2015-2016学年高一上学期第一次月考英语试题.docVIP

陇西二中高一第一学期第一次月考试卷第 PAGE1页 共 NUMPAGES10页 第一部分 阅读理解（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中选出最佳选项。AOne day a lawyer’s wife fell ill, and he went to get a doctor. The doctor willingly came to see the woman and to do what he could for her, but before he went into the house, he made a short stop. He knew that the lawyer was famous for not paying his bills, even if they were due(正当的).He therefore said to the man.“But if I save your wife, I am afraid you may not pay me.”“Sir,”replied the lawyer. “Here I have＄500,,whether you cure my wife or you kill her. Ill give you all this.”The doctor was reassured and went into the house. When he reached the womans bedside, it soon became clear to him that he could do little. She was seriously ill, and though he prescribed(开药方) her medicine, she soon died.He told the lawyer he was very sorry, and then asked for the money which he had promised. “Did you kill my wife?”asked the lawyer. “Of course I didnt,” said the doctor. “Well! Did you cure my wife?” asked the man. “Im afraid that was impossible,” replied the doctor.“Well, then since you neither killed my wife nor cured her, I have nothing to pay you.”1. Before entering the lawyer’s house the doctor stopped for a while, because_____ .A. the doctor wanted to ask something about his wifes illnessB. the doctor thought it impossible to save the womanC. the doctor was afraid that the lawyer would refuse to pay himD.the lawyer was too poor to pay his bills2.Because the lawyer’s wife was seriously ill, the doctor_____ .A. couldn’ t do much and didnt save her lifeB. tried his best and saved her at lastC. had to do everything he could for herD. had to spend a lot of time to cure her3.The word “reassured” in the passage means __________.A.he was told again and again B.he was paid some money firstC.he was quite sure that he would be paid D.he was quite sure that he could cure the woman4.Which of the following is the best title (标题)for the passage?A.The Lawyer and His Wife