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1、2020-2021学年吉林省辽源市某校高一（上）期末英语试卷第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15 小题，每小题6分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。1. Watching kids cartoons can be an effective way to learn a language. The basic plot lines of kids cartoons are fairly simple, the characters speak more slowly and the dialogue is typically sta
2、ndard and casual. Here are four worldwide popular kids cartoons which may help you with your English learning.Peppa PigPeppa Pig, the pink piggy, has gained worldwide popularity. There are even videos showing an American child speaking in a British accent to her mom after watching the popular cartoo
3、n.TheSimpsonsTheSimpsons in the 90s was smart,culturally savvy（有见识的）,and unbelievably entertaining TV about an average American family. At its height,no show animated or otherwise could reach The Simpsons greatness. From the cleverness of Marge vs. the Monorail to everything Lisa Simpson ever said,T
4、he Simpsons was fearless and gamechanging television.OnceUpon a TimeOnceUpon a Time is a French educational animation,created by Procidis. There are seven series,each focusing on different aspects of knowledge. These are mostly historical, focusing on the overall history of mankind or specified hist
5、orical fields, such as the lives and achievements of the explorers or inventors.SazaesanSazaesan is more than a kids show. Its a cultural institution,a national treasure and the longestrunning animated series in the world,ever! Its about a typical Japanese big family living together in Tokyo. The ce
6、ntral character is an outspoken but somewhat clumsy woman in her early 20s,living with her husband,son, father, mother, brother and sister all under one roof.Allof the characters are colorful and funny, and all are named after fish! （1）Why does the American girl speak in a British accent？_A. The Bri
7、tish accent is popular in America.B. She wants to make fun of her mother.C. She was born and brought up in Britain.D. Peppa Pig has strongly influenced her. （2）Which will you choose as a fan of history？_A. Peppa Pig.B. The Simpsons.C. Once Upon a Time.D. Sazaesan. （3）What can you learn about Sazaesa
8、n from the text？_A. It includes seven different series.B. It is a wellreceived French cartoon.C. It is the longestrunning of the four.D. It is about an ordinary American family.2. Christmas in the United States is traditionally a time of giftgiving and family gatherings. But small towns across the c
9、ountry have their own traditions.Middleburg,a small town in the state of Virginia,is known for its horses. For more than 50 years,Middleburg has organized a yearly Christmas parade （游行）.Men and women ride horses through the woods and fields. They follow hunting dogs as they search for a wild fox. Bu
10、t first,these hunters ride in the yearly parade,wearing their bright red hunting clothes and hats.JohnHale,a citizen of Middleburg says many city people visit his town. We have a lot of people from an urban area that come to visit,but it incorporates （包含）a lot of the old traditions. The nighttime ha
11、yride（夜间乘坐干草堆车出游） is one such tradition. Small groups gather under the moonlight on an open wagon （四轮马车）filled with hay. The passengers sing as farm horses pull the wagon slowly across the fields.There are some newer traditions,too. Trey Matheu works at the nearby Salamander Resort. He says a visit
12、to Middleburg is a chance to slow down for a day. He says Middleburg can be a calming,peaceful place without tension.Middleburg is an opportunity to take a step back,to take a deep breath,and understand that even though life is moving on at a very fast pace,theres really an opportunity where youre a
13、llowed to step off for a little bit.Parade organizers say more than 13,000 people attend even in below freezing weather. But if you ask,you will hear many different reasons why people come to watch the parade:Icome here because Im from a small town. I like how everybody comes together.Ilive right do
14、wn that street,right there. And thats my dog.Middleburg looks its best at Christmastime. That may be why so many people return each year. （1）Which of the following can be the best title for the text？_A.Christmas traditions in MiddleburgB.Newer traditions at ChristmastimeC.Middleburgs Christmas parad
15、eD.A small town known for horses （2）At Christmas，people in Middleburg usually_.A.hunt for dogs in the woodsB.ride in the yearly paradeC.visit friends and familiesD.feed farm horses with hay （3）According to Trey Matheu，why do people visit Middleburg？_A.To challenge themselves.B.To enjoy the fresh air.C.To escape competition.D.To relax themselves. （4）What do we know about the small town Middleburg？_A.It makes a large profit from tourism.B.It is a good place
