红兴隆管理局第一高级中学2016－2017学年度第一学期高二年级开学考试英语学科试卷注：卷面分值120分；时间：90分钟。

第I卷第一部分阅读理解（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中，选出最佳选项。

AMy father was 44 and knew he wasn’t going to make it to 45. He wrote me a letter and hoped that something in it would help me for the rest of my life.Since the day I was 12 and first read his l etter, some of his words have lived in my heart. One part always stands out. “Right now, you are pretending to be a time-killer. But I know t hat one day, you will do something great that will set you among the very best.” Knowing that my dad believed in me gave me permission to believe in myself. “You will do something great.” He didn’t know what that would be, and neither did I, but at times i n my life when I’ve felt proud of myself, I remember his words and wish he were here so I could ask. “Is this what you were talking about, Dad? Should I keep going?”A long way from 12 now, I realize he would have been proud when I made any progress. Latel y, though, I’ve come to believe he’d want me to move on to what comes next: to be proud of, and believe in, somebody else. It’s time to start writing my own letters to my children. Our children look to us with the same unanswered question we had. Our kids don’t hold back because they’re afraid to fail. They’re only afraid of failing us. They don’t worry about being disappointed. Their fear－as mine was until my father’s letter－is of being a disappointment.Give your children permission to succeed. They’re wr iting for you to believe in them.I always knew my parents loved me. But trust me: That belief will be more complete, that love will be more real, and their belief in themselves will be greater if you write the words on their hearts; “Don’t worry; you’ll do something great.” Not having that blessing from their parents may be the only thing holding them back.1. We learn from the text that the author _________.A. lost his father when he was youngB.worked hard before he read his father's letterC.asked his father's permission to believe in himselfD.knew exactly what great thing his father wanted him to do2. What does the author tell us in the 3rd paragraph?A. Children need their parents’ letters.B. Children are afraid to be disappointed.C. His fath er’s letter removed his fear of failing his parents.D. His children’s fear of failure held them back.3. Which of the following is true of the author?A. He got no access to success.B. He was sure his parents loved him.C. He wrote back to his father at 12.D. He once asked his father about the letter.4. The main purpose of the text is to _________.A. describe children’s thinkingB. answer some questions children haveC. stress the importance of communicationD. advise parents to encourage their childrenBCarmen Herrera: “Every painting has been a fight between the painting and me. I tend to win. But you know how many paintings I threw in the garbage? I wouldn’t have anything were it not for my husband. He didn’t have a hand in anything? But no, they say that behind every great man there is always a woman. Well, behind a great woman there is always a man. You need it, I was very lucky. You don’t decide to be an artist; art gets inside of you. Before you know you are painting, you are so surprised. It’s like falling in love.”Born in Cuba in 1915, Carmen Herrera lived in New York and Paris and eventually settled in New York where she lived till now. Through the years, she worked quietly and created a huge quantity of paintings. While living in New York in the 1950s, she made reductive, hard-edged abstractions that predate(早于) the works of artists such as Lygia Clark inBrazil and Ellsworth Kelly in the US. Her works also proved her foresight as Minimalism and Op Art took hold in the 1960s, and with later developments in the works of American painters such as Brice Marden Agnes Martin, both of whom are represented in the collection.It wasn’t until 2004, at the age of 89, that Carmen Herrera sold her first painting; like many women artists of her generation, her works were overlooked despite her friendships and associations with great male artists like Barnett Newman. Now, however, the artist and her works are now receiving much- deserved attention in and beyond th e US. Herrera’s paintings have entered the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Hirshhorn Museum, and the Tate Modern; the Walker’s acquisition is special in that.5. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. Carmen is addicted to drawing.B. Ca rmen’s husband objects to her drawing.C. It’s easy for Carmen to be famous.D. Carmen sold her first picture at $1,000.6. What does the underlined sentence mean in paragraph 1?A. Carmen is successful finally.B. Carmen has sold her first painting.C. Carmen has a good husband supporting her.D. Carmen thinks she has a gift for drawing.7. What is the key to Carmen’s success?A. KindnessB. Love for familyC. PassionD. The museum’s helpCHe is not just a classical music superstar. He is a global superstar. Only 27 years old, the Chinese pianist Lang Lang has become an inspiration to tens of millions around the world.Among his dazzling long list of titles, Lang considered UNICEF goodwill ambassador the most special one."Being a UNICEF goodwill ambassador is the best decision I have made and will definitely be the best experience in my life," Lang said in a recent interview with Xinhua at the UNheadquarters in New York. "I love children very much, and playing piano for them is my favorite," Lang said, beaming with delight.Named this year by Time magazine as one of the 100 World's Most Influential People, the pianist said he hoped music could "bring children happiness and enlight en their life."Three months after his nomination (提名), Lang went to Tanzania with the UNICEF team to visit children threatened by malaria(疟疾) and AIDS.Although the southeastern African country's underdevelopment and harsh living conditions surprised Lang who landed the continent for the first time, he was touched by local children's passion for music."Most of the kids had never seen a piano before," Lang said. "When I played Chopin's nocturne or waltz to them, those who were too shy to talk to me suddenly became active and began to share with me about their dreams. How amazing it is!" "Music can bring hopes to the kids and open their mind," he said.Following his visit to Africa, Lang began to organize fundraising concerts for children. Now it has become his routine to do 15 to 20 fundraising concerts every year.Except for his efforts on fundraising, Lang also established his own international music foundation last year to assist young talents to play piano.So far Lang has chosen five children from the United States and Germany, providing them with scholarships and opportunities to perform at world-class music halls, he said.In December, he will start the selection in China where he would like to "focus more on physically challenged kids, like blind kids."8. The best title of the passage is______.A. Lang Lang and His MusicB. UNICEF Goodwill AmbassadorC. An Unforgettable Visit to AfricaD. Lang Lang’s Fundraising Concerts9. As a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, Lang Lang’s work is mainly to ______.A. help children who are in great needB. hold more concerts for children in the worldC. assist young talents from different countries play pianoD. create more beautiful music for the people of the world10. Why did Lang Lang go to Africa 3 months after his nomination?A. To finish his plan of global performance.B. To experience the local music thereC. To help those children facing serious diseases.D. To create new music of different styles.11. What moved Lang most when in Africa?A. The poverty of Africa.B. Children’s passion for music.C. Children’s gifts for music.D. The deadly diseases in Africa.DIf you like travelling, you can go to the following cities.Marrakech, MoroccoThe city is known as the “red city” for its rose-color ed buildings. The city’s Medina, an old city, is a really famous place. 1000-year-old monuments(历史遗迹) can be found in Medina. Today, the place is a crowded marketplace with traditional Moroccan goods for sale. Make sure to visit an outdoor theater in the city. Storytellers and musicians perform there. Siem Reap, CambodiaVisitors can see hundreds of ancient Buddhist temples in and around the town. After a long day at the temples, tourists can enjoy one of the town’s many bars, restaurants and nightclubs. If you go there, you can pay a visit to the Phnom Kulen National Park in Siem Province. The park’s two waterfalls offer great swimming areas.Istanbul, TurkeyTurkey’s largest city has one foot in Europe and other in Asia. The city is a great place for history lovers. If you go there, make sure to see Istanbul’s most famous religious buildings: the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. At night, you can try sailing on the Bosporus Strait. It divides this city into the European and Asian areas.Hanoi, VietnamVie tnam’s capital has tree-lined streets, lakes, and some 600 temples and towers. If you go there, don’t miss the Temple of Literature. It was built in the year 1070. You can also enjoy a slow walk down the Old Quarter’s coffee street. Enjoy a cup of local co ffee while being there. The peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake is also a nice place to go to. It is one of the prettiest places in central Hanoi.12. Medina in Marrakech is most likely a nice place for those who love_______.A. watching movies outdoorsB. buying expensive dressesC. visiting old monumentsD. playing outdoor sports13. What can you do if you go to the Phnom Kulen National Park?A. Buy traditional goods.B. Swim near a waterfall.C. Visit restaurants and nightclubs.D. See hundreds of ancient temples.14. What do we know about Istanbul?A. It lies between Europe and Asia.B. It is the largest European city.C. It’s near the Bosporus Strait.D.It’s attractive t o history lovers.15. The text is written to_________.A. tell about some old citiesB. tell us about som e countriesC. encourage us to visit the citiesD. show why people visit the cities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最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。