2016-2017学年安徽省马鞍山二中高二上学期10月月考英语试卷.doc

马鞍山二中2016-2017学年度高二年级第一次月考 英语试题 （满分100分，考试时间90分钟） 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。 A Secret Garden by Johanna Basford, Scottish illustrator It is a coloring book for adults. Like a treasure hunt, the book features all kinds of creatures, including songbirds, butterflies and sharks. Since its publication in 2013, it has sold more than 14 million copies in 22 languages worldwide. Fill-Me-In by Moose Allain, British artist This book is not just about coloring. It gives you the opportunity to create in your own way and makes your imagination come alive. As it’s designed for both young and old, you can get one for yourself or buy it as a gift for your parents. The Mindfulness Colouring Book by Emma Farrarons, French illustrator If you want to enjoy a kind of on-the-go-relaxation, this pocket-seized coloring book is a good choice. It was published in January 2015 and has been available in 12 languages. The book is filled with beautiful scenes and complicated patterns. They inspire you to think about your artwork, which helps release anxiety and get rid of stress. The Mandala Coloring Book by Jim Gogarty, British artist The mandala is a sacred（神圣的）symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism. It attracts people with its bright patterns and awakens in them a sense of peace. The author began drawing mandalas in 2005 and created this book later. The book features 100 customizable（可定制的）mandala drawings that you can color in. Which book is related to human beliefs? Secret Garden. B. Fill-Me-In. The Mindfulness Colouring Book. D. The Mandala Coloring Book. 2. What is the feature of Fill-Me-In? A. It is a book for people of all ages. B. It is designed by a British novelist. C. It can make your life full of imagination. D. It is simply a coloring book. 3. What do Secret Garden and The Mindfulness Colouring Book have in common? They have been translated into many languages. They were published in the same year. They teach how