1、赤峰二中2016级高一下学期第一次考试英语试卷第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMy doorbell rings. On the step, I find the elderly Chinese lady, small and slight, holding the hand of a little boy. In her other hand, she holds a paper carrier bag. I know this lady. It is
2、not her first visit. She is the boys grandmother, and her daughter bought the house next door last October. Her daughter, Nicole, speaks fluent English. But she is now in Shanghai, and her parents are here with the little boy. Nicole has obviously told her mother that I am having heart surgery soon,
3、 so her mother has decided I need more nutrients. I know what is inside the baga thermos with hot soup and a stainless-steel container with rice, vegetables and either chicken, meat or shrimp, sometimes with a kind of pancake. This has become an almost-daily practice. Communication between us is som
4、ewhat affected by the fact that she doesnt speak English and all I can say in Chinese is hello. Once, she brought an iPad as well as the food. She pointed to the screen, which displayed a message from her daughter telling me that her mother wanted to know if the food was all right and whether it was
5、 too salty. I am not used to iPads, so she indicated I should go with her to her house. Then, she handed the iPad to her husband and almost immediately I found myself looking at Nicole in Shanghai and discussing her mothers cooking and salt intake. Instantly, tears welled in my eyes. “Your mother ju
6、st cant be bringing me meals like this all the time,” I insisted. “I can hardly do dishes in return.” “Oh, no, Lucy.” Nicole said. “Mum doesnt like western food. Dont worry about it; she has to cook for the three of them anyway, and she wants to do it.” The doorbell keeps ringing and there is the fa
7、miliar brown paper carrier bag, handed smilingly to me. I am now working on some more Chinese wordsits the least I can do after such a display of kindness. “Thank you” is, of course, the first one. Somehow, it seems inadequate. 1. The elderly Chinese lady visits Lucy regularly because_. A. Lucy pays
8、 her to deliver food B. Lucy likes cooking Chinese food C. she cares about Lucys state of health D. she wants to make friends with Lucy2. Nicoles mum took an iPad to Lucys home for_. A. displaying B. communicating C. cooking D. chatting3. In this passage Lucy mainly expresses her _. A. preference fo
9、r the Chinese food B. gratitude to the Chinese family C. love of the advanced technology D. affection for the Chinese languageBChinese Emoji (表情符号) Circles Globe “Funny”, a made-in-China emoji, seems to have recently moved beyond China. Now, it is more than an emoji, but a cultural expansion.l Reach
10、ing Global MarketsA series of “funny” emoji-based bolsters (抱枕) have attracted the attention of Japanese customers. Even if one bolster is more than three times as expensive as in China, it doesnt kill their desires to buy it. One Japanese customer Miki said, “They are just so cute and I bought thre
11、e bolsters at one time for my family. And every time I see them, my mood just brightens suddenly.” A Japanese netizen Kiro Kara said, “I think the emoji implies very complicated meanings. My dad will send it when he doesnt agree with someone but he has to say something and behave politely.”l Additio
12、n to Domestic Social MediaCompared with Japanese impressions of the “funny” emoji, Chinese netizens prefer to use the emoji to tease one another on social media.One commonly seen online comment is, “We strongly suggest stopping the usage of the emoji. Because every time other people send me the emoj
13、i, I feel very uncomfortable and consider myself as a fool.” Regarded as the most popular emoji, the “funny” emoji has received much attention since its release in 2013. In fact, the “funny” emoji is the updated version of its original one; “funny” has a smiley mouth, two eyebrows and a naughty look
14、. All these characteristics present users a sense of satire (讽刺). l In Everyday Use AbroadIts not the first time the Chinese emoji takes the world stage. Earlier this year, one emoji from the Chinese basketball celebrity Yao Ming has been spread through the Middle East region. In a city in southern
15、Egypt, Yaos smiling emoji has appeared frequently in local traffic signs to remind people the road ahead is one-way. Many locals do not know Yao Ming but are familiar with his emoji and nickname “Chinese Funny Face”. As a new online language, emojis have become a necessary part of peoples daily life
16、, helping people express their views in a more vivid and precise way. Also, it can help foreigners learn about Chinese culture. But how to properly use “the fifth innovation in China” without hurting others and turn them into commercial advantages still need answers. 4. Why do the bolsters attract M
17、ikis attention?A. They are inexpensive. B. They help reach an agreement.C. They help brighten the mood. D. They are helpful to express desire.5.According to the passage, which of the following is the latest “funny” emoji? A. B. C. D.6. Emojis are so popular worldwide mainly because people use them t
18、o _. A. express their views more vividly B. present their sense of satire directlyC. imply very complicated meanings properlyD. tease one another on social media purposely7.The main purpose of the text is to _. A. promote the emoji worldwide B. teach us how to use the emojiC. explain the meaning the
19、 emoji D. show us the popularity of the emojiC If asked if space exploration should continue, most Americans would give an immediate response either in favor of continuing or in favor of ending space exploration. A common response would be that space exploration is a waste of money. An average Ameri
20、can, uneducated on the subject, might believe that the government is wasting billions of dollars on the research that has no merit. Someone strange to the subject might say that a space shuttle goes up once in a while and that is about all that happens. Research is ongoing and continues when there a
21、re no shuttles being launched. This also costs the government money. Does the extreme cost of space exploration make sense?One argument is that the government is wasting money on the research not being used on Earth. Actually, the money goes to workers and scientists that support National Aeronautic
22、s and Space Administration (NASA) missions (任务), and goes to major companies that play important roles in major sectors of the US economy. Boeing is a partner of NASA for aircraft, the same company that makes commercial aircraft for the airline industry. Another benefit to continuing space explorati
23、on is the many spinoff (衍生的) technologies it provides. The artificial heart resulted from experiments on the space shuttle. The handheld Jaws of Life used to save victims from car accidents originated from the system used to separate the space shuttle from its booster rockets. Insulation in homes th
24、at keeps them warm and energy efficient is based on the technology used to insulate the space shuttle. There are direct benefits to the economy provided by NASA missions as well as spinoff technologies. These advances are found in food, building materials, medical procedures and the vehicles we driv
25、e. While it can be proven that billions of dollars that could be used elsewhere is being spent on space exploration, the benefits it provides outweigh the terrible aspects. As a matter of fact, the money spent helps to improve the quality of our lives.8. How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?A. By off
26、ering analyses.B. By making comparisons.C. By giving some examples. D. By presenting research findings.9. The function of Jaws of Life is to _. A. save people from traffic accidents B. do experiments on the space shuttleC. keep houses warm and energy efficientD. separate the space shuttle from its b
27、ooster rockets10. In the authors opinion, space exploration _.A. has changed our life completelyB. costs too much of our timeC. benefits us in many waysD. has nothing to do with us11.What would be the best title for the text?A. Benefits of space exploration B. Is space exploration worth the cost?C.
28、How to make space exploration affordable D. Missions of the NASA space shuttle programD When Taking an UberShould You Tip or Not?Taking an Uber car may no longer be a direct driver-passenger and guilt-free experience. The ride-sharing experience is about to get awkward.With the wide application of t
29、he Internet, Uber, a new approach to your destination instead of taking an ordinary taxi, has become more popular recently. However, benefits wont come without its fair share of drawbacks.Uber drivers are a part of the so-called sharing economy: They use their own vehicles, receive customer reviews
30、via the apps five-star rating system and make their own hours. Unlike other services, Uber claimed that drivers all over the country could clearly alert (向-报警） customers that tipping is not included. Those drivers that expect to be tipped can make their wishes known.But the company is holding to its
31、 official no-tip-required line, according to its website. “Once you arrive at your destination, your fare is automatically charged to your credit card on fileTheres no need to tip.” Although drivers value their independencethe freedom to push a button rather than punch a clock, lack of a clear polic
32、y, however, leaves Uber drivers in a vulnerable（脆弱的）position: If they ask a customer for a tip or put up a sign, that customer could give the driver a low star-rating, and the driver could finally be deactivated from the app.But has the company done a good job working with customers? Some observers
33、say that this new grey area for tipping will create awkwardness about whether they should tip or notsomething most Uber customers have not had to deal with until now. Uber did not respond to customers comment, just leaving their rating in the air（ignoring it）.Providing an option to tip on an app sen
34、ds a clear message to customers to reach into their pockets. Nearly 30% people would be more likely to leave a tip if they were presented with a “no tip” button, according to Guinns 2015 survey of roughly 500 people. When people are presented with three tip choices20%, 25% or 30%theyre more likely t
35、o choose the middle option even if its more than the traditional 20%, according to a separate 2014 analysis of 13 million New York City taxi rides.If the service is twice as expensive during a rain storm or public transport delay, the customer has the right not to tip. However, if the driver is extr
36、a helpful or avoids traffic to reach your destination in a more timely manner, you could give an extra tip, says Uber, who will leave tipping options in the hands of the consumer rather than the app.12.Compared with taxi drivers, Uber drivers _.A.enjoy more freedom and choices B.support the companys
37、 practiceC.clock up the miles while driving D.receive customers reviews directly13.The underlined word “deactivated” in Paragraph 4 probably means _.A. removed B. degraded C. tracked D. Charged14.From the survey we can conclude most customers _.A. would probably tip if there is an optionB. usually d
38、o as the “no tip” sign suggestsC. tip because of Uber drivers good serviceD. are disappointed to reach into their pockets15.What causes the awkwardness between Uber drivers and their customers?A. Customers take advantage of the new grey area for tipping.B. There is no specific policy from the Uber t
39、o follow.C. Its up to customers to decide the drivers earnings.D. Customers tend to pay least among the 3 choices.第二节（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。For the rest of March, a disease will sweep across the US. It will keep kids home from school. 16 Employees will suddenly lo
40、se their ability to concentrate. The disease, known as “March Madness”, refers to the yearly 65-team US mens college basketball tournament(锦标赛). 17 Teams compete against each other in a single-elimination(单局淘汰) tournament that eventually crowns a national champion. 18 The fun comes partly from guess
41、ing the winners for every game. Friends compete against friends. Husbands against wives. Colleagues against bosses. Big-name schools are usually favored to advance into the tournament. But each year there are dark horses from little-known universities. This adds to the madness. Watching a team from
42、a school with 3,000 students beat a team from a school with 30,000, for many Americans, is an exciting experience. Two years ago, the little-known George Mason University was one of the final teams. 19 College basketball players are not paid, so the game is more about making a name for their univers
43、ity and themselves. 20 About $4 billion will be spent gambling on the event. According to Media Life magazine, the event will bring in $500 million in advertising income this year, topping the post-season income of every US professional league, including that of the NBA. A. Nearly 20 million America
44、ns will find themselves prisoners of basketball festival Madness.B. The players will go all out for the games. C. But that doesnt mean money isnt involved. D. College students will ignore piles of homework. E. People are willing to spend more money on watching it. F.It begins on March 15 and lasts t
45、hrough the beginning of April. G. Many people had never even heard of the university before the tournament.第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从3655各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项Wings of Angel I used to hate myself because I wasnt “normal”. Everyone else could play on the monkey bars and ride on
46、a bicycle, but not 21 . I had a severe spinal cord disorder(脊髓病) and I knew I would always be much 22 than others.I hated going to school and I hated others 23 at me. I hated seeing others smiling broadly and standing 24 and tall. And most of all, I hated looking in the 25 and seeing an ugly and hun
47、chback(驼背).My friends found me 26 because I didnt let other get close to me. I thought I was going to go on like this for the rest of my life 27 Angela appeared.That afternoon, I was sitting by myself in a corner of the schoola spot where no one would 28 me. Thats when I first heard your voice.“Hi.
48、Can I sit down?”I raised my head and there she was, with an irresistible smile on her round face.“What are you looking at?” you asked.“Ants.”“What are they doing?” “No 29 .”“I bet theyre playing games and make friends. Dont you think so?”That was how our 30 started and it didnt stop. We talked about
49、 everything under the sunthe ants, the clouds, my little niche(处境)until it was sunset.Then suddenly, you saw my 31 . She just stared.My heart 32 . What I feared most had happened and I knew for sure she would 33 me now.She stood up, pointed at my back and said, “I know 34 your back is hunched.”I clo
50、sed my eyes like a criminal waiting to be 35 . I begged in my heart for her to 36 , but you just kept on going. “I know what youve got in there. Do you?”“No,” I answered 37 .She bent and whispered in my ears.“Your back is bunched because youve got a pair of wings from the angels.”I was 38 . I looked
51、 into your eyes and her 39 touched my heart. From that day on, I started to learn to 40 myself because I have the wings of an angel and a kind hearted friend. 21. AthemBitCmeDher22. AsadderBshorterCweakerDslower23. AlookingBsmilingCaimingDglaring24. AstillBaloneCstraightDtogether25. AstreetBsunCcorn
52、erDmirror26. AdistantBstubbornChopelessDunfortunate27. AafterBwhenCsinceDuntil28. AdisturbBseekCinterruptDignore29. AwonderBideaCsignDdoubt30. Aconnection Bcompetition Cconversation Dcomprehension31. AfaceBbackCeyesDshoulders32. AsankBbeatCbrokeDached33. Acare forBrely onClook down uponDput up with3
53、4. AthatBhowCwhetherDwhy35. AaccusedBarrestedCpunishedDsentenced36. ArelaxBleaveCstopDpause37. AshylyBweaklyCproudlyDfirmly38. Aastonished BashamedC. annoyedDamused39. AwisdomBgenerosityChonestyDkindness40. AcontrolBlikeCcomfortDknow第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节：（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（1个
54、单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。A lecturer was giving a lecture to his students on stress 41._ (manage). He raised a glass of water and asked his audience, “How heavy do you think this glass of water is?” The students answers 42. _ (range) from 20g to 500g. It doesnt matter on the absolute weight. It depends on how
55、long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, Ill have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you will have to call 43._ ambulance. Its the exact same weight, but the 44. _ (long) I hold it, the heavier it becomes. If we carry our burden all the time, soo
56、ner or later, we wont be able to carry on, the burden becoming 45. _ (increasing) heavier. 46._you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before 47._ (hold) it up again. We have to put down the burden periodically, so that we can be 48. _ (refresh) and are able to carry on.Before you
57、return home from work tonight, put the burden of work 49. _. Dont carry it back home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens youre having now on your shoulders, let it down 50. _a moment if you can. Life is short, so enjoy it!第四部分 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）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请
58、你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅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：在错的词下划横线，并在该下面写出修改后的词。注意：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。Thomas turned over in bed from time to time last night，for he was very excited that he could not fall asleepYesterday afternoon，he
59、 went to a big internet company，knowing as Giant Group，for the interviewThomas，that liked to help others in the community，looking forward to the job offered by the companyWhen he got to the company，he found there were many people waiting for there and he had no ideas whether he could get the jobWhil
60、e waited，he assisted the workers there in removing the fallen trees and clearing the roadUnluckily，he was the only one who finally got the job，so the manager decided to give the job to whoever he believed was helpful.VI. 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你的外籍教师Smith 即将回国。他特别喜欢中国的传统文化， 为此你特意准备了文房四宝作为礼物送给他。 请根据以下要点给他写一封送别信。1. 对他表示感谢；2. 赠送文房四宝的原因；3.预祝旅途愉快。 注意：1. 词数100左右；2.开头已给出，不计入总数；3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；参考词汇： 文房四宝 Four Treasure of the StudyDear Mr. Smith, It is really hard for me to say goodbye to you. _ Yours, Li Hua版权所有：高考资源网()
