1、河北定州中学2016-2017学年第二学期高一承智班英语周练试题（1）一、阅读理解One of my first memories as a child in the 1950s was a discussion I had with my brother in our tiny bedroom in the family house in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.We had heard in school about a planet called Pluto. It was the farthest, coldest, and darkest thing a ch
2、ild could imagine. We guessed how long it would take to die if we stood on the surface of such a frozen place wearing only the clothes we had on. We tried to figure out how much colder Pluto was than Antarctica, or than the coldest day we had ever experienced in Pennsylvania.Pluto, which famously wa
3、s downgraded from a “major planet” to a “dwarf planet”（矮星）in 2006, captured our imagination because it was a mystery that could complete our picture of what it was like at the most remote corners of our solar system Plutos underdog discovery story is part of what makes it so attractive. Clyde Tombau
4、gh was a Kansas farm boy who built telescopes out of spare auto parts, old farm equipment and self-ground lenses. As an assistant at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, Tombaughs task was to search millions of stars for a moving point of light, a planet that the observatorys founder thought ex
5、isted beyond the orbit of Neptune. On February 18，1930，Tombaugh found it. Pluto was the first planet discovered by an American, and represented a moment of light in the midst of the Great Depressions dark encroachment (入侵).Pluto is much more than something that is not a planet. Its a reminder that t
6、here are many worlds out there beyond our own and that the sky isnt the limit at all. We dont know what kinds of fantastic variations on a theme nature is capable of making until we get there to look.1Why did Pluto become famous in 2006 according to the passage?A. Because it lost its major planet st
7、atus.B. Because it disappeared in the sky.C. Because it was discovered by an American.D. Because it was proved to be the coldest planet in the universe.2What can be a suitable title for the text?A. An American Scientist: Clyde TombaughB. Pluto was First Discovered by a BoyC. Plutos Strange RomanceD.
8、 The Days I Spent with My Brother in Pennsylvania3What can we learn from the fourth paragraph?A. Clyde Tombaugh discovered the darkness in the Great Depression.B. Pluto was the only planet that was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh.C. Clyde Tombaughs job was to build telescopes for Lowell Observatory.D.
9、Clyde Tombaughs telescopes used for searching stars were very simple.4What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph most probably mean?A. Pluto is no less than a planet in the solar system.B. Pluto is much more than a planet in the solar system.C. Pluto is more important than any other pla
10、net in the sky.D. Pluto is not a planet in the solar system, but it is more than a planet.Cancer is a terrible disease. Every year in the UK, more than 330,000 people get cancer, and doctors usually use a kind of therapy called radiotherapy to treat people. This treatment uses high energy X-rays to
11、destroy the disease, but the effects of treatment can be nearly as bad as the cancer. As the X-rays destroy the cancer cells, they also damage healthy cells that are next to them. Its like using a shotgun to kill an insect. When really important parts of a persons body are hurt by the X-ray energy,
12、it can have very bad results. It can also make more cancer grow in the damaged places in the future.A new therapy that uses protons(质子) instead of X-ray energy could be the answer to the problem. In a project called PRaVDA, scientists from the UK and South Africa are working to this. If X-ray energy
13、 is like a shotgun, then protons can work more like a laser. Scientists can make protons travel through someones body without hurting them, and only damage the cancer.The PRaVDA scientists use computers to make a 3-D model of the cancer cells to make sure the protons go to the right places. “Its mor
14、e accurate,” said Michaela Esposito, PhD, from the University of Lincoln.Building this technology was very difficult, though. Professor Nigel Allinson from the University of Lincoln, the project leader, has put together a team of many different kinds of scientists with different skills. Those skills
15、 were all needed to make what he calls “one of the most complex” medical machines ever. Its also 10 times more expensive than X-ray radiotherapy. Even so, Allinson believes that most cancer treatment will be done by protons in the future. “I think it will improve the quality of life of many cancer p
16、atients,” he says.5What point does the first paragraph make?A. Cancer is a really terrible disease.B. Lots of people get cancer every year in the UK.C. Radiotherapy isnt a perfect way to cure cancer.D. Radiotherapy is a commonly used therapy against cancer.6 What can be concluded about the new thera
17、py?A. Its much cheaper than X-ray radiotherapy.B. It depends on protons to locate the cancer cells.C. Damaging the cancer by replacing X-rays with lasers is much more accurate.D. It uses protons to damage the cancer cells without damaging healthy cells.7According to Professor Allinson, the new thera
18、py .A. will enable cancer patients to enjoy a better lifeB. will cure most cancers in the futureC. will ensure that cancer patients live longerD. will replace radiotherapy completely8 What can be inferred from the text?A. Science and technology are a double-edged sword.B. Not every cancer patient wi
19、ll be able to afford proton therapy.C. Radiotherapy is completely the wrong way to cure cancer.D. The complex medical machine mentioned will soon be put into use.Youll need to download free software to connect to our Secure Drop service. Its easy to use and works like a web browser that youre famili
20、ar with, like Firefox or Chrome.Heres how to get started:1. Visit TorProject. org, and follow the directions to download Tor.2. Launch the Tor Browser, copy and paste the following URL into the address bar: http:/3expgpdnrrzezf7r.onion/From there, you can complete the instructions for how to send us
21、 files and messages. To protect your identity, youll receive a randomly generated code name. Youll want to remember it in case you want to come back- using the code name provide your name.For greater security, you may want to use a public WiFi network, rather than your home or office internet connec
22、tion. Using a USB drive, you can also temporarily boot your computer into the TAILS secure operating system, which includes the Tor Browser; more information is available on the TAILS website.U.S MailYou may also contact us via postal mail if youre living within the United States. You should conside
23、r mailing your package from an unfamiliar letter box and not including a return address.Our mailing address is:The Associated Press1100 13th Street NWSuite 500Washington, DC 200059What should you do after launching the Tor application?A. We should download Tor.B. We should visit TorProject.orgC. We
24、should copy and paste the address bar.D. We should complete the instructions at once.10 How can you protect your security according to the text?A. Use our own personal computer.B. Be sure to log on with our real name.C. Use the code name given by the software.D. Send files through home or public int
25、ernet connection.11 What do we know about the American users?A. They can contact the AP only by emailing.B. They must use their own letter box.C. They should put a return address in mails.D. They can send their files through a post office.二、完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后各助所沧的四个选项（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
26、涂黑。After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie.That Friday after work, I drove over to pick her up. We went to a restaurant that, although not , was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm she were the First Lady. During the dinner, we had an agree
27、able conversation nothing but catching up on recent of each others life. We talked so much that we missed the .As we arrived at her house later, she said, “Ill go out with you again, but only if you let me you.”I agreed. “How was your ?” asked my wife when I got home. “Very nice. Far my wildest imag
28、ination” I answered.A few days later, my mother died of a heart attack. It happened so that I didn?t have a chance to do anything for her. Some time , I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant from the same place where mother and I had dined. An note said: “I paid this bill . I wasnt sure t
29、hat I be there; but I still paid for two plates one for you and the other for your .You will never know what that night for me. I love you, son.” At that moment, I the importance of saying in time: “I LOVE YOU” and to give time to our family. in life is more important than your family. Give them the
30、 time they , because these things cannot be till “some other time.”12A. grand B. comfortable C. shabby D. delicate13A. even if B. as though C. so that D. in case14A. unbelievable B. attractive C. interesting D. extraordinary15A. accidents B. events C. coincidences D. conditions16A. bus B. appointmen
31、t C. movie D. time17A. accompany B. order C. satisfy D. invite18A. date B. dinner C. film D. mother19A. from B. beyond C. beneath D. out of20A. immediately B. abruptly C. absolutely D. awfully21A. before B. ago C. later D. after22A. receipt B. bill C. reception D. notice23A. extra B. additional C. a
32、ttached D. approved24A. by chance B. on purpose C. for myself D. in advance25A. might B. should C. could D. would26A. son B. wife C. friend D. colleague27A. meant B. paid C. provided D. made28A. advocated B. appreciated C. admired D. applauded29A. Something B. Anything C. Everything D. Nothing30A. d
33、emand B. need C. deserve D. desire31A. put off B. called off C. taken off D. turned off三、短文改错32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：把多余的词作斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，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10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。As is kno
34、wn to us, some students cheat in exams at school. As students, we often take exams at school, sometimes we have many exams that is too difficult for us. In addition, some of us are lazy and dont work hard on our lessons. So when taken exams, we sometimes cheat in order to get good results to make ou
35、r parents and teachers pleased.In my opinion, it was wrong to cheat in exams because it breaks the rules of the schools. Our students should be honesty and try to get good results by studying hard instead of cheating in exams. Whats more, we should improve our method of study and make well preparati
36、ons for exams. With the saying goes, “Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.四、七选五Whether you re a child, teenager, young adult or are middle-aged, respect for your parents is an important value. Your parents are the people who raised you, devoting time, energy and money to your development. 33 N
37、o matter your age, there are 5 ways to show respect. Respect their belongings. One important way to show respect is to show regard for the things important to your parents. For younger children, this may mean not touching jewelry or other valuable things. For grown children, respect may mean returni
38、ng a borrowed tool in good condition and on time. Lack of respect for a parents belongings is a violation of personal boundaries. 34 And never borrow things without asking first. Punctuality .35 Therefore, always be on time. For teenagers, showing up on time means coming home by curfew（宵禁）.Adult chi
39、ldren should show up on time for family dinners or events, or to pick a parent up for a medical appointment. Call if youre going to be late because parents worry about children, no matter their age._36 Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other special days is a sign that you honor your parents.
40、 Make plans to take them to lunch or dinner or bake a cake or cookies. Most parents dont expect expensive gifts, but a handmade gift is always appreciated .A phone call from a grown child who lives too far for a visit is a welcome sign of respect. Be kind.Kind words and affection are simple ways to
41、show respect. Tell your parents you love them. Listen and allow your parents to speak without interruption. Show a sincere interest in what your parents have to say. Be patient with your parents and dont rush them. Never talk back or be rude or disrespectful. Acknowledge your parents achievements. 3
42、7 A. Be a good listener.B. Celebrate with them.C. Lateness indicates a lack of respect.D. Treat your parents the way you would like to be treated.E. And they love you unconditionally throughout your life.F. Being respectful helps build positive relationships with others.G. Dont take advantage of you
43、r parents kindness and generosity.五、书面表达38假定你是高中生李华，你们学校要在三月十日举办英语配音比赛（dubbing contest），你想参赛，但是不知道该选什么电影。你给笔友Peter写封邮件，请他推荐。要求： 1. 主题是关于友谊； 2. 时间限定在4到5分钟； 3. 每个节目最多6个角色。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_ 参考答案1A2C3D4D5C6D7A8B9C10C11D12A13B14D15B16C17A18D19A20B21C22A23C24D25C26B27A28B29D30C31A32 【小题1】
44、sometimes前加and【小题2】isare【小题3】onat【小题4】takentaking【小题5】wasis【小题6】OurWe【小题7】honestyhonest【小题8】methodmethods【小题9】wellgood【小题10】WithAs33E34G35C36B37D38Dear Peter,How is everything going? I am writing to you in the hope of seeking for help.Our school will hold an English Dubbing contest on March 10th. I
45、am eager to have a try but dont know which film is suitable. As a movie fan, would you be so kind as to give me some recommendations? According to the requirements, the theme should be about friendship. And each video may last 4 to 5 minutes. Whats more, there should not be more than six characters in each video.I would really appreciate it if you could do me the favor.Looking forward to your reply.Yours, Li Hua
