2015-2016学年山西省太原市第五中学高二4月月考英语试题.doc

山西省太原市第五中学2015-2016学年高二4月月考英语试题 I．阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） (A) Together the two boys, who go to Escondido High School in California, have had the difficult job of learning in schools where the majority of the students can speak and hear. Orlando lost his hearing at the age of one．German was born deafand his parents moved from Mexico to find a school where he could learn sign language. He met Orlando on their first day of kindergarten. “We were in a special class with about 25 other deaf kids,” German remembers. “Before then, I didnt know I was deaf and that I was different. ”?“Being young and deaf in regular classes was very hard, ”signs Orlando. “The other kids didnt understand us and we didnt understand them. But weve all grown up together, and today, Im popular because Im deaf. Kids try hard to communicate with me.”? Some things are very difficult for the two boys. “We cant talk on the phone, so if we need help, we cant call an emergency service, ”German signs. “And we cant order food in a drive-thru.? Despite their difficulties, he two boys have found work putting food in bags at a local supermarket. They got their jobs through a “workability” program, designed for teenagers from local schools with different types of learning disabilities. German has worked in the supermarket since August, and Orlando started in November. “The other people who work here have been very nice to us,” Orlando signs. “They even sign sometimes. At first, we were nervous, but weve learned a lot and were getting better.”? The opportunity to earn money has been exciting, both boys said. After high school, they hope to attend the National Technical Institute for the Deaf in New York. 1. Orlando and German have been _____________. A. to Mexico together B. deaf since they were born C. friends since they were very young D. to different high schools 2. The word “emergency” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______________. A. food B. crisis C. alarm