1、广附东江中学2016-2017 学年第一学期高一年级第一次段考英语 出题：章敏 冯少丽 黄丽兴 审题：游双梅 叶桂花 本试题分三个部分：阅读理解；英语知识运用；写作 ；满分120分，考试时间120分钟。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） 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 ，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhat would it be like to be over 100 meters in the air？Besides taking a plane，there is a more int
2、eresting and relaxing way to experience it：having a ride on a Ferris wheel （摩天轮）London Eye，EnglandWith a height of about 135 meters，the London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in EuropeThere are 32 cars（轿厢） and each can carry 25 people at mostOn the ride，people can get a view of London TowerBuckingha
3、m Palace and Big BenOne turn takes 30 minutesHigh Roller USIt is the worlds tallest Ferris wheelIt is 168 meters tallHigh Roller first opened in Las Vegas on March 31st，2014A ride takes 30 minutesYou can also enjoy videos and music during the rideTianjin Eye，ChinaTianjin Eye is a 120metertall Ferris
4、 wheelIt lies on a bridge over the Haihe River in Tianjin，ChinaIt is the only Ferris wheel in the world to stand on a bridgeThe wheel has 48 carsEach can take eight passengersPeople can get good views of the city during the 30minute tripRoue decision Paris FranceRoue decision Paris looks like all ot
5、her Ferris wheelsIt is about 60 meters tall and has 42 carsBut people can move itBecause of this，the big wheel has been to many other places like Manchester in the UK and Bangkok in Thailand1There arecars in London EyeA.25 B.30 C.32 D.1352The tallest Ferris wheel in the world is inAParis BTianjin CL
6、as Vegas DLondon3High Roller ismeters taller than Tianjin EyeA.33 B.48 C.60 D.108BOnce upon a time，a hippo （河马）lived in a river next to a big treeOne day，a bird came and nested （筑巢）in the treeThe songs of the bird filled the hippo with so much envy （羡慕）that he couldnt think of anything elseEvery day
7、 he would think why he wasnt born to be a bird even though the bird told him many times he was so lucky to be so big and such a good swimmerFinally，the hippo made up his mind that he would come out of the river，climb the tree and start singingHowever，when he tried to climb the tree，it was very clear
8、 that the hippo didnt have wings，nor claws to climb withRealizing that he would never climb up the tree，he angrily hit the tree until it came crashing to the groundThen he stepped onto the leaves of the fallen tree，and began singingUnfortunately，hippos cant sing，eitherAll that came from his mouth we
9、re terrible noises，and when the other animals heard this，they all came around to make fun of the hippoHe was so ashamed by thisHe also felt bad about having knocked the tree overHe used all his strength to raise the tree back up again，and look after it until it completely recovered（康复）4The hippo env
10、ied the bird becauseAhe could fly highBhe could build a nestChe could sing wellDhe could live in the tree5The hippo in this storyAwas happy all the timeBdid not respect his friendsCliked to talk a lot but did nothingDcorrected his mistake when he realized it6From the passage，we can infer（推断） that th
11、e hippo wouldafter such an experienceAbe a good singerBbe good at climbing treesCstop envying the birdDnot make friends with other animals7The best title of this passage may be“”AThe hippo that wished to singBThe tree that was knocked overCThe bird that wished to swimDThe animals that were in high s
12、piritsC Jinesh was around 7 or 8 years old when I first met him. He was a soft spoken boy from a southern place in India. Everyone carries some load; Jinesh too had one. Camouflaged in his smile was something I dont know what it means to carry. But there he was going around with courage I have seen
13、only in a few. He wore a mask(面具), for he experience chemotherapy (化疗), and he was battling a cancer. First time I smiled and said a Hi and Jinesh gently responded back. He was preparing to leave for his hometown. His father was kind enough to share his sons treatment. I could do nothing to offer co
14、mfort, just a smile and a couple of words. They were off. I never thought our relationship would grow in the next few years.A few months later they were again in the hospital for a follow up. I came across them at the restaurant and I recognized that little face, now without the mask.I said a Hello
15、and asked the little man whether he recognized me. It was an honor that he remembered me. Our journey grew further. I spent many minutes with him and we exchanged phone numbers. I promised I would visit him later and carried on. He was staying next to our hospital. What could I gift a boy like Jines
16、h? I decided on a pack of colors. What could I expect in the room of a small boy undergoing chemotherapy? As I entered he was beaming with a smile and I felt small before his ability to take life as it comes. I realized(意识到) that the most important things in life are not things. He started showing m
17、e the drawings and crafts he had done, for hed done quite a bit of them and decorated(装饰) his room. How many times do I fail to decorate my life?On July 7, 2012 Jinesh breathed last after his battle. I still find it hard to think that it all happened. He was calm enough to say Goodbyes to people he
18、knew during his last days. Jinesh is one of the real-life heroes(英雄).8. The underlined word camouflaged may mean .A.expressedB. judgedC. pretendedD. hidden9. By saying our journey grew farther the writer meant .A. their friendship continued to developB. they went on a trip to a distant placeC. they
19、talked for a long time togetherD. they went for a walk in the distance10. Why did the writer feel small before Jinesh?A. Because Jinesh could know the future of his life.B. Because Jinesh accepted the challenges of life bravely.C. Because Jinesh took nothing in life seriously.D. Because Jinesh decor
20、ated his room with his drawings.11. Facing death, Jinesh remained .A. nervousB. upsetC. calmD. pitifulDMy friend Karen and I were always together. Karen was only a few months older than I. I always thought she was so beautiful, with long hair and blue eyes. I loves Karen so much because she liked me
21、 for being the way I was. I could be myself and share my secrets with her and I never felt like I was being judged.We continued as best friends throughout grade school. One day, Karen was going to another friends place and asked me to come along, but I couldnt go because I had a job that afternoon.
22、We walked together to the Beckers home where I was to work and then she continued on her way without me. We had agreed that I would meet her at the corner when she returned and I finished my job.At four oclock I rushed to the corner so I wouldnt be late for meeting Karen. Just as I arrived at the co
23、rner, I saw Karen crossing the street. In a second it happened. I saw Karens body fly up in the sky. A car had hit her! Karen was on life support for a week before it was decided that they would allow her to go in peace. Karens parents wanted to donate（捐赠） her organs to the hospital, but there was n
24、othing left healthy enough to be used because she was hit so hard.I have never got so close to another person since Karen died. I do miss her! Do you cherish your friends? If you dont, please do, as you may lose them one day.12. Whats the best title for the passage?AA horrible car accident BAn unfor
25、gettable experienceCMy dearest friendKaren DAn unforgettable girl13. When Karen was hit by a car, she was_.A. on her way to a friends place B. on her way to the Beckers homeC. shouting to the writer who was so far from her D. heading to the corner where she and the writer would meet14Why were Karens
26、 organs unable to be donated?A. Because he parents refused to do that B. Because all of her organs were seriously damaged C. Because the doctors thought it was too cruel D. Because no patients needed organs in the hospital then15What does the writer suggest we do?A. Cherish our friends B. Accept the
27、 fact that people dieC. Be careful when crossing the street D. Never be too close with someone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。Some people just know how to start a conversation with anyone, in any place. If youre not one of these lucky types, dont worry. 16 Remark(评论) on
28、 the surroundings or occasion. If youre at a party, for example, you could comment (评论) on the food or the music in a positive way like this: “I love this song.” or “The foods great.” 17 For example. “How is the wine?” or “Who do you know here? Most people enjoy talking about themselves so asking a
29、question is a good way to get a conversation started. 18 For example, “I really like your purse. Can I ask where you got it?” or “Youre really doing well in this. Can you show me how to do it?”Remark on anything you have in common. People would like your saying “My daughter went to that school, too.
30、 How does your son like it?” 19 Dont say something that obviously causes offence(冒犯) and avoid heavy subjects such as politics or religion(宗教). Stick to light subjects like the weather, surroundings，and anything you have in common such as movies or sports teams.Listen effectively. 20 You cant concen
31、trate on what someones saying if youre thinking about what youre going to say next. The key to effective communication is to focus fully on the speaker and show interest in whats being said. Nod occasionally, smile at the person, and encourage the speaker to continue with or “uh huh.”A. Choose subje
32、cts(主题) youre interested in.B. Use a praise(称赞) to create a good atmosphere.C. Keep the conversation going with small talks.D. It does not mean waiting for your turn to talk.E. Ask specific(特定的) questions that are related to the drinks.F. Ask a question that requires more than just a yes or no answe
33、rG. Here are some ways to have a conversation with someone new.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55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，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 An old farmer lived with his grandson. Each morning, the 21 got up early and read his Bhagavad Gita(薄迦梵歌). One day the grandso
34、n asked, “Grandpa! I try to read the book like you 22 I cant understand it, and I forget it easily. Whats the 23 of reading it?”The grandfather said, “Take this coal(煤炭) basket down to the 24 and bring me back a basket of water.” The boy did as his grandfather 25 ,but all the water ran 26 he got hom
35、e. The grandfather laughed, “Youll have to move faster next time.”This time the boy 27 faster, but again the basket was empty. He told his grandfather that it was 28 to carry water in a basket. He wanted to use a bottle instead, but the old man said, “I just want a basket of water. Youre not 29 hard
36、 enough.” The boy wanted to 30 his grandfather that the water would surely run. He again put the 31 into the river and ran hard. But there wasnt anything 32 it again. He said 33 ,“Look, grandpa, its useless!” “Watch the basket.” 34 the grandfather. For the first time the boy 35 the basket was differ
37、ent. It had changed from a dirty old coal basket into a 16 one, inside and out. “Boy, you might not understand or remember 37 when you read the book, but when you read 38 , you will be 39 ,inside and out. Thats what you got 40 it.” 21.Ason Bfather Cgrandfather Dgrandmother22.Aso Bbut Cor Dand 23.Ati
38、me Bplace Cuse Dhabit24.Ahouse Bbeach Clake Driver 25.Asaid Bsaw Cliked Ddid26. Aas Bafter Cuntil Dif27. Aran Brode Cdrove Dflew28. Adifficult Binteresting Cpossible Dunimportant29. Ahitting Btrying Cholding Dstudying 30. Ashow Btake Cbring Dlearn 31. Ahand Bbottle Cbasket Dcoal32. Aout Bin Cfrom Da
39、t33. Asadly Bhopefully Cexcitedly Dhappily34. Atold Bheard Csaid Dsaw 35. Aforget Brealized Cbelieved Dremembered36. Auseful Bclean Cuseless Dblack37. Anothing Bsomething Cthings Deverything 38. Athem Bit Cthey Dits39. Adifferent Brelaxed Ccurious Dworried 40. Aout Bfrom Cinto Don 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，
40、满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。 I wonder if its because I havent been able to be outdoors for so long 41 I have grown so crazy 42 everything to do with nature.I can well remember that there was a time 43 a deep blue sky,the song of the birds,moonlight and flowers could never have kept me spell
41、bound.That 44 (change) since I came here. For example,one evening when it was so warm,I stayed awake on purpose at half pasteleven in order 45 (have) a good look at the moon by myself. 46 as themoon gave far too much light,I didnt dare open a window. 47 time five monthsago,I happened to be upstairs
42、at dusk when the window was open.I didntgo downstairs 48 the window had to be shut. The dark, 49 (rain)evening, the wind,the thundering clouds held me 50 _(entire) in their power;it was the first timein a year and a half that I had seen the night face to face. 第三部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）(在答题卡上作答)第一节 短文改错（共10
43、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()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，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；只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。One afternoon, I went out without take an umbrella. Suddenly they began to rain. I got all wet, c
44、old and trembling. Lucky, a kind woman offered me a ride. As soon as I arrived, I said “ thank you” to her. She just smiled and leave. The other day, I helped a boy who got losing. Only then did I realize best way to express gratitude to those that once helped me- the relay of kindness. Dont take ot
45、hershelps for granted. Being grateful can bring us a better and more beautifully life. Why not to have a try? Just begin with the simple “thank you”. 笫二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假定你是李华。你的朋友给张明给你来信了，在信中，他告诉你他现在学习英语遇到了很大的困难，他希望你能给他一些建议。请你给他回信，要点如下：1.上课认真听课，做好笔记。2.下课要多听、多说英语。3.通过做阅读扩大词汇。注意：1.词数100字左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3.开头语已为你写好。Dear Tom, Im sorry to hear that you are having trouble learning English. But the problem is easy to change if you can take my advice. Here are some tips to help you. _ Yours sincerely,Li Hua