2025-2026学年江苏扬州高邮市高三上学期开学调研测试英语试题（含答案）

2025-2026学年江苏扬州高邮市高三上学期开学调研测试英语试题 二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 单项选择（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） A How did ancient people escape the summer heat According to the Chinese solar terms, most parts of China experienced the hottest days. We modern people can enjoy cold drinks in an air-conditioned room to escape the heat. But how did ancient people cool down Icehouse and ice ticket As early as Pre-Qin Dynasty the Zhou royal court had a department called the “ice administration” to collect natural ice blocks, and transported them to the ice house for storage. Awarding ice to some senior officials as an honor lasted until the Qing dynasties when “ice tickets” were distributed to officials instead of sending the ice directly to them. Ice container The most commonly used cooling container is called “Jian”, a big ceramic (陶瓷) one filled with ice. It can be seen as an ancient refrigerator to make cold drinks. Put the vessel holding food inside the “Jian”, close the lid, and the drinks would become cold after a while. Hiding food in the well During the Qin and Han dynasties, for common people, to cool off is by using their wells. Some families put food in a basket and lowered it into the well with a rope. Actually, ancient people don’t need cold drinks, as well water was the best drink in summer. Dragon fur curtain The dragon fur curtain was used during ancient times to block the hot waves and keep people cool inside. It was not really made of dragon fur, so some say it was made of the skin of large boas (蟒). However, the skin was precious, so only the royal court was able to use it. 21. Why did the “ice administration” exist A. To make drinks in “Jian”. B. To give ice to everyone. C. To lower food into wells. D. To keep ice for the royal court. 22. What can we learn about dragon fur curtains A. They existed in every home. B. They showed high status. C. They just blocked the sun. D. They used real dragon fur. 23 Where is this article most likely from A. A cooking recipe. B. A science textbook. C. A history magazine. D. A travel guide. B In the heart of Jiangsu Province, the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League, affectionately known as Suchao, has reached its peak with the 11th round of regular season matches scheduled for this weekend. The league has been an exciting event, winning the hearts of football enthusiasts across the nation. Initially, the teams from Suzhou, Wuxi, and Changzhou found themselves at the bottom of the standings. Playful netizens gave them the nickname “Three Fools by Taihu Lake,” which seemed to stick. However, these underdogs were far from foolish. Each city’s team had its moment of glory, proving that determination and resilience (韧性) could turn the tide. Wuxi and Suzhou showed remarkable perseverance, holding their ground against stronger opponents. Their defensive strategies were impressive, as they stopped numerous attacks with precision and teamwork. Changzhou, ... ...