2018_2019学年高一英语上学期第二次双周考试题实验班word版本

河南省中牟县第一高级中学2018-2019学年高一英语上学期第二

次双周考试题（实验班）

第一卷第一部分听力（略）

第二部分阅读理解(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A

Journey to Asia in 2018

Follow the Silk Route

Though they were ruled by Russia for more than 100 years, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan have remained far more connected to their earlier histories. This M-day journey, with guidance from Times-selected experts,will take you deep into the heart of these Silk Road nations.

Journey 11 days

Time Apr. 15，May 20 and Sept. 23, 2018

Travelers 20

Costs $6,495

Saudi Arabia and the Emirates：The Past and Future of Oil

Oil transformed the Arabian Peninsula, bringing wealth to the traditional area as well as problems with the Western nations that needed it. Learn more on this journey accompanied by New York Times - selected experts. Explore the conservatism(保守主义）that existed in Saudi Arabia, and then see the modem architectural city Abu Dhabi.

Journey 10 days

Time Oct. 23 and Nov. 6, 2018

Travelers 24

Costs $ 11．695

Seventy Years of the State of Israel

In 2018, Israel will observe its 70th anniversary as a nation. But its history goes back more than 5,000 years, and even now, its future promises many difficulties. On this nine-day journey, travel with experts from the New York Times, a leader in its even-handed coverage of Israel, Palestinians and the Middle East. Enjoy extraordinary opportunities to hear from opinion makers, scholars, grassroots activists and media experts.

Journey 9 days

Time Mar. 18 and Oct. 7, 2018

Travelers 25

Costs $6,995

Kashmir： The Religious Melting Pot of India

One of the most populous nations on earth. India also has some of the most varied religions on earth. On this 13 - day journey：explore this nation’s colorful religious history, from Delhi to Kashmir, with expert guidance and unparalleled access to remote areas.

Journey 13 days

Time Mar. 24, Apr. 14 and Oct. 6．2018

Travelers 20

Costs $7,895

21．Which place might visitors go to if they choose Follow the Silk Route?

A. Russia.

B. China.

C. Israel,

D. Uzbekistan.

22．If you want to have a trip during November, which journey should you choose?

A.Follow the Silk Route.

B.The Past and Future of Oil.

C. Seventy Years of the State of Israel.

D.TheReligious Melting Pot of India.

23．What can visitors learn about during the trip in India?

A. Its religious history.

B. Its Modem architecture.

C. Its coloiful activities.

D. Its media industry.

24．What do the four trips have in common?

A. They all provide expert guidance.

B. They all last no more than 10 days.

C. They all accept less than 20 visitors.

D. They all cost about 6,000 dollars.

B

A young woman carrying a three-year-old child got on a bus. The conductor(售票员) hurried to give her a warm welcome and then kindly asked the other passengers to make more room for the woman and her child. On seeing this, people began to talk. “You know this conductor used to be very rude. Now suddenly he has changed his bad behavior（行为,举止;态度）, ” said a middle-aged man.

“Yes, he should be praised and we must write a letter to the company,”said a second passenger. “That’s right,” another lady said, “I wish a newspaper reporter were here so that more people could learn from this conductor.”

Just then a gentleman who looked like a teacher turned to the conductor and said, “Excuse me, but can I know your name, please? Your excellent service must be praised...”

Before he could open his mouth, the three-year-old child sitting on the young woman’s lap interrupted, “I know his name. I call him Dad.”

25. The passengers were ______ to see the conductor’s kindness to the woman and the child.

A. excited

B. pleased

C. interested

D. surprised

26. One passenger suggested writing a letter to the company to ______.

A. make a demand for more buses

B. praise the conductor for his good service

C. criticize the conductor for his rude behavior