甘肃省民乐县2018届高三英语上学期期中试题.docVIP

2017---2018学年第一学期高三年级期中考试 英语试卷 第Ⅰ卷 分听力（满分30分）（略） 分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） （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与D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Amazon has the following books on sale this coming week: The Spear Thrower by Pamela Loveridge About eighty thousand years ago in eastern Africa, a young native named Nibu sees some lions kill their parents while hunting. It is extraordinary that even after such a frightening event, Nibu is inspired to invent the throwing spear, which is far superior to the old hand spear. This proves to be an important achievement for modern humans and will change our history forever! All The Way Down by David Kearns Delorean’s brother Bricklin dies in a mining accident in Alamogordo, New Mexico. After he learns that Bricklin’s death is no accident at all. Delorean Harper wants to find out the reason for his brother’s death. Meanwhile, Delorean has become the next target of a killer who will do anything to cover his tracks. Will Delorean be able to defeat the cold-blooded killer and uncover the mystery of his brother’s death or will he die? The Card Game by Richard White It is a humorous description of a poker(扑克) game played by very interesting characters that are delightful. It is a short novel that one can’t put down---the way a story should be told. The Making of a Warrior by Will Edwards Perhaps you are still looking for wisdom that can make a difference and push you forward toward your goal. Well, you will find something of real value in this little book which was written especially for you. The book can help you develop your own unique talents, abilities and interests. Which of the following words can best describe Nibu? courageous B. creative C. educated D. cruel What can we learn about Delrean Harper? He narrowly escapes a mining accident. He works in the same mine as his brother. He risks his own life finding out the truth. He doesn’t know he is the target of a killer. Which book is intended to amuse readers? A. The Spear Thrower B. All The