甘肃省东乡族自治县第二中学2017_2018学年高一英语下学期期中试题.docx

甘肃省东乡族自治县第二中学2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期中试题一、单项填空(共10小题,共10分) 1.Be quiet！Our teacher has _ to tell us.A important anything B something importantC important something D anything important2.It is very hot in Chongqing.Would you like some water?_.I want to，but I want to save it for another one who needs it.A Yes，please B No，thank youC Nothing more D Id like some3.As is known to us all, anyone who drives after drinking alcohol _ be punished.A can B shallC would D may4.The children who are addicted to playing computer games are all driven by_at first.A curiosity B benefitC surprise D satisfaction5.Who do you think I can depend on，Mr Brown? Yes.He always_what he says.A means B realizesC keeps D promises6.Hello, Grand Hotel.Id like a room with a bath.How much do you_？A ask B chargeC afford D pay7.All possible means _.However, nothing can _ him dying of lung cancer.A has tried; stop B have tried; keepC has been tried; prevent D have been tried; stop8.I owe her an apology _ what I said yesterday.A for B toC of D with9.I heard the train to Shanghai ran away from the railway halfway.It was fortunate for Jack not to get _ it.A aboard B abroadC off D up10.Hi! Jack, you look very tired.Yes.I_my maths homework all day.A did B had doneC have done D have been doing二、完形填空(共20小题, ,共20分) A strong wind was blowing hard，thunder was rumbling (雷声隆隆地响)，and lightning flashed across the dark sky.Rain was _11_ down；it looked as if heaven had been broken open.Gleams of light appeared from windows of faraway houses，_1_2_ like jewels in all the dark.A _1_3_woman dressed in rags and trembling with cold was_14_ on a lonely road，while the merciless rain was _1_5_ her without pause.She knocked at a door，and a _1_6_answered it.She begged him to let her stay a while _1_7_.The boy then let her into the sitting room and _1_8_ her sitting by the fire.The woman_1_9_ old and tired under the bright electric light，_20_ she was only in her early thirties.She sat _21_ for a moment，and then her eyes began to look about the _22_.When her wandering eyes rested on the picture of a young man，she _23_ up，looking thunderstruck.Just then，the boy came with his _24_.The man at once recognized the woman as his _25_.They had _26_ touch with each other during the war，and he thought he had lost her forever._27_ words needed to be spoken.They ran into each others arms _28_ the boy stared at them，puzzled.The storm was over and the sky cleared.Feeling very _29_，the couple stood face to face with their child between them，watching the rain as it gradually _30_11.A pouring B falling C dropping D flooding12.A blowing B breaking C shining D flying13.A rich B beautiful C poor D ugly14.A crying B wandering C struggling D wondering15.A striking B hitting C flowing D beating16.A girl B woman C man D boy17.A out B near C inside D outside18.A left B made C asked D told19.A became B appeared C showed D sounded20.A so B though C however D and21.A still B thirsty C hungry D straight22.A house B picture C room D fire23.A picked B came C stood D looked24.A brother B mother C friend D father25.A sister B wife C mother D girlfriend26.A kept B got C made D lost27.A Much B Many C No D Not28.A as B while C when D since29.A disappointed B sorry C happy D sad30.A began B stopped C ended D went三、阅读理解(共18小题,每小题2.0分,共36分) Teenagers at one German school are learning how to achieve happiness alongside other traditional subjects such as math and languages.The class sit in a circle with their eyes shut and they count from one to ten: someone starts, the next voice comes from the far right, a third from the other side.The aim of the game is to listen for an opportunity to shout out the number without clashing(冲突) with another voice or leaving a pause. On the first try, most of the young Germans try to be first, while a few are too shy to join in, but by the fifth time round, they develop a rhythm(节奏). The message: give other people space but also confidently claim your own. This is a requirement for social well-being.The Willy Hellpach School in Heidelberg is the first in the nation to develop a happiness course. It is intended for students preparing for university entrance exams.“The course isnt there to make you happy,” Ernst Fritz-Schubert, the school principal, warned pupils, “but rather to help you discover the ways to become happy.”Cooking a meal together is one of the class exercises. Improving body language under the guidance of two professional actresses is another.The course is taught for three periods a week. Despite the happy subject, the pupils themselves insist it is no laughing matter.“In the first period, we had to each say something positive about another member of the class and about ourselves. No laughing at people or teasing(取笑),” said Fanny, 17.The message: self-esteem(自尊) improves happiness, too.Research by the school shows it is not the first to start happiness classes: they also exist at some US universities, but are mainly based on positive thinking, using findings from studies of depression.“That would be too one-sided for us. We want to show how decent food or exercise can help, too,” the principal said.31. The best title of this text would be_.A Basic things for happiness B Having a try to be happyC Learning how to be happy D Laughing a lot at school32. Why is the course compared with math and languages?A It is given like the subjects which already exist. B It is as important as traditional courses.C It is necessary for the students. D It arouses similar interest of the students at this school.33. This course is required to be taken by_.A first year students B all students at this schoolC students with mental problems D students who are going to finish school34. The underlined word in the last paragraph “decent” is closest in meaning to_.A strange B goodC useful D ridiculousWhen a child has been told he is “uncool”，it can be very painful.He may say that he doesnt care，and even act in ways that are the opposite of cool on purpose.But these are simply ways to deal with sadness by pretending its nothing.Helping a child like this has to be done carefully，otherwise the child will be guided in a wrong way.If you say “Why are you worried about what other children think about you? It doesnt matter！”，children know that it does matter.Instead，an active way may be best.You could say，“Im going to do a couple of things to help make school feel better for you.”If a boy is having trouble making friends，it helps most if he can be in a school and in a class.The teacher can arrange (安排) things so that he has chances to use his abilities to be helpful to class projects.This is how the other children learn to value his good qualities and to like him.A teacher can also raise a childs popularity in the group by showing that she values that child.It even helps to put him in a seat next to a very popular child，or to let him be partners with that child in activities，etc.There are things that the parents can do at home，too.Be friendly when your child brings others home to play.Encourage him to invite friends to meals and then serve the dishes that they consider “super”When you plan weekend trips，picnics，movies，and other shows，invite another child with whom your child wants to be friends.What you can do after is to give him a chance to join a group that may be shutting him out.Then，if he has good qualities，he can start to build real friendships of his own.35.A child who has been told “uncool” may_.A pretend to be hurt very much B develop a sense of shameC do something uncool on purpose D care nothing about the word36.People have to be careful when it comes to helping a child because the child may_.A behave in an unfriendly way B feel sad about themselvesC be worried about otherswords D get misled by negative advice37.How can a teacher help an unpopular child?A By providing the child with chances to show his good qualities.B By taking the child as the teachers favourite.C By asking the popular students to respect the child.D By asking the child to do something for others.38.Parents can help their child fit in better by_.A preparing delicious food for himB being kind to his classmatesC taking him to have picnic in parksD forcing him to invite friends home39.The text is mainly about_.A why some children are unpopularB what good points unpopular children haveC how an unpopular child can be helpedD who cares about unpopular childrenChina is a land of bicycles.At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country.Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle.Millions of them, all black.Cars were rare.Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, Ive found the opposite is true.There are millions of cars.However, people still use their bicycles to get around.For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.Bicycles also come in different colorssilver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.Its fun watching people biking.They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道)Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle.Great weather accompanied my great buy.I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的)To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times.I didnt want to get hit.So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem.It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States.The streets here were wide, so crossing took time，skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home.The feeling on the bicycle was amazing.The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful.I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people.Biking made me feel alive.40.According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?A Because they are traditional and safe.B Because they are convenient and inexpensive.C Because they are colorful and available.D Because they are fast and environment friendly. 41.The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _A to ride it for funB to use it for transportC to experience local cultureD to improve his riding skills42.How did the author feel about his street crossing?A It was boring.B It was difficult.C It was lively.D It was wonderful.43.Which of the following best describes the authors biking experience?A The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B The author was annoyed by the air while riding.C The author was praised by the other bikers.D The author took great pleasure in biking.The light from the campfire brightened the darkness, but it could not prevent the damp cold of Denniss Swamp (沼泽地) creeping into their bones. It was a strange place. Martin and Tom wished that they had not accepted Jacksdare. They liked camping, but not near this swamp.“So，” Martin asked as they sat watching the hot coals. “How did this place get its name? ”“Are you sure you want to hear it? Its a scary story，” warned Jack.“Of course！” cried out Tom. “If there were anything to be scared of, you wouldnt have chosen this place！”“OK, but dont say I didnt warn you，” said Jack, and he began his tale.“Way back in time, a man called Dennis tried to start a farm here. He built that cottage over there to live in. In those days, the area looked quite differentit was covered with tall trees and the swamp was a crystalclear river. After three hard years, Dennis had cleared several fields and planted crops. He was so proud of his success that he refused to listen to advice.”“You are clearing too much land， warned one old man. The land is a living thing. It will hit back at you if you abuse it.Silly fool， said Dennis to himself. If I clear more land, I can grow more crops. Ill become wealthier. Hes just jealous！”“Dennis continued to chop down trees. Small animals that relied on them for food and shelter were destroyed. He was so eager to expand his farm that he did not notice the river flowing slowly towards his door. He did not notice salt seeping to the surface of the land. He did not notice swamp plants choking all the native plants.”“What happened? ” Martin asked. It was growing colder. He trembled, twisting his body closer to the fire.“The land hit backjust as the old man warned, ” Jack shrugged. “Dennis disappeared. Old folks around here believe that swamp plants moved up from the river and dragged him underwater. His body was never found.”“What a stupid story, ” laughed Tom. “Plants cant” Before he had finished speaking, he screamed and fainted(晕倒). The other two boys jumped up with fright, staring at Tom. Suddenly, they burst out laughing. Some green swamp ivy (常春藤) had covered Toms face. It was a while before Tom could appreciate the joke.44.The underlined word “dare” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _A courage B assistanceC instruction D challenge45. Why did Jack tell Tom and Martin the story?A To frighten them.B To satisfy their curiosity.C To warn them of the danger of the place.D To persuade them to camp in the swamp.46. Why did Dennis ignore the warning of the old man?A The old man envied him.B The old man was foolish.C He was too busy to listen to others.D He was greedy for more crops.47. Why did Tom scream and faint?A He saw Denniss shadow.B He was scared by a plant.C His friends played a joke on him.D The weather became extremely cold.48. What lesson can we learn from the story of Dennis?A Grasp all, lose all.B No sweat, no sweet.C It is no use crying over spilt milk.D He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.四、七选五(共1小题共10分) ._1_But science may have just proved them rightbecause beautiful women are more likely to have daughters than their plainer counterparts，according to a study.As parents tend to pass on genes that determine looks，this could result in handsome men becoming rather thin on the ground._2_For example，Yasmin Le Bon is signed to the same modelling agency as daughter Amber，and Jerry Halls daughters Elizabeth and Georgia Jagger have both taken to the catwalk.Dr.Satoshi Kanazawa，of the London School of Economics analyzed data from a survey of 17,000 babies born in Britain in March 1958 and tracked them throughout their lives._3_When they reached 45，they were asked about the gender of any children they had.Those rated as attractive were equally likely to have a son or daughter as their first childbut the unattractive sorts were more likely to have a son._4_Dr.Kanazawa believes that parents tend to produce children who benefit from their own features._5_So it pays for attractive women to have daughters.But couples blessed with strength and aggression rather than looks are better off having boys，as these characteristics are of more use to males.AWomen are becoming more beautiful over the generations because attractive women have more children than plain ones.BSingle girls have always complained that good­looking men are difficult to find.CBeauty is of more benefit to a woman than a man.DAt the age of seven，their attractiveness was rated by their teachers.EPut another way，the beautiful women were more likely to have daughters.FAnd it may also explain why many models have daughters who follow in their fascinating footsteps.GFamously good­looking parents like Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are more likely to have girls than uglier couple