安阳市二中2018-2019学年度第一学期10月月考高一英语试卷第卷第一部分 听力（略）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）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。AAfter a long winter, spring is the ideal time for sightseeing and exploring Londons green spaces.1. Explore Londons parks and gardensSpring tine is one of the perfect times of year to explore Londons parks and gardens, when the citys Royal Parks will be blooming with flowers. Go and admire the rainbow of azaleas（杜鹃花）at Richmond Park or hire a deckchair in St. Jamess Park with a view of Buckingham Palace.2. Enjoy the entertainment at a Spring FestivalThere are a good many festivals and events held in London throughout spring. Make the most of the cultural exhibitions at the British Library Spring Festival, the Sundance Film Festival or the London Literature Festival; head to Shakespeares Globe, which hosts open-air Shakespeare performances from late April until early October.3. Get activeWarmer weather means theres no excuse for staying indoors, so go for a walking or cycling tour of London. Alternatively, walk the Thames Walkway, which follows the river all the way from central London into the countryside; make the most of Londons “Boris Bikes”, which are available for hire all around the city and are free of charge for the first half hour. If youre really looking for a challenge, sign up for the famous London Marathon, held annually in April.4. Take to the watersWhether cruising（航行）along the Thames River, hiring a rowing boat in Hyde Park or riding a canal boat around Little Venice, there are lots of fun ways to get on the water in London. Held every year since 1829, the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race allows teams from Englands most famous universities to compete against each other, and draws huge crowds of watching people.21. What are you advised to do if you are interested in British culture?A. Visit Richmond Park. B. Row a boat in Hyde Park.C. Attend the London Festivals. D. Walk the Thames Walkway.22. Which of the following can you do in Londons parks?A. You can see Buckingham Palace from St. Jamess Park.B. You can use Londons Boris Bikes for free for a whole day.C. You can watch outdoor Shakespeare performances.D. You can enjoy the rainbow at Richmond Park.23. What activity challenges you most according to the writer?A. Watching the Boat Race.B. Cycling around London.C. Cruising in the Thames River.D. Joining in London Marathon.24. What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To introduce tourist attractions in London.B. To suggest ways to enjoy spring in London.C. To stress the importance of exploring London.D. To show the beauty of the spring in London.BA girl became a volunteer in the activities of Deathbed Care, which meant visiting and taking care of a patient suffering from an incurable disease with days numbered.The girl was assigned to look after an old man suffering from cancer whose children lived abroad. Their living conditions were not satisfactory while the old man had a lot of savings. She was expected to comfort him and keep up his spirits. Every Saturday the girl came on time to keep him company, telling him stories. When he was having an intravenous drip（静脉滴注）, she would help massage his arms. The doctor found the patient much improved mentally. The old man began to involve himself actively in the medical treatment and he seldom shouted at others.But something that happened made the doctor uneasy and puzzled. Each time the girl left, the old man would give her some money. The doctor did nothing to interfere（干涉）, unwilling to offend the old man. A month later the old man showed evident signs of decline after suffering coma（昏迷）a few times. When rescued from the latest coma, the old man told the doctor his last wish, “I have deep sympathy for the girl. Will you be kind enough to help her finish her studies?” But the doctor knew that her family was well-off and she had no difficulty pursuing her studies. Sometimes she even came to the hospital in her fathers car.When the girl came at the weekend after the death of the old man, the doctor told her the bad news. She was very sad and burst into tears. Then she handed $500 to the doctor, saying, “The old man had all along thought I came to do the job because of poverty. He gave me money so that I could continue my schooling.” Now he got the answer to the puzzle. In the last period of his life, the old man found it a real pleasure to be able to help a girl badly in need.25. What kind of people do volunteers attend to in Deathbed Care?A. The patients in need of operations.B. The people suffering from cancer.C. The people suffering from diseases.D. The patients without many days left.26. What can we infer about the old man according to Paragraph 2?A. He had abundant savings and he was cheerful.B. He frequently lost his temper before he met the girl.C. He was suffering