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1、宝昌一中20172018学年第二学期期末考试高二年级英语试题第I卷（选择题 共70分）第一部分：阅读理解(共二节，满分40分)第一节 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。（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）A Chinese New Year is approaching and preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.LondonAlthough it may
2、 not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, Londons Chinatown is a perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns, previous years have seen shows with acrobatics(杂技),
3、 martial arts(武术), dance and opera nearby.San FranciscoSan Franciscos Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this
4、historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.BangkokWith an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capitals Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to
5、get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.MauritiusFound in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nations rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China,
6、 its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional Lion dances through the streets.1. According to the text, which of the following has th
7、e longest history? A. Londons Chinatown. B. Bangkoks Chinatown. C. Mauritiuss Chinatown. D. San Franciscos Chinatown.2. Whats special about Bangkoks Chinatown?A. It is crowded with Chinese restaurants. B. It is well-known for its gold business.C. It was the major entrance for the Chinese.D. It is wh
8、ere you can enjoy fireworks.3. If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to _. A. Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius. B. the Sunday market in Bangkok. C. the Grant Avenue in San Francisco. D. the Chinese community in London.BI once had an unforgettable experience that has influenced and di
9、rected the way I think and act now. When I was about seven years old, my grandfather took me to a fish pond on a farm and told me to throw a stone into the water. He told me to watch the circles created by the stone. Then he asked me to think of myself as that stone. “You may create lots of circles
10、in your life, but the waves that come from those circles will disturb the peace of all your fellow people,” he said thoughtfully. “Remember that your circle may touch many other circles, meaning that your thoughts or actions may disturb others lives. You are responsible for what you put in your circ
11、le. You will need to live in a way that allows the good or peace that comes from your circle to be sent to others. At the same time, the anger or jealousy(嫉妒) coming from your circle also spread to other circles. You are responsible for both.” That was the first time I had realized that each persons
12、 inner peace or discord(不和谐) can flow out into the world. If we are filled with inner conflict, doubt or anger, we cannot create world peace. We spread the feelings and thoughts that we hold inside, whether we speak them or not. Whatever circles are inside us, they are spreading into the world, crea
13、ting beauty or discord with all other circles of life.4. The authors grandfather took him/her to the fish pond to_. A. go fishing togetherB. teach him/her a meaningful truth of life C. play a fun game with the authorD. correct his/her wrong doings5.What does the author want to say by telling us his
14、unforgettable experience? A. We cannot control our feelings that disturb others B. We shouldnt keep in touch with other people. C. What we think and do can influence others lives. D. Its difficult to keep a good relationship with other people.6. The author would probably agree that we should_. A. se
15、nd our anger to other peopleB. share our happiness with other people C. complain about the misfortune in our livesD. hide our feelings and never express them to others7.What is the purpose of writing this passage? A. To teach the young people how to hold theirfeelings and thoughts. B. To indicate the importance of an unforgettable experience. C. To recall the experience of fishing. D. To tell people to create beauty and harmony. CMusic is something that every person has his or her own specific opinion about. Different people
