高一级英语下册期中试卷试题

　　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。

　　A

　　I work at a Care Center where most of the people are elderly. About a year and a half ago a 59-year-old lady came to us who had cancer. She had to have her right leg amputated(切除)and she didn’t have a family to take care of her after the operation.

　　This lady was a quiet lady who mostly stayed alone. But in the afternoons, when she was feeling well, she would go to visit the other people in the Care Center. She would visit a lady who was blind and read to her. She would go into the room of a young girl with severe cerebral palsy(脑瘫)and sing to her. In her quiet and gentle way, she would go about the Care Center doing goods.

　　She passed away last Wednesday and after her passing, stories are coming forward of her quiet acts of kindness in her own hour of sorrow.

　　We never know what impact we have upon others. She had every reason to be bitter, to be angry, or to be swallowed up in her own grief. But she wasn’t. She didn’t have a family and probably felt forgotten, but her small and quiet acts of service made an impact upon the entire Care Center.

　　Each of us feels better than before for having known her. We have pledged(发誓)to be more aware of the service that we can offer to others.

　　56. Why did the old lady live in the Care Center?

　　A. Because she was suffering a very serious illness.

　　B. Because she felt very lonely at home.

　　C. Because she wanted to prove her importance.

　　D. Because she was invited by many patients there.

　　57. What did the old lady do in the Care Center?

　　A. She practiced her singing here and there.

　　B. She tried her best to comfort the other patients.

　　C. She was there waiting to be cured of her cancer.

　　D. She would do nothing but keep silent.

　　58. The underlined word “impact” in the fourth paragraph may most probably mean “______”.

　　A. result B. condition C. situation D. effect

　　59. The writer wrote the story to ____.

　　A. describe the bad situation of the Care Center

　　B. let everyone know about the kind old lady

　　C. praise the noble character of the old lady

　　D. show off his writing kills

　　60. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?

　　A. Old though she was, she proved better loved

　　B. Deep in trouble, but great in help

　　C. Better known for one’s kindness

　　D. Lost in grief, passing away in love

　　B

　　Why buy art? To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. Artwork can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, it’s worth every penny. Anyone can buy art for almost any reason. Many people buy art simply because they like it, even if the artwork may be by an unknown artist. Art, as long as you enjoy it, is never a waste of money.

　　Art Is for Enjoyment

　　Art is meant to be shown. Don’t ever feel pressured to buy something you won’t enjoy looking at day after day, no matter what other people may say. Don’t buy something that doesn’t attract you just because it is trendy, or because the artwork will make a good investment. If you don’t like the artwork at all, don’t buy it!

　　Art Improves Your Environment

　　Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an integral(不可分割的) part of the decoration? Art lends life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought-out art collection will help create a unique ambience(格调) in your home and make it more attractive.

　　A rt Make a Statement

　　The kind of art you surround yourself with says much about your personality, tastes and values. Art truly is a mirror of the soul.

　　Art Enriches Your Life

　　Love (even the love of a work of art) contributes to healthier living and a longer lifespan (寿命). Art should enrich your life. Otherwise, why do you spend specious time and resources on it?

　　Just remember to select something that will appeal to your tastes, and keep to a sensible budget. Good art needn’t cost an arm and a leg.

　　Happy art collecting!

　　61. According to the author, what should you consider when buying a piece of art?

　　A. Whether it brings pleasure to you.

　　B. Whether it is fashionable at present.

　　C. Whether you can profit from it in the end.

　　D. Whether it is created by a famous artist.

　　62. The underlined sentence in the passage probably means_______.

　　A. art can show what you look like

　　B. art is an expression of what you are

　　C. a mirror has the feature similar to art

　　D. a mirror can be a true work of art

　　63. From the passage, we can learn that art ______.

　　A. is a good way to make big money

　　B. improves your sense of the environment

　　C. can make you live longer

　　D. is a waste of money for most collectors

　　64. What is the purpose of writing this passage?

　　A. To advise people to buy art works.

　　B. To remind people to be careful with expensive art.

　　C. To teach people how to choose art works.

　　D. To explain the benefit art can bring to people.

　　65. In which part of the newspaper are you most likely to find this passage?

　　A. Health Report B. Art & Life

　　C. Life Story D. Painting & Celebrity (名人)

　　C

　　Taiwan police cannot decide whether to treat it as an extremely act of stealing or an even cheat. Either way, it could be the perfect crime(犯罪), because the criminals are birds—homing pigeons !

　　The crime begins with a telephone message to the owner of a stolen car: if you want the car back, pay up. Then, the car owner is directed to a park, told where to find a bird cage and how to attach money to the neck of the pigeon inside. Carrying the money in a tiny bag, the pigeon flies off.

　　There have been at least four such pigeon pick-ups in Changwa. What at first seemed like the work of a clever stay-at-home car thief, however, may in fact be the work of an even lazier and more inventive criminal mind—one that avoids(避免)not only collecting money but also going out to steal the car in the first place. Police officer Chen says that the criminal probably has pulled a double trick: he gets money for things he cannot possibly return. Instead of stealing cars, he lets someone else do it and then waits for the car-owner to place an ad (advertisement) in the newspaper asking for help.

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