& teaching certification

·5000 RMB contract finish bonus (Generally, a contract lasts 1 year)

·Private Furnished Independent Apartment provided

·Two free meals offered by the school per work day

·Airport pick-up

·Medical insurance and accident insurance

Required Documentation:

- A current resume or one-sheet, indicating your nationality

- A copy of your passport / ID

- A copy of your highest degree and / or other certification

- Current Photo

- References with contact information

Please contact us for more details:

21. What’s the job description of the teaching positions?

A. Teachers only work on Monday and Friday.

B. Teachers should work more than 10 hours every day.

C. Teachers are required to work 11 months per year.

D. Teachers can choose to work during school holidays.

22. How will you be treated if you get the teaching position?

A. You will be paid at least 18,000 RMB monthly.

B. You will get extra 5,000 yuan after a year’s teaching.

C. You need to live in a shared dormitory with others.

D. You are free to choose your insurance types.

23. Which is unnecessary when you apply for the positions?

A. A proof of previous working experience.

B. A copy of your ID

C.A copy of your certification.

D. Your recent photo.

B

With fewer races to take part in, and one more year to wait, Chinese sprinter(短跑运动员）Xie Zhenye is committed to staying patient and focused as he tries to achieve his Olympic dream.

No matter what the future bolds, Xie’s expectation for the Tokyo Games remains the same become the first Chinese national to reach a hat-trick(三连胜) of sprint finals, in the 100m,200m and 4x100m events.

“With the postponement of the Olympic Games, I need to be more patient and focused and make good use of this additional year to get better prepared for the Games,” said the 27-year-old, who is currently training at Beijing Sport University.

Xie trained with his national teammates in the United States for four months during the winter. According to his original plan, he was due to take part in a series of outdoor races in Europe and the US to tune up for the Tokyo Games. That was until the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything.

Xie flew to China’s coastal city of Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, at the end of March, and after a 28-day quarantine(隔离期), returned to Beijing to stan his lockdown training session.

“Although most of the competitions have been canceled or postponed, I can still compete in some virtual events and testing events organized by the national team.” Xie said.

“I am working closely with my coach and sticking to our new preparation plan. Our aim is to maintain my good form until the Tokyo Games next year.”

Xie enjoyed a successful season in 2019, setting a new Asian record of 19.88 at the Diamond League London meeting. Later, at the world championships in Doha, the 2010 Youth Olympic champion became the first Chinese to reach the men’s 200m final.

Xie has already met the Olympic entry standard for the 100m and 200m in Tokyo, while the Chinese relay team has also booked a berth(参赛权) in the 4x100m. Now, Xie wants to make more history in the finals of all three events in Tokyo next summer.

“I have the confidence to pursue that. I will try my best and leave no regrets in Tokyo,” he said.

24. What’s the main idea of the text?

A. The pandemic has postponed the Tokyo Games.

B. Xie is aiming for his Olympic dream through hard training.

C. Xie has achieved great success in his sports life.

D. The pandemic has caused great pressure to athletes.

25. Which of the following can best replace the underlined phrase “tune up” in paragraph 4?

A. Make up.

B. Long.

C. Leave.

D. Prepare.

26. What did Xie do in Qinhuangdao?

A. He had a pleasant holiday with his team.

B. He participated in the outdoor races.

C. He had a quarantine for about a month.

D. He started his training session.

27. What does the underlined word “that” in the last paragraph probably refer to?

A. Keeping good playing condition.

B. Meeting the Olympic entry standard.

C. Setting a new record of the men’s 200m.

D. Winning the finals of all three events.

C

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