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1、杨仙逸中学2015-2016学年上学期中段考试卷高二英语第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从小每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。 AOne of the best-known American writers of childrens books is Alfred Strong, or Doctor Strong, as he is better known to readers everywhere. Now, an art show called “Doctor Strong From Then to Now” is trav
2、elling around the United States. The pictures and drawings show the history of Doctor Strong.Doctor Strong first became famous almost fifty years ago when his first childrens book was published. Since then, he has written forty-five books that have sold more than one hundred million copies around th
3、e world.Doctor Strongs books are known for their easy use of words and colorful, hand-drawn pictures. These drawings bring life to his imaginary creatures. The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and hundreds of others.The San Diego Museum, in California, organized t
4、he art show. It included about three hundred Doctor Strongs original(最早的) drawings and some of his writings.Most of Doctor Strongs books, although written in a funny way, have serious messages. For example, in Mc Elligots Pool, he describes the danger of pollution. He discusses the arms race in The
5、Butter Battle Book, written in nineteen eighty-four.Doctor Strong is almost eighty-four years old now. He says he never planned to write stories just for children. He says he writes stories that interest people of all ages. He says he uses easy words so that everyone, even a child, can understand. 1
6、. Alfred Strong is a famous _ in the United States.A. doctor B. artist C. writer D. reader2. Doctor Strong first became famous in _.A. his eighties when an art show was travelling around the United StatesB. his fifties when his drawings and writings were publishedC. nineteen eighty-four when his boo
7、k MeEligots Pool was publishedD. his thirties when his first book was published 3. Doctor Strongs books are very popular in America because _.A. they are stories about animals such as cats, elephants and so onB. they are written in easy words with colourful picturesC. he organized the art show in Ca
8、lifornia D. they are written in a funny way4. His purpose in writing many such books is_. A. to show his original pictures and drawings B. to organize a special art show of his ownC. to make his readers laugh or smile when they read his booksD. not only to interest people but to expose (uncover) som
9、e serious social problems BOne of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends，you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school?ListenListen when they are talking. Dont say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes its not necessary for y
10、ou to have anything to say；they just need someone to talk to about their feelings.Help themIf your friend is ever in need of something，be there to help them. You should try to put them first，but make sure you dont do everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra (额外的) pencil or pen with you t
11、o classes in case (以防) they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.Be there for themTry to make something for your friends to help make them feel better in hard times. Making cards and encouraging them are among the nicest things you can do for a
12、 friend. Marilyn Monroe，a famous US. actor，once said，“I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control. But if you cant stay with me at my worst，you are sure not to deserve (值得) to be with me at my best.” Always remember this！If you dont want to stay with your friends when theyre in hard times，t
13、hen you dont deserve to be with them when theyre having a good time!_Try to make plans with your friends.Go shopping，go for ice cream，have a party，go to the movies and so on.Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together，you both can have a go
14、od time. And youll remember these things when youre all old!5While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings，you should _Agive him or her some advice Bjust listen unless askedCcalm him or her down Dshare your feelings as well6When we provide help for our friends，we should _Atry to do e
15、verything for them Bput them before ourselvesCchange their bad habits first Dignore their faults7What can we learn from Marilyn Monroes words?ALife without a friend is death.BA friend is easier lost than found.CA friend in need is a friend indeed.DA man is known by his friends.8What is the passage mainly about?AHow to find a good friend.BHow to help friends in trouble.CHow to be a good friend.DHow to make more friends. CThirteen, for me, was a challen
