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　　黑龙江省大庆中学2016-2017学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题
　　第Ⅰ卷
　　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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项。
　　A
　　Volunteering abroad is a great way to help others, improve your skills and become a more confident, independent person. If you are interested in volunteering abroad, here are some places to go.
　　Australia
　　If you seek a life on the beach, in a great climate with friendly people, Australia might be your best bet. With thousands of volunteers already signing up to leave for Australia during the holidays, it will be a very popular option.
　　Brazil
　　This vast country has some great opportunities on offer and is especially popular this year. A lot of volunteer work is available in Brazil centers on conservation and ecological projects. With the world’s largest rainforest in Brazil, of which huge part is in danger, there are lots of different jobs you can do.
　　Kenya
　　Kenya is the destination for those seeking an African experience. Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages (孤儿院) or with local children living in slums (贫民窟). There is a great demand for volunteers in Africa because many people live in poverty, so if you truly feel like making a difference to a community, Kenya should be at the top of your list.
　　Costa Rica
　　Golden sandy beaches, clear coastlines and beautiful cities are what Costa Rica is all about. Because of its small size, you can see a lot of the country in just a short time. You can really make the most of your time as a volunteer. A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological work, so if you want to look after turtles on the beach. Costa Rica could be just the place for you
　　1. If you are interested in protecting the environment, you will probably go to       .
　　A. Australia B. Kenya C. Brazil D. Costa Rica
　　2. It can be inferred from the passage that volunteers in Kenya mainly work with       .
　　A. animals B. plants C. the elderly D. children
　　3. If you choose to go to Costa Rica, you are supposed to       .
　　A work with animals on the beach B. surf with children in the water
　　C. take care of trees in the forests D. look after children who have lost their parents
　　B
　　You want to run across the street to catch the bus which is leaving soon? But wait! You’d better not. If a policeman sees you, you’ll have to pay a fine. New traffic laws say that if people cross the street when the light is red, they can be fined as much as 50 yuan.
　　Traffic accidents killed more than 100,000 people in China one year. Chinese cities have more cars than ever. Drivers and pedestrians must work together to make the streets safer.
　　The law has new rules for drivers and pedestrians. Drivers have to slow down when they are close to crosswalks. If people are in a crosswalk, cars must stop to let them pass. There are rules for bus drivers, too. If bus drivers, smoke, drink or make phone calls while driving, they can be fined. Buses that carry too many people are also against the law.
　　Pedestrians will have to walk more safely under the new law. They must cross streets at crosswalks. Also, they shouldn’t climb over the fences (栅栏) along streets.
　　Do you bike to school? It’s not a good idea to carry classmates on the bac could be fined 50 yuan. And stay in the bike lane (车道), when you’ re riding. The big roads are for cars and buses.
　　Do you like to ride your uncle’s motorbike? When you put on your helmet (头盔), ask him to put one on, too. People on motorbist wear helmets, the new law says. If they don’t, they’ll have to pay 200 yuan.
　　Do you ride in cars often? Don’t forget to put on your seat belt (安全带), even if you’re going for a short taxi ride. It could save your life.