高一英语上学期第二次月考试题

南阳一中2016级秋期高一第二次月考

英语试题

第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，共30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Raised by a single mother in Hartford, Fred Wright struggled with behavioral problems and was forced to move from one school to another. He even reached a point where he felt like he had nothing to live for.

“I was walking around with a lot on my shoulders,” he said. “I couldn’t handle it. I didn’t care about life anymore.” But all that started to change when Wright met Patricia Kelly.

“I was seven when I met Mrs Kelly. I wasn’t used to strictness. I wasn’t used to hearing the word ‘no,’” said Wright, now 17.

Kelly, a former soldier and an equestrian(骑手), took Wright under her wing and helped him find hope in an unlikely place—on a horse.

“Wright was like a round peg that everybody kept trying to squeeze into a square hole,” Kelly said. “He was hurting. He needed a place where he could express himself. The riding field became that place for him.”

For the last 30 years, Kelly has helped children stay on the right track through her nonprofit, Ebony Horsewomen. The program offers horseback riding lessons and teaches animal science to more than 300 young people a year. By exposing those children to horsemanship, Kelly aims to give them an alternative to the streets and an opportunity to turn their lives around.

“We use horses as a tool to create pride, esteem and healing,” said Kelly, 66. “They learn that they have ability. They just have to unlock it.”

“When you teach a child to ride a horse, they learn they are the center of their

environment,” said Kelly. “Once they make that connection, they can change what happens in school, at home and in the community.”

1. Why did Fred Wright have to move from one school to another?

A. His mother couldn’t afford the fees. B. His parents got divorced. C. He behaved badly at schoo1.

D. He didn’t set a life goal.

2. How did Patricia Kelly help Fred Wright?

A. She provided him with a home.

B. She encouraged him to learn science.

D. She found him a better school.

C. She exposed him to the riding field.

3. What do we know about the program Ebony Horsewomen?

A. It is intended to make money.

B. It was founded by Patricia Kelly. D. It serves as a shelter for homeless

C. It aims to protect the environment. kids.

4. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?

A. Horse riding is helpful to the growth of kids. B. Patricia Kelly is a very successful woman. C. Horses are closely related to the environment. D. It is hard for a kid to learn to ride a horse.

B

Jumping across cities

Forget about expensive gyms; the new sport in is free-running. Since it started in a Paris suburb 1995, free-running has attracted lots of fans in cities the world. Instead of walking normally, free-runners

cities around around jump

over or around anything ― cars, buildings, trees, or streetlights ― in their way.

One of the sport’s inventors told our reporter how free-running started.

It was boring where we lived. There was nothing for us to do after school. We had done playground games like football and basketball when we were kids but we wanted something new and exciting. We started learning how to jump and run between buildings ― and we loved it. Walking is a waste of time. Free-runners have to use their imaginations. Everything ― a tree, a streetlight ―is part of our outdoor gym. We’re like children because we have

never stopped playing in the street.

The sport’s website has lots of rules, for example, don’t break people’s windows, don’t jump on flowerbeds and don’t be rude to people who want you to stop. Safety is also very important. You must start with the easy moves ― you have to do thousands of small practice jumps before you try anything difficult. If you made only one mistake, you might hurt yourself badly.

A local person said, “It’s good that young people have something to do. But when they jump off buildings like cats, they sometimes frighten other people.”

Don’t try this at home: the basics of free-running Blind Jump: a jump where you can’t see the landing spot.

Tic-tac: run and put your foot on a small step, go forward and jump over the next thing. Basic Jump: run and jump, land on two feet while bending your knees. To finish roll into head-over-heels.

Cat Jump: run towards a wall, put both hands on the top of the wall and jump through your arms.

5. Free-running started __________.

A. about twenty years ago C. in big cities of America

B. with the help of schools

D. among famous sportsmen

6. Free-runners shouldn’t ____________.

A. use their imaginations C. jump on flowerbeds

B. start with the easy moves D. run between buildings

7. According to the passage, free-running is a(n)__________sport.

A. ancient

B. expensive

C. safe

D. exciting

8. The purpose of this passage is to ___________.

A. explain the importance of outdoor activities B. introduce some information about free-running C. warn children not to join in dangerous sports D. advise people to do more exercise at home first

C

5 Holiday Gifts

By Liz Kennedy and Janice Lieberman

Your family’s life story in print? Priceless. An appetizer（开胃品）plate that holds a wine glass？Genius. Read on to see our picks for the best holiday gifts on the Web—all available at bargain prices.

For Your Family

Share your life story with your kids and grandkids. Record your answers to 500 questions, from“What was your engagement proposal（求婚）like?” to “What is a typical family meal?” This hardcover book is a great way to store your life stories and pass them on for generations to come.

Story of a Lifetime: $70 ( 15%discount for 2 ) at www.redenvelope.com For the Entertainer

Hold a party with ease with wooden appetizer plates that can be attached to your wine glass. No longer will you have your hands full holding a plate in one and a glass in the other. Instead, be a one-handed wonder at your next party!

Wooden Appetizer Plates: $40 ( 5%discount for 4 ) at www.homewetbar.com For the Pet Lover

Ever wonder what your pet does when you’re out of the room? See the world through your dog’s eyes with Uncle Milton’s Pet Eye View Camera. This mini video camera clips onto your dog’s or cat’s collar to give you a glimpse into your pet’s secret life.

Eye View Camera: $60 ( 10%discount for 3) at www. babyage. com For the Athlete

Find a new level of motivation with the Nike+iPod Sports Kit. Listen to your favorite music while Nike records how far you’ve run, how many calories you’ve burned, and your personal best times. Upload your data to the Nike website, and see the progress you’re making.

Nike+iPod Sports kit: $30 (5 %discount for 2) at www. store. nike. com For the Nature Lover

A symbol of long life and memory, a Ginkgo Bilobatree is the perfect gift for your earth-conscious friends. The kit includes everything you need to grow a tree. After 10 to 12 years, your tree will stand about 20 feet tall.