期中英语试卷 题号IIIIIIIVV总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共10小题，共20.0分）AIt was a mid-winters day My Mom had ordered me and my two brothers outside so she could get a little housework done My brothers were seven and five years older than me and much bigger as well Still， it was I who decided to start the snowball fight I hit one of them when they werent looking and soon we were all making and throwing snowballs as fast as we could Being little helped me avoid the first dozen or so snowballs that came my way until the one that caught me in the back of the head and sent me sliding into the two foot deep snowdrift I felt two hands grasp my shoulders as my oldest brother lifted me out safely I laughed as I dusted the snow off Later Mom called us back inside for a lunch of hot， chicken soup I drank it slowly and then sat near the old， wood stove in our living room and let the warmth quickly dry my damp socks and jeans It felt so nice I couldnt describe the feeling back then but I know now that it was pure happiness In those innocent days of childhood there was no regret for the past or worry for the future Each moment could be enjoyed just the way God intended Each day could be filled with fun， laughter， and love I think that we all need to re-experience that feeling in our lives We need to live with childlike joy while keeping our adult wisdom We need to throw a few snowballs and drink a few bowls of soup afterwards We need to trust in our Heavenly Fathers love for us and share our love with others as well Life here is too brief not to enjoy all of its precious moments1. Why did the writers mother order them outside？ _ A. To let them do more outdoor exercisesB. For the convenience of doing houseworkC. To let them help her do housework outsideD. To give them a surprise when they returned2. Why could the writer avoid so many snowballs？ _ A. Because his figure was smallB. Because he was the youngestC. Because he had quick reactionD. Because he was good at avoiding3. What is the writers purpose in writing the text？ _ A. To introduce a good outdoor exerciseB. To recall an experience in his childhoodC. To show life should be enjoyed to the fullestD. To sing high praises of his mothers greatnessBHave you ever made your life look a little more charming than it actually is by posting truths on social media? If so, you may be damaging your mental health.The posts we make on social media platforms allow us to look back and see what we did on a given day.But what happens when, in an effort to impress our online friends, photos and videos we post become beautified versions of the things we did?A young girl named Sophia went out to a romantic anniversary dinner with her boyfriend, had a near relationship-ending fight during dessert, then came home and posted, Had the best time out with the love of my life!even with a photo of the meal. No surprise, but according to a new study, Sophia was by no means unique. Two-thirds of users admit lying about their lives on social media with 20 percent of young people between the ages of 18 and 24 stating that they edit their own stories by frequently lying about relationships and promotions.By beautifying our online stories, we are harming our memories. We start believing the stories we tell rather than remembering what really happened. Soon, the real experience is lost and all that remains is the beautified version of history.Scientists fear that these edited stories will end up changing our memories. Its well confirmed through research that our own memories are often unreliable and can be easily controlled. Writing down ones life in the form of a journal, or even on social media can help us keep our memories undamaged, but only if we tell the truth. So recording our experiences through whatever medium, to later recall lessons we learned, is not only acceptable but desirable. In fact, looking back at our own pasthowever embarrassing or uncomfortable is not just healthy but can be enjoyable.4. Why did Sophia post her story with a photo of the meal？A. To make her post attractive.B. To show his photography skill.C. To convince others of her story.D. To show how enjoyable the meal was.5. In what kind of tone did the writer write the text?A. Encouraging.B. Critical.C. Humorous.D. Enthusiastic.6. The last paragraph implies that many people dont realize _.A. recalling the unpleasant past can also be enjoyableB. writing down our life on social media does no good to usC. recording experiences through media is unacceptableD. recording our experiences through media is beneficial7. What a lesson can be drawn from the text?A. Leaving others a good impression is desirable.B. Editting our online stories weakens our memory.C. Posting our experiences on social media is riskyD. Beautifying our history ends up hurting