新疆石河子第一中学2023-2024学年高二上学期9月月考英语试题

2023-2024学年高二英语上学期第一次月考 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分） A Fantastic Books for Teenagers Mary Poppins P. L. Travers’s story contains one of the most interesting main characters (角色) in the history of children’s literature: Mary Poppins. The book follows Poppins after the east wind blows her to the home of the Banks family on Cherry Tree Lane. The story is heart-warming. It has greatly influenced movies and music for generations. Walt Disney made a musical film in 1964 based on the book. Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt’s story is about young Winnie Foster as she comes to know the Tuck family. The Tucks will live forever as they drink from a powerful spring in Foster’s house. Foster must keep their secret as outsiders try to take the spring water. Along the way, she learns something important: The fact that life comes to an end gives meaning to all that comes before. Haroun and the Sea of Stories The story tells about a 12-year-old boy who lives in an ancient city. He starts the journey to restore (恢复) his father’s lost gift for storytelling. Author Salman Rushdie’s playful language, colorful characters and sense of humor make it a timeless adventure story. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Young Minli lives with her poor parents in the Fruitless Mountain. She loves to listen to her father share folk tales (民间故事) about the Jade Dragon and the Old Man of the Moon. In order to change her family’s life, Minli sets off on an adventure to meet the Old Man of the Moon, which is filled with joy and sadness. In the story, author Grace Lin celebrates traditional Chinese stories. 1．What can be learned about the book by P. L. Travers? A．It was made into a film. B．It is a popular folk tale. C．It is about a father’s gift. D．It was written in the 1960s. 2．Who is the author of Haroun and the Sea of Stories? A．Natalie Babbitt. B．Winnie Foster. C．Salman Rushdie. D．Grace Lin. 3．Which book will you read if you are interested in Chinese culture? A．Mary