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2020年厦门质检（5月）英语试题第二部分阅读理解(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ABC和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThis is What a REAL Silver Dollar Looks LikeIf you trust in the yen, the euro, and the dollar. stop reading.Because this is a story about the silver coin EVERYBODY wants.You read the headlines. You know that troubled economic times have put global currency on a rollercoaster ride. But millions have found a smarter way to build long-term value with high-grade collectable silver. And right now, those people are lining up to secure some of the last 2012 U. S. Mint Silver Eagles, Americas Newest Silver Eagle Dollars. Today, you can graduate to the front of that line. Buy now and you can own these brilliant uncirculated Silver Dollars for only $38.95!You Cant Afford to LoseWhy are we releasing this silver dollar for such a remarkable price? Because we want to introduce you to what hundreds of thousands of smart collectors and satisfied customers have known since 1984New York Mint is the place to find the worlds finest high-grade coins. Thats why were offering you this Brilliant Uncirculated 2012 U. S. Silver Eagle for as little as $37.45 (plus s/h).Timing is EverythingOur advice? Keep this to yourself. Because the more people who know about this offer, the worse it is for you. Demand for Silver Eagles in 2011 broke records. Experts predict that 2012 Silver Eagles may break them all over again. Due to rapid changes in the price of silver, prices may be higher or lower and are subject to(受.影响) change without notice. Supplies are limited. Call immediately to add these Silver Eagles to your holdings before its too late.Offer Limited to 40 per household 2012 American Silver Eagle CoinYour cost1-4 Coins $38.95 each + s/h5-9 Coins $38.45 each + s/h10-19 Coins $37. 95 each + s/h20-40 Coins $37.45 each + s/hNote: $10 s/h (shipping and handling) for each purchaseFor fastest service, call toll-free 24 hours a dayNew York Mint 141011-888-201-7143Southcross Drive W.,Dept. ASE177-04Offer Code (代码) ASE177-04Burnsville, Minnesota 55337Please mention this code when you call.www. NewYorkMint. com1. What is stressed in the ad?A. The coin can be circulated as a currency.B. Demand for the coin is bound to break records.C. The coin is of high quality and worth collecting.D. Limited supplies guarantee a stable price of the coin.2. If you buy six 2012 U. S. Mint Silver Eagles by post, you should pay at least _.A. $230.7B. $233.7 C. $240.7D. $243.73. The ad strongly encourages people to purchase the silver coins by _.A. shopping onlineB. making a phone callC. writing to the companyD. lining up in front of the storesBMy violin is like a soul mate that whispers words of wisdom to me. Together, weve gone through both tears and happiness.About 12 years ago, I made acquaintance with it following an order from my mom. Many hours of boredom were spent practicing it. And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teachers eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible hammer, striking on my heart. One day, I finally decided: I hate it!By chance, things changed when I was seven. I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how those famous violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma. I searched online for the E-minor Concerto, a well-known violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it.A beautiful and mysterious sound came from the violin as the bow moved across it. It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air. The violins voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air. As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray. A gloomy shade covered the grass as all the sunshine disappeared. I could hear children crying and men shouting. It was like an invisible claw had grabbed my heart tightly, making it unable to beat.That glorious day set off my passion and interest in violin I grabbed mine and never let it go. Before the memories faded, I stared at my instrument. Without hesitating, I picked it up, rosined(用松香擦) the bow, and began to play. Peace filled my heart.My violin has been by my side for 12 years. When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better; when Im deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away, when Im walking on air, feeling especially pleased with my achievements, solemn(庄严的) tunes calm me down. Gradually, it has become a part of my life.My violin, shall I compare you to a summers day?4. What further contributed to the authors dislike of violin-playing?A. Orders from mum.B. Boredom of practice.C. Loss of passion for violin.D. Disappointment in the teachers eyes.5. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A. The authors feeling was continuously influenced by the music.B. The weather actually changed because of the tune.C. The sudden change made the authors heart unable to beat.D. The s
