西和二中2015-2016学年度第二学期高二月考试题英 语第一节 阅读理解(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。ALooking for cool gifts can inspire people.A personalized gift means so much more. It makes the receiver feel special, and is likely to be treasured. Take a look at these best-sellers. Remember to check out the suitable gifts for her or for him.Coffee CupThis Pretty cup features three colorful flowers, with plenty of room to write your own special words above and below the flowers. It is suitable for many special occasions including birthdays and Mothers Day. The top line can be made up of up to 15 words, while the bottom line can only be the 10 words long. Price: $17.84Charming HeartMoms can carve the wishes or names of their children on the heart. It is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Regular price: $9.99; Sale price: $8.99 (You save: 10%)Heart and Flower Picture Frame (相框)You can send the frame to a special friend, your sister, mom, or someone whos made a difference in your life. This photo frame has plenty of room for your own personal words. It can be personalized with two lines of text of up to 25 words per line. Regular price: $29.99; Sale price: $26.99 (You save: 10%)Round Clock Key ChainThis key chain has a handsome silver watch. It makes a special gift when carved, adding a personal touch. It can be personalized with 3 words. It is very popular among young men. Price: $24.99; Sale price: $17.49 (You save: 30%)Silver and Gold Key ChainThis key chain will be a pleasant and personalized ornament (装饰) to your key ring. This useful key chain can be personalized with two lines of text of up to 8 words per line. Price: $16.991. Who will be interested in this passage most?A. Someone who likes to inspire others.B. Someone who wants to advertise gifts.C. Someone who wants to choose a giftD. .Someone who designs gifts.2. Which of the following gifts are suitable for your mother?A. The Picture Frame and the Coffee Cup. B. The Coffee Cup and the Charming Heart.C. The Charming Heart and the Picture Frame. D. The Picture Frame and the Round Clock Key Chain.3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The personalized Coffee Cup can hold 25 words. B. The Charming Heart is not suitable for babies.C. Young men are likely to love the Round Clock Key Chain. D. The Round Clock Key Chain is the cheapest gift.BIf Confucius（孔子）were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. Hed need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out. While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. Its nothing personal. Most Americans dont even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes. But this doesnt mean that Americans dont care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China. In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually included Chinese art, history and philosophy（哲学）. Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take advantages of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks of Westerners philosophy. Students in the United States, at the same time, are racing to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers. So the old thinkers ideas are still alive and well. Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West. As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is. 4. The opening paragraph is mainly intended to _A. provide some key facts about Confucius B. attract the readers interest in the subjectC. show great respect for the ancient thinker D. prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations5. We can learn from Paragraph 4 that American students_A. have a great interest in studying Chinese B. take an active part in Chinese competitionsC. try to get high scores in Chinese exams D. fight for a chance to learn Chinese6. What is the best title for the passage?A. Forgotten Wisdom in America B. Huge Fans of the Chinese LanguageC. Chinese Culture for Westerners D. Old Thinker with a Big Future7. The passage is likely to appear in _. A. a biography B. a history paper C. a newspaper D. a p