1、高一年级暑假空中考试试题（一）英 语 试 卷本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。第I卷第二部分 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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 （A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项。 AGrandpa Nybakken loved life especially when he could play a trick on somebody. At those times, his large Norwegian frame shook with laughter whil
2、e he pretended innocent surprise, exclaiming, “Oh, forevermore!” But on a cold Saturday in downtown Chicago, Grandpa felt that God played a trick on him, and grandpa wasnt laughing.Grandpa worked as a carpenter. On this particular day, he was building some boxes for the clothes his church was sendin
3、g to an orphanage abroad. On his way home, he reached into his shirt pocket to find his glasses, but they were gone. He remembered putting them there that morning, so he drove back to the church. His search proved fruitless.Suddenly, he realized what had happened. The glasses had slipped out of his
4、pocket unnoticed and fallen into one of the boxes, which he had nailed shut. His brand new glasses were heading for China!The Great Depression was at its height, and Grandpa had six children. He had spent twenty dollars for those glasses that very morning.“Its not fair,” he told God as he drove home
5、 in frustration. “Ive been very faithful in giving of my time and money to your work, and now this.”Several months later, the director of the orphanage was on vacation in the United StatesHe wanted to visit all the churches that supported him, so he came to speak on Sunday night at my grandfathers s
6、mall church in Chicago. Grandpa and his family sat in their usual seats among the small congregation (教堂会众).“But most of all,” he said, “I must thank you for the glasses you sent last year.”“Even if I had the money, there was simply no way of replacing those glassesAlong with not being able to see w
7、ell, I experienced headaches every day, so my co-workers and I were much in prayer about this. Then your boxes arrivedWhen my staff removed the covers, they found a pair of glasses lying on the top.” After a long pause, he continued, “Folks, when I tried on the glasses, it was as though they had bee
8、n custom-made just for me! I want to thank you for being a part of that!”The people listened, happy for the amazing glasses. But the director surely must have confused their church with another, they thought, there were no glasses on their list of items to be sent overseas.But sitting quietly in the
9、 back, with tears streaming down his face, an ordinary carpenter realized the Master Carpenter had used him in an extraordinary way.21. Which of the following is NOT true about Grandpa Nybakken according to the passage?A. He was an outgoing man and held an active attitude towards life.B. He had a la
10、rge family to support.C. He was a carpenter working in the church.D. He was a loyal Christian.22. The people in the church but Grandpa felt confused at what the director said because _.A. Grandpa didnt tell the director that he was the owner of the glassesB. the director wanted to return the glasses
11、 even though he liked it C. the director could not get such glasses in their own countryD. the glasses were not included in the donation list23. Who does “the Master Carpenter” in the last paragraph probably refer to?A. Grandpas master. B. One of Grandpas friends. C. God. D. Grandpas co-worker.24. W
12、hich can be the best title of the passage?A. Grandfathers life. B. The Helpful Donation.C. The Perfect Mistake. D. An Impressive Speech. BAs a parent you might never guess all the ways a good imagination benefits your child. It helps a preschooler: Develop social skillsAs children play pretend, they
13、 explore relationships between family members, friends and co-workers and learn more about how people interact. Playing doctor, they imagine how physicians care for their patients. Playing house, they learn more about how parents feel about their children. Imaginative play helps develop sympathy for
14、 others. If children can imagine how it feels to be left out of a game or to lose a pet, they are better able to help those in need. They become more willing to play fair, to share, and to cooperate. Build self-confidenceYoung children have very little control over their lives. Imagining oneself as
15、a builder of skyscrapers or a superhero defending the planet is empowering to a child. It helps them develop confidence in their abilities and their potential.Boost intellectual growthUsing the imagination is the beginning of abstract thought. Children who can see a kings castle in a mound of sand o
16、r a delicious dinner in a mud pie are learning to think symbolically. This skill is important in school where a child will have to learn that numerals symbolize groups of objects, letters symbolize sounds, and so on. Practice language skillsKids who play pretend with their friends do a lot of talkin
17、g. This helps boost their vocabulary, improve sentence structure and enhance communication skills. Work out fearsPlaying pretend can help children work out their fears and worries. When children role-play about the big, bad monster under the bed, they gain a sense of control over him and he doesnt s
18、eem quite so big or so bad. Imaginative play also helps kids let out confusing feelings they might have, such as anger toward a parent or rivalry (竞争) with a new sibling (兄弟姐妹). To encourage your youngsters imagination, read to him every day. Books offer children the opportunity to visit other world
19、s and create new ones of their own. For generations children have enjoyed reading the story of Peter Pan because Peter takes them on fascinating adventures. Readers Digest Young Families offers a beautiful vintage Disney edition of Peter Pan, which is an iParenting Media Award winner. Click here to
20、find out how you can get this classic story along with 2 free books - Bambi and Pinocchio.25. Where can you probably find the article? A. Newspaper.B. Magazine.C. Internet.D. Book.26. Whats the meaning of the underlined word?A. improve.B. limit. C. pull. D. praise.27. Whats Not the advantage of chil
21、dren having a good imagination? A. Understanding the other peoples feelings and problems. B. Expressing their feelings like anger. C. Having a strong faith in their own abilities and potential. D. Helping them form a good habit of reading story.CA hoarder is someone who is unable or unwilling to thr
22、ow items away, and the disposal (处理) of items causes them considerable pain. When people hoard a massive amount of objects, it takes over the inhabitable spaces of their home. As the collection grows, they are unable to do simple , quotidian activities such as cooking a meal or watch TV. Sometimes t
23、he hoarding is so severe that parts of their homes become inaccessible. But among the many problems that such behavior brings about, the most significant are the health risks. Once hallways and windows are blocked, hoarders are at the risk of dying in a fire, since they no longer have a clear path o
24、f evacuation(疏散). Things that are piled up high can fall on top of the homeowner, or a person trying to climb over a pile of objects can experience a fall. There is also the problem of sanitation(卫生). Areas where food cant be properly cleaned begin to attract insects, and bathrooms that are full of
25、many possessions can no longer be washed. Unfortunately, the serious effect of the problem can become worse for two reasons. One is that since the behavior progress behind closed doors, people can accumulate collections of objects for years before friends or family members become aware of the proble
26、m. A second reason is that hoarders often dont recognize that they have a problem, and will continue to live in denial until they get professional help. When attempting to make a diagnosis, psychologists dont regard hoarding as a disorder in itself. Instead, its often seen as a symptom of obsessive-
27、compulsive disorder (强迫症), depression, or anxiety. The mental health community has only recently begun an intensive study of boarding, and more research is needed in order to understand its causes and find effective treatment. 28. The first paragraph mostly serves to _.A. introduce the problem of ho
28、ardingB. inform the public of the hoarders lifestyleC. illustrate how frequently hoarders lifestyleD. explain how hoarded react when items are disposed29. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Hoarders houses are not always out of order.B. Hoarding is regarded as a d
29、isorder by psychologists.C. Symptoms of hoarding cant be easily noticed since it progresses quietly.D. The mental health community has found effective treatments for hoarding.30. We can infer from the passage that _.A. hoarding is a serious problem that needs concern.B. the main reason of hoarding i
30、s the economic burden.C. food preparation becomes easier if a person is a hoarder.D. hoarded items cant be piled higher than a persons head.31. The underlined word “quotidian” probably means _. A. abnormal B. ordinary C. skillful D. popularDHow can a creature weighing over 5 tons and normally taking
31、 150 kilograms of food and 120 liters of water per day survive in a desert environment?In the southwest African country of Namibia, and the Sahara lands of Mali further north, the desert elephant does just that.Although not regarded as a separate species from the African elephant, the desert cousin
32、differs in many ways. Their bodies are smaller, to absorb less heat, and their feet are larger for easier walking across sandy surfaces. They are taller, to reach higher branches. They have shorter tusks (象牙), and most importantly, longer trunks to dig for water in riverbeds.Desert elephants can tra
33、vel over 70 kilometers in search for feeding grounds and waterholes, and have a larger group of families. They drink only every 3-4 days, and can store water in a “bag” at the back of their throat, which is only used when badly needed. Desert elephants are careful feeders-they seldom root up trees a
34、nd break fewer branches, and thus maintain what little food sources are available. Young elephants may even eat the dung (粪便) of the female leader of a group when facing food shortage. During drought they are unlikely to give birth to their young but with good rains the birthrate will increase great
35、ly. Desert elephants have sand baths, sometimes adding their own urine (尿液) to make them muddy!As we continue to overheat our weak planet, it can only be hoped that other animal species will adapt as extraordinarily well to change as the desert elephant.32. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 means “
36、_”.A. remains in the African countries B. drinks 120 liters of water a dayC. manages to live in desert areas D. eats 150 kilograms of food daily33. Desert elephants are called careful feeders because they _.A. rarely ruin trees B. drink only every 3-4 daysC. search for food in large groups D. protec
37、t food sources for their young34. The author answers the question raised in the first paragraph with _.A. stories and explanation B. facts and descriptionsC. examples and conclusion D. evidence and argument35. What can be inferred from the last sentence in the passage?A. Overheating the earth can be
38、 stopped. B. Not all animal species are so adaptable.C. The planet will become hotter and hotter.D. Not all animals are as smart as desert elephants.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。While it is impossible to live completely free of stress, it is possible to prevent stres
39、s as well as reduce its effect when it cant be avoided 36 37 When you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity. Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try Take care of yourself 38 If
40、you easily get angry and cant sleep well enough, or if youre not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor. Make time for yourselfSchedule time for both work and entertainment. Dont
41、forget, play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work. 39 Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least half an hour each day to do something you enjoy 40 Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “theres so much to do, and not enough time”. Trying
42、 to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result, you may not achieve anything. Instead, make a list of everything you have to do, then do one thing at a time, checking off each task as it is completed. Set out to do the most important task first.A. Do whatever you like an
43、d want to doB. You should make every effort to eat well and get enough restC. Make a list of things to doD. Try physical activityE. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have funF. You could smile to yourself in front of a mirror every dayG. The following are suggestions for way
44、s to deal with stress 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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。In my class, there was a really weak-looking guy. I dont 41 know if his name was Vit or Wit. I will 42 him as Wit in this story of mine. He was a pale, thin guy. Not onl
45、y his build looked weak, the way he 43 was also weak. He walked slowly but he tried to stay off of everyones way. The friends in my class, Jean and Ingrid, would 44 him. Truth to be told, I 45 them as well. We did things like taking his stuff, like his pens and pencils, and 46 them somewhere in the
46、school. Wit was also really 47 of insects, even butterfly. Jean, Ingrid, and I often put beetle on his clothes and he would run around, trying to 48 it off. There were many beetles in the school so that was the 49 insect we used to scare him with. Other insects such as butterfly were hard to 50 so w
47、e pretty much gave up on it. We would often take the 51 when Wit was off-guard and put the insects on him. 52 it was on him, he would run around or jump about. He was too scared to 53 it and pull it off. Suddenly one day, we were 54 by the school. When I walked into the room, Wits mother, as well as
48、 Ingrids mother, Jeans father, and mine were 55 in the room silently. Wits mother said that Wit went home and 56 the sandbag shouting “Jean! Ingrid! Archer!” 57 every day. I wanted to laugh but didnt with all the 58 she was putting on us. She asked many things, including things I had no idea about s
49、uch as “Who put Wits bag in the girl toilet?” Apparently, it was Jean who did it. Jean seemed to have bullied Wit quite a lot and got quite a(n) 59 from Wits and her own mother. I think it should have been quite guilty for 60 to see us scolded by the parents. However, we decided to stop bullying Wit
50、 and be friendly to him.41. A. briefly B. abruptly C. actually D. constantly42. A. think of B. focus on C. laugh at D. refer to43. A. acted B. operated C. attacked D. responded 44. A. get close to B. look up to C. get tired of D. make fun of45. A. betrayed B. joined C. teased D. rejected46. A. hid B
51、. distributed C. threw D. preserved 47. A. fond B. scared C. cautious D. ashamed 48. A. see B. set C. shakeD. take49. A. only B. acute C. mainD. rare50. A. find B. recognize C. raise D. capture51. A. chance B. risk C. trouble D. order 52. A. While B. Though C. Once D. Unless53. A. attach B. touchC.
52、sniffD. defend54. A. picked out B. called in C. spied on D. kicked off55. A. staring B. sighing C. sitting D. weeping 56. A. carried B. threw C. filled D. hit 57. A. nearly B. hardlyC. merely D. approximately 58. A. burden B. pressure C. duty D. doubt59. A. forgiving B. understanding C. praising D.
53、scolding 60. A. Ingrid B. Jean C. Wit D. Mother第II卷注意： 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。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个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 In the days when an ice cream cost much less, Tom, 61 8-year-old boy, entered a hotel coffee shop 62 sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of
54、 water in front of him. How much is an ice cream? Fifty-cents, replied the waitress. The little boy pulled 63 right hand out of the pocket and studied a number of coins in it.How much is a dish of plain ice cream? he asked. Some people were now waiting for her service and the waitress grew a bit 64
55、(patience). Thirty-five cents, she said 65 (rude). The little boy carefully counted the coins 66 . I will have a plain ice cream, he said. The waitress walked 67 . The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. It was not long 68 the waitress came back and then she began to wipe down the
56、 table and suddenly was surprised 69 what she saw. There, 70 (place) neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies - her tip! 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。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
57、：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画划一横线, 并在该词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l0处, 多者（从第11处起）不计分。Dear Diana,Thank you for the lovely day we have with you. It was so kind for you to let us bring Annes friend, Gina. Unfortunate, the only problem was the journey home. There had been a terrible accident on the hig
58、hway and, for a result, there was a long line of traffic for at least six mile. In the end, we drove to a service station and waited there unless the road was clear. In the car park here Gina nearly got knocked over as car drove out far too quickly from behind a lorry. They finally dropped Gina off
59、at her parents and made our own way to home.笫二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华， 你的英国朋友Tom 将来你家共度除夕，你打算当天下午去地铁站接他。请你用英文写一封电子邮件，告知他相关信息。你们全家都欢迎他。1. 接他的时间和地点：2月18 日下午 4点，地铁四号线中关村站西北出口； v2. 晚上的主要安排：看春晚、包饺子、放鞭炮。 注意： 1. 词数不少于100。 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数_参考答案第二部分：阅读理解21-24 CDCC 25-27 CAD 28-31 ACAB 31-35
60、CABB 36-40 GDBEC第三部分：英语知识运用完形填空41-45 CDADB 46-50 ABCCD 51-55 ACBBC 56-60 DABDC语法填空61. an 62. and 63. his 64. impatient 65. rudely 66. again 67. away ( off ) 68. before 69. at 70. placed第四部分：第一节第一句：have-had 第二句：for-of 第三句：Unfortunate-Unfortunately 第四句： for a result-as a result ；mile-miles 第五句： unless
61、-until/till 第六句： here-there ；as car-as a car 第七句：They-We ；our way to home-our way home第二节One possible versionDear Tom, How is it going? Im excited to hear that you will come to China to spend the Chinese New Years Eve. My family expects your arrival so much. And I am glad to tell you the arrangement
62、s during your visit in Beijing in advance. I will meet you at 4 oclock on the afternoon of February 18th. You can arrive at northwestern entrance of Zhongguancun Station of Subway Line 4. If you have some troubles in finding the right way, you can seek help from the subway staff or ring me up direct
63、ly. After you arrive, we will have various traditional activities, such as watching the Spring Festival Gala, making dumplings, and setting off firecrackers, all of which will drop you into a strong atmosphere of festival. In addition, there are also a series of interesting games we can play together for entertainment. I am eager to see you and I hope you will enjoy the festival with my family. Yours sincerelyLiHua
