黑龙江省绥化市安达市第七中学2019-2020学年高二下学期第三次网络测试英语试卷

英语试题

一、阅读理解

A

As you research music, you will find music that is familiar to you. You will find music which tells of interesting places and exciting things to do. You will find music which expresses feelings that are often your own.

Music is an expression of the people. As you research, you will find music of people at work and play. You will find music expressing love of the country, love of nature, and love of home. Music is also an expression of the composer (作曲家). The composer expresses his own musical ideas. He studies the materials of music and discovers ways of using them. He looks for new kinds of musical expression.

Music can suggest actions and feelings which we all share. We can enjoy playing and singing music, dancing and listening to the music of the people and the composers of different times and places.

(1). In the first paragraph, the author tells us to_______. A. find entertainment (娱乐) in music B.be friendly to music

C. express your feelings in music D. discover the things and places in music

(2). From the second paragraph, we know that ________. A. if we love music, we will love the country, nature and home B. music sings of the country, nature and home C. you may listen to music at work or at play D. music can express how people live, work and think (3). By means of music, the composer wishes that ________. A. you would study with them

B. you would share his feelings and ideas C. you would express your own feelings

D. you help discover ways of using music and new kinds of musical expression

(4). The last paragraph shows that music makes it possible that . A. music can express actions and feelings at the same time

B. music can bring the understanding between people of different times and places

C. people can enjoy playing and singing music, dancing and listening to the music at the same time

D. people of different times and places can get together

B

Celeste Ng, a new writer, has gained recognition for her first novel, Everything I Never Told You.

Ng’s parents came from Hong Kong, China in the 1960s. Ng was bom in America and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Shaker Heights, Ohio, in a family of scientists. Celeste went to Harvard University and earned an MFA from the University of Michigan, where she won the Hopwood Award.

Although her novel is not about race, the characters are Asian. The main character is Lydia, a teenage girl, who is the favorite of three children bom to a white mother and a

Chinese-American father. The story is about Lydia’s disappearance,and the emotions the family goes through as the mystery unfolds. The whole family deals with sorrow, regret, and exposed secrets as they search for their lost daughter.

Though the characters in this story are Asian, Ng says she didn’t really want to include Asian characters. She was afraid people would think the story was about real people in her life. Because she grew up in America and doesn’t speak Chinese,she was actually surprised that she included Asian characters in the book.

The book has taken off, especially on Amazon, where it won the Editor’s Pick for No. 1 Best Book of the Year in 2014. Ng is still getting used to the attention, saying she is still amazed when people tell her they have read her book. With so many readers, it's safe to say this is a book you should read. But if you’re looking for a simple mystery, this book might not be for you. Most readers warn that you should not read this book unless you’re prepared to cry. 5.The novel Everything I Never Told You _____. A.focuses on a family with a missing child C.exposes the secret of the American world

B.discusses the ways to get rid of regret D.talks about the life of teenagers in America

6.Which of the following is TRUE according to Celeste Ng? A.She wanted to help the Asian people.

B.She was surprised she wrote about Asian characters. C.She was born in Hong Kong and grew up in America.

D.She wanted people to know the characters were real people in her life. 7.How do most readers probably find the book? A.It’s about race.

B.It’s a sad story.

D.It has a surprising ending.

C.It’s a simple mystery. 8.What is the text mainly about? A.Celeste Ng and her family. C.Celeste Ng’s learning experience.

C

B.The awards Celeste Ng won. D.Celeste Ng and her best-known novel.

Whatsonstage. com is the UK's biggest and best online guide to the performing arts including theatre, opera, classical music, dance and so on. ◆The Lion King

Musical: The stage adaptation of the Disney film taken from an original African story. A young lion grows up and leams that taking over the pride requires wisdom and maturity(成熟).

Place: Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, London Telephone： 0870 243 9000 Date: Wednesday, 18 Nov. 2015 Ticket price： ￡ 37.5 ◆Oliver

Musical: Dickens' story of a boy in a London workhouse and his adventures on the way to discovering his family. The songs include Food glorious food, You've got to pick a pocket or two，Who will buy this wonderful morning, I am reviewing the situation and Consider yourself at home.

Place: Theatre Royal, Catherine Street, London Telephone： 020 7494 5061 Date: Tuesday, 17 Nov. 2015

Ticket price： ￡ 25, but now save 20%

◆Jersey Boys

Musical: It tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, the blue-collar kids from New Jersey formed a singing group and became famous. The musical features many of the group's popular songs such as Big girls don't cry, Oh, what a night and Can't take my eyes off you.

Place: Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street, London Telephone: 0870 850 9191 Date: Thursday, 19 Nov. 2015 Ticket price: ￡22.5

◆ Alls Well That Ends Well

Play: A romantic story. Helena, daughter of a poor physician, loves Bertram, son of a Countess(女伯爵).

Place: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre，Park Street, London Telephone: 020 7401 9919 Date: Friday, 20 Nov. 2015 Ticket price: ￡ 40.5

9If Mary is available on Friday, which of the following should she call to buy a ticket? A.0870 850 9191.

B.020 7494 5061.

C.0870 243 9000.

D.020 7401 9919.

10.If you want to buy a ticket at a discount, you should go to . A.Shakespeare's Globe Theatre C.Prince Edward Theatre

11.What is the main purpose of the text? A.To show the importance of Whatsonstage. com. B.To give some information about the performing arts. C.To introduce some famous English theatres. D.To teach readers how to use the online guide.

D

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For most Brits, simply asking someone how much he or she is worth financially is considered very impolite. Thankfully, most people are kind enough to drop several hints(暗示) about their

B.Lyceum Theatre D.Theatre Royal