- 1 -2017-20182017-2018 学年度德才高中高二年级下学期学年度德才高中高二年级下学期期中考试英语试卷期中考试英语试卷时间：100 分钟 满分：150 分 第 I 卷第一部分第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（共两节，满分 4040 分）分）第 1 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。A AThere are many unique festivals around the world. Here are some of them.LasLas Fallas,Fallas, SpainSpainLas Fallas is one of Spains strangest and craziest festivals. Las Fallas means “the fire” in valencian. The focus of this festival is to create and destroy dolls. These dolls are lifelike and usually make fun of dishonest politicians and famous people in Spain. Many dolls are several feet tall. They remain complete until March 19th, after which men fill them with fireworks. All the streetlights arc turned off and the dolls are set on fire at 12 am exactly.DayDay ofof thethe Dead,Dead, MexicoMexicoDay of the Dead is traditionally celebrated on 1st and 2nd of November in Mexico. This festival celebrates the lives of loved ones around you who have died. Celebrations can take a humorous tone as celebrants remember funny events about the dead. Toys are brought for the Head children and hollies of wine for adults.MardiMardi Gras,Gras, USAUSAThis day can occur anytime between February 3rd and March 9th, depending on when Easter is held that year. In 1857, a group called Mystik Krewe of Comus staged the first modern style Mardi Gras parade (游行). The parades are headed by “Kings” and “Queens” who throw decorations at the - 2 -crowd. Practices include dancing, sports competitions, wearing masks, etc.NightNight ofof thethe Radishes,Radishes, MexicoMexicoIts one of the most colorful and unique festivals of Mexico. It is celebrated on December 23rd. As crazy as it sounds, the festival lasts only a few hours due to the limited lifetime of vegetables as folk art.21. What do we know about the Las Fallas festival?A. Politician s love it very much. B. It is held mainly for the dead.C. Its celebrated on 1st of November. D. Dolls are the essential elements.22. Who would probably love the Mardi Gras festival?A. Those who love watching parades.B. Those who enjoy drinking wine.C. Those who are fond of funny events. D. Those who want to win dance competition.23. Why does the Night of the Radishes festival last only a few hours?A. Because the artworks dont last long.B. Because Mexicans cant afford the time.C. Because vegetables will be sold at the market.D. Because people arent interested in the festival.B BA young woman sits alone in a caf sipping tea and reading a book. She pauses briefly to write in a nearby notepad before showing her words to a passing caf waiter: “Where are the toilets please?” This is a familiar scene in Tokyos so-called “silent cafs”, where customers are not allowed to speak, and only communicate by writing in notepads.The concept rises by a desire to be alone among young Japanese, a situation brought by economic uncertainty, a shift in traditional family support structures and the growing social isolation. The phenomenon is not limited to - 3 -coffee shops but covers everything from silent discos, where participants dance alone wearing wireless headphones connected to the DJ, to products such as small desk tents designed for conversation-free privacy in the office. One Kyoto company even offers single women the opportunity to have a “one woman wedding” a full bridal affair, complete with white dress and ceremony, and the only thing missing is the groom. The trend has its own media expression “botchi-zoku”, referring to individuals who consciously choose to do things completely on their own.One recent weekday afternoon, Chihiro Higashikokubaru, a 23-year-old nurse, travelled 90 minutes from her home, to Tokyo on her day off in order to enjoy some solo time. Speaking quietly at the entrance of the cafe, Miss Higashikokubaru said: “I heard about this place via Twitter and I like the idea of coming here. I work as a nurse and its always very busy. There are very few quiet places in Tokyo, and its a big busy city. I just want to come and sit somewhere quietly on my own. Im going to drink a cup of tea and maybe do some drawings. I like the idea of a quiet, calm atmosphere.”The desire to be isolated is not a new concept in Japan, home to an estimated 3.6 million “hikikomori” a more extreme example of social recluses (隐士) who withdraw completely from society.24. What is special about the “silent cafes”?A. It provides various tea and books.B. People are not allowed to communicate.C. It has attracted many popular young people.D. It offers service by writing not by speaking.25. Which of the following statements cant account for the idea of being alone in Japan?A. The increasing social isolation.B. The unstable economic situation.C. The rising demand for privacy.D. A change in traditional family support patterns.- 4 -26. What do we know about Higashikokubaru?A. She doesnt like to be a nurse.B. She doesnt like the life in big cities.C. She enjoys her solo time in a qui