2018高一上期中考试第I卷第一部分阅读理解（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AAbraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky on February 12, 1809. When he was a small boy, his family moved to Indiana. Here, his mother taught him to read and write. Lincoln had very little formal education, but he became one of the best-educated men of the Great West.When Lincoln was a young man, his family moved to the new state of Illinois. Lincoln had to make a living at an early age, but in his spare time he studied law. He soon became one of the best-known lawyers. Lincoln became famous for his debates (辩论) on the subject of slavery.In 1860, Lincoln was elected President of the United States. He was the candidate (候选人) of the new Republican Party. Soon after his election, some of the Southern states broke away from the Union and set up the Confederate States of America. This action brought on the terrible Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865.On January 1, 1863, during the war, Lincoln published his famous Emancipation Proclamation. Early in 1865, the Civil War came to an end with the defeat of the South by the North. Only a few days after the end of the War, Lincoln was shot by an actor named John Wilkes Booth. The President died on April 14, 1865, the world lost one of the greatest men of all time.21. In which order did Abraham Lincoln do the following things?a. lived in Kentuckyb. studied lawc. moved to Indianad. became the President of the United Statese. became one of the best lawyersf. learned to read and writeA. a. c. b. f. d. eB. a. c. f. b. e. dC. a. c. d. b. e. f.D. c. b. e. d. a. f.22. What do we know about Abraham Lincoln?A. He received much formal education at school.B. He wanted to write stories about the Civil War.C. He was the candidate of the new Republican Party.D. He broke the law for his debates on the subject of slavery.23. The passage is likely to appear in _____________.A. a history materialB. a magazineC. a newspaperD. a geography paperBAt Nottingham High School we have a well-deserved national honor both for our academic achievements and for the high standards achieved in the wide range of activities we offer. We are proud of our tradition, but at the same time have astrong sense of purpose for the future.We know that your child is unusual and we will develop both their knowledge and character to the full. We are determined to keep the virtues of a traditional academic education in which your child will get a positive attitude to their studies and to life as a whole. We will offer a wealth of wider opportunities, so their strengths can be developed and they can be challenged to achieve beyond their expectations. Above all, they will enjoy their time with us and develop as a person.At the same time we value every pupil. By placing your child in the care of a personal tutor (导师) for the duration of their time in the School, they will become a whole part of our caring group, and we will work with you to improve their health and happiness at all times.I very much hope that I will have the pleasure of welcoming you and your family, personally, to the School so that I can show you how we turn your aims into a reality. You will also meet some of our existing pupils and will see how your goals for your child can be achieved in partnership with us.I very much look forward to meeting you.Kevin Fear, HeadmasterShould you be interested in these please telephone Mrs Goodwin on 0115 845 2232.24. Who is the passage written for?A. Parents.B. Teachers.C. Children.D. Travelers.25. What does the school value most from the second paragraph?A. Opportunities.B. Academic scores.C. Great expectations.D. Personal development.26. Why is a personal tutor needed during school time?A. To have every pupil under control.B. To make sure students observe rules.C. To inform parents of their achievements.D. To offer special help the students need.27. What is the purpose of writing this article?A. To encourage more tourists to the school.B. To describe how to apply for the school.C. To attract more pupils to attend the school.D. To introduce the development of the school.Exam-taker inspired by dramaDuring final exams, students try their best to impress teachers in order to get a high score. A student at Chengdu Polytechnic Institute, Sichuan province, did something similar. Xie Qing, a Grade II student, learning make-up and costume design, surprised her teacher and Internet users by preparing a model looking like the main actress of the TV drama, “The Saga of Wu Zetian,” for her final exam.Schools ban Christmas eventsWenzhou has banned Christmas events in all schools, Wenzhou Evening News reported. The notice was sent from the Wenzhou Education Bureau (教育局) to all kindergartens, primary and middle schools in the city. This is the first time that the education bureau has sent a notice banning any Christmas celebration and activities. The notice caused a heated discussion online. An official from the bureau said it simply wants to make sure that schools pay more attention to traditional Chinese festivals.Photos to monitor attendanceCalling the roll-call is so old. Instead of taking attendance the traditional way, a teacher at Central China Normal University in Wuhan takes a photo of his class every day to monitor attendance. Meng Xiangbin, who teaches press photography, takes pictures before and after class, to see who is late, who leaves early and who is absent. Some students say it makes them feel uncomfortable, while some say they prefer this method, because calling the roll-call before class wastes too much time.28. What does Xie Qing study at college?A. Fashion design.B. Fashion model.C. Make-up and costume design.D. Acting of TV drama.29. Why did the Wenzhou Education Bureau ban Christmas events in all schools?A. Because they think Christmas events are too noisy.B. Because they want to cause a heated discussion online.C. Because they think Christmas events are not safe for children.D. Because they think traditional Chinese festivals should be paid attention to.30. According to the passage, what is the traditional way to monitor attendance?A. Taking photos of students.B. Calling the roll-call.C. Signing their names in hands.D. Taking pictures of the class.31. What doe s “it” refer to in the third news?A. being late, leaving early or being absentB. calling the roll before class and after classC. taking photos before and after classD. having the lesson of press photographPeople in South Korea who feel they can no longer bear the stress（压力） of everyday life now have the choice to put themselves in a prison to relax and think alone.The prison is a stress-reduction center named ‘Prison Inside Me’, located on the outskirts of Hongcheon, about 58 miles northeast of Seoul.It is the brainchild of 47-year-old Kwon Yong-seok, who was once a lawyer. “I didn’t know how to stop working back then,” he said. “I felt like I was being swept away against my will, and it seemed I couldn’t control my own life.” At that moment, he decided to spend time behind bars. He asked his old friend – a prison head – if he could spend a week in prison, but his request was refused.So Kwon decided to design and build a prison-like spiritual center. The center was completed in June last year and cost about 2 billion won ($19 million). Kwon managed to cover the cost by borrowing from banks, friends and relatives. The facility, he said, was not built for making money.The facility includes 28 single rooms, equipped with only a toilet, a sink and a small table, where guests can spend time alone, thinking deeply and enjoying the quiet and peace. According to the Wall Street Journal, hundreds of stressed South Koreans are checking in at the stress-reduction center. A two-night stay at “Prison Inside Me”costs 150,000 won ($146/€106).Park Woo-sub, a guest said, “It is very boring, but it is very helpful, because I can look into my inner self and talk to myself in prison". Another guest thought the place was too warm and clean to feel like a real pris on. He said, “It would have been more helpful if the facility had been in poorer shape like a real prison.”32. Why did Kwon Yong-seok build the “Prison Inside Me”?A. He wanted to have his own prison to punish the crimes.B. He wanted to help South Koreans to reduce stress.C. He wanted to make much money in a new field.D. He wanted to become popular in South Korea.33. The underlined phrase “behind bars” in the third paragraph probably means ________.A. in barsB. behind the doorsC. in prisonD. in police station34. What can we learn from the passage?A. Mr. Kwon cannot afford to build “Prison Inside Me” by himself.B. Park Woo-sub has been put into prison three times for his crime.C. A two-night stay at “Prison Inside Me” costs $150,000.D. “Prison Inside Me” has no difference from a real prison.35. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. A very popular prison in South Korea.B. Methods to reduce stress in South Korea.C. A lawyer and his contribution in South Korea.D. A stress-reduction center in South Korea.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
