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1、2018-2019学年度祁县第二中学校高一5月月考卷英 语第一部分 阅读理解第一节 (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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。AIt is never too early, or too late, to encourage a child to read. With the chill (寒冷)of winter upon us, the following is a list of wonderful stories with winter and or snow themes.Waiting for WinterIt was
2、 written by Sebastian Meschenmoser. A little squirrel(松鼠), who has never seen snow, is determined that he will not miss it this year. He gets the help of his good friends, a bear and a hedgehog, trying to stay a- wake until they can all see the first snowfall of winter. This book is a wonderful stor
3、y to read aloud to young children or for older children to read by themselves.The Snowy DayThe Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is a short read, but since its first publication it has been loved by millions. It tells about a beautiful story about the magic and possibility of the first snowfall of winter
4、, which appeals to young and older children.The Polar ExpressPopularized by the 2004 Warner Brothers all-digital film, The Polar Express was first published in 1985. The hero of this story is a boy who is given the opportunity to receive a gift from Santa himself. A magical train appears outside his
5、 bedroom window taking him away on a fantastic journey to the North Pole.Mr. Willowbys Christmas TreeIt was written by Robert E. Barry. Mr Willowby orders a lovely new Christmas tree, and when it is delivered to his home he finds it far too tall. He has the top of the tree cut off in order to make i
6、t just the right height. This book follows the treetop on its journey through the forest, where it brings the joy of the holidays for some woodland creatures. This book teaches us a valuable lesson about the joy of giving, and happiness that it can bring to the hearts of recipients (接受者).1Waiting fo
7、r Winter and The Snowy Day are similar in that _.Athey are intended for older children and adultsBthey are centered around the first snowfall of winterCthey are short novels and are loved by millionsDthey are fairy tales about talking animals2Which of the following was made into a popular film?AWait
8、ing for WinterBThe Snowy DayCThe Polar ExpressDMr. Willowbys Christmas Tree3What can we learn about Mr. Willowbys Christmas Tree?AIt tells us giving can bring pleasure for us.BIt was written by Sebastian Meschenmoser.CIt tells about a boys journey through the forest.DIt tells us Mr Willowby received
9、 a magic gift from Santa.B Im a real book lover. Every time my friends visit me, my nose is buried in a book. Wherever I go, I always have a book with me. Novels, history books, stories about people, journals and newsI read them all and Ive learnt a lot, too. For example, many things in life happen
10、for the best even if we dont like or understand them.Why is reading such an enjoyable pastime for me? I probably first learned about it from my parents. My mother read to me at night in my childhood and bought me picture books. The greatest gift she has given me is a love for reading. And it will be
11、 a life-long habit.No one ever asked me why I liked to read. They just saw me and asked, “Oh? Is that for school work?” And I just shook my head, “No. Its just for fun.” While reading a good book, I can totally forget myself and fly to another world. Its like exploring through someones eyes, which i
12、s just as exciting as watching a movie.Reading is also necessary in order to learn about writing, to improve my use of words and phrases and broaden my knowledge. What a pity to see our imagination disappear, for we dont exercise it often. Reading can even be good for ones health, I think. Everyone
13、should read sad stories that make us cry and also books with humor that make us laugh out loud!4Among the gifts my parents have given me, which is the most valuable one?AA love for reading.BPicture books.CGood health.DA lovable pastime.5In the fourth paragraph, the author thinks reading can _.Amake
14、his parents happyBfinish his school workCimprove writing and broaden knowledgeDhelp him understand some movies6If we dont use our imagination often, _.Ait is bad for our healthBwe will soon learn how to writeCit will help us to have a good restDit will soon disappear7What does the passage mainly tal
15、k about?AWhy do I have few friends?BWhat are my life habits?CWhy do I love reading?DWhy do things happen for the best?CMany years ago, Norman Cousins was seriously ill. He was given six months to live. His chance for recovery was 1 in 500.He could see the worry, depression and anger in his life cont
16、ributed to his disease. He wondered, If illness can be caused by negativity (消极性), can health be created by positivity (积极性)?” He decided to make an experiment of himself.Laughing was one of the most positive activities he knew. He watched all the funny movies he could find. He read funny stories. He
