河南省中牟县第一高级中学2018-2019学年高一英语上学期第二次双周考试题（实验班）第一卷 第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AJourney to Asia in 2018Follow the Silk RouteThough they were ruled by Russia for more than 100 years, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan have remained far more connected to their earlier histories. This M-day journey, with guidance from Times-selected experts,will take you deep into the heart of these Silk Road nations.Journey 11 daysTime Apr. 15，May 20 and Sept. 23, 2018 Travelers 20Costs $6,495Saudi Arabia and the Emirates：The Past and Future of OilOil transformed the Arabian Peninsula, bringing wealth to the traditional area as well as problems with the Western nations that needed it. Learn more on this journey accompanied by New York Times - selected experts. Explore the conservatism(保守主义）that existed in Saudi Arabia, and then see the modem architectural city Abu Dhabi.Journey 10 daysTime Oct. 23 and Nov. 6, 2018 Travelers 24 Costs $ 11695Seventy Years of the State of IsraelIn 2018, Israel will observe its 70th anniversary as a nation. But its history goes back more than 5,000 years, and even now, its future promises many difficulties. On this nine-day journey, travel with experts from the New York Times, a leader in its even-handed coverage of Israel, Palestinians and the Middle East. Enjoy extraordinary opportunities to hear from opinion makers, scholars, grassroots activists and media experts.Journey 9 daysTime Mar. 18 and Oct. 7, 2018 Travelers 25 Costs $6,995Kashmir： The Religious Melting Pot of IndiaOne of the most populous nations on earth. India also has some of the most varied religions on earth. On this 13 - day journey：explore this nations colorful religious history, from Delhi to Kashmir, with expert guidance and unparalleled access to remote areas.Journey 13 daysTime Mar. 24, Apr. 14 and Oct. 62018 Travelers 20 Costs $7,89521Which place might visitors go to if they choose Follow the Silk Route?A. Russia.B.China.C.Israel,D.Uzbekistan.22If you want to have a trip during November, which journey should you choose?A.Follow the Silk Route.B.The Past and Future of Oil.C. Seventy Years of the State of Israel.D.TheReligious Melting Pot of India.23What can visitors learn about during the trip in India?A. Its religious history.B. Its Modem architecture.C. Its coloiful activities.D. Its media industry.24What do the four trips have in common?A. They all provide expert guidance.B. They all last no more than 10 days.C. They all accept less than 20 visitors.D. They all cost about 6,000 dollars.BA young woman carrying a three-year-old child got on a bus. The conductor(售票员) hurried to give her a warm welcome and then kindly asked the other passengers to make more room for the woman and her child. On seeing this, people began to talk. “You know this conductor used to be very rude. Now suddenly he has changed his bad behavior（行为,举止;态度）, ” said a middle-aged man.“Yes, he should be praised and we must write a letter to the company,” said a second passenger. “Thats right,” another lady said, “I wish a newspaper reporter were here so that more people could learn from this conductor.”Just then a gentleman who looked like a teacher turned to the conductor and said, “Excuse me, but can I know your name, please? Your excellent service must be praised.”Before he could open his mouth, the three-year-old child sitting on the young womans lap interrupted, “I know his name. I call him Dad.”25. The passengers were _ to see the conductors kindness to the woman and the child.A. excited B. pleased C. interested D. surprised26. One passenger suggested writing a letter to the company to _.A. make a demand for more buses B. praise the conductor for his good serviceC. criticize the conductor for his rude behaviorD. invite a newspaper reporter to write about the conductor27. What was the gentleman?A. A teacher. B. A newspaper reporter.C. Not known from the story. D. The conductors friend from his company.28. The word “he” in the last paragraph refers to _.A. the gentlemanB. the conductor C. the middle-aged manD. the three-year-old childCI was a shy girl. I didnt even like to answer the telephone for fear Id have to talk to somebody I didnt know. I enjoyed the loneliness of exploring nature. However, at school I had to spend all day in the company of others. My escape was reading. I spent a lot of lime studying and was rewarded with good grades. My only failure was Spanish Id get all As on my written work and tests, but Ds and Fs on the spoken part.Eventually I went to college. During my third year of college, I had enough of being shy and determined to change my outlook and behavior. One day while at school, I noticed an advertisement for positions on the local classical music ra