北大附中新疆分校2018-2019学年第二学期 高一英语 期中试卷 一． 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。 A Car washes are a common sight throughout Nigeria, but Madinat Aliyu’s roadside business is very special: she is the only woman car-washer in the north of the country. “This job has caused me a lot of problems,” said the 27-year-old, checking cars waiting to be cleaned in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara state. Aliyu took up her work two years ago, hoping to use the 7,000 naira (￡28) she earned every month to put her younger sisters and brothers through school following the death of their mother, the only one who made money to support the family. But her family begged her to stop doing this job, and she has received “judgment and warnings” from strangers too. “My grandmother cried for many days. Some people thought it was a joke to bring more customers. Others said if she is doing it for money, let’s just give her money to stop bringing us shame,” she said as she got water from a well by the roadside. “But I hate laziness or depending on somebody else.” However, Aliyu has admirers. “Some customers only allow her to wash their cars,” said her colleague (同事) Shamsudeen Mohammed. “I was trained to wash cars by men, and I can honestly tell you women are better to work under,” he added. Recently another woman came to Aliyu to ask for advice on starting her own car wash. “Unfortunately her family discouraged her. I told her, if you listen to them, you will find yourself begging or marrying a man who is older than your grandfather,” she said. Though she is considered a pariah (贱民) by many, Aliyu has no plans to stop her work. “I see men doing something and I think I can do it too.” 21. Madinat Aliyu washes cars mainly to _____. A. make a living B. learn about cars C. meet her future husband D. know the life of the poor 22. From the fifth paragraph, we know Shamsudeen Mohammed _____. A. thought Aliyu did a good job B. trained Aliyu to wash cars C. had more customers than Aliyu D. liked to work with men 23. As a woman car-washer, Aliyu _____. A. gets her family’s support B. dreams of going to school C. is thought highly of by strangers D. sets an example for the women in Nigeria 24. Which of the following can best describe Aliyu? A. Shy but smart.????????? B. Independent and confident.????????????? C. Honest but lazy.??????? D. Humorous and imaginative. ? B It’s the 3rd Annual Family Fun Fair! ? Games?? ? Crafts (工艺品)?? ? Apple pie contest ? Food?? ? Face painting?? ? Door prizes (门票对号奖) ... and more! What: A chance to celebrate spring, support our community (社区), and have fun! When: Saturday, February 8th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine! Where: The big field next to Hopedale Elementary School For more information: Contact Peter Halm at 555-0191 Don’t miss the 3rd annual Family Fun Fair! This fair promises to be even bette ... ...
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