湖北省随州一中2018_2019学年高一英语上学期考试试题.doc
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1、- 1 -湖北省随州一中 2018-2019学年高一英语上学期试题(作业时间:90 分钟 试卷满分:120 分)第一部分 阅读理解 (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,从每题所给的四个选项(A 、B 、C 和 D )中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AIn 1812, the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 novels published in Britain. People had been writing novels for a century most exper
2、ts date the first novel to Robinson Crusoe in 1719 but nobody wanted to do it professionally. The steam-powered printing press was still in its early stages; the literacy(识字)rate in England was under 50%. Many works of fiction appeared without the names of the authors, often with something like “By
3、a lady.” Novels, for the most part, were looked upon as silly, immoral or just plain bad.In 1870, when Dickens died, the world mourned him as its first professional writer and publisher, famous and beloved, who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and their readership and whose cha
4、racters from Oliver Twist to Tiny Tim were held up as moral touchstones. Today Dickens greatness is unchallenged. Removing him from the pantheon(名人堂)of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa.How did Dickens get to the top? For all the feelings reade
5、rs attach to stories, literature is a numbers game, and the test of time is extremely difficult to pass. Some 60,000 novels were published during the Victorian age, from 1837 to 1901; today a casual reader might be able to name a half-dozen of them. Its partly true that Dickens style of writing attr
6、acted audiences from all walks of life. Its partly that his writings rode a wave of social, political and scientific progress. But its also that he rewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the center. No one will ever know what mix of - 2 -talent, ambition, energy and luck made Dickens s
7、uch a distinguished writer. But as the 200th anniversary of his birth approaches, it is possible and important for our own culture to understand how he made himself a lasting one.1. Which of the following best describes British novels in the 18th century?A. They were difficult to understand. B. They
8、 were popular among the rich.C. They were seen as nearly worthless. D. They were written mostly by women.2. Dickens is compared with the Mona Lisa in the text to stress_.A. his reputation in France B. his interest in modern artC. his success in publication D. his importance in literature3. What is t
9、he authors purpose in writing the text?A. To remember a great writer. B. To introduce an English novel.C. To encourage studies on culture. D. To promote values of the Victorian age.BWhen an earthquake hit a small town, many houses fell down. After the earthquake, all the newspapers reported many-sto
10、ries about some of the families who were in trouble.One Sunday, when I was reading a newspaper, a special picture touched me. It gave the clothing sizes of each family member. I thought that this would be a good chance to teach my children to help those who were less lucky than themselves. I said to
11、 my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and three-year-old daughter, Meghan, “We have so much, but these poor people now have nothing. Well share what we have with them.”I filled a box with foods and clothes. While I was doing this, I encouraged the children to choose their toys and donate some of
12、 their less favorite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys took out their old toys and games and put them together. Then she walked away. A few minutes later she came back with Lucy, her much-loved doll. She put the doll on top of the other toys. “Oh, dear,” I said, “you dont have to give Lucy.
13、 You love her so much.” Meghan said, - 3 -“Lucy makes me happy, Mommy. Maybe shell make another little girl happy, too.”I looked at Meghan for a long moment. She taught me a lesson. Its easy to give something that we dont want any more, but hard to give what we cherish(珍爱), isnt it?4.According to th
14、e passage, the writer has_ children.A. one B. two C. three D. four5. The underlined word “donate” probably means_.A. 捐赠 B. 丢掉 C. 展出 D. 放好6. Which of the following is TRUE?A. An earthquake happened in the writers hometown.B. The writer let Meghan give her much-loved doll.C. The writer decided to buy
15、some clothes for those people in trouble.D. The writer thinks it is more difficult to give what we love a lot.7. Whats the best title of this passage?A. A Family Story. B. The Spirit of Giving.C. The Way of Helping Others. D. A Sad Experience.CIf youre planning to travel overseas, the most common fo
16、rm of transportation is by airplane. Knowing the whole procedure(程序) from buying plane tickets to dealing with in-flight emergencies(紧急事件) can ensure that you have a pleasurable trip.First of all, choosing an airline carrier might depend on a number of factors including the companys service record,
17、price of the ticket, length of time to destination, and even in-flight service.Now, once youve bought your ticket, you still need to make the long journey through the airport. Once you arrive, you usually check your bags at the main ticket counter. Then, you have to pass through the security checkpo
18、int, where you will have to walk through an X-ray machine, and they will check your carry-on bags for any forbidden items, including firearms, explosives, and - 4 -knives. Of course, this is for everyones safety. You might also be asked to open your bags to be carefully checked.Once you pass through
19、 this checkpoint, then you will go to the appointed boarding area and gate to wait for your plane. Just wait there until they say that your flight is here for you to go boarding.Of course, once you are aboard the plane, no one ever wants to experience any emergencies, but the plane is equipped with
20、emergency exits in case you have to leave the plane. There are also life jackets under the seats, and oxygen masks in case the planes cabin(机舱) unexpectedly loses pressure. Be sure to read the safety instruction card located in the pocket of the seat in front of you.8. The first step for you to trav
21、el by plane is to _. A. choose an airline carrier B. buy a plane ticketC. deal with in-flight emergencies D. check your bags at the main ticket counter9. Where do you have to go through an X-ray machine? A. At the ticket office. B. At the main ticket counter.C. At the appointed boarding area. D. At
22、the security checkpoint.10. If the plane loses pressure, you should _. A. leave the plane at once B. wear the life jacket and the oxygen maskC. read the safety instruction card D. wait in your seat silently 11. The purpose of the passage is to _. A. introduce some steps for you to travel by planeB.
23、tell passengers how to keep safe on a planeC. show people some good ways to travel overseasD. explain why planes have X-ray machinesDIf you could have one superpower, what would it be?- 5 -Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds, see through walls, or have superhuman strength may sound s
24、illy, but it actually gets to the heart of what really matters in your life.Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess: the power to make a difference in the lives of oth
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