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1、山西省忻州市静乐一中2018-2019学年高一英语下学期第一次月考试题第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 分）阅读下列短文，从所给的 A、B、C 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。AJoan Chen is famous both in China, where she grew up, and in the United States, where she now lives. How did Joan become a famous actress in two countries? Its an intere
2、sting story.Joan Chen was born in Shanghai in 1961. When she was 14, some people from a film studio (制片厂) came to her school and chose her to study at the studio. She was happy about this chance, but mainly she liked the idea of getting out of school. Soon, however she discovered that she really lik
3、ed acting. At age 18, she won the Golden Rooster, Chinas top film prize.In the late 1970s, Joans parents, who were doctors, moved to the United States. Joan joined them when she was 20 and went to college there. Her parents hoped she would study medicine. Instead, she majored in film and later looke
4、d for work as an actress. To work in the United States, Joan had to start all over again. She told Hollywood that she was an actress in China, but she only got some small parts in TV shows.One day Joan went to speak to a director who was making a movie called Tai - pan. The interview didnt go well.
5、As she walked away, a man in a car noticed her. The man was Dino DeLaurntiis, the films producer. He immediately offered her a leading part. A year later, she started in Bernardo Bertoluccis The Last Emperor and was on her way to worldwide fame.1. Where did Joan Chen grow up?A. In China B. In the Un
6、ited StatesC. In Beijing D. Abroad2. When did she move to the States?A. In the late 1970s. B. After she graduated from college.C. In the late 1980s. D. In the early 1980s3. The interview with a director _.A. made her on the way to being famous in the worldB. led to no immediate good resultC. made he
7、r play a leading part in Tai - panD. gave her a chance to act in The Last EmperorBChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last
8、 year, Ive found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colorssilver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want. Its fun watching people bi
9、king. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant provide. Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied(陪伴) my
10、great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didnt want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets
11、 was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck. I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was won
12、derful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.4. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today? A. Because they are traditional and safe. B. Because they are convenient and inexpensive. C. Because they are colorful and
13、available. D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.5. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _. A. to ride it for fun B. to use it for transport C. to experience local culture D. to improve his riding skills6. How did the author feel about his street crossing? A. It was bo
14、ring. B. It was difficult. C. It was lively. D. It was wonderful.7. Which of the following best describes the authors biking experience? A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills. B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding. C. The author was praised by the other bikers. D. The autho
15、r took great pleasure in biking.CSummer is approaching and the following books can accompany you during the hot season.And Then Comes Summer by Tom BrennerThe smell of fresh-cut grass. The coldness of ice cream on your tongue. The sound of crickets(蟋蟀) at night, This romantic feast for senses is as much a celebration of the season as it is a summer buc
