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1、辽宁省盘锦市兴隆台区2015-2016学年高二语文下学期期中试题 时间：120分钟 分值：120分第二部分 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。 ATravelling by bicycle is a very popular means of transportation throughout China. China has a huge population, and it is said that there is at least one bicy
2、cle for every two people within the company. Of course, many people in China ride bicycles purely for sport or exercise, but its also a much commonly accepted means of everyday transportation, as compared to countries such as the United States.If you are living for a long period of time in China, ch
3、ances are you will want to purchase your own bicycle so that you can use it whenever you want for transportation or just for the enjoyment of riding. Even if you dont use a bicycle for everyday transportation, owning one can be a great way of enjoying some of the trails in the rural areas, just for
4、fun. However, if you are just visiting China, renting a bicycle can be a more convenient choice.It is important to choose the correct bicycle for your use. Youll find that in China, the one-speed style of bicycle is extremely popular. These bicycles are great if you want to ride around in the city t
5、o see the sights. They are quite comfortable and easy to ride. You can often rent a bicycle for an entire day for around $ 15. However, if you wish to ride on some of the rural paths, a mountain bike style would be a better choice. They are great for different kinds of road surfaces, providing for a
6、 safer ride. If you are planning to have a desire to tour and still be able to carry packages with you, then a touring bike would be the best choice. These are generally the most expensive to rent, but are extremely handy for carrying packages and even some of your luggage along with you.21 If you a
7、re travelling in Beijing youd better _.A buy a bikeB borrow a bikeC steal a bikeD rent a bike22 Which of the following is the advantage of the one-speed bicycle?A It is worth at least 15 dollarsB You cant ride it in the countrysideC It is easy for you to travel in the cityD You have to return in the
8、 next day23 You would like to own a touring bike probably because _.A you have to ride on the road in the countrysideB you have some packages to carry while travellingC you want to enjoy the sights in the big citiesD it is suitable for all kinds of road surfaces24 What can we learn from this text?A
9、Chinese people like bicycles best.B Bicycles are much cheaper than beforeC Most people would like to travel by bikeD It is good for you to buy or rent a bicycle in China.BChristmas in the United States is traditionally a time of gift-giving and family gatherings. But small towns across the country h
10、ave their own traditionsMiddleburg, a small town in the state of Virginia, is known for its horses. For more than 50 years, Middleburg has organized a yearly Christmas parade (游行). Men and women ride horses through the woods and fields. They follow hunting dogs as they search for a wild fox. But fir
11、st, these hunters ride in the yearly parade, wearing their bright red hunting clothes and hats.John Hale, a citizen of Middleburg says many city money visit his town. “We have a lot of people from an urban area that come to visit, but it incorporates a lot of the old traditions.” The nighttime hayri
12、de is one such tradition. Small groups gather under the moonlight on an open wagon filled with hay. The passengers sing as farm horses pull the wagon slowly across the fields.There are some newer traditions, too. Trey Matheu works at the nearby Salamander Resort. He says a visit to Middleburg is a c
13、hance to slow down for a day. He says Middleburg can be a calming, peaceful place without tension.“ Middleburg is an opportunity to take a step back, to take a deep breath, and to understand that even though life is moving on at a very fast pace, theres really an opportunity where youre allowed to s
14、tep off for a little bit.”Parade organizers say more than 13,000 people attend even in below-freezing weather. But if you ask, you will hear many different reasons why people come to watch the parade:“I come here because Im from a small town. I like how everybody comes together.”“I live right down t
15、hat street, right there. And thats my dog.”Middleburg looks its best at Christmastime. That may be why so many people return each year.25 Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A Middleburg Christmas paradeB A small town known for horsesC Christmas traditions in MiddleburgD Newer
16、traditions at Christmastime26 At Christmas, people in Middleburg usually _.A visit friends and familiesB feed farm horses with hayC hunt for dogs in the woodsD ride in the yearly parade27 According to Trey Matheu, why do people visit Middleburg?A To relax themselvesB To enjoy the fresh airC To escape competition
