1、河北定州中学2016-2017学年第一学期高四英语周练试题（五）一、单项选择题1-Tell us, Mark, what is the cause of the American Civil War?-Well, is it _the black slaves wanted freedom?A how B whyC because D when2- I cant carry the luggageIts so heavy.- Why not have someone strong enough_ you a hand then?A give B to giveC giving D to hav
2、e given3Although she brushed the old pot_, she could not make it completely clean, which made her very upset.A roughly B thoroughlyC instantly D occasionally4MrSmith is always on time for everythingHow _ it be that he was late for the important meeting?A should B can C may D must5-Your grandfather s
3、till seems very energetic, although he is already in his seventies now.-Yes, he _in the army for three years when he was young.A would serve B servedC had served D has served6Many plants could move northward and toward the Pacific coast _rising temperatures and changes in rainfall.A for fear of B in
4、 defense ofC by means of D in reaction to7Once a schedule is made, by strictly _ it, you can avoid putting off till tomorrow what should be done.A arranging B measuringC observing D presenting8-MrBlack, I just cant get my car startedI think theres something wrong with the engine.-Oh, let me seeAh, t
5、hat is not _ it isActually, your car has used up all the petrol.A where B when C what D how9I was once ashamed to admit my weakness, but now I have no such feeling and I _myself much discomfort.A bring B saveC offer D promise10At the graduation ceremony, the headmaster required the graduates to rais
6、e their competitive _ in modern society.A spirit B intentionC ambition D awareness11The living standard of the people in China, _ is shown in the report, has improved over the past decades.A what B which C as D who12The governments are very_ about setting a new policy and make no decision until they
7、 are quite sure it is the right one.A particular B concernedC cautious D certain13Although it doesnt look like _, the entire church is made of wood.A it B that C this D such14To us all in China, _experience of taking the College Entrance Examination seems an important way to judge whether ones life
8、is_ complete one.A the; a B an; aC the; the D an; the15-So you gave Mary your dictionary?-_She said shed return it to me when she could afford her own.A You bet B My pleasureC No doubt D Not exactly16- The manager of the factory wants to improve production a great deal, but he doesnt spend much on t
9、echnology.-I am afraid he wont realize his dream. You know _.A. you cant eat your cake and have itB. empty vessels make the greatest soundC. enough is as good as a feastD. two heads are better than one17【2012重庆卷】It was 80 years before Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic_ Zheng sailed to East A
10、fricaA. when B. that C. after D. since18While being shy is normal, it is when the shyness interferes with an individuals daily communication with others _ it becomes a disorder.A. which B. when C. where D. that19 I wonder if you could go with me to the supermarket. Dont disturb me. I _ my daily repo
11、rt this morning and havent finished yet.A. write B. was writingC. have written D. have been writing20 Miss. Miller, this is Ruben Holmen calling again. You had said I should call this week to schedule an interview with you. _, why dont we say next Monday at 11:30 a.m.?A. It depends B. All right then
12、C. How come D. With pleasure二、阅读理解For more than twenty years scientists have been searching for signs of life on other planets. Most of these searches have been done over the radio. The hope is that someone in outer space may be trying to get in touch with us. Scientists also have sent radio and tel
13、evision messages on spaceships traveling through space, on the chance that someone may be receptive （善于接受的） to such messages. Scientists are using powerful radio telescope to listen to signals from about 1,000 stars, all within 100 light years of earth. In addition, they will scan (扫视) the entire sk
14、y to “listen” for radio messages from more distant stars. Using a computer, they will be able to monitor more than eight channels at one time. Scientists are looking for any signal that stands out from the background noise. Of the 200 billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy （银河星系）, scientists find tha
15、t five percent are like our sun. Perhaps half of them have a planet like earth. Such a planet would be a reasonable distance from the star for temperatures to be right for the evolution of life. Based on the inhabitable (that can be lived in) planets in our galaxy, most scientists agree that chances
16、 are likely that one or more of these planets support some life. However, many scientists wonder whether intelligent （有智力的） life exists on other planets. Some believe that twenty years of searching without any intelligible （可理解的） messages shows that no one is out there. They say that the evolution o
17、f intelligence comparable to ours is unlikely.Other scientists believe that our search hasnt been long enough to rule out the possibility that intelligent life exists in our galaxy. Although our sun family in only about five billion years old, our galaxy is about 20 billions years old. In that time,
18、 some scientists think it is likely that civilizations are much more advanced than ours. Perhaps these civilizations send us no signals; perhaps we have not recognized the signals they have sent us. If we hope to find intelligent life, these scientists believe that we have to keep looking.21Accordin
19、g to the passage, how many planets in our galaxy might human beings live?A. 5 billion B. 10 billion C. 15 billion D. 200 billion22The first paragraph in this passage is mainly about _. A. where scientists are looking for signs of life on other planetsB. why scientists are looking for signs of life o
20、n other planetsC. how scientists are looking for signs of life on other planets D. when scientists are looking for signs of life on other planets23 The underlined word “monitor” in the passage means “_”.A. find B. follow C. study D. form24 Which of the statements is TRUE based on the information in
21、the passage?A. The earth is one of the oldest planets in our galaxy.B. Most scientists believe that there is intelligent life on other planet.C. Scientists dont believe that there might be life on other planets.D. Scientists are trying different ways to find signs of life on other planet. 阅读理解。What
22、looks like an angry old man and lives at the bottom of the ocean? Its the worlds ugliest animal-the blobfish(水滴鱼).Its strange skin is shaped by its habitat. It lives 800 meters below the oceans surface, a depth where very few other creatures can survive.Most fishes have a swim bladder(鱼鳔), which is
23、filled with gas and helps them stay afloat. At the depth that the blobfish live, water pressure is 80 times higher than that at higher sea levels and any swim bladder wouldnt be able to serve its purpose.The blobfish dont have a swim bladder because their skin works the same way. It helps them stay
24、afloat without having to use any energy.The blobfish have a pretty relaxed attitude towards eating. All they do is stay and wait for crabs or lobsters to come by.Since the blobfish like to eat crabs and lobsters, they often get caught in nets that are used to catch lobsters or crabs and end up dying
25、 or being killed. They are not suitable for eating so they are useless for fishermen.Theres a purpose behind the blobfishs new title; it has become the new mascot for the Ugly Animal Preservation Society, an organization whose purpose is to preserve endangered ugly animals.“Weve needed an ugly face
26、for endangered ugly animals for a long time and Ive been amazed by the public reaction,” said the Societys Simon Watt. “For too long cute animals have taken the limelight(风头) but now the blobfish will be a voice for those who always get forgotten.”They hope this new face will help the world know tha
27、t we need to help preserve the populations of ugly animals too.25The biggest difference between the blobfish and most other fishes is that the blobfish_ .A. cannot be eaten by peopleB. dont have a swim bladderC. only live at high sea levelsD. arent active in catching food26What makes the blobfish st
28、ay afloat?A. Their skin. B. Their tail.C. Their mouth. D. Their swim bladder.27We can learn from what Simon Watt said that _ .A. most ugly animals are in dangerB. the population of the blobfish is increasingC. the blobfish have attracted the publics attentionD. people knew nothing about the blobfish
29、 in the past阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was Thanksgiving morning. I was busy preparing the traditional Thanksgiving turkey when the doorbell rang. I opened the front door and saw two small children in rags huddling together on the top step.“Any old papers, lady？” asked one of them.I
30、 was busy. I wanted to say “no” until I looked down at their feet. They were wearing thin little sandals, wet with heavy snow.“Come in and Ill make you a cup of hot cocoa.”They walked over and sat down at the table. Their wet sandals left marks upon the floor. I served them cocoa and bread to fight
31、against the cold outside. Then I went back to the kitchen and started cooking.The silence in the front room struck me. I looked in. The girl held the empty cup in her hands, looking at it. The boy asked in a flat voice, “Lady, are you rich？”“Am I rich? Pity, no！”I looked at my wornout slipcovers (椅套
32、). The girl put her cup back in its saucer (碟) carefully and said, “Your cups match your saucers.” They left after that, holding their papers against the wind. They had reminded me that I had so much for which to be grateful.Plain blue china cups and saucers were only worth five pence. But they matc
33、hed.I tasted the potatoes and stirred the meat soup. Potatoes and brown meat soup, a roof over our heads, my man with a regular job, these matched, too.I moved the chairs back from the fire and cleaned the living room. The muddy marks of little sandals were still wet upon my floor. Let them be for a
34、 while, I thought, just in case I should begin to forget how rich I am.28Which of the following would be the best title for the text?ALady, are you rich?BA story of Thanksgiving DayCDont forget how rich you areDDoes cups and saucers match well?29The writer let the two children come in and served the
35、m well because_.Ashe wanted to sell old papers to themBshe showed great pity and care on themCshe wanted to invite them to her Thanksgiving partyDshe had the same experience as them in the past30Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?AThe girl thought the writer was r
36、ich just because she wanted to make the writer happy.BThe writer had thought she wasnt rich because her supplies were not expensive.CIf cups and saucers match well, they are a best pair even though cheap.DAfter hearing what they said, the writer seemed to understand what a rich life was.31The writer
37、 left the muddy marks of little sandals on the floor for a while to_.Ashow that she was a kindhearted ladyBleave room for readers to think about what being rich isCremind her that she shouldnt forget how rich she wasDprove that she had understood what meant being rich32It can be inferred from the te
38、xt that whether you are rich depends on_.Ahow much money you have madeBwhat attitude you have had towards lifeCthe way you help othersDyour social relationship阅读理解。Its time for your family to relax and have fun! The following family adventures have links for you to get more information.Take the Ride
39、s of Your LifeVisit Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, to seek thrills Even though its located off the beaten track, experts regularly praise Cedar Point as the best overall theme park of the country, says U.S. News & World Report. The park calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world, and with
40、16 to choose from, its hard to argue. Its open daily from May 10 through Labor Day; weekends only from Labor Day through November 2.Tickets start at $ 48.99 per person if purchased online.Wander Free on a Dude farmDust off your cowboy boots and ready your cowboy hats for a visit to this Rocky Mounta
41、ins paradise. Located in Augusta, Montana, The farm has everything an aspiring cowboy or girl could long for, says Sunset magazine, including hiking trails, fishing trips, campfires with sing-alongs, and, of course, horseback rides. The large farm operates from June through September; kids-only and
42、adults-only programs are available.Total cost starts at $ 1,360 per adult, $ 1,276 per teen, and $ 1,168 per child.http:/www.T.Dig for DinosaursMost kids （and adults） love dinosaurs, and to make their wildest dreams come true, head to Fruita, Colorado. The Museum of Western Colorado offers Dino Digs
43、 for children ages five and older. You can choose from one-, three-, and five-day expeditions. Imagine how your child will feel when she helps unearth the fossilized（化石） bones of ancient species, says Outside magazine. It lasts from May to October.Digs start at $ 125 per person.Surf Sand DunesSwap y
44、our snowboard for a sand-board, and head to Sand Master Park in Florence, Oregon. Real Simple recommends learning the basics at this private dune park, which offers board rentals and lessons - often taught by world-champion sand boarders. Then you can hit the slopes to test your skills. From March t
45、o June, and September to November.Rentals for a sand-board start at $ 10 per day; lessons start at $ 45 an hour per person.http:/.33What is special about Cedar Point?A. You can visit Cedar Point on weekends.B. It has 16 roller coasters for you to choose from.C. You can help unearth the fossilized bo
46、nes of dinosaurs.D. It offers lessons taught by world-champion sand boarders.34If you have a 3-day holiday in April, which of the following may interest you most?A. Take the Rides of Your LifeB. Wander Free on a Dude farmC. Dig for DinosaursD. Surf Sand Dunes三、完型填空。During a recent holiday I visited
47、Dusseldorf, a city in the former West Germany. The nine-day trip left a deep impression _ me. I arrived at Dussedorf airport at 7 pm. It was already _ outside. The first thing I needed to do was to find a place to _ . I decided to telephone the youth hotel. But to use the phone I needed some _ , I a
48、sked a lady for help. To my _ she gave me three coins to use. But all the phones in the _ needed phone cards. And phone cards could only be bought at post offices during the _ . I was _ I would not be able to call the hotel. An old gentleman helped me. He couldnt speak English _ understand that I ne
49、eded to _ a phone call. He showed me where the phone was and inserted _ phone card. I called the youth hotel and found a place to stay that night.The _ of the German people made me feel that I was not _ . My first day in Germany wasnt as _ as I expected. Whenever I went, I asked people for _ . It su
50、rprised me that _ every young German could speak English fluently. Older Germans couldnt speak English very well, but they would try to help me_ they could. One middle-aged man I asked for directions even _ me to the place I was looking for.My _in Germany totally changed my impression of Germans. No
51、w I think the people couldnt be more _ .35A. on B. for C. to D. about36A. late B. dark C. light D. early37A. visit B. eat C. stay D. keep38A. cards B. information C. money D. coins39A. joy B. disappointment C. emotion D. surprise40A. hotel B. airport C. city D. pavement41A. night B. daytime C. trip
52、D. rush-hour42A. afraid B. sure C. glad D. eager43A. or B. but C. and D. so44A. make B. have C. do D. answer45A. another B. a C. my D. his46A. use B. success C. care D. kindness47A. really B. nearly out of C. far from D. close to48A. interesting B. good C. bad D. busy49A. direction B. distance C. tr
53、avel D. serve50A. almost B. even C. only D. already51A. whenever B. whatever C. wherever D. however52A. drove B. reached C. moved D. came53A. experience B. victory C. visit D. memory54A. friendly B. unfriendly C. cold-hearted D. valuable四、阅读填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。It is sad but true
54、 that people die in earthquakes 55 falling furniture and bricks. Earthquake 56 (safe) is very important and there is more to it 57 just keeping buildings from falling down. So if your home is in an earthquake area, you should prepare carefully before the earthquake 58 (come).First, make sure you buy
55、 a house which is earthquake safe. All pipes should be fixed to the walls and all walls should be 59 (especial) thick and strong. Make sure the building has no 60 (break) windows and is well repaired.Second, look at the objects in your house. Objects 61 computers, televisions and lamps can be tied t
56、o tables or 62 (stick) to them so they wont easily move around. The cupboards, 63 many small things are stored, should have strong doors. Always remember, 64 (good) safe than sorry.五、阅读填空根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出正确的填入空白处。选项中有两项为多余选项。UrbanizationUntil relatively recently, the vast majority of human beings
57、lived and died without ever seeing a city. The first city was probably founded no more than 5,500 years ago. 65 In fact, nearly everyone lived on farms or in tiny rural villages. It was not until the 20th century that Great Britain became the first urban society in historya society in which the majo
58、rity of people live in cities and do not farm for a living. Britain was only the beginning. 66 The process of urbanizationthe migration of people from the countryside to the citywas the result of modernization, which has rapidly transformed how people live and where they live.In 1990, fewer than 40%
59、 of Americans lived in urban areas. Today, over 82% of Americans live in cities.Only about 2% live on farms. 67 Large cities were impossible until agriculture became industrialized. Even in advanced agricultural societies, it took about ninety-five people on farms to feed five people in cities. 68 U
60、ntil modern times, those living in cities were mainly the ruling elite(精英) and the servants, laborers and professionals who served them. Cities survived by taxing farmers and were limited in size by the amount of surplus food that the rural population produced and by the ability to move this surplus
61、 from farm to city.Over the past two centuries, the Industrial Revolution has broken this balance between the city and the country. 69 Today, instead of needing ninety-five farmers to feed five city people, one American farmer is able to feed more than a hundred non-farmers.A. That kept cities very
62、small.B. The rest live in small towns.C. The effects of urban living on people should be considered.D. Soon many other industrial nations become urban societies.E. But even 200 years ago, only a few people could live in cities.F. Modernization drew people to the cities and made farmers more producti
63、ve.G. Modern cities have destroyed social relations and the health of human beings.六、短文改错70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。My old classroom wa
64、s interesting because three side of the classroom were made from glass. I enjoyed sit close to the windows and looking at the view. On the left-hand side of the class, I could easy see the football field. In the mornings, it was full of students exercising. The view from the back of the classroom is
65、 also splendid. Close to the school there was a beautiful park with many trees around them. Farther in the distance, I could not enjoy the view of snowy mountains. On the right side of the class was the road. I was always interested to see the drivers in hurry in the morning. The position of the cla
66、ssroom with its view made me felt like I was dreaming. If I was only a child when I studied in that classroom, I will never forget it.七、书面表达71如今，生活在大都市有许多优势，同时也有不少烦恼。请根据以下提示，写一篇短文，介绍城市生活的利与弊，并表明你的态度（是否喜欢城市生活）文章开头已给出。注意：100词左右。 利弊方便购物花销大、住房昂贵交通便利空气污浊休闲、娱乐形式多样公交车拥挤Nowadays living in big cities has bot
67、h advantages and disadvantages._参考答案12345678910CABBBDCABD11121314151617181920CCAADABDDB21222324252627282930ACBDBACABA31323334353637383940CBBDABCDDB41424344454647484950BABADDCCAA51525354AAAA55from56safety57than58comes59especially60broken61like62stuck63where64better65E66D67B68A69F70sidesides fromofsit
68、sittingeasyeasilyiswasthemit not去掉in hurryafeltfeelIfAlthough/Though71Nowadays living in big cities has both advantages and disadvantages.There are a lot of good points living in big cities.First , it is easy for people to go shopping since most big cities have shopping centers. Convenient transport
69、ation is another reason for people to love city life.Buses,subways and taxis can take you anywhere you want.Besides,with all kinds of entertainment , one can never feel bored.However, not all things are statisying . The biggest problem is the high expenses. Accommodation in big cities is so expensiv
70、e that one can hardly afford it. Furthermore, the air in big cities is not so fresh as that in the counytryside. As for the transportation, it is often very croeded in public transport, especially in rush hours.In spite of the disadvantages, I still love the life in big cities because it is full of excitement, which is appealing to young people.版权所有：高考资源网()
