湖北省宜昌市葛洲坝中学2018-2019学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题第一部分 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。AOPENINGS AND PREVIEWSAntlia PneumaticaIn a new play by Anne Washburn, directed by Ken Rus Schmoll, a group of estranged friends gather at a Texas farm house to bury one of their peers. (Peter Jay Sharp, 416 W. 42nd St. 212-279-4200. In previews.)Bright StarSteve Martin and Edie Brickell wrote this bluegrass-and-Americana musical, in which a magazine editor meets a soldier returning from the Second World War. Walter Bobbie directs. (Cort, 138 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. In previews.)The CrucibleIvo van Hove directs Arthur Millers classic drama about the Salem witch trials, starring Saoirse Ronan, Ben Whishaw, Ciaran Hinds, and Sophie Okonedo. (Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. In previews.)Dry PowderJohn Krasinski, Claire Danes, and Hank Azaria star in Sarah Burgesss play, in which an executive at a private-equity firm (私人股本公司) tries to rebound from a P.R. disaster. Thomas Kail directs. (Public, 425 Lafayette St. 212-967-7555. In previews. Opens Oct. 28, 2017)The FatherFrank Langella stars in a play by the French writer Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Doug Hughes for Manhattan Theatre Club, about an eighty-year-old man who is losing his grip on his own life story. (Samuel J. Friedman, 261 W. 47th St. 212-239-6200. Previews begin Oct. 28, 2017)1. If youre interested in American music, where can you get entertained?A. Peter Jay Sharp, 416 W. 42nd St. B. Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St.C. Cort, 138 W. 48th St. D. Public, 425 Lafayette St.2. If you want to preview a play now, which of the following is not available?A. Dry Powder B. The CrucibleC. Bright Star D. The Father3. The authors purpose of writing the passage is to _ .A. entertain B. informC. persuade D. describe【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B【解析】这是一篇广告布告类阅读。文章对一些电影的上映和新片首映情况进行了介绍。【1题详解】细节理解题。答案定位在Bright Star部分Steve Martin and Edie Brickell wrote this bluegrass-and-Americana musical, in which a magazine editor meets a soldier returning from the Second World War. Walter Bobbie directs. (Cort, 138 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. In previews.)可知如果你对美国音乐感兴趣，你可以Cort, 138 W. 48th St.故选C。【2题详解】推理判断题。答案定位在The Father部分的Samuel J. Friedman, 261 W. 47th St. 212-239-6200. Previews begin Oct. 28, 2017可知这部影片在2017年的10月28日首映，所以现在不能观看，故选D。【3题详解】写作意图题。文章的标题是OPENINGS AND PREVIEWS（上映和首映），可知文章对一些电影的上映和新片首映情况进行了介绍，是一个通告。A. entertain娱乐；B. inform通知；C. persuade劝说；D. describe描述，故选B。BPhil White has just returned from an 18,000-mile, around-the-world bicycle trip. White had two reasons for making this epic journey. First of all, he wanted to use the trip to raise money for charity, which he did. He raised 70,000 for the British charity, Oxfam. Whites second reason for making the trip was to break the world record and become the fastest person to cycle around the world. He is still waiting to find out if he has broken the record or not.White set off from Trafalgar Square, in London, on 19th June 2004 and was back 299 days later. He spent more than l,300 hours in the saddle(车座) and destroyed four sets of tyres and three bike chains. He had the adventure of his life crossing Europe, the Middle East, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Americas. Amazingly, he did all of this with absolutely no support team. No jeep carrying food, water and medicine. No doctor. Nothing! Just a bike and a very, very long road.The journey was lonely and desperate at times. He also had to fight his way across deserts, through jungles and over mountains. He cycled through heavy rains and temperatures of up to 45 degrees, all to help people in need. There were other dangers along the road. In Iran, he was chased by armed robbers and was lucky to escape with his life and the little money he had. The worst thing that happened to him was having to cycle into a headwind on a road that crosses the south of Australia. For 1,000 kilometres he battled against the wind that was constantly pushing him. This part of the trip was slow, hard work and depressing, but he made it in the end. Now Mr. White is back and intends to write a book about his adventures.4. When Phil White returned from his trip, he_.A. broke the world record B. destroyed several bikesC. collected money for Oxfam D. travelled about 1,300 hours5. What does the word epic in Paragraph l most probably mean?A. Very long and difficult. B. Very slow but exciting.C. Very smooth but tiring. D. Very lonely and depressing.6. During his journey around the world, Phil White _.A. fought heroically against robbers in IranB. experienced the extremes of heat and coldC. had a team of people who travelled with himD. managed to ride against the wind in Australia7. Which of the following words can best describe Phil White?A. determined.