合水一中20182019学年第一学期高三级英语第一次月考测试试题（满分：120分；时间：100分钟）第I卷(选择题)第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15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(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ABook 1: DiaryofaFlyBy Doreen Cronin40 pages, US$15.99This is the diary of a fly.The fly, when shes not landing on your head or swimming in your soup, is trying to escape her 327 brothers and sisters who are driving her crazy.Even though shes littlejust like her best friends, Worm and Spidershe wants to be a superhero.This is the story of a little fly whos not afraid to dream big.Book 2: IggyPeck, ArchitectBy Andrea Beaty32 pages, US$15.95This book is a story about a kid whose head teacher does not recognize his great talent (though he makes buildings out of anything at hand, including table cloths, fruit and chalk) until it saves her life.With Andrea Beatys rhyming text and David Robertss interesting illustrations(插图), this book will charm creative kids everywhere.Book 3: TheChickenChasingQueenofLamarCountyBy Janice NHarrington40 pages, US$16.00Our character here loves to run after chickens, particularly Miss Hen, whos very fat.But, as all farming folks know, this is not a good way to produce happy, productive chickens.What will make her change her ways? The author is a professional storyteller and this book is full of fun, and has great illustrations.Book 4: CherryandOliveBy Benjamin Lacombe32 pages, US$16.95Childrens books can quickly take little readers into new worlds, such as the big city, 1930s Georgia, or outer space.This book takes us on a little trip to some European capitals.Cherry is fat and likes books, and she has few friends until she meets a SharPei puppy(沙皮狗)She names it Olive.Through it she finds confidence and friendship.But what will happen when its owner returns?1What do we know about the fly in Book 1?AShe is honest but stubborn.BShe is stupid but interesting.CShe is brave and ambitious. DShe is loyal and courageous.2Whose book is recommended if you are interested in European cities?ADoreen Cronin. BAndrea Beaty.CJanice NHarrington.DBenjamin Lacombe.3The books mentioned above are for _.AchildrenBteachers Cparents DArchitectsB Benjamin West, the father of American painting, showed his talent for art when he was only six years of ageBut he did not know about brushes before a visitor told him he needed oneIn those days, a brush was made from camels hairThere were no camels nearbyBenjamin decided that cat hair would work insteadHe cut some fur from the family cat to make a brush.The brush did not last longSoon Benjamin needed more furBefore long, the cat began to look ragged (蓬乱)His father said that the cat must be sickBenjamin was forced to admit what he had been doing.The cats lot was about to improve. That year, one of Benjamins cousins, MrPennington, came to visitHe was impressed with Benjamins drawingsWhen he went home, he sent Benjamin a box of paint and some brushesHe also sent six engravings (版画)by an artistThese were the first pictures and first real paint and brushes Benjamin had ever seenIn 1747，when Benjamin was nine years old，MrPennington returned for another visitHe was amazed at what Benjamin had done with his giftHe asked Benjamins parents if he might take the boy to Philadelphia for a visit.In the city, MrPennington gave Benjamin materials for creating oil paintingsThe boy began a landscape (风景) paintingWilliam Williams, a wellknown painter, came to see him workWilliams was impressed with Benjamin and gave him two classic books on painting to take homeThe books were long and dullBenjamin could read only a little, having been a poor studentBut he later said，“Those two books were my companions by day, and under my pillow at night.” While it is likely that he understood very little of the books, they were his introduction to classical paintingsThe nineyearold boy decided then that he would be an artist.4What is the text mainly about？ _ ABenjamins visit to Philadelphia.BWilliams influence on Benjamin.CThe beginning of Benjamins life as an artist.DThe friendship between Benjamin and Pennington.5What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 suggest？ _ AThe cat would be closely watched.BThe cat would get some medical care.CBenjamin would leave his home shortly.DBenjamin would have real brushes soon.6What did Pennington do to help Benjamin develop his talent？ _ AHe took him to see painting exhibitions.BHe provided him with painting materials.CHe sent him to a school in Philadelphia.DHe taught him how to make engravings.7Williams two books helped Benjamin to _ .Amaster the use of paintsBappreciate landscape paintingsCget to know other paintersDmake up his mind to be a painterCRobert and Peter study in the same university. They do everything together and help each other. But they often play joke