学年全国各地高二英语上学期月考阅读理解汇编1.docx

1、学年全国各地高二英语上学期月考阅读理解汇编1阅读理解汇编（1）（同步类）高二北京市京源学校10-11学年高二上学期期中考试AThe clock struck eleven at night. The whole house was quiet. Everyone was in bed except me. Under the strong light, I looked sadly before me at a huge pile of that troublesome stuff they call “books”. I was going to have my examination th

2、e next day. “When can I go to bed?” I asked myself. I didnt answer. In fact I dared not. The clock struck twelve. “Oh, dear!” I cried. “Ten more books to read before I can go to bed!” We pupils are the most wretched creatures in the world. Dad does not agree with me on this. He did not have to work

3、so hard when he was a boy. The clock struck one. I was quite desperate now. I forgot all I had learned. I was too tired to go on. I did the only thing I could. I prayed, “Oh God, please help me pass the exam tomorrow. I do promise to work hard afterwards, Amen.” My eyes were so heavy that I could ha

4、rdly open them. A few minutes later, with my head on the desk, I fell asleep.51. The underlined word “wretched” in Paragraph 3 probably means _. A. happy B. disappointed C. unhappy D. hopeful52. Reviewing his lessons that night didnt help him because _.A. it was too late at night B. he was very tire

5、dC. his eyelids were so heavy that he couldnt keep them openD. he hadnt studied hard before the examination53. What do you suppose probably happened to the author the next day?A. He went to a church to pray again. B. He passed the exam all by luck.C. He failed in the exam. D. He was punished by his

6、teacher.54. The best title for the passage would be _.A. The Night Before the Examination B. Working Far into the NightC. A Slow Student D. Going Over My Lessons答案：51-54 CDCAB In the United States, when one becomes rich, he wants people to know it. And even if he does not become very rich, he wants

7、people to think that he is. That is what “keeping up with the Joneses” is about. It is the story of someone who tried to look as rich as his neighbours. The expression was first used in 1913 by a young American called Arthur Momand. He told this story about himself. He began earning $ 125 a week at

8、the age of 23. That was a lot of money in those days. He got married and moved with his wife to a very wealthy neighbourhood outside New York City. When he saw that rich people rode horses, Momand went horseback riding every day. When he saw that rich people had servants, Momand and his wife also hi

9、red a servant and gave big parties for their new neighbours. It was like a race, but one could never finish his race because one was always trying to keep up. The race ended for Momand and his wife when they could no longer pay for their new way of life. They moved back to an apartment in New York C

10、ity. Momand looked around him and noticed that many people do things just to keep up with rich lifestyle of their neighbours. He saw the funny side of it and started to write a series of short stories. He called it “Keeping up with the Joneses” because “Jones” is a very common name in the United Sta

11、tes. “Keeping up with the Joneses” came to mean keeping up with rich lifestyle of the people around you. Momands series appeared in different newspapers across the country for over 28 years. People never seem to get tired of keeping up with the Joneses. And there are “Jonses” in every city of the wo

12、rld. But one must get tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses because no matter what one does, Mr. Jones always seems to be ahead.55. Some people want to keep up with the Joneses because they _.A. want to be as rich as their neighbours B. want others to know or to think that they are richC. dont

13、 want others to know they are rich D. want to be happy56. It can be inferred from the story that rich people like to _.A. live outside New York City B. live in New York cityC. live in apartments D. have many neighbours57. Arthur Momand used the name “Jones” in his series of short stories because “Jo

14、nes” is _.A. an important name B. a popular name in the United StatesC. his neighbours name D. not a good name58. According to the writer, it is _ to keep up with the Joneses.A. correct B. interesting C. impossible D. good答案：55-58 BABCCBe sure to book a table if the restaurant you choose is an expen

15、sive or a popular one. You will feel embarrassed to show up without booking and having to wait for a table, leaving very bad impression on your friend, especially your girl friend. Also, be sure to check to see if you need to be properly dressed and tell your friend ahead of time what to wear. When

16、your food arrives, proper dining manners make you eat at a right pace so that you have time to talk. A good measure of how fast you should eat is to count 10 seconds between each mouthful and its bad manners if you eat too fast and then spend the rest of the time watching your friend eat. Dont make

17、noise when having soup and chewing, or chew with your mouth open. Your napkin should be placed on your lap at all times. Dont put it in any other place. If you have to get up, place it neatly on your seat. When eating, put your fork straight in your mouth. Dont place your fork in the side of your mo

18、uth as it increases the chances of dropping your food, which could be very embarrassing. If you get food stuck in your mouth, dont pick it out with your fingers or fork at the table. Excuse yourself and go to restroom and get it out with a toothpick.When dining, keep your eyes on your friend at all

19、times and try to smile between mouthfuls. Sometimes, you should make an effort to show some interest and ask questions like, “How do you like the beef?” if she needs, you are the one who is supposed to flag down the waiter by a gentle wave of the hand until someone notices you.59. If you want to eat

20、 in a popular restaurant, the author of the passage suggests that _.A. you book a table beforehand B. you book a table beforehand and check to be properly dressedC. you go with a friend D. you just show up any time you want60. Good eating manners do NOT include _.A. eating at a proper pace B. making

21、 sounds to show how much you enjoy foodC. placing a napkin on your lap D. showing some interest in your friend when dining61. The passage is mainly about _.A. dinning manners B. an expensive restaurant C. what to wear D. what to eat 答案：59-61 BBA DToday, the town of Silver Cliff, Colorado, has a popu

22、lation of only 100 people. Once, however, it was a rich mining（矿业） town where thousands came with dreams of finding silver and making their fortune.Late one night in 1880, a group of miners headed back to their camp after a good time in town. They were still laughing and joking as they approached th

23、e graveyard (墓地) on a hill outside Silver Cliff. Then one of the men screamed and pointed toward the graveyard. The others looked and fell suddenly silent. On top of each grave, they saw flame-like blue lights. These strange and frightening lights seemed to be dancing on the graves, disappearing and

24、 then appearing again.This was the first time that people had seen the blue lights of Silver Cliff. There have been many other sightings over the years. In 1969, Edward Lineham from National Geographical Magazine visited the graveyard. Linehams article tells of his experience: “I saw them Weak, roun

25、d spots of blue-white light among the graves. Istepped forward for a better look. They disappeared. I aimed my flashlight at one and turned it on. It showed only a tombstone（墓碑）.” Lineham and others have suggested various explanations for the blue lights of Silver Cliff: The lights might have been i

26、mages of lights from the town, but Silver Cliffs lights seemed too weak to have this effect. They could have been caused by the burning of gases from things that have gone bad, but this usually happens in swamps (沼泽), and the area around Silver Cliff is dry. Or, perhaps, the lights are lights used b

27、y dead miners wandering the hills in search of the fortune they had come for.62. What is strange about Silver Cliff?A. It used to be a place where people went to make their fortune.B. People have been seeing strange lights from the graveyard.C. It was a rich mining town.D. It is no longer a town of

28、silver. 63. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 show?A. It suggests that they were too frightened to speak.B. It shows that they were a bit curious.C. It means they were ready to do some research work.D. It explains how interested they were in the flame.64. Which of the following does N

29、OT belong to peoples explanation of the blue lights?A. The lights might be from city lights.B. The burning of gases caused those lights.C. The lights might be from the lights used by the dead miners.D. Something in the grave gives out lights.65. What can we infer from the passage?A. Things easily go

30、 wrong in Silver Cliff.B. The blue lights have something to do with silver.C. Many people left Silver Cliff because of the blue lights.D. Most of the people who saw the blue lights died.答案：62-65 BADC北京市重点高中10-11学年高二上学期期中考试ASri Lanka is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and it is easy to see

31、why. This little country never fails to please visitors.ArriveThe national airline is Sri Lankan Airlines, which flies from Colombo to London and a couple of other European cities. The countrys main airport is Colombo Bandaranaike, located 29km north of the capital city. Why now? The best time to vi

32、sit Sri Lankas southern beaches is from November to April. So by going early in the season, youll get the best weather. Also in November, Deepavali, known as “Diwali” or the “Festival of Lights”, is Sri Lankas main religious festival, celebrated throughout the country.See There is plenty to see in Sri Lanka. The ancient capital cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are worth seeing, and so a