1、兰考二高2015-2016学年下学期期中考试高一英语试题注意事项：答案必须写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。第卷（选择题）第一部分 听力（省略）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)AIts a good time for a theme(主题） park, according to a report. There was a four percent growth in the number of visitors to theme parks in 2014
2、compared with 2013. There were a total of 223,450,000 visits to the top 25 theme parks in 2014. But even extreme enthusiasts（有热情的人） may not be able to get to every park on the top-25 list. Here are six theme parks that are less known to Americans. But theyre truly worth a visit. Ocean ParkHong Kongs
3、 Ocean Park is a marine mammal park, animal theme park and amusement park. It came in at No.13 on the top-25 list.Lotte WorldLocated in Seoul, South Korea, Lotte World is famous for having the worlds largest indoor theme park together with an outdoor theme park. Its also home to South Koreas largest
4、 ice skating rink. It was ranked No.14 on the top-25 list.EverlandAlso in South Korea, Everland is located in Gyeonggi-Do. It includes a zoo and a water park and was ranked No.16.Europe ParkEurope Park, located in Rust, is the largest theme park in Germany and one of four in Europe to make the top-2
5、5 list. It got No.21.Tivoli GardensWhen you take into consideration that Tivoli Gardens is closed a few months every year, its spot at No.23 is impressive. Located in Copenhagen, its famous for its fairy-tale atmosphere and antique roller coaster. De Efteling De Efteling is a fantasy-themed amusemen
6、t park in Katsheuvel, the Netherlands. The attractions are based on elements from ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables and folklore. It was ranked No.24.21. Compared with the year2013, in 2014 _.A. more theme parks became availableB. admission fees to theme parks became higher C. more peop
7、le went to visit theme parksD. there were more extreme theme park enthusiasts22. How many European theme parks are on the top-25 list? A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 523. What do we learn about Tivoli Gardens?A. Its the best theme park in Europe.B. It cannot be visited all year round.C. It doesnt have many exciting
8、 activities.D. It has nothing in common with De Efteling.BHello. Im Jan from Mrs. Lakes class. My class wants to work together to help the public. We think we have found a great way to do this. Last month we did a class project on the highways near our town. We learned about the Adopt-a-Highway Prog
9、ram. This program brings people together to pick up litter（垃圾） along the roads. We think it would be a great idea for all students in our school to join the program and adopt（收养） a highway.Adopting a highway is not like adopting a pet. When a highway is adopted, only part of the highway is cared for
10、 by a group of people. The group agrees to work every week to keep its part of the highway clean. Each group gets its own sign that has the name of the group printed on it. The sign is put up at the side of the road. This sign lets drivers know who is keeping that area of the road clean. The Adopt-a
11、-Highway Program is a great way for people to help their environment look nicer. Also, the government does not have to send out as many road workers. This saves money. Finally, people may try harder to keep roads clean if they see people, especially teenagers like us, cleaning them up. We will need
12、helpers to care for our adopted highway. If you want to feel great and keep our roads clean，please come with your parents to the meeting next week. We will meet in Mrs. Lakes room on Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. At the meeting, we will talk about which roads are the dirtiest as a result of peoples unkind
13、acts. Then well try to pick an area to adopt and clean. I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Remember to keep our roads clean!24. What is the Adopt-a-Highway Program about? A. Giving names to the highways.B. Drawing pictures of highways. C. Picking up litter along the roads. D. Putting up si
14、gns near the roads.25. What should the students do first if they want to join the program? A. Pick a spot to care for.B. Go to a meeting on Wednesday. C. Write a letter to their parents.D. Call Mrs. Lake next week.26. What is the purpose of this speech? A. To encourage students to join the program.
15、B. To introduce the traffic system. C. To show drivers how to drive safely. D. To tell a story about adopting a highway.27. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. Adopt-a-PetB. Volunteers on Roads C. Ways to Protect the EnvironmentD. Adopt-a-Highway CUnderstanding ones own
16、history is important for young peoples learning and development. Students are often asked to write a story about their own familys history or about a special person in their family. But too rarely do students focus on the history of their own community or their own people, in a way that helps them t
17、o understand why they find themselves in a particular place.When people understand their own history, they are able to grapple with the influence of the social structures that sometimes limit the possibilities in their lives. Taking this approach opens the door for young people to be managers of the
18、ir own learning and development as they understand why they find themselves where they are.Many people I have been talking to about this issue agree that not only schools but also public bodies and families have failed to educate young people about their own history. And I know from my own experienc
19、e how difficult it was for my father to talk about his familys experience in 1944. This may be a reflection of the sadness that people feel about that history and not wanting to make it a burden on their young people. But in todays situation, those I spoke with now clearly see that as a mistake.If o
20、ur society is ever going to find a way to properly deal with the influence of our own history, including what has happened to our Native American, African-American and Latino friends, our neighbors schools must step up to help young people understand their own stories. Families and related social bo
21、dies must do the same.28. According to Paragraph 1, a good knowledge of our own history can help us_A. become good at writing storiesB. make our influence on the society strongerC. gain a good understanding of our present situationD. understand the importance of learning and development29. What does
22、 the underlined phrase “grapple with” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. determineB. recoverC. exerciseD. manage 30.It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that the authors familys experience in 1944 was_A. harmfulB. painfulC. interestingD. surprising31.The passage mainly encourages us to _.A. write our own stories
23、B. understand the importance of history C. learn our own history D. have a proper attitude towards historyDIt feels like every time my mother and I start to have a conversation, it turns into an argument. We talk about something as simple as dinner plans and suddenly, my mother will push the convers
24、ation into World War III. Shell talk about my lack of a bright future because I dont plan to be a doctor. And much to her disappointment, I dont want to do any job related to science, either. In fact, when I was pushed to say that I planned to major(主修) in English and communications, she nearly had
25、a heart attack.“Why cant you be like my co-workers son?” she bemoans all the time. Her co-workers son received a four-year scholarship and is now earning 70,000 dollars a year as an engineer. I dont know what to answer except that I simply cant be like Mr. Perfect as Ive called the unnamed co-worker
26、s son. I cant be like him. Im the type of person who loves to help out in the community, write until the sun goes down, and most of all, wants to achieve a career because I love it, not because of fame (名声) or salary.I understand why my mother is worried about my future major. Ive seen my mother str
27、uggle to raise me on her small salary and work long hours. She leaves the house around 6:30 am and usually comes home around 5 pm or even 6 pm. However, I want her to know that by becoming a doctor, it doesnt mean Ill be successful. Id rather follow my dreams and create my own future.32.Which of the
28、 following topics do the writer and his mother often talk about?A. The writers studies. B. The writers future jobC. Dinner plans D. Wars around the world33. We can infer from Paragraph 1 that the writers mother _.A. doesnt want the writer to major in EnglishB. doesnt think the writer should be a doc
29、torC. gets along very well with the writerD. doesnt think working in the science field is a good idea34. The underlined word “bemoans” in Paragraph 2 most probably means _.A. agrees B. shouts C. complains D. smiles35. Which of following statements is probable TRUE about the writer?A. He wants to be
30、like his mothers co-workers son.B. He wants to find a job in his community in the future.C. He doesnt think his mothers co-workers son is perfect.D. He wants to do something he really likes in the future.第二节（共5小题；毎小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Many parents sometime
31、s feel they resemble(类似) an ATM machine to their children. They want to ask for advice about giving pocket money to their children. So how much is appropriate? _36_ You can start by listing items they want to spend their pocket money on. This exercise will vary depending on the childs age but it is
32、a good guide to help you to decide what amount is appropriate. It is important that you dont hand out extra money throughout the week. This will help the child to budge(预算) and manage their spending. _37_ However, leaving them to do without anything will encourage them to manage their pocket money m
33、ore carefully the next time. As part of the pocket money agreement, you might list the items that the child must complete in order to “earn” the pocket money. _38_ At least one task should be for the general household. The same is true for teenagers. They are older and can take on more responsibilit
34、ies so this should be reflected in the tasks they are assigned. _39_ No matter how difficult it is for you to not give the pocket money if the agreed tasks are not completed, you must stick to the agreement. Remember, you are teaching your child basic skills in managing money and earning rewards. Th
35、ese skills will be of great benefit to your child throughout their life!Finally, when it comes to teenagers, keep a close watch on how they are managing their money. If your teenager is using too much of their pocket money too quickly, talk to them about it. _40_ This way, you can be conscious that
36、the money is not being used for drink or worse, drugs.AThey want to have what their peers have.BIt may be hard to refuse to give them more money.CIt is best to get the child involved in agreeing the amount with you.DYou need to keep a close check on what the money is being spent on.EThe task should
37、be appropriate to their age in terms of safety and their ability.FAs with all parenting situations, the golden rule is that you must follow through.GThe amount saved can be used to purchase treats such as sweets or a magazine.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）One day in 2015, I was
38、 injured in a serious car accident.The first thing I 41 after the car accident is being in an ambulance. A guy sitting to my left asked if I needed him to 42 anyone. I said, “Yes, please call my parents and say I love them.” The next thing I remember is waking up in a hospital 43 , with all these me
39、dical machines. Moments later, I had come 44 to life. This was just the 45 of my suffering.I died eight times while I was in hospital and even 46 I woke up from the coma(昏迷), I couldnt talk or communicate. It seemed as if the future didnt 47 . Doctors said that walking would never happen again 48 al
40、l the extreme injuries. Just like my body, my dreams were 49 . But I didnt give up.After 14 operations, I went to a rehabilitation center(康复中心) to learn how to eat, walk and live 50 again. After a few months in a wheelchair, I took baby 51 to walk on my own. It was a miracle that I could walk 52 , b
41、ut I wanted to 53 the doctors wrong and show I could not only walk, but run. And to everybodys 54 , I made it.Its 55 to list all the facts, but the process(过程) is not. The pain was real and it existed all the way 56 in the good times and the very bad.All I know now is that I want to 57 full use of t
42、he precious time we are given. I want to have a positive (积极的) 58 to the world. I want to 59 other people never to give up on their dreams and never to stop 60 in themselves.41. A. like B. rememberC. hate D. forget42. A. call B. seeC. serve D. forget43. A. floor B. gate C. window D. bed 44. A. over
43、B. off C. back D. away45. A. surroundings B. details C. beginningD. place46. A. beforeB. since C. unless D. after47. A. hit B. exist C. show D. work48. A. apart from B. because of C. as to D. instead of49. A. wasted B. expectedC. broken D. realized50. A. independentlyB. happily C. correctly D. comfo
44、rtably51. A. feetB. shoes C. piecesD. steps52. A. next B. too C. stillD. again53. A. persuadeB. sigh C. prove D. drown54. A. surprise B. upset C. worry D. anger55. A. easy B. hard C. difficult D. important56. A. through B. inC. down D. up57. A. chooseB. make C. pick D. take58. A. plan B. schedule C.
45、 attitudeD. cooperation59. A. admireB. advise C. replace D. refuse60. A. reactingB. puzzling C. spendingD. believing第卷（非选择题）第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填上适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Hangzhou, as the only candidate(申请) city of the 2022 Asian Games, 61 （win） the bid(投标)
46、on September 16th 2015. Thus, it will be the third Chinese city to host the games. Hangzhou is a beautiful city 62 a long history. Hosting the Asian Games will give it a new look. 63 the event will cost the government a lot, the benefits are easy for us to see. To the citizens in Hangzhou, the best
47、part of it is 64 it will give us the chance to watch world-class matches and competitions close to home. Secondly, there is no doubt that the event will attract more visitors to experience the charms of this 65 (amaze) city. At the same time, it is good for the development of 66 (tour). Meanwhile, a
48、s the construction goes on, more roads 67 (build) and the Metro system will be expanded, thus 68 (reduce) traffic jams. In the next few years, Hangzhou will try its best to prepare 69 the big show. 70 splendid（壮观的） Hangzhou is waiting to see you in 2022!第四部分 写作（共三节，满分65分）第一节 单词拼写（根据括号内所给的汉语写出相应的单词，每
49、空一词。每小题1.5分，共20小题，满分30分）71. The photos (提醒）me of the past days .72. My father told me he hadnt much (信任) in doctors of traditional Chinese medicine.73. He knew I was (精力充沛的)and would get things done.74. We (道歉) for the late departure of this flight.75. One of my favourite sayings is “Understand all
50、and (宽恕）all”.76. China and Japan have mid-autumn festivals, when people (钦佩）the moon and in China, enjoy mooncakes.77. The teacher told me not to _(叹气）over the failure of yesterdays test.78. She didnt have the _(力气) to walk any further.79. Mary has been on a _(节食)for weeks but still hasnt lost any w
51、eight.80. What will happen to you if you dont eat a _(平衡的) diet?81. He did not look forward to being in_(债务) because his restaurant was no longer popular.82. Teaching disabled children takes imagination as well as great_(耐心).83. They cant_(存在)without the money.84. The discussion has become more and
52、more _(激烈的).85. Water had also appeared on other planets like Mars but, _(不像) the earth, it had disappeared later.86. India gained its _(独立) from Britain on October2nd.87. For the Japanese festival Obon, people should go to clean graves and light incense in_(纪念)of their ancestors(祖先).88. Well, he wa
53、s not going to hold his _(呼吸) for her to say sorry.89. He should not _(撒谎) to me.90. He was not _(好奇的) to do it.第二节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加: 在缺词处加一个漏字符号 (), 并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除: 把多余的词用斜线 ( ) 划掉。 修改: 在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意
54、: 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。I learned early in life that I had to be more patient and little aggressive. From the time I was about four until I was about six, I destroyed each of my toy. I was happy when the toys worked, but when things go wrong, I got angry and broke it. For a whi
55、le my parents bought me old toys. But before long they began to see which was happening. When I tore apart my fifth birthday toy train, my father say, Thats it. No more toys for you. My punishment lasted year. Meanwhile, I found out that with more patiences I could make my toys to last. My attitude
56、changed from then on.第三节 书面表达（满分25分） 假设你叫李华，现在在英国工作，你的朋友陈立写信告诉你他打算赴英留学， 想知道初到英国可能会遇到的困难。请你用英语给他写一封回信，信的内容应包括： 1. 可能会遇到的困难：语言方面的障碍，饮食的不习惯，想家孤独等； 2. 鼓励他并表示愿意帮助他。 注意：1. 词数100个左右。2. 信的开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Chen Li, Im glad to hear from you. You asked me about the difficulties you may meet with when you ge
57、t here in UK. Yours, Li Hua 高一英语期中考试参考答案阅读理解21-23 CCB24-27 CBAD 28-31 CDBC 32-35 BACD 36-40 CBEFD完形填空：41-45 BADCC 46-50 DBBCA 51-55 DDCAA 56-60 ABCBD语法填空61.won62.with63.Although/Though64.that65.amazing66.tourism67.will be built68.reducing69.for 70.A单词拼写：71.remind 72.belief 73.energetic 74.apologize
58、75.forgive 76.admire 77.sigh 78.strength 79.diet 80.balanced 81.debt 82.patience 83. exist 84.violent 85.unlike 86.independence 87.memory 88.breath 89.lie 90.curious短文改错1. little-less2. toytoys 3. gowent 4. itthem5. old-new6. which-what7.say-said8. year前面加上a9.patiences-patience10.去掉last前的to书面表达 Dear
59、 Chen Li, Im glad to hear from you. You asked me about the difficulties you may meet with when you get here in UK. Now, Id like to tell you something about it. First, you may have the problem about the language you think you are well prepared. You may find it difficult to communicate with the native
60、s, because many of them have a strong accent. Besides, you may not get used to the western food here or even hate to have it. Whats more, you may feel lonely and miss your family and friends, especially in the very beginning. However, you neednt worry about it. Several weeks later, you will get used to everything here and love the place, and Ill also try my best to help you when necessary. Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua
