山西省吕梁市泰化中学2017-2018学年高二英语下学期第三次月考试题第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分60分)第一节(共15小题;每小题3分，满分45分)AAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by childrens favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from Dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find. Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. Theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums. 21. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visitA. a natural history museum B. an art museum C. a Youtheater D. a hands-on science museum22. What can kids do at a Youtheater?A. See dinosaur models B. Watch puppet making.C. Look at rock collections. D. Give performances.23. What does hands-on science mean in the last paragraph?A. Learning science by doing things B. Science games designed by kids C. A show of kids science work D. Reading science books.24. Where does this text probably come from?A. A science textbook. B. A tourist map. C. A museum guide. D. A news report. BThe most common problem that worries all of us today is the fear of insecurity（不安全）. Life has become so competitive that every now and then we are struck (遭遇) by the fear of the unknown. With every new turn of events our self-confidence takes a blow. The biggest challenge before every person today is not to lose confidence in ones ability.There are several reasons that affect a persons self-confidence. The most important reason is lack of success. Not being able to succeed affects ones self-confidence greatly. This is when one begins to doubt his own ability. In many cases ones self-confidence is low when he feels rejectedby society. For example, a person who loses his job gives a wide berth to other people for fear of being questioned about his work. However, this isnt right at all. One needs to think along positive lines in spite of failures. After all it is your life and you have every right to live your life as you wish.The challenge lies in not allowing your self-confidence to decrease. It is very important to believe in yourself. Self belief is the secret to success. When success doesnt come to you, you should not allow your self-belief to be affected. Always keep in mind that success is sure to come in time. So, there is nothing wrong with your ability. Whenever lack of success causes you to doubt your ability, dont forget to remind yourself that quick success does not last long. Also remember not to compare yourself to others. These tips will do a world of good to your confidence.In order to be self-confident, you need to have a lifestyle that is right for you. Create one and live a life as you want to. Leave others to themselves. 25. According to the text, what causes people to fear the unknown? A. The low abilities.B. The lack of security. C. The loss of self-confidence.D. The severe competition in life.26. What does the underlined phrase “give a wide berth to” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Introduce something to. B. Hold a birthday party for. C. Make friends with. D. Keep away from.27. Whats Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. How to achieve success. B. How to keep ones self-confidence. C. The challenges that one should overcome. D. The reasons that affect ones self-confidence.28. In the authors opinion, its important that one _. A. should not forget his failuresB. should follow others advice C. should not lose heart D. should believe lifeCAmmie Reddick from East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, was only 18 months old when she had the accident that had scarred(留下创伤) her for life. The curious child reached up to grab the wire of a hot kettle in the family kitchen and poured boiling water over her tiny infant frame.Her mother Ruby turned round and, seeing Ammie horribly burnt, called an ambulance which rushed her daug