1、20162017学年度第一学期高一年级英语期中考试试卷第一部分： 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） A Life without friends is like life without the sun. It is very common for a person to have a good friend. My good friend is Diana . she is a rich and proud girl . She often thinks that she is too good for anyone, so nobody want
2、s to be her friend. One day after school, I was waiting for Diana when Vivien came up to me. She gave me a biscuit. Iaccepted it. We talked and joked, and from then on, I began to spend more time with Vivien than with Diana. I felt a little uneasy. After a few days, I went to see Diana for some snac
3、ks when Vivien came and sat with me. She offeredme a sandwich. She also offered one to Diana, but Diana refused it. She walked away. I was angry with Diana for being so rude and thoughtless. Never mind, Vivien said, Im used to it. After school, I tried to catch up With Diana. While walking home, I t
4、ried to correct her attitude, but shewould not listen to me. She said, Go and join your dear Vivien. I know you make new friends and forget theold ones. For the next few weeks, we did not talk to each other. Then, one day, Diana came to Vivien and me, saying, Im really sorry about what I did. Im a s
5、poiled (宠坏的) girl, but I also need good friends just like you. Would you please forgive (原谅) me? Vivien and I looked at each other and smiled. From then on, Diana, Vivien andI have been best friends.1. The writer was angry with Diana _.A. because she was too good for anyoneB. so Diana walked away C.
6、 though she asked the writer to forgiveD. when Diana refused Viviens sandwich2. According to the passage, it is clear that _.A. Diana didnt like sandwichesB. Diana and the writer had been good friends C. Vivien didnt want to make new friends at allD. the writer forgot her old friends after she had n
7、ew ones3. Viviens saying Im used to it shows that _.A. she liked to be refusedB. Vivien used to be rude to othersC. someone refused to give her thingsD. some people were rude to her before4. Diana asked Vivien and the writer to forgive because _.A. she realized she was wrong B. they didnt spend much
8、 time with herC. Vivien and the writer didnt talk to herD. she was a rich and proud girl5. The reading is mainly about _.A. the mistake among the three friendsB. three friends at a schoolC. two best friends at a schoolD. the trouble between Diana and VivienBWelcome to Death Valley. The very name of
9、this national park in eastern California might fill some people with dread, but youre not afraid. Youre just out enjoying the desert sunshine. Besides, theres nothing out here but some rocks. Some of the rocks in Death Valley weigh hundreds of pounds. And in the ground behind each rock is a mysterio
10、us trail (痕迹), as if the rock had been pushed along in the dirt. So who is moving the rocks? Nobody. It was nearly 100 years ago when these unusual “sailing stones” were first reported. People have been trying to find out the stones secret ever since. One early explanation was that winds were moving
11、 the stones. Other explanations have included animals, and, of course, aliens (外星人). Until the 1990s, one widely held theory was that the rocks were stuck in sheets (片) of ice that were being blown across the desert. (Death Valley does get cold enough for ice to form on some winter nights.) However,
12、 research later showed that to move such large ice sheets, the wind would have to blow at hundreds of miles per hour. There are strong winds in Death Valley but not that strong.Then, in 2006, a scientist named Ralph Lorenz came up with a new theory. He suggested that in the winter, thick ice forms a
13、round the rocks. When the ground begins to thaw (解冻), the rocks, wearing ice, sail along, leaving trails behind them. Lorenz put his theory to the test in his own kitchen. He dropped a rock into a dish, added a little water, and stuck the dish in his fridge. Later, he took out the rock and placed it
14、 in a dish of water with sand at the bottom. Sure enough, with just a breath, Lorenz was able to send the rock moving across the water leaving a trail in the sand as it moved.Has Lorenz solved the mystery of the sailing stones at last? Perhaps. On the other hand, neither Lorenz nor anyone else has e
15、ver actually seen the stones move. Maybe aliens are responsible after all. 6. The underlined word “dread” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_”.A.anger B. fear C. surprise D. excitement7. According to the theory in the late 20th century, the rocks were probably moved by _.A. the ice B.animals C. aliens
16、D. the wind 8. What did Ralph Lorenz find?A. Water helped the rocks in Death Valley move.B. The rocks in Death Valley couldnt move by themselves.C. Death Valley could get cold enough for ice to form.D. The wind in Death Valley could reach a speed of 100 mph. CHow do young children learn to have good
17、 values? How can parents teach their children about the importance of kindness and patience? At a time when more and more parents worry about the violent images (暴力形象) their children see on TV, some are turning to fairy tales (童话).It is believed that fairy tales have a great influence on children be
18、cause they describe the two sides of good and evil (邪恶) very clearly. When children hear the stories, they learn to care about others feelings. In each tale, they can see that there are many different kinds of people in the world and that we all have a choice about what kind of person we want to be.
19、 We can choose to do good actions, rather than bad ones, in our lives.What kind of values can children learn from fairy tales? In The Princess and the Pea (豌豆公主), a poorly dressed girl, who insists she is a princess, is given a difficult test by the Queen. When she passes the test, we learn that her
20、 dream comes true because she stays true to herself. In The Little Mermaid (小美人鱼), the mermaid, who lives under the sea, wishes to be with the humans on land. Through her experiences, we learn about the importance of living with and accepting other cultures. InPinocchio, a wooden puppet (木偶) turns i
21、nto a boy when he finally learns how to tell the truth.Teaching values is the reason most often given for encouraging children to read stories. These fairy tales can teach children lessons about human relationships that are accepted around the world for many centuries. This might be the reason why t
22、hey have been around for so long and will not disappear any time soon.9. Why do fairy tales have a great influence on children?A. Fairy tales can teach them how to make a choice.B. Fairy tales can help them get higher scores at school.C. Good and evil are shown in a way they can easily understand.D.
23、 They can learn how to avoid most difficulties in their lives.10.The Little Mermaidmay be helpful when children _.A. are given a difficult testB. are going to lie to their parentsC. wish to be a princess or princeD. make friends with foreigners 11. The author writes the text mainly to _.A. introduce
24、 some fairy talesB. show how fairy tales help children shape values C. discuss how to improve human relationshipsD. talk about the history of fairy tales DSequoyah was born in the 1770s and grew up in the Cherokee village of Tuskeegee, Tennessee. He was skilled at working with silver jewelry (首饰). O
25、ne day Sequoyah was advised to put his name on the silver jewelry he made. However, he could not write his name because Cherokee was only a spoken language. Sequoyah decided to learn how to write his name, so he asked one of his customers (顾客) to teach him, who knew English very well. From that time
26、 on, Sequoyah signed (签名) his work in English.Then Sequoyah realized that a written language was necessary for his people. In 1809, he started by making small drawings, and then he experimented with creating a letter for each sound in the Cherokee language. First, Sequoyah picked out all the sounds
27、in the Cherokee language. Then he gave each sound a symbol. Unlike English, however, no two sounds shared the same symbol.Sequoyahs work was difficult and took him a lot of time. Worse, those around Sequoyah didnt understand what he was doing with all those strange symbols. Some raised doubts about
28、his work. However, Sequoyah didnt stop working. In 1821, Sequoyah completed his alphabet (字母表). Each symbol in the alphabet symbolized one of the eighty-five sounds in the Cherokee language. By saying the name of each symbol, a person could read the spoken word.Sequoyah taught the symbols to his six
29、-year-old daughter, Ayoka. One day, they went to visit the elders of the Cherokee Nation. Sequoyah asked Ayoka to leave while he wrote down what the elders said. When Ayoka returned, she read out loud what Sequoyah had written. The elders were stunned. Ayoka was able to repeat their words without be
30、ing present! Sequoyahs alphabet was soon accepted as the written language of the Cherokee Nation.12. Sequoyah learned to sign his work _.A. so that he would become famous B. when he moved to a Cherokee villageC. with the help of one of his customers D. in order to save the Cherokee language13. What
31、can we learn about Sequoyahs alphabet?A. It was the same as the English alphabet at first. B. It uses at least two letters to symbolize a sound.C. It was created in the early eighteenth century.D. It is made up of eighty-five letters. 14. The underlined word “stunned” in the last paragraph probably
32、means “_”.A. surprised B. thankful C. regretful D. worried 15. What would be the best title for the text?A. The Cherokee Nation B. A gift beyond price C. A popular language D. Fine silver jewelry第二节:七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Ways to make a great first impressionYouve heard it a million times already, but
33、 it really does take but a few seconds to make that all-important first impression (印象). Here are some easy ways for you to impress your classmates or teachers. 16Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The handshake should not be too strong or weak. Most people us
34、e their right hands, unless they have a reason to use the left. 17 Be on timeWhen meeting someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing. You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who hardly knows you with a bad impression. 18 Its better to be hanging around t
35、he place than be stuck in traffic. Introduce yourself and ask for namesMake sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask for their name in a polite way. 19 This will increase the chances of their remembering your name in the future. Always remember to stand up when greeting someone and be sure to intro
36、duce them to anyone youre with. Make good conversationTo get the most out of your discussion, try to find something common between the two of you. 20 A person will feel more comfortable with someone they can relate to (产生共鸣).A. Have a proper handshake B. It could be a similar taste in clothes or a c
37、ommon hobby.C. Youll be in serious trouble if you leave them with a bad impression.D. However, dont have your left hand in your pocket because this appears impolite. E. Use body language F. Repeat the name and use it later in conversation. G. As a general rule, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early.
38、第二部分： 语言知识运用 （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）Each of us has goals (目标) for life. Some of these may be long-term (长期的) or 21 lifetime ones, and other dreams or wishes for more immediate satisfaction.Just as you 22 great pleasure when youre trying to 23 short-term goals, theres also power in h
39、aving long-term and lifetime goals. Both 24 are valuable and serve each other. In order to be 25 in achieving a short- or long-term wish or goal, you must place your focus on the 26 result and train your mind on either a moment-to-moment, day-to-day, month-to-month, or year-to-year level.For example
40、, 27 a farmer is to plow (耕地) a straight line, he must keep his eye on a faraway point. If his attention is 28 just a few feet in front of him, he will not plow straight. So, in order for his field to be plowed straight, he must 29 and focus on his long-term goal.Focusing on a long-term goal can 30
41、the energy to get things done in the 31 . For instance, when a runner sets a(n) 32 to run a mile, hell 33 be tired when he 34 the one-mile mark. 35 if this same runner sets a goal to run ten miles, he probably wont even be sweating (出汗) upon 36 this same one-mile mark. If this very same runner was t
42、o set a goal to run 26 miles and keep his mind on the completion of this long 37 , not only wouldnt he be sweating, but most likely he wouldnt even be out of breath as he ran by the 38 mark.Long-term goals, 39 , cant be achieved without first achieving 40 goals. We may have a goal to climb a ladder
43、(梯子), but we have to take one step at a time in order to reach the top.21. A. also B. just C. even D. rather22. A. understand B.explain C. experience D. welcome23. A. set B. achieve C. prevent D. keep24. A. types B. dreams C.terms D. thoughts25. A.different B. special C. interested D. successful 26.
44、 A. important B. final C.certain D. happy27. A.because B. when C. although D. if 28. A. directed B. attracted C.received D. paid29. A. know B. forget C. believe D. correct30. A. choose B. influence C. provide D. report31. A. present B.dark C. end D. future32. A. date B. story C.example D. goal 33. A
45、.personally B. probably C. partly D. quietly34. A.reaches B. remembers C. discovers D. records35. A.But B. And C. So D. Or36. A. waiting for B. searching for C.passing D. preparing 37. A.game B. race C. drive D. flight38. A. twenty-six-mile B. thirteen-mile C.one-mile D. ten-mile39. A. besides r B.
46、howeve C. instead D. therefore30. A. short-term B. lifetime C. common D. big第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）English is a language 41 (speak) all around the world. There are more than 42 countries 42 the majority (大多数) of the people speak English. Most native speakers of English 43 (find) in the United
47、Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Ireland and New Zealand. In total, for more than 375 million people English is their mother tongue. 44 equal number of people learn English as a second language. These people will perhaps speak the language of their own country
48、at home with their family, but the language of the government, schools, newspapers and TV is English. However, the number of people who learn English as a foreign language 45 (be) more than 750 million. Most people learn English for five or six years at high school.In only fifty years, English has d
49、eveloped into the language most 46 (wide) spoken and used in the world. It is the working language of most international organizations. Foreign staff in China are not requested 47 (learn) Chinese. Chinese businessmen, taxi drivers and students can talk with them 48 (use) English. English is also the
50、 language of global culture, such as popular music and the Internet. You can listen to English songs 49 the radio or use English to communicate with people around the world through the Internet. With so many people communicating in English every day, 50 will become more and more important to have a
51、good knowledge of English.第三部分： 写作 （共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）I wonder if its because I havent been able to be outdoors for so long Ive grown so crazy about everything to do with nature. I can well remember that there was a time when a deep blue sky, the song of the birds, moonlight and f
52、lowers could never kept me spellbound. Thats changed since I come here. Another time some months ago, I happened to upstairs when the window was open. I didnt go downstairs after the window had to be shutted. The dark rainy evening, the wind, the thundering clouds held me entire in the power. It was
53、 the first time in a year and a half that I have seen the night face to face. Sadly, I can only look at the nature through the windows. It is no pleasure to look through these any longer, because nature is one thing that really must be experienced.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）最近，你校英语学习俱乐部将举办一次学习经验交流活动。假如你是成员之一，请你
54、用英语写一篇发言稿，分享自己在听、说、读、写方面的成功经验。注意: 1. 词数120左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear boys and girls,Id like to share my experience in learning English with you._All in all, I hope all of you have fun learning English.20162017学年度第一学期高一年级期中英语考试试卷参考答案:1-5 DB DAB 6-10 BDACD 11-15 B CD A B 16-20ADGFB21
55、-25 CCBAD 26-30 BDAAC 31-35 ADBAA 36-40 CBCBA 41. spoken 42. where43. are found44. An 45. is 46. widely 47. to learn 48. using49. on 50. it短文改错：短文改错51. so long 后加that 52. never后加have 53. come改came 54. happened to后加 be55. after改until 56. shutted 改 shut 57. entire改 entirely 58. have 改 had 59. look at
56、the nature 去the 60. to look 改looking Dear boys and girls,Id like to share my experience in learning English with you.I make it a rule to listen to VOA or the BBC in my spare time to improve my listening. At the same time, I repeat what the speaker says while listening to improve my pronunciation. Be
57、sides, watching English movies can combine English learning with relaxation. I always take every chance to speak in class and I am proud of making myself understood in English. Sometimes I practise speaking with my classmates after class. To increase my vocabulary, I have formed the habit of reading English magazines and novels at weekends. I have learned to guess the meaning of new words. In addition, I find keeping a diary in English is helpful.All in all, I hope all of you have fun learning English.
