四川省成都市蓉城名校联盟(2018级)2021届高三第二次联考英语试题

四川省成都市蓉城名校联盟（2018级）2021届高三第二次联

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学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

V.E. Schwab

In 1714, Addie LaRue made a bargain to live forever. Since then, she's traveled the globe trying to leave her mark on the world — but when you live for centuries, it's hard for anyone to remember your name. That is, until she meets a man in a hidden bookstore hundreds of years later who does. This time-traveling tale will fill your heart with magic and wonder.

Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents

Isabel Wilkerson

Through stories about real people （like Martin Luther King Jr.）and intense historical research, author Isabel Wilkerson links the hidden caste（等级）systems of America with India and Nazi Germany, and examines the solutions that are necessary in order for the country to move forward. This novel is eye-opening, informative and an absolute must-read.

Midnight Sun

Stepbenie Meyer

"Midnight Sun" was one of the most highly expected books of 2020. In this fifth companion book to the popular “Twilight” series, readers get a glimpse into the vampire Edward Cullen's views on his relationship with Bella Swan, accompanied with details of his past and inner thoughts. Fans. of the series will finally be able to understand the star-crossed lovers' tale as a whole.

The Girl With the Louding V oice

Abi Dare

This tale follows Adunni, a teenage girl growing up in a rural Nigerian village, who wants nothing more than an education. Despite many barriers that come her way, Adunni manages to escape poverty in order to build the life she dreamed of. This story of determination and hope will teach you about the power of reaching for your dreams and never giving up.

1．Who might like V. E. Schwab's book better?

A．History lovers. B．Fantasy story lovers.

C．Art lovers. D．Adventure lovers.

2．What is special about Midnight Sun?

A．It belongs to one of a series of books.

B．It can arouse readers' fighting spirits.

C．It tells readers Meyer's inner thoughts.

D．It is written from Bella’s points of view.

3．Which book will you choose if you are interested in the inspiring story?

A．Midnight Sun.

B．Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.

C．The Girl With the Louding V oice.

D．The lnvisible Life of Addie LaRue.

The 47-year-old mum has donated a kidney（肾）to a stranger and part of her liver （肝）to a sick little boy. Sue is even trying to give away a lung. which would make her the only living person in the world to have made so many selfless donations. She said: “To be able to give someone their life back is fantastic. At the moment, giving a lung isn’t possible in this country. but I’d love to do it.”

Sue’s first donation was the kidney in 2001. She explained: “You don’t need two kidneys.

A lot of people are born with only one. Why not give one to someone who needs it?” But at that time it was illegal here to give an organ to a stranger. So Sue from Dulwich, south London who accepts only travel and living expenses, posted an internet ad saying: “Free kidney. no conditions attac hed.”

Larry Rosenfield from Colorado in the US answered the ad. He was 60, suffering from a kidney disease and time was running out. After establishing she was a match for Larry, Sue flew to the US. “The Colorado hospitals wouldn't accept me because it was the time of mad cow disease, so Larry found a hospital in Wisconsin that would do the operation.” Larry is now 73 and leading a full and active life.

Now Sue would like to donate a lung. In 2006, selfless donations became legal in the

UK but not for lung donations so she's planning to go to America again.

And she insists her husband Roland, 51, and their 19-year-old son Daniel back her all the