2017全国百强中学合肥一中高一月考.docx

安徽省合肥市第一中学2016----2017学年高一上学期第一次月考英语试题时长：120分钟分值150分第二部分阅读理解（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。ARaised in a motherless home, my father was extremely tightfisted（吝啬的）towards us children. His attitude didnt soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home. Dad never met me, even in bad weather. If I crumbled, hed say in his loudest father-voice, Thats what your legs are for!The walk didnt bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didnt seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling was gone one spring evening.It had been a difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.A row of hedges (树篱）edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief (宽慰）to see the hedges because it meant that I was almost home. On that very evening, the hedges had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedges, moving toward the house. Upon closer watch, I realized it was the top of my fathers head. Then I knew, each time Id come home, he had stood behind the hedges, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.On later visits, that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting in his chair. So, my son, its you! Hed say，his face lengthening into pretended surprise.I replied，Yes, Dad, its me. I’m home.21. What does the underlined word grumbled in Paragraph I probably mean?A. Accepted happily.B. Spoke unhappily.C. Agreed willingly.