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1、 2019届湖北省荆州中学高三上学期第二次半月考英语 试题第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时，先将答案划在试卷上. 录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。第二部分阅读理解（共两节，每小题2分，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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡
2、上将该项涂黑。AHave you ever had one of those days when all you wanted to do was read an emotionally powerful story that would cause you to tears? Most of us tend to be attracted by stories that reach us on multiple levels, including sadness. There are plenty of books that make you cry (and sometimes laugh
3、) and that you can really sink your teeth into. Here are four of them.1. The Kite RunnerThis realistic and moving description of life in Afghanistan accounts for the people who were badly affected by the Taliban. Youll cry as you get to know the familial relationships and cruelty involved, but youll
4、 also get a sense of hope as you quickly read through this appealing novel.2. The Book ThiefLets put it this way: Death itself is the narrator. The story is about a young girl named Liesel who has to live with foster parents during World War II. On the way to her new home, her brother dies, setting
5、the gloomy tone for the story. There is hope, however, when Liesel discovers her love for reading and makes a relationship with a young Jewish man she helps hide from the Nazis.3. The Fault in Our StarsThis is probably the most likely book on the list to make you cry, as it records the experiences o
6、f teens who are dying from cancer and living their last days in love. Their lifestyle is tragic and disturbing at the same time, as we watch their health worsen. The real tragedy is the love story between the main characters, who know that their romance is fruitless.4. A Child Called “It”Easily one
7、of the saddest stories of abuse in recent decades, A Child Called It is based on the true story of Dave Pelzer, a boy from California who suffered at the hands of his cruel family. The tears will come from both sadness and the inspiration tied to Daves fight for survival in an environment where he i
8、s believed worthless.21. What do the four books have in common?A.They are all about cruel wars.B. They all probably make you cry.C. They are all about suffering children.D. They are all adapted from true stories.22. Which book is about a young victim whose family treated him cruelly ? A.The Kite Run
9、ner B. A Child Called “It”C. The Fault in Our StarsD. The Book Thief23. The passage is intended to _.A.advise us to buy some booksB. inspire us to read moreC. explain why we love readingD. introduce some moving booksBStill in shock, I stumbled(踉跄) about the house trying to decide what to put into th
10、e suitcases. Earlier that evening I received a call from Missouri telling me that my brothers family had been killed in a car accident. “Come as soon as you can,” begged my mother. My husband Larry phoned a few friends to tell them what had happened. Occasionally, someone asked to speak to me. If th
11、eres anything I can do, please let me know, that person would offer kindly. “Thank you. Thank you very much,” Id reply. But I didnt know what to ask for. I was too confused to concentrate. Then the doorbell rang, I opened the door to see Emerson King standing on the doorway.“Ive come to clean your s
12、hoes,” he said, “I remember when my father died, it took me hours to get the childrens shoes cleaned for the funeral. Give me all your shoes.”While I cleared the supper dishes, Emerson continued to work, saying nothing.Later, when I started to pack, I saw all our shoes stood in a line, shining, spot
13、less and that even the bottoms had been brushed. I could put the shoes directly into the suitcases, knowing they wouldnt dirty the clothes. We got to bed late and rose very early, but by the time we left for the airport, all the jobs were done. Now, whenever I hear of an acquaintance who has lost a
14、loved one, I no longer call with the blurred offer, “If theres anything I can do.” Now I try to think of one specific task that suits that persons need such as washing the family car, taking care of the dog, or house-sitting during the funeral. And if the person says to me, “How did you know I neede
15、d that done?” I reply, “Its because a man once cleaned my shoes.”24. Why did Emerson King choose to clean the shoes for the author?A. He had long been skilled at doing so.B. There were many dirty shoes in her home. C. It is common practice to do before a funeral.D. He knew what to do from his own experience. 25. Which of the following can best describe Emerson King?A. hard-working and determined B. neat and careful C. honest and thoughtful D. helpful and considerate26. What does the underlined word “blurred” in the last but one paragraph
