2015-2016学年武汉汉阳三中高二英语10月月考.doc

汉阳三中2015-2016年高二10月月考 英语试卷 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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Dr charlotte Uhlenbroek recently returned to London after filming her second series, Jungle. It was difficult, 19-week trip, during which she explored the rainforests of Borneo, the Amazon and Congo, travelling around using variety of means of transport, including hot-air balloons and canoes. “I’m interested in the way animals communicate with each other. It was sometimes dangerous making the program ---I even went swimming with piranha(水虎鱼)fish. But the worst thing was insects. On one occasion I had 70 sand-fly bites on my arm. Luckily I didn’t get sick. I prefer not to take tablets every day, but if I get a fever, take some medicine immediately.” Filming the series was exciting, but also frightening at times. Her most challenging experience was climbing a 100-meter tree in Borneo, as she has a great fear of heights. “I had to keep pulling myself further and further upwards. All I wanted to do was get down again. Suddenly the safety equipment didn’t look very strong and I thought that my ropes would break and I would crash to the ground.” What did she enjoy most about returning to London? “When I’ve been away in hot uncomfortable conditions for a long time I dream about an ice-cold drink and my bed at home! But the thing I look forward to the most is nice long showers. There wasn’t much water in some of the places we visited and I worried that I was using it all up and not leaving any for my colleagues on the camera team! ” 21. Charlotte found climbing the tree in Borneo so frightening because_______. she hates being in high places B. she was unable to get down her equipment suddenly broke D. she slipped and fell to the ground 22. What does Charlotte miss most when she is away filming? Air-conditioning. B. An unlimited water supply. C. A comfortable bed. D. Iced drinks. Which best de