内蒙古2017-2018学年高二英语12月月考试题本试卷满分为120分，考试时间为100分钟。第卷（选择题 共70分）第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第1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。 AI like watching butterflies. Sometimes I think Im the only girl who notices these quiet but beautiful things. But if it hadnt been for a crowded restaurant, I wouldnt have ever noticed Valeri.Valeri was a new student. She walked to class with her books against her chest and her head down. She talked only when the teacher asked her a question. After a month at our school, she hadnt made any friend.One day at lunch, most tables being full, I had nowhere to sit. Valeri sat alone, book in hand. I walked over to her, “Is that a good book?” Valeri gave a small nod and went back to reading. “Whats it about?” I asked. After seconds of silence, she looked at me, her eyes shining, “Well, its about a dragon! This boy, Eragon, finds this dragon egg when he goes playing one day. He thinks its a rock! The egg hatches（孵化）and Eragon hides the dragon from his cousin and uncle until it gets too big .”Two weeks later, I was sitting in the auditorium（礼堂）enjoying the talent show. Then a shy girl walked on stage. I recognized her immediately. Valeri held a violin in one hand and a bow in the other. She started to play. The notes formed a soft, sweet tune. The auditorium fell completely silent until we realized the music was finished. I smiled to myself. Valeri wasnt just “a quiet girl”. She knew about wonderful books and could play the violin like nothing Id ever heard. Like a butterfly, she was beautiful and amazing when you looked closely.1. The author went to sit beside Valeri because _. A. Valeri invited her to sit there B. Valeris book drew her attention C. no more empty seats were left D. she wanted to make friends with Valeri2. In the book Valeri was reading, _raised the dragon. A. Eragon father B. EragonC. Eragons cousin D. Eragons uncle3. Butterflies are mentioned in the text to show _.A. the beauty of butterflies B. the authors interestC. the character of Valeri D. the qualities of friends4. Which of the following words can best describe Valeri?A. Quiet and talented. B. Friendly and active.C. Careful and talkative. D. Kind and enthusiastic.BBest places to visit in AustraliaAreyoulookingforthebestplacestoseeinAustralia?Herearethetop5placestovisitinAustralia.Itincludesthebest,themostbeautifulandthemostfamous.SydneyForthosewhohavemadeaflightfromtheothersideoftheworld,ifyoucomeanddontseeSydney,itisabitlikegoingtoGermanyandnotdrinkingabeer,ortoEnglandandnotseeingLondon,orAmericaandnottryingahotdog.Thereisplentytoseeand do in Sydney apart from the well known attractions of the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, andBondibeaches.ByronBayLocatedinNewSouthWales,justsouthoftheQueenslandborder,ByronBayispopularwithnotjustinternationaltourists,butisalsoafavoriteholidaydestinationofAustralians.Thelighthouseisamazingatsunset(anditisthemosteasterlypartof mainlandAustralia).Therearea range of music festivals over the year that attract international andlocalmusiciansalike.TheGreatOceanRoadTheGreatOceanRoad,locatedinVictoria,isoneofthebestscenicdrivesoftheworld.Itsofficiallengthis243kms(roughly150miles),butitwilltakeyouafulldaytoenjoyitdueto thenarrowandwindytrafficlanes(onlyoneineachdirection).DaintreeRainforestLocatedinnorthernQueensland,roughly110kmsnorthofCairns,therainforestisanaturewonderland.ItisAustraliaslargestrainforest,about20%ofAustraliasnative birdspeciescanbefoundwithintheDaintree.TheGreatBarrierReefLocated in Queensland, this attraction is one of those attractions that are actually known by everyone. Extending for about 2,300 kms, it is home to many rare, endangered and unique animals and plant species.5.Which places will you go in Australia if you are interested in music?A. Sydney and the Great Barrier ReefB.ByronBayandDaintreeRainforestC. The Great Ocean Road and Byron BayD. Byron Bay and Sydney6.Where can you see unique and endangered animals in Australia?A.DaintreeRainforestB.TheGreatBarrierReefC. Byron Bay D. Sydney7.What is the biggest problem when travelling in the Great Ocean Road?A.Itstrafficproblems.B.Itsofficiallength.C.YoucanteatanAmericahotdogthere.D.Youmustmakeaflightfromtheothersideoftheworld.C I got invited to go with some friends to a game at another school. A senior will be driving us, and I think shes a good driver, but its