www.ks5u.com扶沟二高高一年级下学期第一次考试英语试卷第1部分 ：听力（略）第2部分 ：阅读理解（共两节，满分30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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AKeeping the kids busy over the school holidays can be discouraging and cost parents a lot . But weve found some cheap and cheerful ways to enjoy family time this Easter from free days out to fun-filled theme parks which wont cost you much . Weve done the homework so you can get started on having a great time. Theme ParksSave from 10% to 25% off the price of tickets for LEGOLAND in Windsor by booking in advance online . A family of four can save up to 45.90 on a one-day ticket , paying 137.70 .Book seven days in advance and save 43 off the price of a family of four tickets for Drayton Manor Theme Park . Call 0844-472-1950 or book online and youll pay $65 on the day .You can pick up a family of four tickets for a day at Alton Towers in Staffordshire for 43.80 off the day price .Save 16 off the price for a family trip to The Making of Harry Potter by buying a family ticket ( two adults and two children ) online . Family of four 101,compared to 117.ActivitiesStudents looking for a cut-price trip to see the animals can save 15% off the ticket price at Bristol Zoo and pay 12.71 rather than the full adult price 14.53 . Teens should show their identity as students .FreebiesLet your kids discover what its like to be an animal on the African Plain or in the ocean . Or , they can learn to love leaf beetles or become a scientist for the day at the Natural History Museum in London.21 . In which theme park can visitors save most this Easter ?A . Dravton Manor Theme Park . B . The Making of Harry Potter .C . LEGOLAND in Windsor . D . Alton Towers .22 . What is a must for enjoying a cut-price trip at Bristol Zoo ?A . Parents company . B . Student ID card .C . Driving licence . D . Age over 8 .23 . Which place should Tom visit if he wants to know detailed things about whales ?A . LEGOLAND in Windsor . B . Alton Towers .C . The Making of Harry Potter . D . The Natural History Museum .24 .The text is intended to A . show some funny activitiesB . introduce some places of interestC . show how to enjoy a cut-price tripD . introduce some ways to enjoy family timeBMy writing career began ten years ago with my articles published locally and nationally . As a beginner , I was happy to be on my way , writing and learning as much as I could . With two little kids underfoot , as well as working full-time , it was really difficult to make time for writing , but I managed . Readers told me they laughed , cried or were inspired by my articles . But they didnt know what was really going on behind the typewriter . I was not a happy mommy , and found it difficult to enjoy the little things in everyday life . In short , I was not a happy person .I realized I had to make some changes . I started walking every morning . It cleared my head , allowed me time to think , gave me fresh air , and made me feel invigorated(精神焕发)and healthy.I was eating wisely , and the weight started to go . I started a new job , joined a monthly writing chapter , and was determined to keep up my walking . Finding the balance was sometimes difficult . But I was determined to fit in writing because it made me happy . Surely I loved to watch the news and have my tea , but that wasnt what made me truly happy .My own happiness has shown through my family , my job performance and my attitude towards challenging situations . I again have readers telling me the effect my writing has had on them , with some able to get on with their own writing because of my articles .It was up to me to make it happen - my own happiness . One step at a time and one word at a time .And I did it .25 . What was a big challenge to the author according to the first paragraph ?A . Writing good articles . B . Doing well at work .C . Finding the time to write . D . Taking good care of children .26 . Why did the author start walking every morning ?A . To be physically healthy . B . To enjoy fresh early morning air .C . To have more energy for writing . D . To get back to happiness .27 . What can we know about the author from the text ?A . Her articles had a great effect on readers .B . She didnt enjoy making changes in her life .C . She wasnt interested in watching TV news .D . She couldnt find the balance between work and life .28 . What do you think is the main idea of the text ?A . Practice makes perfect . B . Well begun is half done .C . Time and tide wait for no man . D . Happiness lies in your own hand .CThe spread of Western eating habits around the world is bad for human health and the environment . These findings come from a new report in the journal Nature .David Tillman , a professor of eco