河南省中原即豫南九校学年高一上学期期末.docx

1、河南省中原即豫南九校学年高一上学期期末（考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：120分）第I卷第一部分 听力（略）第二部分：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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AGames and Hobbies There are websites for nearly every game and hobby out there. Teen Reads Young book lovers will enjoy TeenReads. The website features reviews of new a

2、nd popular books for teenagers, along with surveys, contests and places to discuss favorite books. Teens can also work their way through the “ultimate(最终的)” reading list on the site. TeenNick Fans of entertainment channel TeenNick will find information on the latest shows, as well as games, videos a

3、nd quizzes. While the site offers updates(新信息)on TeenNick shows, it also features stories just for teens, offering suggestions on how to survive high school or giving back to school ideas. The InSite The InSite is designed for teens who have an interest in improving the world. Teens can learn about

4、social justice, how to build a positive self-image(积极的自我形象)and how to help the planet. They can also submit artwork and writing or discuss how to make the world a better place.ChallengeYou ChallengeYou is a computer game design website. Teens can design games on the site or play games designed by ot

5、her kids and teens. They can share their games with friends or take part in weekly game-building contests. There is also a chat room and a forum(论坛)where site users can discuss game building or arrange to play together.21. Where might you find information on the latest teenager books? A. On TeenRead

6、s B. On TeenNickC. On The InSite D. On ChallengeYou22. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A. You can publish your own writing on TeenReadsB. TeenNick is mainly a place to discuss school problemsC. The InSite helps to make a better you and a better worldD. You can find in

7、formation about games on all these websites23. If you have designed a computer game and want to share it with your friends, you should go to _. A. TeenReads B. TeenNick C. The InSite D. ChallengeYou B Christmas, which falls on Dec 25 every years, is the most important festival in the West. During Ch

8、ristmas, a big fat man in a red suit usually takes center stage. His name is Santa Claus. He lives in the North Pole and sends presents to children in a magic sled(雪橇)that is pulled by flying reindeer(驯鹿). It sounds crazy, but Santa Claus is very popular. Small children around the world even leave f

9、ood out for Santa and his reindeer on the night before Christmas. When they wake up in the morning, some of the food is eaten and there are presents under the Christmas tree. As you grow older you learn that Santa is not real and it is in fact just your parents. I was about 7 or 8 years old when I f

10、igured it out for myself. But that doesnt stop people celebrating Christmas in the same way. So where did Santa Claus come from? Santa was actually a real man called Saint Nicholas, which sounds very similar to Santa Claus. He was born about 2,000 years ago in the Roman Empire(罗马帝国). He was a very k

11、ind priest(神父)who would travel the country to help people, giving gifts late at night. He did not like to be seen giving gifts, so children were encouraged to go to sleep quickly. Nothing has changed today, with Santa Claus not visiting until all the children are asleep. The United States version(版本

12、)of Santa Claus was started when Dutch settlers(荷兰移民)arrived about 400 years ago. They called him Sinter Klass and that was slowly changed to Santa Claus over the years. Once big companies like Coca Cola began t o use Santa Claus in their advertisements, he quickly became a symbol of Christmas.24. W

13、hich of the following about Santa Claus is NOT true according to the traditional story? A. He is very popular during Christmas B. He lives in the North Pole C. He sends presents to kids in a sled D. He is a poor man with no food to eat25. When he knew the fact about Santa, the writer _. A. didnt bel

14、ieve his parents B. didnt enjoy Christmas anymore C. still celebrated Christmas D. celebrated Christmas in a different way26. What do we know about Saint Nicholas? a. He was born in the Roman Empire b. He was a very kind priest c. He used gifts to make kids go to sleep quickly d. He asked Santa Clau

15、s to do his job for him A. ab B. ac C. bc D. bd27. What does the last paragraph talk about? A. The United States version of Santa Claus B. How US people celebrate Christmas C. History of the United States D. Coca Cola and Santa ClausC Plays are an important part of British culture. The West End thea

16、tre district in London is the best place to watch a professional play, but acting also takes place in every school and village hall across the country. There are over 2,500 non-professional drama groups in the UK today and they are an active part of community life. people from all walks of life take on acting roles in addition to their regular jobs. They do it for fu