2023学年第一学期期中考试高三英语模拟试题(含答案) .pdf

江苏省南通市2022-2023 学年第一学期 期中考试高三英语试题（满分120） 一、阅读理解 （共两节，满分50 分） 第一节（本题共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) Answer the following questions by using the information taken from a dictionary page. (You may read the questions first.) jaguar: n. a type of large, yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of the U. S. and in Central and South America. jargon: 1. n. speech that doesn’t make sense. 2. n. an unknown language that seems strange or impossible to understand. 3. n. a language made up of two or more other languages: His jargon was a mixture of French and English. 4. n. the special vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report on computers was filled with jargon. jaunt: 1. n. a trip taken for fun. 2. v. to go on a brief pleasant trip: We jaunted to the country last Saturday. javelin: 1. n. a spear most commonly used as weapon or in hunting. 2. n. a lightweight metal or wooden spear that is thrown in track-and-field contests. 3. n. the contest in which a javelin is thrown. 4. v. to strike, as with a javelin. jazz: 1. n. a type of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by rhythmic beats. 2. n. popular dance music influenced by jazz. 3. n. slang empty talk. 4. ad. of or like jazz: a jazz band, jazz records. Jennet: n. a small Spanish horse. ( )1. Which meaning of the word javelin is used in the sentence below? At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards. A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 4 ( )2. Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the sentence below? Doctors often speak in medical jargon. A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3