新疆生产建设兵团第七师高级中学2017-2018学年高一英语下学期第一次月考试题第二部分： 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40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。AThe pupils of Grangetown High have been busy getting to know their newest and tallest classmate a 7-meter-tall giraffe outside their school.The giraffe is a huge sculpture (雕像) made by a local artist. The schools headmaster noticed the sculpture in the artists garden as he drove past one day, and thought it would be perfect for his school. “I knew everyone would love it,” he said, “because our basketball team is known as the Grangetown Giraffes, and they wear giraffes on their shirts. So I asked them to write a letter to the artist, asking how much it would cost to buy the giraffe. He was very kind and got it ready to deliver (递送) in six weeks all for nothing! It was expected to arrive one Sunday morning, so that the pupils would see it when they got to school on Monday at that time they had no idea that we were getting it.”The artist, Tom Bennett, was a university professor (教授) of chemistry before he left that job in 2006 and only took up metalwork a couple of years ago. “Ive always drawn pictures,” he said. “I can even remember doing it on my first day at school I drew a horse. I wanted it to be the best horse picture ever, but I dont think I succeeded.” Toms first metalwork was a bicycle for two that he and his wife could go cycling on together. “It was the most uncomfortable bike ever created,” he said, “so I gave up making bicycles and went into sculpture instead.”Meanwhile the pupils at Grangetown High are very happy with their new classmate. “Were going to hold a competition to give it a proper name,” said one girl. “Everyone likes the expression on its face, so perhaps that will give us some ideas.”21. According to the text, the giraffe _.A. was as tall as a basketball playerB. was given to Grangetown High for freeC. was sent to Grangetown High on Monday D. was specially made for a basketball team22. When the pupils got to school on Monday, they probably felt _.A. shy B. sad C. excited D. confident23. What can we learn about Tom Bennett?A. He showed interest in art at an early age.B. He was good at drawing, especially horses.C. He visited Grangetown High as a professor.D. He learned a lot about sculpture at university.24. Whats the main idea of the text?A. It was a difficult job to name a giraffe.B. Tom Bennett is well-known as a sculptor.C. The Grangetown Giraffes is a strong team.D. A metal giraffe arrived at Grangetown High.BOver 40 years ago, a country music DJ convention (大会) was held every year in Nashville, Tennessee. Many country performers used to attend (参加) the convention to give their performances. Fans would go to Nashville hoping to see their favorite performers. In the end, so many fans began showing up in Nashville that a festival named Fan Fair was born.The first Fan Fair was held in April 1972, in Nashville for four days. Some of country musics biggest stars attended. There were about fifty thousand fans. The first Fan Fair was so successful that planning began almost immediately for 1973. The date was changed to June, when the weather would be better. Over one hundred thousand fans attended the second Fan Fair.Every year brought so many performers and fans to Fan Fair that, in 1982, it was moved to the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Fan Fair stayed at the fairgrounds for another nineteen years.There was always the unexpected during the festival. In 1974, former Beatle Paul McCartney attended. In 1992, more than six hundred reporters from Europe, Asia, and South America went to cover the appearance of a popular star, Billy Ray Cyrus, who had introduced a new country line dance. In 1996, Garth Brooks, who made a surprise appearance, signed autographs (签名) for 23 hours. In 2001, Fan Fair returned to downtown Nashville as the worlds biggest country music festival. Now, over one hundred and twenty-five thousand country music fans go to Nashville every June. As you can imagine, those who want to attend Fan Fair must plan ahead. For example, they need to buy a ticket several months ahead of time. Of course, theres much more to prepare.25. According to the text, Fan Fair _.A. has a history of more than 50 yearsB. lasts almost half a month every yearC. is the most important music festival in AmericaD. is a time when country music lovers get together26. The second Fan Fair _.A. was held in the spring of 1972B. was more popular than the first oneC. was moved from Nashville to the fairgroundsD. was attended by former Beatle Paul McCartney27. The purpose of the fourth paragraph is to _.A. show why Fan Fair has been popular B. introduce three famous musiciansC. explain how Fan Fair started D. ask people to attend Fan Fair28. What will the author probably talk about next?A. Advice for fans. B.