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大庆铁人中学高2017学年上学期 期中考试 英语试题 试题说明：1、本试题满分 150 分，答题时间 120 分钟。 2、请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A The Bazaar of Bad Dreams Author: Stephen King US author Stephen King is well-known for creating contemporary horror, supernatural fiction and science fiction stories. His latest book delivers a generous collection of stories with hidden connections. The master storyteller also includes insight into why and how he came to write them. Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Author: Rick Riordan A troubled kid named Magnus Chase has lived alone on the streets of Boston since his mother's mysterious death. His life changes when he meets Uncle Randolph, a man his mother warned him about. Randolph reveals that Chase is the son of a Norse god. Chase is then tasked with searching for a lost weapon to save the world from monsters. Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living Author: Jason Gay There are always moments in our lives when we feel doomed（注定） to be imperfect. In this collection of humorous essays，Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay tells us that, when we mess things up，we should just give ourselves a break and celebrate the things we did right. Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words Author: Randall Munroe Have you ever been puzzled by complex terminology (术语）？ Has it prevented you from learning about science? This fascinating book provides simple explanations and line drawings to explain essential science concepts. The book's author is the man behind the popular science blog -- What If. 1. What do the first two books have in common? A. They are both humorous. B. They are both science essays. C. They are not about real life. D. They are both collections of stories 2. Whose book is your best choice when you feel dissatisfied with life? A. Stephen King B. Jason Gay. C. Rick Riordan. D. Randall Munroe. 3. What does Randall Munroe differ from the other authors? A. He’s written a