1、新疆哈密市第十五中学2023学年高一英语4月质量检测试题第一部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWalkiesA lot of people have got a dog, but they havent got time to give it enough exercise on weekdays. Thats where we come in. We take their dogs for a walk and were looking for young people to
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3、 include cleaning the floors making tea and coffee, washing combs, brushes, etc. and generally helping the hairdressers.The hours are 8:30-6:30 every Saturday with a one-hour lunch break.We ll pay you $10 an hour and we ll give you a free hairstyle once a month, too.Interested? Please contact us at
4、1-866-877-3243.Newspaper Boys / GirlsWe are looking for 13 young people who are willing to deliver (递送) newspapers just a few early morning hours on weekdays. The requirements are easy: must be at least 15 years old, have your own bicycle and be organized to run your business. You can start working
5、right away. To learn more please call 1-866-498-4637.Pay: $10 an hour.Restaurant ServerThe Pittsburgh Marriott North is looking for a Part-time PM Restaurant Server to join our team! Duties include welcoming and serving customers, taking and delivering orders with a friendly “can-do” attitude. You m
6、ust be able to work nights, weekends and holidays. No serving experience required.Pay: $12 an hour.Contact number:1-866-367-9846.1. Which number should you call if you are only free on Saturdays?A.1-866-780-7542. B.1-866-877-3243.C.1-866-498-4637. D.1-866-367-9846.2.A newspaper deliverer needs to .A
7、. have a bicycle B. start working right awayC. be 13 years old or older D. have working experience3. Which of the following offers the highest pay?A. Walkies. B. Cutting Time.C.Newspaper Boys/ Girls. D.Restaurant Server.BOn March 19, 2023, the world lost Sudan, the last male (雄性的) northern white rhi
8、no (犀牛). Sudan died at the age of 45.A new film, Kifaru, tells Sudans story through the eyes of his Kenyan caretakers. Kifaru, directed by David Hambridge, was recently shown at the Hot Docs 2023 Festival in Toronto, Canada. People are drawn into the world of the three caretakers and their love for
9、Sudan.“I saw the caretakers,the bond (纽带) they had, and how strong it was,” Hambridge said.“I saw how much they loved giving Sudan baths，feeding him,sitting next to him, and talking to him.”After showing the bond between Sudan and his caretakers, Hambridge decided to tell the story “in a way that wa
10、s very human,”he explained.“I wanted people to be able to experience the joys and pitfalls of animal protection on the ground.”Taking care of a rhino, especially the last male northern white rhino, is no casy job. In Kenya, the role of a rhino caretaker does not make much money. Moreover, the careta
11、kers had to spend 10 months out of the year away from their families.As James,one of Sudans caretakers, said in Kifaru, the job was“taking care of an animal that can never look you in the eyes and say, Thank you.”The film comes along with lots of sad news about animal extinction. Except for rhinos,
12、many of whom were killed for their horns (角), lots of other animals are disappearing as well.According to a new report from the United Nations, as many as one million kinds of animals are at risk of extinction because of human activity.As caretaker James said about the rhino problem，extinction is th
13、e result of humans endless greed (贪欲).Unless we act now, life on Earth could change quickly.4.What is special about Sudan?A.He had many children.B.He was the last of his kind.C.He had more than one caretaker.D.He was the worlds oldest rhino.5. What can we learn about Kifaru?A.It was directed by Suda
14、ns caretakers.B.It shows how people train animals.C.It tells a true story about a rhino.D. It was finished in March 2023.6.What does the underlined word “pitfalls”in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Hopes. B.Losses.C.Surprises. D.Difficulties.7.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.
15、 Kifaru, a Record of Wild AnimalsB.Life Is Changing on EarthC.Protecting the RhinoD.Rhino CaretakersCWhen asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably youll have disagreements. And the result can be what you dont wantan end to the relationship.The good news is that most troubled friendships
