江苏省扬州市新华中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月期中英语试题（含答案解析）

江苏省扬州市新华中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月期中英语试题 学校:_____姓名：_____班级：_____考号：_____ 一、阅读理解 Books That Celebrate Diverse Holidays and Traditions It’s important to remember there are a diverse set of holidays available to explore. Below are a few books that help introduce children to different holiday cultures and traditions. Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto, illustrated by Ed Martinez While helping her mother with Christmas celebration, Maria is tempted to try on her mother’s diamond ring. After getting caught up in the joy of the holiday and playing with her cousins, Maria realizes the ring is missing! That’s when she and her cousins come up with a plan to eat all of the tamales, in hopes of finding the ring. Together for Kwanzaa by Juwanda G. Ford, illustrated by Shelly Hehenberger This is a story about a little girl named Kayla who wants to see her older brother Khari come home so they can celebrate Kwanzaa together as a family. Khari is stuck at college when a snowstorm hits and his car breaks down. Will he make it home in time for Kwanzaa A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman This book is a funny, nostalgic tale of Christmas Eve afternoon through Christmas night in Wales, and is full of unique imagery and poetic prose. It will arouse a sense of familiarity for some young readers while introducing them to different aspects of Christmas traditions. We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac The word otsaliheliga is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. This is an amazing story that describes a journey through the seasons with a modern-day Cherokee family. Cherokee history and traditions are also woven into the story in a very kid-friendly way. 1．What makes it difficult for Khari to return home in time for Kwanzaa A．A car crash. B．Delayed flights. C．Extreme weather. D．Academic pressure. 2．Who provides pictures for A Child’s Christmas in Wales A．Traci Sorell. B．Ed Martinez. C．Dylan Thomas. D．Trina Schart Hyman. 3．The four books all inform readers of _____. A．how to find hidden treasures at home B．how to strengthen bonds with friends C．the lifestyles of different ethnic groups D．different holiday celebrations and customs Most people who ran the marathon last month spent days before resting up and days after recovering. But not Jacky Hunt-Broersma. In total, she ran 104 marathons in 104 days. If it’s confirmed by Guinness World Records, that would be a new world record. And she did it all with one leg and a prosthesis (假肢). “Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,” she said. “I thought it would be a great way to inspire others to push their limits because I truly believe that we’re stronger than what we think. And I’ve been so pleasantly surprised that my body is held up, everything is held up and I’ve made it to 104.” ... ...