1、 诸暨中学2017学年第一学期高一年级英语期中试题卷第一部分 选择题（共三节，满分65分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。AGetting less sleep has become a bad habit for most American kids. According to a new survey by the National Sleep Foundation, 51% of kids aged 10 to 18 go to bed at 10 pm or later on s
2、chool nights, even though they have to get up early. Last year the Foundation reported that nearly 60% of 7- to 12-year-olds said they felt tired during the day, and 15% said they had fallen asleep at school.How much sleep you need depends a lot on your age. Babies need a lot of rest: most of them s
3、leep about 18 hours a day! Adults need about eight hours. For most school-age children, ten hours is ideal. But the new National Sleep Foundation survey found that 35% of 10- to 12-year-olds get only seven or eight hours. And guess what almost half of the surveyed kids said they do before bedtime? W
4、atch TV.“More children are going to bed with TVs on, and there are more opportunities(机会) to stay awake, with more homework, the Internet and the phone,” says Dr. Mary Carskadon, a sleep researcher at Brown University Medical School. She says these activities at bedtime can get kids all excited and
5、make it hard for them to calm down and sleep. Other experts say part of the problem is chemical. Changing levels of body chemicals called hormones not only make teenagers bodies develop adult characteristics, but also make it hard for teenagers to fall asleep before 11 pm.Because sleepiness is such
6、a problem for teenagers, some school districts have decided to start high school classes later than they used to. Three years ago, schools in Edina, Minnesota, changed the start time from 7:25 am to 8:30 am. Students, parents and teachers are pleased with the results.1. What is the new National Slee
7、p Foundation survey on? A. Learning problems and lack of sleep. B. Teenagers sleep-related diseases. C. Activities to prevent sleeplessness. D.American kids sleeping habits.2. How many hours of sleep do 11-year-olds need every day? A. 7 hours. B. 10 hours. C. 8 hours. D. 18 hours.3. Why do teenagers
8、 go to sleep late according to Carskadon? A. They are affected by certain body chemicals. B. They tend to do things that excite them. C. They follow their parents examples. D. They dont need to go to school early. B Surviving Hurricane Sandy(飓风桑迪)Natalie Doan, 14, has always felt lucky to live in Ro
9、ckaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the wave from her house. “Its the ocean that makes Rockaway so special, ” she says. On October 29, 2012, that ocean turned fierce. That night, Hurricane Sandy attacked the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit e
10、specially hard. Fortunately, Natalies family escaped to Brooklyn shortly before the citys bridge closed. When they returned to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalies friends had lost their homes and were living far away. All around her, people were suffering,
11、 especially the elderly. Natalies school was so damaged that she had to temporarily(临时地，暂时地) attend a school in Brooklyn. In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway recover inspired Natalie. Volunteers came with carloads of donated clothing and toys. Neighbors devoted their spare
12、time to helping others rebuild. Teenagers climbed dozens of flights of stairs to deliver water and food to elderly people trapped in powerless high-rise buildings. “My mom tells me that I cant control what happens to me,” Natalie says. “but I can always choose how I deal with it. ”Natalies choice wa
13、s to help. She created a website page matching survivors in need with donors who wanted to help. Natalie posted introduction about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball card collecting when his house burned down. Within days, Patricks collection was replaced. In the coming months, her website p
14、age helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-need supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Last April, she was invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane
15、Sandy Champion of Change. Today, the scars(创痕)of destruction are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear, and many homes have been rebuilt. “I cant imagine living anywhere but Rockaway, ” Natalie declares. “My neighborhood will be back, even stronger than before. ”4. Wh
16、en Natalie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane , she found_. A. her neighborhood was seriously damagedB. some friends had lost their livesC. her school had moved to BrooklynD. the elderly were free from suffering5. According to paragraph 4, who inspired Natalie most?A. The people helping Rockaw
17、ay rebuild.B. The people trapped in high-rise building.C. The volunteers donating money to survivors.D. Local teenagers bringing clothing to elderly people.6. How did Natalie help the survivors?A. She gave her toys to the kids.B. She took care of younger children.C. She called on the White House to
18、help.D. She built an information sharing platform.7. What does the story intend to tell us?A.East or West, home is best.B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.C. Little people can make a big difference.D. Technology is power. CSuddenly another thought went through Kates mind like an electric shock.
19、An express train was due to go past about thirty minutes later. If it were not stopped, that long train, full of passengers, would fall into the stream. “Someone must go to the station and warn the station-master,” Kate thought. But who was to go? She would have to go herself. There was no one else.
20、In wind and rain she started on her difficult way. Soon she was at the bridge that crossed the Des Moines River, a bridge also built of wood, just like the bridge across Honey Creek. The storm had not washed this away, but there was no footpath across it. She would have to cross it by stepping from
21、sleeper(枕木) to sleeper. With great care she began the dangerous crossing, sometimes on her hands and knees, hardly daring to look down between the sleepers into the wild flood waters below. If she should slip, she would fall between the sleepers, into the rapidly flowing stream.At last-she never kne
22、w how long it had taken her-she felt solid ground under her feet. But there was no time to rest. She still had to run more than half a mile and had only a few minutes left. Unless she reached the station before the express did, many, many lives would be lost.She did reach the station just as the tra
23、in came into sight. Fortunately the station-master was standing outside. “The bridge is down! Stop the train! Oh, please stop it!” Kate shouted breathlessly.The station-master went pale. He rushed into the station building and came back with a signal light. He waved the red light as the train came i
24、nto the station. It was not a second too early.8. What did Kate decide to do?A. Visit the station-masterB. Check the signal light.C. Meet the passengers. D. Stop the express train.9. Which of the following words best describes Kates journey?A. Fruitless. B.Risky. C. Well-planned. D. Boring.10. Why d
25、id the station-master turn pale?A. He suddenly fell ill. B. He realized the danger.C. He discovered his mistake. D. He became over-excited.第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A young man had a traffic accident and got his arms removed. He had to 11 h
26、is brother, who stayed with him for years. Except for 12 with his toes, the man could do nothing else. However, one day his brother 13 with him and went away, 14 him heartbroken and at a loss what to do. 15 , an accident befell (降临) a girl. One night the stove in her kitchen was overturned, resultin
27、g in a fire which took her 16 away. Having 17 her sisters offer to help her, she determined to be 18 . She tried 19 and soon learned to be self-reliant. “Though my wings are broken, my 20 can still fly,” she wrote in her diary.One day, the young man and the girl were both 21 to a TV talk-show progra
28、m. The man told the hostess about his 22 future, while the girl was full of enthusiasm (热情)for life. They were both 23 to write something on a piece of paper with their toes. The boy: My 24 arms are my arms. The girl: Broken wings, flying hearts.They had both 25 the same sufferings, but their differ
29、ent 26 determined the nature of their lives. Unexpected disasters can happen at any time. How you 27 the disaster is the true test of your character. If you choose to complain or escape, difficulties will 28 wherever you go. However, if you choose to be 29 , difficulties will turn out to be a fortun
30、e on which new 30 will arise. 11. A. look after B. believe in C. bring up D. rely on 12. A. walkingB. writing C. exercising D. playing13. A. argued B. shared C. communicatedD. discussed14. A. leaveB. leftC. to leaveD. leaving15. A. SuddenlyB. UnexpectedlyC. SimilarlyD. Actually16. A. feetB. handsC.
31、happinessD. goals17. A. appreciatedB. enjoyedC. ignoredD. refused18. A. confidentB. freeC. independentD. honest19. A. hardB. effortlesslyC. easilyD. directly 20. A. freedomB. luck C. ideaD. heart21. A. invitedB. calledC. allowedD. sent 22. A. uncertain B. great C. successful D. unbelievable 23. A. c
32、ommandedB. ordered C. askedD. persuaded24. A. sistersB. brothersC. friends D. teachers 25. A. made use ofB. gone throughC. joined inD. set down26. A. resultsB. actionsC. attitudesD. experiences27. A. deal withB. get along C. come upD. turn to28. A. leaveB. changeC. followD. carry29. A. calmB. carefu
33、lC. understanding D. strong30. A. challengesB. hopesC. situationsD. rewards第三节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Having a busy schedule can result in disorder as well as the lack of not completing various tasks at hand. 31 . Below are some tips of how to improve it.Establish
34、a planning system There are several planning systems you can use. 32 . With a planning system in place, when you have a task to do, you need to record the details of the task. Record what you need to do, the date it should be done and the time to complete the task. 33 Having a busy day can result in
35、 disorganization and many tasks will not be done. When you check your planner before starting your day, you will know what should be done, at what time and for how long.Complete tasks at the scheduled timeIn your planner, you have organized every task to be done at a specific (特定的) time and at a spe
36、cific date. 34 . If you dont complete a task at a specific time or take too much time completing a task, you will disorganize everything.Clean your work-spaceYou need to be organized, therefore clean your work-space before and after you have completed the task. If the books were for a past homework,
37、 you need to clean up first before starting the new task. 35 .Remember, an organized day in your life will save a lot and will help you enjoy your life.A. Check your planner ahead of time B. Finish your task as soon as possibleC. Dont deal with many tasks at a timeD. This will ensure every item is a
38、t its proper placeE. In order to have en enjoyable day, you need to start being organizedF. Make sure that every task is completed at the time and date scheduledG. They include notebooks, a planning book and a smartphone with a to-do app第二部分 非选择题（共三节，满分35分）第一节（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（
39、1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Red Nose Day is one of Britains most successful 36 (event) to raise money for good causes. It 37 (organize) by Comic Relief and takes place in March. Many well-known comedians take part, as well as actors, musicians and other famous people. All these people in the public eye 38 (bra
40、ve) take on usual challenges, from learning to sing to 39 (sit) in a bath full of cold beans.In addition to a great evenings entertainment(娱乐)on TV on the day itself, there are 40 great number of programmes and live events in the weeks leading up to Red Nose Day. At schools and colleges, students do
41、 silly things for cash and many workplaces organize similar money-raising stunts (噱头). Shops and supermarkets sell the famous red noses and other products.Through short documentary films, TV viewers learn how the money 41 (collect) in previous years has helped Comic Relief to make a real 42 (differe
42、nt) to people in need, both in Britain and in Africa. Some of the stories 43 are shown are shocking. It is extremely moving to see 44 peoples lives can be changed. Comic Relief has been able to achieve a great deal 45 making people laugh. 第二节 （共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分） 用所给动词或者动词词组的适当形式填空（有两项是多余选项）1. make u
43、p ones mind 2. be fond of 3. make use of 4. be buried in 5. get along with 6. add up 7. give in to 8. play an important part 9. dig out 10. persuade 11. destroy 12. organize46. With all the houses completely _, the city lay in ruins.47. He, who _ in winning the relay race, deserved our respect.48. T
44、he winter holiday is coming, but I havent _ where to go for my holiday.49. She sat there, _thoughts.50. After Billys repeated persuasion, his father finally _ him and bought him a bicycle. 51. -How are you _ your study these days? - Not very well. I have failed several examinations.52. The rescue wo
45、rkers _ thousands of people trapped since they came here yesterday without a rest.53. _ 3 and 4, and you will get 7.54. Nowadays, many people cant help_ into buying something that they dont need. 55. In my opinion, every chance should be _ to practice our oral English. 第三节 （共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分） 句型转换，把
46、下列句子转换成意思相同的句子或者根据要求转换句型。 56.Maria found it difficult to raise three children alone. Maria _ raising three children alone.57. It was a great shock that 400,000 people were killed or injured in the earthquake. 400,000 were killed or injured in the earthquake, _ was a great shock.58. “Have you packed
47、up your belongings?” asked his friend. (改为间接引语) His friend asked _he had packed up his belongings. 59. I am tired of communicating with him face to face for the first time. It is the first time that I _ communicating with him face to face.60. We all think highly of those who make great contributions
48、 to our nation. Those who make great contributions to our nation _.61. When I was young, I liked watching TV better than reading books. I _ watching TV _ reading books when I was young.62. The doctor insisted that I should stay in bed to have a quick recovery. The doctor _ my staying in bed to have
49、a quick recovery.63. It is great fun to cycle from where the Mekong begins to where it ends. (改为感叹句) _ great fun it is to cycle from where the Mekong begins to where it ends.64. The teacher encouraged the student not to lose heart, because she was concerned about her. _ about the student, the teache
50、r encouraged her not to lose heart. 65. When did you join the party? (改为强调句的特殊疑问句) _ that you joined the party?第三部分 写作（共一节，满分20分） 进入高中学习已经有半个学期。随着学习和心理压力日益加大，一些同学的正常生活受到影响，如睡眠不好，身体也亮起了红灯。请你根据以下要点，向同学们提出建议，并简述理由。 1. 健康饮食2. 适当锻炼 3. 保持乐观心态注意：1. 短文必须包括所列内容 2. 词数100 左右 3. 文章开头已经给出，不计入总词数 4. 写成一篇完整的短文，不要逐
51、条列举Students are under great pressure after becoming a senior high school student, which has affected some students life, preventing _ 诸暨中学2017学年第一学期高一年级英语期中答案一、阅读理解，每题2.5分1-3 DBB4-7 AADC8-10 DBB 二完形填空，每题1.5分11-15 DBADC16-20 BDCAD21-25 AACBB26-30 CACDB三七选五，每题2分31-35 EGAFD四语法填空，每题1.5分36. events 37. is
52、 organized 38. bravely 39. sitting40. a 41. collected 42. difference43.that/which 44. how 45. by 五用所给动词的正确形式填空，每题1分46. destroyed 47. (had)played an important part 48. made up my mind49. buried in 50. gave in to 51. getting along with 52. have dug out 53. Add up 54. being persuaded 55. made use of 六句
53、型转换，每题1分56. had difficulty/trouble57. which 58. whether/if59. have been tired of 60. are highly thought of 61. preferred to62. insisted on 63. What 64. Concerned 65. When was it 七写作，共20分 Students are under great pressure after becoming a senior high school student, which has affected some students l
54、ife, preventing them sleeping well and causing problems with their health. In order to improve the condition, Id like to offer some advice. First, it is important to keep a healthy and balanced diet. Staying away from junk food and eating healthy food like vegetables and fish will benefit you. Secon
55、d, go outdoors and take regular exercise, as physical exercise is an effective way to get rid of pressure. Third, good health means being both physically and mentally healthy. Keeping an optimistic state of mind will contribute to a good physical state. I sincerely hope that the suggestion above will be of great help to you.
