河北省武邑中学2020学年高一英语上学期寒假作业1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 A、B、C 和 D 中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ABritish MuseumLocated in Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, the British Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artifacts and is free to all visitors. The British Museums remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture, and it has more than 7 million objects, so it would probably take a week to see everything.Over 6 million visitors every year experience the collection, including world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.Admission and opening timesFree, open daily 10:00 to 17:30.Open until 20:30 on Fridays, except Good Friday.Closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January.Large luggage, suitcases and cabin baggageFor everyones safety, all bags, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed on British Museum for safety and security reasons. Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, Kings Cross and Charing Cross.MembershipMembership allows you to discover 2 million years of human history with free unlimited entry to special exhibitions, an exclusive discount offer on magazine subscription and many more benefits.Individual membership: 74Under 26 membership: 54Young friends (ages 8-15): 25ShopsThe Museum has four shops where you can buy books, souvenirs, and family gifts.1. When can you visit the British Museum?A. At 9:00 Friday. B. At 12:00 Monday. C. On Christmas Day.D. On Good Friday.2. Where can visitors store their large luggage.A. At major train stations. B. At some crossings.C. In the hall of the Museum.D. At the entrance to the Museum.3. If two friends aged 14 and 18 apply for membership of the Museum, how much should theypay?A. 25. B. 79. C. 50. D. 148.BEvery day when Glen Oliver orders his morning coffee at the drive-through window of a local cafe, he insists on paying for the order of the person behind him. He also asks the restaurant workers to tell the customer to have a great day, in case theyre not already having one.Oliver has never made a big deal out of his own generous actions until a letter was published by a news website in November. He found out that he had not just bought someone his breakfast he had saved a life.According to the website, someone had written a letter stating that on July 18th, he was planning on committing suicide. The writer said that while he was at the drive-through window, he was planning on going home, writing a note and ending his life. When he went to pay for his coffee and muffin, however, the cashier told him that the man in the SUV in front of him had picked up the tab and told him to have a great day.“I wondered why someone would buy coffee for a stranger for no reason,” said the writer. “Why me? Why today? If I were a religious man, I would take this as a sign. This random act of kindness was directed at me on this day for a purpose.”When the writer arrived home, he couldnt hold back his tears and started to think about the simple good deed that had affected him so deeply. “I decided at that moment to change my plans for the day and do something nice for someone. I ended up helping a neighbor take groceries out of her car and into the house.”The writer says that in the months following that fateful event, he does at least one kind thing for others every day. “To the nice man in the SUV, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please know your kind gesture has truly saved a life,” he said. “On July 18, 2020, I had the greatest day.”4. What is Olivers act of kindness every day?A. Buying others breakfast. B. Greeting restaurant workers.C. Publishing positive news. D. Taking groceries for neighbors.5. What is special about Olivers act of kindness on July 18, 2020?A. It brought him thank-you letters. B. It was reported on a news website.C. It was the first time hed paid for others. D. It stopped someone from killing himself.6. What does the underlined phrase “picked up the tab” mean in Paragraph 3?A. Paid the bill. B. Parked the car. C. Left a message. D. Ordered a drink.7. How did the writer of the letter feel after the event?A. He felt guilty. B. He felt grateful. C. He felt confused. D. He felt saddened.第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文, 从短文后所给各题四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中, 选出可以填入空白处的最 佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。One day my partner and I went out to help one customer, and time passed so quickly. We realized that we needed to eat something after we 8 our work. We stopped at a local hamburger shop and ordered some hamburgers and cokes for 9 . It was Sunday, late afternoon, so there were only a few people. We watched around and found a(an) 10 table easily. After we ordered some food, we were seated and waited. A few minutes later, 11