2018-2019学年高一英语上学期试题（作业时间：90分钟试卷满分：120分）第一部分阅读理解（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AIn 1812, the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 no vels published in Britain. People had been writing novels for a century — most experts date the first novel to Robinson Crus oe in 1719 — but nobody wanted to do it professionally. The s team-powered printing press was still in its early stages; the literacy （识字）rate in England was under 50%. Many works of fiction appear ed without the names of the authors, often with something like “By a lady.” Novels, for the most part, were looked upon as si lly, immoral or just plain bad.In 1870, when Dickens died, the world mourned him as its firs t professional writer and publisher, famous and beloved, who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and thei r readership and whose characters — from Oliver Twist to Tin y Tim — were held up as moral touchstones. Today Dickens’greatness is unchallenged. Removing him from the pantheon （名人堂）of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa.How did Dickens get to the top? For all the feelings readers at tach to stories, literature is a numbers game, and the test of ti me is extremely difficult to pass. Some 60,000 novels were pu blished during the Victorian age, from 1837 to 1901; today a c asual reader might be able to name a half-dozen of them. It’s partly true that Dickens’ style of writing attr acted audiences from all walks of life. It’s partly that his writin gs rode a wave of social, political and scientific progress. But i t’s also that he rewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the center. No one will ever know what mix of talent, ambiti on, energy and luck made Dickens such a distinguished writer . But as the 200th anniversary of his birth approaches, it is po ssible — and important for our own culture — to understand how he made himself a lasting one.1. Which of the following best describes British novels in the 1 8th century?A. They were difficult to understand.B. They were popular am ong the rich.C. They were seen as nearly worthless.D. They were writte n mostly by women.2. Dickens is compared with the Mona Lisa in the text to stres s_____________.A. his reputation in FranceB. his interest in modern artC. his success in publicationD. his importance in literature3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To remember a great writer.B. To introduce an English nov el.C. To encourage studies on culture.D. To promote values o f the Victorian age.BWhen an earthquake hit a small town, many houses fell down. After the earthquake, all the newspapers reported many-stories about some of the families who were in trouble.One Sunday, when I was reading a newspaper, a special pict ure touched me. It gave the clothing sizes of each family mem ber. I thought that this would be a good chance to teach my c hildren to help those who were less lucky than themselves. I s aid to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and three-year-old daughter, Meghan, “We have so much, but these poor pe ople now have nothing. We’ll share what we have with them.”I filled a box with foods and clothes. While I was doing this, I e ncouraged the children to choose their toys and donate some of their less favorite things. Meghan watched quietly as the bo ys took out their old toys and games and put them together. T hen she walked away. A few minutes later she came back wit h Lucy, her much-loved doll. She put the doll on top of the other toys. “Oh, dear,” I said, “you don’t have to give Lucy. You love her so much.”Meghan said, “Lucy makes me happy, Mommy. Maybe she’ll make another little girl happy, too.”I looked at Meghan for a long moment. She taught me a lesso n. It’s easy to give something that we don’t want any more, bu t hard to give what we cherish(珍爱), isn’t it?4.According to the passage, the writer has_____________ chil dren.A. oneB. twoC. three D. four5. The underlined word “donate” probably means___________ __.A. 捐赠B. 丢掉C. 展出 D. 放好6. Which of the following is TRUE?A. An earthquake happened in the writer’s hometown.B. The writer let Meghan give her much-loved doll.C. The writer decided to buy some clothes for those people in trouble.D. The writer thinks it is more difficult to give what we love a l ot.7. What’s the best title of this passage?A. A Family Story.B. The Spirit of Givin g.C. The Way of Helping Others.D. A Sad Experience. CIf you’re planning to travel overseas, the most common form o f transportation is by airplane. Knowing the whole procedure(程序) from buying plane tickets to dealing with in-flight emergencies(紧急事件) can ensure that you have a pleasurable trip.First of all, choosing an airline carrier might depend on a num ber of factors including the company’s service record, price of the ticket, length of time to destination, and even in-flight service.Now, once you’ve bought your ticket, you still need to make th e long journey through the airport. Once you arrive, you usuall y check your bags at the main ticket counter. Then, you have to pass through the security checkpoint, where you will have t o walk through an X-ray machine, and they will check your carry-on bags for any forbidden items, including firearms, explosive s, and knives. Of course, this is for everyone’s safety. You mi ght also be asked to open your bags to be carefully checked. Once you pass through this checkpoint, then you will go to the appointed boarding area and gate to wait for your plane. Just wait there until they say that your flight is here for you to go b oarding.Of course, once you are aboard the plane, no one ever wants to experience any emergencies, but the plane is equipped wit h emergency exits in case you have to leave the plane. There are also life jackets under the seats, and oxygen masks in ca se the plane’s cabin(机舱) unexpectedly loses pressure. Be sure to read the safety in struction card located in the pocket of the seat in front of you.8. The first step for you to travel by plane is to ____________.A. choose an airline carrierB. buy a plane ticketC. deal with in-flight emergencies D. check your bags at the main ticket co unter9. Where do you have to go through an X-ray machine?A. At the ticket office.B. At the main ticket counter.C. At the appointed boarding area.D. At the security check point.10. If the plane loses pressure, you should ____________.A. leave the plane at onceB. wear the life jacket and the oxyg en maskC. read the safety instruction cardD. wait in your seat silent ly11. The purpose of the passage is to ____________.A. introduce some steps for you to travel by planeB. tell passengers how to keep safe on a planeC. show people some good ways to travel overseasD. explain why planes have X-ray machinesDIf you could have one superpower, what would it be? Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds, see t hrough walls, or have superhuman strength may sound silly, b ut it actually gets to the heart of what really matters in your life .Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.They have a different kind of superpower that all of us posses s: the power to make a difference in the lives of others.We’re not saying that everyone needs to contribute their lives to the poor. Your lives are busy enough doing homework, play ing sports, making friends, seeking after your dreams. But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devot e some of your time and energy to something much larger tha n yourself. Find an issue you are interested in and learn more. Volunteer or, if you can, contribute a little money to a cause. Whatever you do, don’t be a bystander. Get involved. You ma y have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when you’re older. But why not start now?Our own experience working together on health, development, and energy the last twenty years has been one of the most r ewarding parts of our lives. It has changed who we are and co ntinues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the p oorest people will improve in the years ahead.12.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Your life style.B. Your life value.C. Your trouble in life.D. Your life experience.13.Why does the author say they are inspired every day?A. They possess different kinds of superpowers.B. They have got the power to change the world.C. Some people around them are making the world better.D. There are many powerful people in their life and work.14.What does the author stress in Paragraph 5?A. Learning more and contributing more to a cause.B. Rising above self and acting to help others.C. Working hard to get a bigger opportunity.D. Trying your best to help the poor.15.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The author believes the lives of the poorest will get better.B. Much more progress will be made in the near future.C. The work on health is the most valuable experience.D. People’s efforts have been materially rewarded.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
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