新疆兵团八师一四三团一中2018-2019高二下学期期中考试
英语试卷
第一部分 阅读理解(共15小题：每小题3分，满分45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
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You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?
Jane Addams(1860—1935)
Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Rachel Carson(1907—1964)
If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.
Sandra Day O’Connor(1930—present)
When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the US Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.
Rosa Parks(1913—2005)
On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in，” said Parks.
1. What is Jane Addams noted for in history? A．Her social work.
B．Her teaching skills.
C．Her efforts to win a prize.
D．Her community background.
2. What was the reason for O’Connor’s being rejected by the law firm? A．Her lack of proper training in law.
B．Her little work experience in court.
C．The discrimination against women. D．The poor financial conditions. 3. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US? A．Jane Addams. C．Sandra Day O’Connor.
B．Rachel Carson. D．Rosa Parks.
4. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text? A．They are highly educated. C．They are pioneers.
B．They are truly creative. D．They are peace-lovers. B What’s on?
Electric Underground
7：30 pm—1：00 am Free at the Cyclops Theatre
Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7：30 pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.
Gee Whizz 8：30 pm—10：30 pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope
Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7：00 pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).
Simon’s Workshop
5：00 pm—7：30 pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage
This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practises many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting
and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.
Charlotte Stone 8：00 pm—11：00 pm Pizza World
Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.
5. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced? A. Jules Skye. C. Charlotte Stone.
B. Gee Whizz. D. James Pickering.
6. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh? A. The Cyclops Theatre. C. Victoria Stage.
B. Kaleidoscope. D. Pizza World.
7. What do we know about Simon’s Workshop? A. It requires membership status. C. It is run by a comedy club.
B. It lasts three hours each time. D. It is held every Wednesday.
8. When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs? A. 5：00 pm—7：30 pm. C. 8：00 pm—11：00 pm.
B. 7：30 pm—1：00 am. D. 8：30 pm—10：30 pm. C
Monthly talks at London Canal Museum
Our monthly talks start at 19：30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21：00.
November_7th
The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”．
December_5th
Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering. Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.
February_6th
An Update on the Cotswold Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.
March_6th Eyots and Aits—Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames has many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.
Online bookings：www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book More info：www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson London Canal Museum 12
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9．When is the talk on James Brindley? A．February 6th. C．November 7th.
B．March 6th. D．December 5th.
10. What is the topic of the talk in February? A．The Canal Pioneers. B．Ice for the Metropolis.
C．Eyots and Aits—Thames Islands. D．An Update on the Cotswold Canals.
11. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames? A．Miranda Vickers. C．Chris Lewis.
B．Malcolm Tucker. D．Liz Payne. D
Metro Pocket Guide
Metrorail(地铁)
Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.
Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.
Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9：30 am until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.
Hours_of_service Open: 5 am Mon.—Fri. 7 am Sat.—Sun. Close: midnight Sun.—Thur. 3 am Fri.—Sat.nights
Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations.
Metrobus
When paying with exact change, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTrip? card, the fare is $1.25.
Fares_for_senior/disabled_customers
Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip? card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, SmarTrip? cards and passes, please visit MetroOpensDoors.com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.
Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100.
Travel_tips(提示)
?Avoid riding during weekday rush periods—before 9：30 am and between 4 and 6 pm. ?If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.
12. What should you know about farecard machines? A. They start selling tickets at 9：30 am. B. They are connected to change machines.
[英语]新疆兵团八师一四三团一中2018-2019高二下学期期中考试试卷
