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1、1嘉峪关市第一中学嘉峪关市第一中学 2013-20142013-2014 学年第二学期期中考试学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试题高二英语试题注意事项：注意事项： 本试卷分第本试卷分第 I I 卷（选择题）和第卷（选择题）和第 IIII 卷（非选择题）两部分。考试时间卷（非选择题）两部分。考试时间 100100 分钟。分钟。 第第 I I 卷卷 第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 4040 分）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A ASandra Cisneros was
2、 born in Chicago in 1954 to a Mexican American family. As the only girl in a family of seven children, she often felt like she had “seven fathers,” because her brothers, as well as her father, tried to control her. Feeling shy and unimportant, she retreated(躲避) into books. Despite her love of readin
3、g, she did not do well in elementary school because she was too shy to participate.In high school, with the encouragement of one particular teacher, Cisneros improved her grades and worked for the school literary magazine. Her father encouraged her to go to college because he thought it would be a g
4、ood way for her to find a husband. Cisneros did attend college, but instead of searching for a husband, she found a teacher who helped her join the famous graduate writing program at the University of Iowa. At the universitys Writers Workshop, however, she felt lonelya Mexican American from a poor n
5、eighborhood among students from wealthy families. The feeling of being so different helped Cisneros find her “creative voice.”“It was not until this moment when I considered myself truly different that my writing acquired a voice. I knew I was a Mexican woman, but I didnt think it had anything to do
6、 with why I felt so much imbalance in my life, but it had everything to do with it! Thats when I decided I would write about something my classmates couldnt write about.”Cisneros published her first work, The House on Mango Street, when she was twenty-nine. The book tells about a young Mexican Ameri
7、can girl growing up in a Spanish-speaking area in Chicago, much like the neighborhoods in which Cisneros lived as a child. The book won an award in 1985 and has been used in classes from high school through graduate school level. Since then, Cisneros has published several books of poetry, a children
8、s book, and a short-story collection.1. Which of the following is TRUE about Cisneros in her childhood?A. She had seven brothers. B. She felt herself a nobody.C. She was too shy to go to school. D. She did not have any good teachers.2. The graduate program gave Cisneros a chance to _.A. develop her
9、writing style B. run away from her family2C. make a lot of friends D. search for a husband3. According to Cisneros, what was the key factor in her success?A. Her early years in college. B. Her training in the Workshop.C. Her childhood experience D. Her feeling of being different.4. What do we learn
10、about The House on Mango Street?A. It is quite popular among students.B. It is a book of poetry written by Cisneros.C. It wasnt a success as it was written in Spanish.D. It won an award when Cisneros was twenty-nine. B B LibraryLibrary SpecialSpecial NeedsNeeds ServiceServiceShellharbour City Librar
11、y provides a range of Library Special Needs Service for people who are unable to access our library service in the usual way. As long as you live in Shellharbour City, well provide a full range of library services and resources including: Large printed and ordinary printed books Talking books on tap
12、e and CD DVDs and music CDs Magazines Reference and information requests You will be asked to complete a Statement of Need application form which must be signed by a medical professional.HomeHome deliverydelivery serviceserviceLet us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for yo
13、u. Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free. We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library .You can also choose the resources you need personally.TalkingTalking booksbooks andand captionedcaptioned v
14、ideosvideosThe library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases. You dont have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library. If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies, we can provi
15、de captioned videos for you at no charge.LanguagesLanguages besidesbesides EnglishEnglishWe can provide books in a rang of languages besides English. If possible, we will request these items from the State Library of NSW, Australia.HowHow toto join?join?Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator
16、to register or discuss if you are eligible for any of the services we provide -Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am -5pm on 4297 2522 for more information. 5. Library Special Needs Service are meant for .A. those who are fond of reading B. only those who have walking disabilities3C. people living in Shellharbour City with an illness or disabilityD. those who cant get medical help in Shellha
