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1、2015-2016学年上半学期高二第一次英语月考试题第I卷第一部分：阅读理解 （共两节，满分60分）第一节 （共15小题;每小题3分，满分45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。 AJoshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem Michelle O. DonovanISBN 9781462058679Life is not easy for nine-year-old Joshua during World War II. Because of his familys Jewish background, they are s
2、ent to live in the concentration camps (集中营). Scared and alone, Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.More Things in HeavenBill BosworthISBN 9780595433582In his More Things in Heaven, Bill Bosworth presentspresents the highlights of his 83
3、 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders.More things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own experiences.Encourage Me! Inspirational PoetryGloria CoykendallI
4、SBN 9781412027854It is an easy-to-read collection of poems originally written to encouragein faith and to be a cure for chromic depression(长期抑郁) cure to strengthen identity and purpose.Creation or Evolution Michael EbifeghaISBN 9781450289023Were humans created, or did they evolve? How old is the Ear
5、th? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical(实证的) science.Seeking the Edge Dr. Joseph L. RoseISBN 9781462031795Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques
6、 to find that edge in ones lifedriving readers to achieve success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family, or even hobbies.1. Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?A. Bill Bosworth. B. Michelle O. Donovan. C. Dr. Joseph L. Rose. D. Gloria Coykendall.2
7、. The ISBN for the book of poems is _.A. 9781462031795 B. 9781412027854 C. 9780595433582 D. 9781462058679 3. What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?A. Those who are searching for the meaning of life.B. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.C. Those who study the
8、 art of writing.D. Those who like traveling abroad.4. Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?A. Seeking the Edge. B. Creation or Evolution.C. Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem. D. More Things in Heaven. BWhen Frida Kahlos paintings were on show in London, a poet described her paintin
9、gs as “ a ribbon （丝带）around a bomb”. Such comments seem to suggest Kahlo had a big influence on the art world of her time. Sadly, she is actually a much bigger name today than she was during her time.Born in 1907 in a village near Mexico City , Kahlo suffered from polio（小儿麻痹症）at the age of seven. He
10、r spine（脊柱）become bent as she grew older. Then, in 1925, her back was broken in several places in a school-bus accident. Throughout the rest of her life, the artist had many operations, but nothing was able to cure the terrible pain in her back. However, the accident had an unexpected side effect. W
11、hile lying in her bed recovering, Kahlo taught herself to paint.In 1929, she got married to Diego Rivera, another famous Mexican artist. Riveras strong influence on Kahlos style can be seen in her early works, but her later works from the 1940s, known today as her best works, show less influence fro
12、m her husband.Unfortunately, her works did not attract much attention in the 1930s and1940s, even in her home country. Her first one-woman show in Mexico was not held until 1953.For more than a decade after her death in 1954, Kahlos works remained largely unnoticed by the world, but in the 1970s her
13、 works began to gain international fame at last. 5. What does the phrase “a much bigger name” in paragraph 1 most nearly mean? A. a far better artist B. a far more gifted artist C. a much stronger person D. a much more famous person6. The terrible pain Kahlo suffered was caused by . A. polio B. her
14、bent spineC. back injuries D. the operations she had7. Kahlos style had become increasingly independent since the . A.1930s B. 1940s C. 1950s D. 1970s8. What is authors attitude toward Kahlo? A. Devotion B. Sympathy（同情） C. Worry D. EncouragementCWelcome to your future life!You get up in the morning
15、and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and young-looking. In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people your age could live to be 150,so at 40, youre not old at all. And your parents just had an anti-aging(抗衰老的) treatment. Now, all three of look the same age !You say to your shirt , ”Turn red.” It changes from blue to red. In 2035, “smart clothes” contain particles(粒子) much smaller than t
