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1、雅礼教育集团2020下学期期中考试试卷高二英语时量：120分钟 总分：150分 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AYou can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling, just like reading, is
2、a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel.On the Road, 1957, by Jack KerouacThe book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reac
3、hes Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.Life Is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera JeanJacques Rousseau once said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is
4、in chains.” The book tells a young artists romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams, and has a relationship. Experience the artists passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The, book invites you to deeply reflect on your current lifeThe Stories of Sahara, 1967, by
5、SanmaoThe book narrates the authors simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the authors romantic and intensive emotion, will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like part
6、icipating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.Lotus, 2006, by AnnbabyThis novel set in Tibet, tells three peoples stories, each with their unique characteristics. It reveals modem peoples emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration of Buddhism. The boo
7、k is a good partner to bring you to the sacred land Tibet.21.Which bock is about the exploration of life value through a journey?A. On the Road.B. Life Is Elsewhere.C. The Stories of Sahara.D. Lotus22.Whose book could be the most suitable for your trip to Germany?A. Jack Kerouacs.B. SanmaosC. Annbab
8、ys.D. Milan Kunderas.23.What can we learn from the text?A. Lotus is a religious book exploring Tibetan Buddhist culture.B. On the Road advises a classic route for driving across the US.C. The Stories of Sahara records its ambers own life in the desert.D. Life Is Elsewhere demonstrates JeanJacques Ro
9、usseaus own life.BRodney Smith is a man with a task. The Bermuda native is in the midst of a trip that will take him to every state in the nation, mowing lawns (修理草坪)Five years ago, Smith came across a senior men mowing his lawn and stopped to help. “When I came across the elderly man, my life chang
10、ed” he said. After that, Smith went on to create the Raising Men Lawn Care Service (RMLCS) to mow 1awns for the elderly, disabled single moms and former soldiers free of charge. As part of providing free yard work, the organization teaches children about serving their communities and lawn mower safe
11、ty.A key component of RMLCS is its 50-yard challenge. which sets a goal for children nationwide to mow 50 lawns for free in their community. When a kid signs up for the challenge the group sends them a white shirt with the Raising Men logo (标识), shades and ear protection. The participants receive a
12、different colored shirt after every 10th lawn they mow. When they have completed the task for 50 yards, they receive a special visit from Smith or someone with RMLCS. They give the volunteer a new lawnmower, free of charge and cut other lawns with them.Since this challenge started in 2016, 12 kids h
13、ave already completed the challenge. And both boys and girls are part of it. At present they have 130 kids nationwide taking part in this challenge, including 7 in Bermuda and the U. K and one in Canada. So its spreading worldwide Even the Queen of England to notice the governor of Bermuda presented
14、 Smith with an award late last year on behalf of her.It was also last year that Smith came up with the 50 Sates 50 Lawns campaign. Now, in 2020, hes on the road again.24.What is the purpose of the Raising Men Laws Care Service?A. Educate children to work har&B. Offer free lawn cutting service.C. Mak
15、e lawnmowers of high quality.D. Train professional lawn mowing workers25.What indicates a child completing the 50-yard challenge?A. A visit to RMLCS.B. The Raising Men logo.C. A white shirt and ear protection.D. A new lawnmower from RMLCS.26.Why is the Queen of England mentioned?A. To praise the que
16、en for her care.B. To prove Smith is respected by everyone.C. To show Smiths behavior got recognizedD. To introduce where Smiths motivation came from.27.What can be the best title for the text?A. Mow Lawns in Order to TravelB. Lawn Mowing a New Trend C. Choose Mowing Lawns to Help D. Rodney Smith a Man Loving Mowing LawnsCIt you have
