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哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈你好好啊山西省阳高县第一中学2016-2017学年高一英语下学期第一次月考试

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第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分） 第一节：（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）

阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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Just a couple of hours ago, I was on the plane, ready to fly home from London. The flight had been delayed by a few hours so it felt good to be so close to take-off. I had my iPod in place and a new book to read. Then, over the loudspeaker came the pilot’s voice: “The ground crew has found a metal instrument in one tire. We regret that we must cancel this flight.”

The passengers’ reactions that announcement led to were interesting. One man close to me began to argue with a flight attendant. A couple in another row complained loudly. A businessman in a black suit actually kicked the seat in front of him. Yet some passengers responded differently. An elderly gentleman smiled as he helped others take their bags down from the overhead compartments. A teenager, rather than trying to rush off the plane like most of the other passengers, stopped to help a woman with a disability. The lady sitting next to me laughed and said: “Hey, it’s not the end of the world,” before she made a call to her kids and shared her adventure with them, the wisest among us who has a remarkable ability to maintain grounded(稳定的) when times get tough.

No life is perfect; mine certainly isn’t. We all must face challenges, both large and small. You and I have the power to choose to rise above the external circumstances(外部环境). We always have the choice to be strong and kind when things fall apart.

That’s grace under pressure. My seatmate was right — things could have been so much worse. Anyway, I am safe. I have my health. I have two wonderful children.

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哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈你好好啊I have work I love and so much to be grateful for. Sure I now have to wait a few hours to catch the next flight home.

1. What caused the passengers’ different reactions?

A. The loudspeaker.

B. The delay of the flight.

D. The pilot’s announcement.

C. The ground crew’s fault.

2. Who turned his anger on the seat?

A. A teenager helping the disabled. C. A man in a black suit.

B. An old man taking bags down. D. A man close to the author.

3. What did the woman sitting next to the author do?

A. She assisted a disabled woman. family.

C. She helped others carry their luggage. her children.

4. What can we learn from the story?

A. Our life is full of ups and downs. B. It is natural to be scared under pressure. C. We should help each other in times of difficulty. D. We should be positive and calm when life is hard.

B

A warm smile on the street, a happy “hello” in a public park or the cheery sound of your name at the neighborhood bar — it doesn’t take much to feel at home in a busy city. And in the following cities, these gestures are second nature, with locals who are quick to welcome visitors and neighbors alike.

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is home to some of the warmest people on the planet. One of Europe’s smaller capital cities, Dublin also benefits from a low crime rate and a widespread feeling of security(安全), so residents are more likely to lend a stranger a helping hand. Locals speak in hushed tones in public. Talking too loudly in public gives the

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B. She made a phone call to her

D. She told moving stories to

哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈你好好啊impression of being careless at best, and rude at worst.

Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand’s biggest city is also the country’s friendliest, perhaps because many of its residents are immigrants(移民). People have come from all over the world and understand what it is like to have moved to a different place, so it is welcoming for tourists and new residents. Also, the city is surrounded by amazing scenery and things. That’s got to make people a bit happier, and therefore friendlier.

Charleston, United States

This city has a quiet outdoor environment that helps keep residents in good spirits. Even when you go to the department of motor vehicles, you get a smile. Like many southern US cities, Charleston moves at a slower pace. People take time to sit outside, talk to neighbors and walk to dinner.

Victoria, Canada

A popular tourist destination with a busy cruise port, the capital of British Columbia is known for first-rate customer service and kind hosts. Even the post men and women are super friendly and often say “good morning”. It’s got a small town and big city feel all at the same time.

5. What can be inferred from the underlined part?

A. The behavior of locals does not represent their true nature. B. It is likely that locals would hesitate to welcome visitors. C. Locals perform the acts naturally and without thinking. D. Locals do not feel at home in these busy cities.

6. In which city are locals more likely to understand tourists and new residents?

A. Dublin.

B. Auckland.

C. Charleston.

D. Victoria.

7. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To introduce the tourism in some cities. B. To show the friendliness of different cities. C. To make a comparison between some cities.

D. To analyze the nature of people from different countries.

C

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