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1、甘肃省宁县二中2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题 一、阅读理解(每小题2分,共30分)A. You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years? Jane Addams (1860-1935) Anyone who has ever been helped
2、by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Rachel Carson
3、(1907-1964) If it werent for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans. Sandra Day OConnor (1930-present) When San
4、dra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases du
5、ring her 24 years on the top court. Rosa Parks (1913-2005) On December 1,1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rasa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off
6、the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.1.What is Jane Addams well-known for in history?A.Her efforts to win a prize.B.Her lack of proper training in law.C.Her social work.D.Her community background.2.What is the reason for OConnors being turned down by
7、the law firm?A.Womens being looked down upon.B.Her little work experience in court.C.Her lack of proper training in law.D.The poor financial conditions.3.Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US?A.Jane Addams.B.Rachel Carson.C.Sandra Day OConnor.D.Rosa Parks4.What can we
8、infer about the women mentioned in the text?A.They are highly educated.B.They are pioneers.C.They are truly creative.D.They are peace-lovers.B. Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 a.m. When I arrived to collect, I found the building was dark
9、 except for a single light in a ground floor window. I walked to the door and knocked, “Just a minute,” answered a weak, elderly voice. After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a small suitcase. I took the suitcase to the car, and then retur
10、ned to help the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the car. She kept thanking me for my kindness. “Its nothing,” I told her. “I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated.” “Oh, youre such a good man.” She said. When we got into the taxi, she gave me an ad
11、dress, and then asked, “Could you drive through downtown?” “Its not the shortest way,” I answered quickly. “Oh, Im in no hurry,” she said. “Im on my way to a hospice(临终医院). I dont have any family left. The doctor says I dont have very long.” I quietly reached over and shut off the meter(计价器). For th
12、e next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked, the neighborhood where she had lived, and the furniture shop that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl. Sometimes shed ask me to slow down in front of a particular building and
13、 would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing. At dawn, she suddenly said,” Im tired. Lets go now.” We drove in silence to the address she had given me.“How much do I owe you?” she asked.“Nothing.” I said.“You have to make a living,” she answered. “Oh, there are other passengers,” I answered.
14、 Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held on to me tightly. Our hug ended with her remark, “You gave an old woman a little moment of joy.”5.The old woman chose to ride through downtown in order to _.A.show she was familiar with downtownB.see some places for the last timeC.let the
15、 driver earn more moneyD.reach the destination on time6.The taxi driver did not charge the old woman because he _.A.wanted to do her a favorB.shut off the meter by mistakeC.had received her payment in advanceD.was in a hurry to take other passengers7.What can we learn from the story?A.Giving is always a pleasure.B.People should respect each other.C.An act of kindness can bring people great joy.D.People should learn to appreciate others concern.C Dos and Donts in Whale(鲸) Watching The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guideli
