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1、山西省大同三中2018-2019学年高二英语10月月考试题第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分32分）第一节（共11小题；每小题2分，满分22分）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。AFrom the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are Londons most visited tourist attractions. Many of Londons top attractions are free, making them affordable places to learn
2、about some culture. Whether you prefer history or modern art, youll find it at one of these must-visit spots.British MuseumThe world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta St
3、one, the Parthenon sculptures (雕塑) and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Some exhibitions require tickets.National GalleryThe greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square, Londons National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th
4、 centuries. In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.Tate ModernSitting on the banks of the Thames is the Tate Modern, Britains national museum of modern and contemporar
5、y (当代的) art. Its unique shape is due to it being a power station before. The gallerys restaurants offer wonderful views across the city. Some exhibitions require tickets.Coca-Cola London EyeThe Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of Londons skyline. It has some of Londons best views from its 32
6、capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of Londons most famous landmarks all in just 30 minutes! Madame TussaudsAt Madame Tussauds, youll come face-to-face with some of the worlds most famou
7、s faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga youll meet influential figures from show business, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.1. What do the British Museum and the National Gal
8、lery have in common?A. Both have chargeable exhibitions.B. Both are on the banks of the Thames.C. Both have vast spaces and special shapes.D. Both exhibit modern and contemporary art.2. If visitors want to get a better view of Londons famous landmarks, they should visit _.A. the Tate Modern B. the B
9、ritish MuseumC. the National GalleryD. the Coca-Cola London Eye3. In Madame Tussauds, visitors can _.A. enjoy Shakespeares worksB. talk to some famous peopleC. watch Lady Gagas performanceD. see figures of many influential peopleB Next month, about 30,000 runners will take to the streets of Boston,
10、Massachusetts, for one of the worlds oldest and most famous races, the Boston Marathon. Nearly half the competitors in the 26.2-mile race will be women. But for most of the races 119-year history, only men were officially allowed to compete.A woman named Roberta “Bobbi” Gibb helped change that in 19
11、66, when she secretly ran the marathon and finished ahead of most of the men. “Word went out around the world that a woman had done the impossible,” says Gibb. “It changed the way men thought about women.”Gibb saw her first Boston Marathon in 1964, while running through her neighborhood. She was ins
12、pired to run the race herself. For nearly two years, Gibb trained to build the energy and strength shed need to finish. But when she sent in an application for the 1966 race, it was turned down.At the time, the longest official races for women were only 1.5 miles. Many people didnt think women were
13、physically capable of running longer distances. Running a marathon was also seen as “unladylike.”But the 23-year-old Gibb refused to let go of her dream. She came up with a plan to run the race anyway. On April 19, she showed up at the marathon wearing her brothers shorts and a sweatshirt to hide th
14、e fact that she was a woman.Gibb hid in the bushes near the starting line. When the race began, she jumped into the pack. Shortly into the race, Gibb took off her sweatshirt. To her surprise, the crowd cheered when they realized she was a woman. Gibb finished the race in 3 hours and 21 minutes faste
15、r than two thirds of the male runners.Gibb opened the door for future female long-distance runners. In the years that followed, she and other women ran in the Boston Marathon, even though the rules still prohibited (禁止) women from running in the race. Finally, in 1972, the marathon was officially op
16、ened to women.4. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 probably refers to the thoughts that women couldnt _.A. win a long-distance raceB. take the place of menC. complete a marathonD. compete with men5. What happened to Gibb when she was found running the 1966 Boston Marathon?A. She ran back to the starting line.B. She got support from the crowd.C. She was dri
