江西省省重点校联盟2022-2023学年高三入学摸底联考英语试卷
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一、阅读理解
Here are a few impressive balloon displays.
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
Starting in 1979, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in the UK is an annual balloon festival kicking off at the start of August for four days. Stealing a little bit of the attention, the RAF’s Red Arrows also squeeze in a sky performance just to keep things interesting.
Albuquerque Balloon Festival
Starting off with just 13 balloons in 1972, this 9 day-long October event now pulls in 550 balloons. That makes Albuquerque, New Mexico, home to the biggest hot air balloon festival in the world.
While you can jump in a basket any day of the week, take part in the photo contest or listen to live music, Mass Ascension days are the best ones to drop by.
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Saga International Balloon Fiesta
In early November, by the Kase River in Japan, over a million people and 100 balloons touch down for the Saga International Balloon Fiesta. Going strong for over 40 years, it’s an annual showcase of the best balloon creations.
The event is entirely free and includes access to the Hot Air Balloon School where you can learn what it takes to run a balloon.
QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning
Further north at the Solberg Airport in Readington, New Jersey, you’ll find the QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. Over the last weekend in July, it runs a schedule of live music and special shape gatherings. But not just about the balloon, this festival helps you blow off your own steam with sessions of stretch classes and a 5-kilometre run along
side the balloons too.
1．What is special about Albuquerque Balloon Festival?
A．It’s free of charge.
B．It’s the largest globally.
C．It’s the oldest.
D．It lasts the longest.
2．Which festival can you attend in Asia?
A．Albuquerque Balloon Festival.
B．Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
C．Saga International Balloon Fiesta.
D．QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning.
3．What can visitors do at the QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning?
A．Enjoy live music.    B．Run a balloon.
C．Blow up balloons.    D．Take part in a contest.
“Why do you always apologize before you ask a question? I don’t get it,” Dan asked. I looked at him blankly, not understanding what he meant but felt that there was more than a trace of annoyance in his tone.
I felt defensive. I thought for a moment. “There’s no reason for it, you shouldn’t do that.” he said. “Sorry if it annoys you,” I responded. I probably annoyed him again by apologizing again.
This happened over 35 years ago. I thought about it then, and I still reflect on it now. Asking questions in class or in conversation isn’t that simple, at least not to me.
As I thought about it, many things came into play. First was self-consciousness and insec
urity. Maybe I had missed something the professor said. I knew some students, as a result of those doubts, didn’t ask questions.I had enough confidence to ask, but not enough to not soften it. I realized, as Dan pointed out, that I likely did start with something like, “Sorry, maybe I missed this, but can ”I wondered whether there was anything so wrong with that.
I don’t think it occurred to me at the time, but it did years later, that it also probably related to being female. I knew that as a woman there was a line of not coming across too aggressively.
Besides, I became conscious of not implying judgment—I didn’t want a professor to think I was questioning their expertise, or suggesting they were a bad teacher. It seemed like a reasonable strategy to start by acknowledging that I could be wrong or uninformed.
Before Dan’s comment, I hadn’t thought about it consciously, much less considered that there could be a downside to doing it. But I was learning that there was. If Dan was any example, it could be unpleasant. I didn’t want to go around apologizing for my existence.
As I’ve gotten older, I think I’ve done it less.
4．How did the author feel at hearing Dan’s question at first?
A．Sorry.    B．Funny.    C．Puzzled.    D．Annoyed.
5．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 5 probably refer to?
A．The reason for lacking confidence.
B．The author’s habit of saying sorry.

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