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山西省大同市铁路一中2018-2019学年高一英语上学期第三次月考试题（3）一： 阅读理解 （共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）AThe Mattaponi ReservationThe Mattaponi Reservation sits on a bluff (峭壁) overlooking the Mattaponi River in Virginia, a state on the east coast of the US. The Mattaponi have worked hard to keep their ancient way of life and customs (风俗). One purpose of their yearly powwow is to share these traditions with you.Mattaponi powwow and culture dayMay 1810:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.Adults (12 years and older) $6.00Children freeCome to spend the day with us near the Mattaponi River for an educational experience showing the customs of the Mattaponi. During this special day, American Indians (First Americans) will dance and play drums while dressed in traditional clothing. This year visitors may join in the dancing and drumming.Visitors will be able to see artists show their basket-making, pottery-making, and tool-making skills. American Indian storytellers will help you see how their habits are passed on to children through stories.Enjoy activities Taste American Indian foods Play American Indian childrens games Listen to traditional songs and enjoy dancesNo pets.Bring your own lawn (草坪) chairs and blankets.21. What can we learn about the Mattaponi Reservation?A. It lies on the east coast of the US. B. Its powwow is held every other year.C. It is far away from the Mattaponi River.D. Few of its people are interested in its old culture.22. If a 13-year-old girl wants to enjoy the day with her parents, they need to pay _.A. $6 B. $12 C. $18 D. $2423. On the Mattaponi powwow and culture day, visitors _.A. can watch both traditional and modern dancesB. can learn about the culture of American IndiansC. are expected to bring their own food and chairsD. are not allowed to dance with the MattaponiBIt was a long week for Amanda at school. She stayed after school to work on a special project (课题) three days in a row. When she got home on Friday, she dropped into the chair with a sigh (叹气).“Whats going on, Amanda?” her dad asked as he was reading the newspaper.“I have to create a webpage for my technology class, and it is taking a lot more time than I thought it would,” Amanda answered.Her dad looked over his newspaper and asked Amanda what the webpage was about.“Its about the difference between newspaper news and Internet news,” Amanda said and added, “I have to provide information, examples and illustrations (插图).”“Sounds tough; do you have someone to help you?” her dad asked.“I have a partner named Zach,” Amanda replied. “We did research on the Internet today and found some pictures to use.”Then Amanda explained to her father the main differences: newspaper news is printed on paper, and Internet news is published (发表) online; newspaper news is only available once a day, and Internet news is published almost as soon as the news happens; many newspapers dont even print a daily paper, and Internet news is published around the clock.Amandas dad asked, “Which type of news do you like better?”“I like Internet news better because I like to learn about the news when it happens,” she answered.Her dad said, “I still like newspaper news better because I like to hold the paper in my hands and turn the pages.”Amanda dropped into her chair again and said, “You are so old school, Dad.”24. Why did Amanda sigh when she came home?A. She failed to pass the exam. B. She was tired of school life.C. She was worried about her school project. D. She made a mistake in her technology class.25. The underlined word “tough” in Paragraph 6 probably means “_”.A. exciting B. boring C. interesting D. difficult 26. Which of the following may Amanda agree with?A. People should pay for Internet news. B. Newspaper news will soon disappear.C. Internet news is given to readers in good time.D. It is wrong to say no to newspaper news.27. Amandas father is probably a man who _.A. misses the past B. cares little about newsC. knows the computer well D. cannot live without the InternetCThere lived in South Carolina a young woman named Eliza Lucas. Her father was governor of one of the islands of the West Indies. Miss Lucas often got seeds (种子) from her father, and then she planted them in South Carolina.Once, her father sent her some seeds of the indigo plant. She planted some of these in March, but a frost (霜冻) came and killed all her plants. However, she decided to plant some more seeds in April. These grew very well until a cutworm found them and ate her plants. Once more Miss Lucas planted some of the seeds. This time the plants grew very well. She wrote to her father about it. He sent her a man who knew how to get the indigo out of the plant.However, the man tried not to show Miss Lucas how to make the indigo. He did not want the people in South Carolina to le
