2021届巴中中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 届巴中中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案 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 Songkran, Thailand This festival marks the Thai New Year, which is celebrated in the second week of April. This is the hottest time of the year in Thailand, so it makes sense that the biggest Songkran tradition is to throw water on people. Thais of all ages join in water fights, using buckets, hoses (软管)and water guns to celebrate the event. Boryeong Mud Festival, South Korea Dont expect to come home clean after experiencing the Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea. Famous for its mineral-rich mudflats, visitors rush to Boryeong in July to make themselves in mud, swim in grey pools and enjoy the party. There are even mudslides and a mud skiing competition for those who are seeking the extreme mud adventure! La Tomatina, Spain The festival dates back to a parade in which some naughty teenagers knocked one performer off his stilts ( 高 跷)and caused a fight of throwing vegetables accidentally. It was once banned until 1957 when the locals held a protest with a funeral. They carried a coffin containing a huge tomato as bands played a funeral march. In the following decades, La Tomatina has become a popular event. If you join the event, be aware that you squash (压扁) the tomato before throwing it. Have a great time but avoid causing any injury. Dia de los Muertos, Mexico Beginning at the midnight of October 31 and lasting through November 2,it is a festival when families gather together to remember those loved ones who have died, aiming to help them on their spiritual journey. On these days, Mexican families prepare special tables in their homes. On top of them theyll put photos of the dead and their favorite food. They also visit the graves of their beloved ones to show their respect to the dead. 1.If you want to experi