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1、察汗淖中学2017-2018学年下学期高二年级期末考试英语试卷第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）(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。AIts a white Christmas in the United States today, with snow falling from Seattle to Maine. NortheastBiting winds with snow swept the Northeast.Earlier, up
2、 to 15 inches of snow fell during a snow storm in Maine, while up to one foot fell in New Hampshire. Winds reached 76 mph on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, while up to 61 mph winds tore through Long Island, New York. Falling snow collected on the runways at Bostons Logan International Airport, causing tem
3、porary flight delays.The wind was so severe in Pennsylvania and New Jersey that the annual (重演) of George Washington and his soldierscrossing the Delaware River was canceled, the Washington Crossing Historic Park told ABC News. MidwestHeavy lake effect snow fell in western Michigan.The National Weat
4、her Service has issued a wind-chill warning and advisory (公告) from Montana to Michigan. Bitter cold air in the Midwest produced wind chills Monday morning as low as minus 48 degrees in North Dakota and minus 47 in northern Minnesota.As this bitter cold made its way east overnight, it was expected to
5、 move over relatively mild Great Lakes, producing intense lake-effect snow bands capable of producing 2 to 4 inches of snow in an hour. West CoastThat storm system moved overnight through the Rockies, bringing more snow and the threat of avalanches(雪崩). The National Weather Service has issued an ava
6、lanche warning for the Wasatch Range Mountains outside Salt Lake City.21. Why was the annual reenactment of George Washington and his soldiers crossing the Delaware River canceled?A. Because the river was frozen. B. Because the wind was too strong.C. Because the snow was too thick. D. Because the te
7、mperature was too low.22. Which of the following is the bad weather that has set in according to the passage?A. The avalanches. B. A white Christmas.C. A mess of peoples life. D. Heavy snow, biting wind and chills.23. What is the style of the passage?A. Weather report.B. News about the effect of bad
8、 weather.C. News about bad weather.D. A bad-weather warning and advisory. BFour days after Dads 67th birthday, he had a heart attack. Luckily, he survived. But something inside him had died. His enthusiasm for life was gone. He refused to follow doctors orders, and his sour attitude made everyone up
9、set when they visit him. Dad was left alone.So I asked Dad to come to live with me on my small farm, hoping the fresh air would help him adjust. Within a week after he moved in, I regretted the invitation. He criticized everything I did. I became frustrated. Something had to be done.One day I read a
10、n article which said when given dogs, depressed patients would be better off. So I drove to the animal shelter that afternoon. As soon as I got there, a pointers eyes caught my attention. They watched me calmly.A staff member said: “He got here two weeks ago and weve heard nothing. His time is up to
11、morrow.”I turned to the man in horror. “You mean youre going to kill him?”“Maam,” he said gently. “We dont have room for every unclaimed dog.”The staff members calm brown eyes awaited my decision. “Ill take him,” I said.I drove home with the dog on the front seat beside me. I was helping it out of t
12、he car when Dad walked onto the front porch. “Look what I got you!” I said excitedly.Dad wrinkled his face. “I dont want it,” he muttered, turning back towards the house. Then, suddenly, the dog pulled free from my grasp. He sat down in front of my Dad.Dads anger melted, and soon he was hugging the
13、dog.This was the beginning of a warm friendship. Dad named the dog Cheyenne. Together they spent long hours walking down dusty lanes and relaxing on the banks of streams.Dads bitterness faded, and he and Cheyenne went on to make many friends. Then, late one night two years later, I felt Cheyennes co
14、ld nose burrowing(搜寻) through my bed covers. He had never before come into my bedroom at night. I ran into my fathers room and found that he had passed away.Two days later, my shock and grief deepened when I discovered Cheyenne lying dead beside Dads bed. As I buried him near their favorite stream,
15、I silently thanked the dog for restoring Dads peace of mind.24. After the authors father survived the heart attack, he .A. no longer wanted to liveB. was left alone to get full restC. ignored everyone who visited himD. became unpleasant toward other people25. Why did the author take the pointer home
16、?A. It was a type that is known for its friendliness.B. Its eyes made her think it was the best dog available.C. It caught her attention right away and she didnt want it to be killed.D. It was good at getting peoples attention and entertaining them.26. From the last two paragraphs we can conclude that .A. more attention should
