高一下学期英语期末考试试卷
一、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑.
1. 阅读理解
“Quick, quick, slow, slow,” my husband said asI was trying to focus. We frequently stepped on each other’s feet. Both of uswere being rhythmicallychallenged,and we figured a series of lessons might help us look somewhat skilled on thedancing floor. However, it didn’t.
It didn’t matter that the lessons didn’t payoff. Our learning something new together gave us a string of good memories,such as taking a Thai cooking class on a cold Chicago night and learning how tomake a classic cocktails in a common bar. These experiences are my bestmemories from the past 10 years. We always have such a great time when we’retrying something new together. It seems to have strengthened our relationship,and makes me feel like we have a closer connection.
It turns out my theory as such is backedby research. One study shows that learning new things with your spouse, friends, or partners, can strengthen yourconnection or friendship. But how exactly does this work? The key is weakness.“Learning new things together strengthens connection because it is at thosemoments that we can show our weakness to one another,” says Dr. Hisla Bates.“When we are learning a new task, misfortunes and failures are
sure to happen.In those moments when we fail, the other party can be there in favor of us. Wecan Work together to find a solution, and working together helps deepen theconnection.”
The benefits gained from learning new thingswith your partner can come from activities as small as hiking, trying a newdiet, going boating in the local lake or taking a fitness class together. Youdon’t have to bungee jump or skydive to grow closer. Try selecting activitiesthat both partners are unfamiliar with, as this will ensure you’re on the samepage.
Trying to learn something new together once amonth will benefit you and your spouse or friends. Overall, some of my bestmemories with my husband are the moments when we are learning something newtogether.
（1）What were the author and her husband doing in Paragraph 1?
A . Playing sports.
B . Practising dance.
C . Teaching lessons.
D . Taking a walk.
（2）The underlined word backed can be probably replaced by_______.
A . judged
B . made
C . doubted
D . supported
（3）The purpose of writing this passage is to show us _______
A . the challenge of gaining new knowledge
B . the advantages of taking different lessons
C . the power of learning new things together
D . the importance of improving people’s connections
2. 阅读理解
When temperatures rise, many people swim tobeat the heat. But swimming does a lot more than that. It is a great workoutfor the whole body.
