1、高一英语期中考试试题第一部分:选择题部分(共三节,满分70分) 第一节:阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)APrague is cracking! My sister was right. It really is one of Europes most popular tourist attractions, which has beautiful old buildings. So far, my favorite place is Prague Castle. I think it is the largest ancient castle in the world. Pra
2、gue also has a lot of cultural events, like the World Dance Festival. I went to a ballet (芭蕾舞剧) just last night. - Lily Ive come to Shanghai at the right time. Summer has begun, but it is not too hot yet. Yesterday was the Dragon Boat Festival. It was exciting! If you come to Shanghai, you should se
3、e the Bund-a street with very nice shops, nightclubs, and hotels. There are many tourists there. It has some wonderful buildings from the 1930s.I went on a night cruise(乘船游览) of the Huangpu River last night. I met some great people on the boat, mostly foreigners, like me. -StanBuenos Aires is a fun
4、city, but six days is not enough time for a visit! Im staying near the mile-long shopping street called Calle Florida. It is a great place to meet people and watch dancers perform that tango. Buenos Aires is the birthplace of the tango.I also spent a day in the suburb of Tigre. Its about 30 km from
5、the capital, and you can get there quickly by train. However, I chose to take a boat on the canals(运河) of the Paran Delta. -Melinda1. What can be learned according to Lily?A . Prague is a modern city.B. Prague Castle has beautiful scenery.C. Prague is most famous for its ballet.D. Prague is worth vi
6、siting.2. Both Stan and Melinda _.A.took a boat trip B. saw a lot of old buildings C. went to a festival D. travelled by train 3. The passage is probably taken out of _.A. a history book B. a news report C. a travel website D. a personal diary BI began learning playing the violin when nine, and the
7、next year I began studying under Natalie Ghent, who was my teacher until I left high school.Once, Mrs. Ghent held a concert(音乐会) for her students. I played near the end of it. After I played a while, I forgot the music. No matter how hard I tried, I couldnt think of it. So I had to stop and looked a
8、t the pianists music. When the whole concert was over, I cried hiding in my overcoat.Mrs. Ghent came to comfort(安慰) me. Then she told us about a coming concert, and she hoped I would go there with her. I remember that the concert was on my birthday in March. It was great, as Mischa Elman was going t
9、o perform(表演) at Carnegie Hall. My teacher decided to buy the best tickets as my birthday present.Carnegie Hall is quite beautiful with all the lights on. I had never been in such a concert hall before, and was impressed by the size as well. I dont remember what Elman played. I only remember that hi
10、s playing was beautiful. I have seen films of him in recent years, and have been attracted by his performance, but I dont remember the music he played that night. What I remember most is that Mrs. Ghent spoke to me in a low voice from time to time that he had forgotten something or played a wrong no
11、te, or had made some other kinds of mistakes.When I teach students to play the violin now, I tell my students who arein dread ofmaking mistakes that if they arent going to make a mistake, they will never play beautiful music.4. When the concert was over, the writer cried because_.A. the concert was
12、such a big success B. she found she didnt have a gift for music C. no one tried to help her during her performanceD. she felt sad about her performance5. Mrs. Ghent decided to take the writer to that concert mainly because_.A. she wanted to comfort herB. she wanted to teach her an important lessonC.
13、 she wanted to let her go to a perfect concertD. she wanted to let her know she really cared about her6. By going to the concert, the writer has most probably learnt that_.A. there are no really great performersB. Mischa Elman is not a good performerC. even the best players make mistakesD. Mischa El
14、mans performance cant impress others7. What does the underlined part “in dread of ”in the last paragraph mean?A. afraid of. B.careful with.C. angry at. D. interested in.CMany people believe eating healthily is expensiveand more costly than buying junk foods. But our new research, published in the BM
15、C Pubic Health,shows this isnt the truth.Most of the Australian family food budget(预算)is being spent on junk foods and drinks that are high in fat, sugar and salt.Less than 7% of Australians eat healthily. The Australian adults(成年人) get at least 35% of their energy from junk foods and drinks. As a r
16、esult, twothirds of adults (63%) and onequarter of children are overweight.We used the Australian Health Survey 20112013 and the suggestions of the Australian Dietary Guidelines to model healthy diets(饮食) for a family of two adults and two children every two weeks. We collected food prices in superm
17、arkets and stores in high and lowsocioeconomic (社会经济地位低的)areas in Brisbane,and compared the diet prices with family incomes(收入).In both areas, a family of two adults and two children spend about 18% more on present diets than would be required to buy healthy diets. About 58% of the food budget for p
18、resent diets is spent on junk foods, including takeaway foods(14%),and sugary drinks(4%)In the lowsocioeconomic area,a family of two adults and two children spend $640.20 every two weeks on their present diets,but could buy a healthy diet for $560.93 every two weeks. In the highsocioeconomic area,th
19、ese numbers are $661.92 and $580.01.Supermarket food prices were about 3% higher in the highsocioeconomic areas. Takeaway foods were also relatively more expensive,but sugary drinks were priced similarly in both areas.Present diets cost more than healthy diets,so it is surely not the price that help
20、s to drive preferences for unhealthy choices.8. What did the researchers find?AMost Australian kids have fat problems.BHalf Australians live on junk foods.CMost Australians eat unhealthily.DAustralians have a preference for sweet foods. 9. How did the researchers get the result?ABy doing the study o
21、nline.BBy making a comparison.CBy carrying out interviews.DBy asking personal questions.10. What can we learn from Paragraph 5?AAustralian foods are healthier.BHealthy foods are becoming more expensive.CPeople choose junk foods for their low prices.DA healthy diet is actually cheaper.11. What might
22、the following paragraph be about?AWhy people choose junk foods.BThe harm of junk foods.CHow we can eat healthily.DThe advantages of a healthy diet.DBuilding a five-star hotel in the middle of a valuable wilderness(荒野) without damaging(破坏) the environment might not be easy, but it is far from impossi
23、ble. The King Pacific Lodge in British Columbias Great Bear Rainforest shows that if enough care and attention is taken, the task is possible.Unlike many other hotel building plans, no trees were cut down and no land was wasted to build it. The Lodge does not have the same location(位置) but sits on a
24、 floating boat pulled into the sea bay in May, till September. Those wishing to stay in one of its seventeen rooms must access it by boat or seaplane. Each guest staying at the Lodge is charged 3% tax(税) on the protection of the natural resources, but is given the chance to see whales and bears. And
25、 since these are the main attractions of the area and of the Lodge, the management knows well that in order to stay in business they must make the area untouched.In 2000, the Lodge management signed an agreement with the native(本土的) Gitgaat people. Together they work for the benefit of the area. The
26、 Lodge knows that the native tribe (部落)is the owners of the land, so it pays the tribe for the use of their land and even supports the native youth and employs the tribes people. They, in turn, teach the newcomers about the local culture.The King Pacific Lodge is one of a growing number of tourism c
27、ompanies that manage to minimize their environmental damage to win the approval(批准)of the local government where they set up their business. These companies pay more attention to environmental protection and are careful to use natural resources and protect endangered animals. Realizing how destructi
28、ve tourism can be, they want to avoid the love-it-to-death effect of tourism.12. From the passage, we know that the King Pacific Lodge_.A. follows other hotels building plans B. is less popular among tourists C. is far away from an important wildernessD. has been created after careful consideration
29、13. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A.The King Pacific Lodge is in an area without any trees.B.The King Pacific Lodge can be moved from place to place. C. Guests in the King Pacific Lodge can take part in programs about the protection of nature. D. Guests in the King Pacific Lodge have to
30、 pay extra money for the boat to get there.14. According to paragraph 3, we learn that some of the native people _. A. want to learn the newcomers cultureB. are not willing to sell their land . C. are employed by local government to work for the Lodge.D. may have the chance to work at the Lodge. 15.
31、 According to the passage, the tourist industry_.A. will always do harm to the environment B. cares little about the importance of environmentally friendly tourism C. can do less damage to the environment D. always has a disagreement with the local government第二节:阅读填空(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中
32、选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Tricks(窍门)to make friends at a new schoolStarting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be difficult, and you dont even know where to go for your own classes. Making new friends can be hard, too. 16_Be yourself.Never change who you are to try to fit in. If
33、 some people dont accept you, theyre not the kind of friends you need. 17_ For example, someone who does a lot of sports may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot.Be friendly to others.18_ If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just
34、 nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!19 _ .A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, dont keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact with other people. If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi. Introduce yourself. Tell
35、 them your name and where you!re from.Remember peoples names.You like it when people use your name, and so do other people. 20 _ Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname (昵称). Youd be surprised at how often this might come in handy.A. People may become angry if you just begin by sayin
36、g “Hey” each time. B. Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school.C. Join in after-school activities you like.D.These tricks can help you quickly turn some strangers into friends.E. People often stay together because they have similar interests.F. Dont sit at the back of the classr
37、oom where other people dont notice you!G. Believe in yourself.第三节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)William Franklin came to my class half a year ago. But from his first day here, he shut himself in his own world and he never 21 to others. As his teacher, I tried to start a talk with him but 22 . It looked a
38、s if he just didnt want to break his 23 . After the Thanksgiving holiday, we received the news of the 24 Christmas collection(募捐)of money for the 25 in our school. “Christmas is a season of 26 ,” I told my students. “Some poor students in our school might not have a 27 holiday. By giving a little mo
39、ney, you will help 28 some toys, food and clothing for these needy students. We will 29 the collection tomorrow.” The next morning, 30 , I found out almost everyone had 31 this matter except Willard Franklin. He came up to my desk with his head down. 32 , he dropped two coins into the small box. “I
40、dont need milk for lunch,” he said in a 33 voice. After school I couldnt help sharing what had 34 in the morning with our headmaster. “I may be wrong, but I 35 Willard might be ready to become part of our class.” “ I am36 to hear that,” he nodded. “And I just received a 37 of the poor families in ou
41、r school who most need help. Here, take a look at it.” As I sat down to 38 , I found Willard Franklin was at the top of the list. At that moment, I felt I really 39 Willard for the first time: a cold face with a warm heart. From this 40 , I also learnt that whether rich or poor, every child has a ki
42、nd heart.21A. turnedB. jokedC. spokeD. listened22.A. stoppedB. failedC. changedD. stayed23.A. silenceB. heartC. sadnessD. promise24.A. dailyB. weeklyC. yearlyD. monthly25.A. seriousB. sickC. poorD. shy26.A. enjoyingB. givingC. receivingD. spending27.A. freeB. longC. popularD. happy28.A. chooseB. pac
43、kC. findD. buy29.A. continueB. startC. showD. share30.A. howeverB. thereforeC. otherwiseD. besides31.A. realizedB. forgottenC. learntD. discussed32.A. CarefullyB. ThankfullyC. CertainlyD. Personally33.A. sharpB. lowC. sweetD. deep34.A. appearedB. arrivedC. remainedD. happened35.A. agreeB. fearC. bel
44、ieveD. decide36.A. luckyB. gladC. surprisedD. sorry37.A. listB. reportC. researchD. message38.A. studyB. restC. readD. work39.A. acceptedB. respectedC. supportedD. knew40.A. surveyB. resultC. experienceD. interview第二部分:英语知识运用(共五节,满分80分)注意:将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第一节:单词拼写:(共10个小题;每小题1分,满分10分)41.时常,经常 adv.
45、 f_ 42. 形成 v. f_43.独立的 adj. i _ 44. 普通的,平常的 adj. o_45. (大学的)科,系 n. d_ 46. 演讲 n. l_47. 交通 n. t _ 48. 职业 n. o_49. 交换 v. e_ 50. 混合物 n. m_第二节:用括号内单词的适当形式填空 (共10个小题;每小题1分,满分10分)51. In many peoples eyes, although she doesnt receive a good education, she is still an _(attract) young woman.52. There are few
46、 _(afford) apartments in big cities.53. The aim of the _(organise) is to protect wild animals.54.The helicopter landed before our _(astonish) eyes.55. It is still too early to reach a _(conclude) at this stage.56. Without the _(permit) of the police, nobody can enter this area.57. He was pretty luck
47、y that he didnt starve to death, but _(survive) the cold winter.58. _(fortunate), he missed the chance to interview that film star.59. With his attention _(concentrate) on a book, he didnt notice me come in. 60. Many soldiers lost their lives in _(defend) of their country.第三节: 单句语法填空(共10个小题;每小题1分,满分
48、10分)61.There have been several events _(add) to the Olympic Games. 62.Our class _(consist) of 30 boys and 25 girls is like a big family.63. Are you going to attend the meeting _(hold) tomorrow?64. I was watching the clock all through the meeting, as I had a train _(catch).65. _(approach) the house,
49、I saw a light upstairs.66. _(get) there on time, she got up early that morning.67. _(compare) with developed countries, we still have a long way to go.68. Clearly and seriously _(write), the book encourages many students to study further.69. Nothing will make me _(change) my mind.70. From the window
50、, we could see the children _(play) in the yard.第四节: 语篇填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。A new dish is 71._(usual) given the names of its inventor. The sandwich gets its name from the 4th Earl of Sandwich, John Montague(1718-1792). He spent long hours 72._(work) and didnt wi
51、sh to stop for a meal. He had his servants put meat between two slices of bread to eat while he worked. His friends began to ask for similar snacks(快餐), and 73._name “sandwich” came into common use. The Chinese dish Kung Pao Chinken 74._(create) in Sichun Province was very popular when its inventor
52、Ding Baozhen was governor of the province from 1876 75._ 1886. After Ding died, people named the dish for 76._(he). More than just 77._(food) take peoples names. Many enjoy riding on a Ferris wheel (摩天轮), 78._ was named for engineer George W.G. Ferris. He 79._(design) the first one for Chicagos Worl
53、ds Columbian Exposition in 1893. Illnesses, sports terms(术语) 80. _ places around the world use peoples names. They are everywhere.第五节: 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,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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
54、修改后的词。注意:每处错误及修改均仅限一词;只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。)The day before Mothers Day, my friend were talking about what they would buy to their mothers. Buying flowers was that most of them would do. But for me, I had wanted to do something differently. As I couldnt go back home on Mothers Day, I decided to giv
55、e call to her, sending her my warmest wishes. I was very nervous that I had no idea what to say. I searched the Internet and find many wonderful words. But then I felt ashamed of say someone elses words. Finally, I told my mother that I loved her and thanked you for the things she had done for me. 第
56、六节:书面表达(满分25分)假如你是李明,你的美国笔友Jack给你发来email,想在暑假到北京参观旅游,请你根据下列提示,给Jack回邮件。(1) 介绍北京(位于中国北部,占地1.641万平方千米,人口约2150万,历史悠久,有许多旅游景点);(2)向他推荐若干景点并提出可以帮助他预订宾馆;(3)表达对他到北京旅游的期盼。 注意:(1)词数不120词左右;(2)可适当加入细节,使内容充实、行文连贯;(3)开头已给出,不计入总词数。可能会用到的词汇:紫禁城 The Forbidden City 故宫 The Summer Palace 天安门广场 Tiananmen Square Dear J
57、ack,Im glad to hear from you._ _ _ _ _ Yours,Li Hua高一英语期中考试试题答案I 阅读理解(每题2分;共40分)-3: DAC 4-7: DBCA 8-11: C BDA 12-15 D B D C16-20 D E B G AII 完形填空(每题1.5分,共30分)-25 CBACC 26-30 BDDBA 31-35 BABDC 36-40 BACDCIII单词拼写(1题1分,共10分)41 frequently 42 form 43 independent 44 ordinary 45 department 46 lecture 47 tr
58、affic 48 occupation 49 exchange 50 mixtureIV 填空(1题1分,共10分)51 attractive 52 affordable 53 organisation 54 astonished 55 conclusion 56 permission 57 survived 58 Unfortunately 59 concentrated 60 defenceV 语法填空61 added 62 consisting 63 to be held 64 o catch 65 Approaching 66 To get 67 Compared 68 written
59、 69 change 70 playingVI 语篇填空usually 72 working 73. the 74. created 75 to 76. him 77 foods 78 which 79 designed 80 and短文改错(共10分)1第一行 friend 改为friends 2 第一行to 改为for 3 第二行that 改为what 4 第二行 wanted 前had划去 5 第三行differently改为different 6 第三行call前加a 7 第四行nervous前very改为so 8 第五行find 改为found 9 say改为saying 10 最后
60、一行you改为her书面表达(满分25分)Dear Jack, Im glad to hear from you. Knowing that you intended to make a trip to Beijing during the summer vacation, I am really excited and eager to introduce the city to you. Beijing, covering an area of 16,410 square kilometers, was located in the north of China with a popula
61、tion of 21,500,000. Not only is it an ancient city with a long history, but it is a place of cultural significance. Additionally, a great number of tourist attractions are worth visiting there, including The Forbidden City, The Summer Palace and Tiananmen Square. Personally, The Great Wall is a must
62、 to visit. As the proverb goes, one who fails to reach The Great Wall is not a hero. If necessary, I can book a proper hotel for you in advance, around which convenient transportation is accessible. I am looking forward to your coming to China. Wish you an unforgettable experience in Beijing! Yours, Li Hua