1、保定一中2012-2013学年度高一第一学期第二次阶段性考试英语试题第二部分 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。A On the first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didnt know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. Hi
2、, girl! My name is Rose, Im 87 years old.Why are you in college at such a young age? I asked jokingly.I always dreamed of having a college education and now Im getting one!she replied.Rose became a college symbol this year and she could be easily distinguished from the other students.At the end of t
3、he semester we invited Rose to speak at our football party. Ill never forget what she taught us.We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only two secrets to staying young, being happy and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day.
4、Youve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die! she said.There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and dont do anything, you will turn 20 years old. If I am 87 years old, and stay in bed for a year,
5、and never do anything, I will turn 88. Anybody can grow older. But every minute counts for young men,she added.She ended her speech by singing The Song of Rose. She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives.At the years end, Rose finished the college education sh
6、e had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.56. Rose went to college because she .A. wanted to live longerB. loved to stay with the youngC. wanted to realize her dreamD. planned to enjoy her life there57. Which of the following is included in Roses sp
7、eech?A. People wont grow old if they stop playing.B. The more you laugh, the younger you will be.C. People easily become old if they do more things.D. Time is especially important for young people.58. At the end of her speech, Rose asked each of her classmates .A. to sing along with herB. to sing on
8、es own songC. to recite the lyricsD. to do as the lyrics said59. Which of the following can best describe the story?A. Live with your dream.B. Find secrets of staying young.C. Learn wherever you are.D. Be happy every day.BWhen I was in my fourth year of teaching, I was also (and am still) a high sch
9、ool track and field coach (田径教练). One year, I had a student, John, who entered my class when he was a junior (三年级学生). John changed to our school from Greece, and seemed to be interested in athletics, so I encouraged him to join our track team. I explained to him that even though he had never taken p
10、art in it before, I did believe that he could do well in any event, and I would be willing to coach him at whichever ones interested him. He accepted the offer, and began to work hard at every practice.About a month later, I had found out from other sources that John was a first-class tennis player,
11、 winning various junior awards in his home country. I went to him asking, “John, I really appreciate that you came out for the track team, but why didnt you play tennis instead? It seems that would interest you a lot more, since youre so good at it.” John answered, “Well, I like tennis, but you told
12、 me that you believed in me, and that you thought I could do well in track, so I wanted to try it for that reason.”From then on, I often remember my students reply. I told it to a friend and she suggested I write it down to share somewhere with more teachers. No matter how critical (不满的) students ca
13、n be of themselves, Ive found that a simple “I trust that you can do it!” can go a long way! 60. According to Paragraph 1, the author seems to think more about Johns _. A. PE marks B. self-confidence C. interest in sports D. state of health 61. Why did John take part in the track team? A. He had bee
14、n an excellent runner. B. He was encouraged by his teacher. C. He liked running more than tennis. D. He had no tennis coach to train him. 62. The purpose of this passage is probably _. A. to build a close teacher-student relationship B. to introduce a new way of sports training C. to explain the val
15、ue of sports and games D. to show the importance of encouragement 63. The passage is mainly written for _. A. teachers B. parentsC. students D. playersCAll residents: Rules for living in Parkrise FlatsWe all want to live comfortably and safely here, so here are a few simple rules which we think all
16、residents should follow.RubbishRubbish collection is on Tuesdays. Please do not leave rubbish bags out before Tuesday as birds and animals can break into them and they smell.WashingThere is a washing line for every flat in the garden next to the car park. Please only dry your washing on these lines
17、so it does not disturb people in the ground floor flats.CleaningThe main stairs are cleaned twice a week by the Association, so please try to keep them tidy and clean and do not leave furniture or bags on the stairs or in the hallways.LightsThe main lights are on a timer and they stay on for five mi
18、nutes whey you press them. Please tell the Association if any lights are not working.NoiseResidents are asked to keep noise to a minimum. Loud music, etc. can disturb other people and the Association will get in touch with you if you make too much noise.SafetyMake sure the main outside door is alway
19、s locked and do not let anyone in to the main building unless you know who they are. Sometimes people try to get in to the main stairs and then break into flats, so do not let people in unless they are coming to see you.ParkingEach flat has one car parking space. These are numbered and are at the ba
20、ck of the building. Do not use another residents space. If you have more than one car you will have to park it on the road. Do not park where you are blocking entrances.ProblemsIf you have any problems or questions, please call the Association at 0800 096 9000.Parkrise Housing Association（一） Whats t
21、he purpose of the text?A. To list the services offered by the Association.B. To make an advertisement for the flats.C. To ask the residents to follow the rules.D. To warn people against possible dangers.（二） The Association will talk with you if _. A. lights are not working B. you make too much noise
22、 C. you let strange people in D. you park your car on the road（三） It can be learned from the text that _. A. people should leave the broken chairs on the stairs B. the Association is always ready to help the residents C. one can park the car at any numbered parking space D. the lights will be on whe
23、never you pass the main stairsDAn allowance(零花钱) is an important tool for teaching kids how to budget, save and make their own decisions. Children remember and learn from mistakes when their own dollars are lost or spent foolishly.How large an allowance is suitable? Experts say there is no right amo
24、unt. Actual amounts differ from place to place, and from family to family.To set an appropriate allowance for your child, work up a weekly budget(预算). Allow for entertainment costs such as movies and snacks. Next, include everyday expenses such as lunch money, bus fare, school supplies.“If you make
25、the child responsible for theseills,”says Josephine Swanson, a consumer specialist,“he or she will learn to budget for necessary expenditures.”Finally, add some extra money to make saving possible. If you can, keep your childs allowance in line with that of his friends. A child whose purchasing powe
26、r falls away below his peers can feel left out.It can be hard, but avoid excusing your children when they make a mistake with their allowance. When Brooke Stephens was ten and growing up in Jacksonville, her mother gave her $ 5 a week, $1.75 of which was for bus fare and lunch.“If you lose your mone
27、y,”Brookes mother told her,“you walk home.”One week the girl spent all her allowance in a candy store, then she called home for a ride.“Mom made me walk home,”recalls Stephens, now a financial planner in Brooklyn.“At first I was angry. But I finally realized that she was trying to teach me an import
28、ant lesson.”Experts advise that an allowance should not be tied directly to a childs daily chores. Kids should help around the house not because they get paid for it but because they share responsibilities as members of a family.You might, however, pay a child for doing extra jobs at home, which can
29、 develop his or her initiative(主动性).81.Which of the following is the possible title of the passage?A.How to develop a childs initiative. B.How to work up an amount of pocket money. C.How to teach a child to make money. D.How to teach a child about money management.82.It can be inferred from the pass
30、age that if a child is given an allowance, he or she may . A.spend all the money very soon. B.be spoiled and finally ruined C.feel responsible and careful about money D.lose the money and can not return home83.In Paragraph 4, the words“his peers”refer to . A.his parents B.his teachers C.his financia
31、l experts D.his friends85.What is the implication of the story of Stephens,a financial planner in Brooklyn? A.To be strict with children is helpful in furthering their career prospects. B.Teaching somebody the careful management of money at an early age is very important. C.Careful management certainly leads to career success. D.Follow the parents advice and you can be successful.