河南省天一大联考英语

河南省天一大联考2015-2016学年度高中毕业班阶段性测试英语

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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A.

Best Special Interest Holidays for 2016

Not all holidays are centred on perfecting the art of doing nothing. Here are some special interest holidays aimed at making the most of your time by developing a new skill or an existing hobby.

1. Kumbh Mela in India

This six-day holiday coincides(一致)with the biggest Indian religious festival in the world, the Kumbh Mela,which occurs every three years. There is a trip to the holy town of Pushkar, guided by former BBC photographer David Short, who will share tips and help you take the perfect photograph.

April 15, from #1,750 including return flights from London and Delhi. Explore (01252 883 547; explore. co. uk).

2. Morocco Sketchbook

Led by artist Maxine Relton, this tour takes in Marrakesh helping you develop your drawing skills. Rapid line and figure drawing, colour mixing are all covered and the eight-day holiday is based in Kasbah du Toubkal.

May 8, from #2,495 including some meals but excluding flights. Steppes Travel (01285 601 495; steppestr; avel. co. uk).

3. Blossoms in Japan

This10-day "Blossoms and Blooms in Japan" tour undertakes a botanical journey across the main island Honshu. You can learn the Japanese art of flower-arranging in an Ikebana class. Other highlights include the neighbourhood of Yanaka, which is home to temple gardens and traditional houses, and the Kiyosumi Teien Japanese, a best-preserved formal garden.

April 16 and October 22, from #4,832 half-board. Kuoni (01306 747008; ).

4. Fishing in Northern Argentina

This nine-day fly fishing and conservation tour takes in the Ibera Marshlands, the world's second largest wetlands. Here expert fisherman, Charles Jardine, is the guide as you fish. Based in Estancia Rincon del Socorro, the holiday also includes opportunities for horse riding and bird-watching.

October 15, from #5,095 full-board. Caaenove+Loyd (020 3813 5082; ).

21 .Who might be interested in the Kumbh Mela holiday trip?

A. Fishing lovers.

B. Horse-riding amateurs.

C. Amateurs photographers.

D. Painting art lovers.

22. Which holiday trip lasts the longest?

A. Blossoms in Japan.

B. Morocco Sketchbook.

C. Kumbh Mela in India.

D. Fishing in Northern Argentina.

23. Which number should you call if you want to improve your drawing skills on the trip?

A. 01252 883 547.

B. 01306 747 008.

C. 01285 601 495.

D. 02038 135 082.

B

I believe in taking action to solve problems around me. Passively accepting the status quo (现状) is something that doesn't event cross my mind.

My mother wrote poetry, books, and letters to the editor to try to change the world - some were published; others remained manuscripts that she worked and reworked with comments from authors she respected. She did not sit still.

When, at ninety-three, illness left her only a short time to live, she told me that she had submitted her recent book of poetry to a publisher but hadn't received a response from them. So I called the publisher, only to learn that the company had stopped operating for lack of money. As my mother's health was slipping quickly, there wasn't time to find a different publisher. After a few weeks of feeling helpless, I began to look for another solution.

Luckily, I found a printer, who was touched by my mother's story and quickly moved into action with me. We worked together to complete the book just a few days before I left to see my mother for the last time. I handed it to her gift-wrapped. Her pain medication made it hard for her to see and think clearly, and she struggled to read the title of the book I had given her. When she finally recognized her title, her face softened into a smile. "You remembered," she said and then passed away with no regret. And then I knew - she had expected all along that I wouldn't sit on my hands when in trouble and take action actively.

Not finding a solution wasn't an option. And this has guided me through so much of my life. I live in the world of education and opportunity. This is a daily challenge. When faced with a problem, I can't simply shrug my shoulders and say, "I don't know." While I can't change the world alone, I can't accept the status quo, and I need to take action.

24. Why did the author's mother receive no response after submitting her recent poetry?

A. The readers didn't like her works.

B. She was not a well-known writer.

C. The publisher went out of business.

D. Her illness shocked the publisher.

25. How did the author's mother react when seeing her book published?

A. She passed away without any regret.

B. She decided to write more works.

C. She recovered from her illness.

D. She was too ill to say anything.