内蒙古包头市高一英语上学期期中试题

1、 20172018学年第一学期高一年级期中考试英语试题第一部分：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。AThere are a lot of great national parks in the US. If you love visiting national parks, here are some for you.Zion National ParkLocation: UtahAs one of Utahs 5 national parks, Zion National Park

2、is surely the most amazing. The summer is packed with people and very hot, so it may be best to visit it during the spring or fall for the best conditions.Acadia National ParkLocation: MaineHere in Maine, where America starts its day, youll catch the sunrise before the rest of the country. And it is

3、 especially amazing at Acadia National Park. Here youll able to explore(探索) wonderful mountains and lakes. Shenandoah National ParkLocation: VirginiaEscape the busy city life and have some exciting experiences right at Shenandoah National Park. After a quick drive from Washington D.C., youll find so

4、me of the most well-known scenery(景色) in the country.Grand Teton National ParkLocation: WyomingJust a stones throw away from Jackson, WY, lies Grand Teton National Park. Jackson, WY, is one of Americans best towns for outdoor sport. Named for the Grand Teton, the park is full of surprises.1. If you

5、want to enjoy the beautiful sunrise, youd go to _.A. Zion National Park B. Acadia National ParkC. Shenandoah National Park D. Grand Teton National Park2. What can we learn about Shenandoah National Park? A. Its famous for its scenery. B. It has many mountains and lakes. C. Its the best place for out

6、door sport. D. Its Americas most beautiful national park.3. The passage is meant to_. A. compare some national parks in the US. B. tell about some activities at national parks. C. introduce some great American national parks. D. explain why American national parks are amazing.BSpaghetti with meatbal

7、ls(意大利肉丸面) is the food I like best. It tastes good. And reading is the hobby I like best. Reading, however, can be dangerous. When you are lost in a book, you stop paying attention to whats going on around you. Its a wonderful feeling, but it sometimes can be hazardous. When I was young, one day, I

8、was eating spaghetti with meatballs, and I was reading an interesting book. At the time, my family had a pet bird named Luke. He was free to fly around inside the house. And Luke enjoyed “talking” to people.As I was reading and eating, Luke was “talking” to me, but I was lost in my book. So Luke dec

9、ided to get closer. He suddenly landed on top of my spaghetti! I shooed him off my food.This wouldnt have been so bad except for one thing: When Luke had landed on my plate, he had grabbed(抓) my spaghetti with his feet. So when Luke took off again, the spaghetti went flying everywhere. It landed on

10、my shirt. It hit me in the face. Red sauce splattered(溅) up the wall and onto the ceiling.See how dangerous reading can be. If you really like to read while you eat, you must keep one eye on your food. But youd better eat up your food and then read your book. Why? If you find a novel at the library

11、with red spots on two pages, youll know that Ive read that book.4. What does the underlined word “hazardous” in Paragraph 1 mean? A. exciting B. strange C. dangerous D. special5. What did Luke do when the author was reading and eating? A. It made a mess in the room. B. It learned to talk to the auth

12、or. C. It took away the authors book. D. It ate all the spaghetti with meatballs.6. What does the author advise readers to do? A. Keep pets in the house all the time. B. Take good care of pets when you eat. C. Enjoy your book after finishing your eating. D. Spend more time reading books in the libra

13、ry.7. Whats the authors purpose of writing this text? A. To introduce a delicious food. B. To tell an interesting experience. C. To suggest ways to choose books. D. To show reading is a wonderful thing.CBeing an astronaut(宇航员) sounds cool, doesnt it? In space, they can float(漂浮) in zero gravity. How

14、ever, there are also plenty of things that astronauts cant do because of their weightless environment, and thats very sad. Whats worse, they cant even let their sadness show because its impossible to cry in zero gravity.Of course, astronauts can still produce tears. But without gravity, tears dont f

15、low downward out of the eyes. This means that when you cry in space, your tears have nowhere to go they just stick to your eyes which can cause physical pain. Back on Earth, tears usually bring comfort to the eyes. But thats not the case in space. The space environment dries out astronauts eyes, and

16、 when tears suddenly wet the eyes, it can cause pain rather than comfort.Since gravity doesnt work in space, astronauts need some extra help to get rid of the tears. They can also rub(擦) his eyes to wipe the tears away. Another choice is to just waitwhen the tears get big enough they simply break fr

17、ee of the eye and float around.There are lots of small things that we are so used to on Earth. We usually take them for granted, until they become a problem in a totally different environment, like space. There, astronauts cant talk to each other directly. They also cant eat or drink in normal ways.

18、 They cant even burp(打嗝), because there is no gravity to hold the food down in their stomach. If they do burp, they just end up throwing up(呕吐) everything in their stomach. Thus, perhaps its only space explorers who can honestly say, “Gravity, youre the best.”8. What bad effect do tears have on astr

19、onauts? A. They cause physical pain. B. They bring comfort to them. C. They help them get better sight. D. They float around and cause trouble. 9. What can the astronaut do to get rid of the tears? A. Close their eyes. B. Wait till tears flow down. C. Let the tears dry up. D. Wait till the tears get

20、 big enough.10. Whats the second-to-last paragraph mainly about? A. Suggestions on how astronauts can stay comfortable in space. B. Other basic things that are difficult to do in space. C. The environment in space is totally different. D. Why burping is impossible in space.11. Which of the following

21、 can be the best title for the text? A. What can you do in space? B. Better life with gravity. C. In the sky, you cant cry. D. No gravity, no tears. D A group of homeless children in the Indian capital of New Delhi publish a newspaper telling about their own lives. It is called Balaknama, which mean

22、s “childrens voice”. It is written and edited (编辑) by children up to 19 years old. About 10, 000 people read it. A homeless girl named Shanno helps edit the paper. She said,” When reports arrive and the team sits down to choose the story, lots of fights break out. They argue, This story is more impo

23、rtant than that one. So theres a lot of discussion before the final selection(挑选) goes to print.” The newspaper has 70 reporters in several states and 14 in the capital. All of the reporters, editors and managers are homeless children. Jyoti Kumari is one of the reporters. “I used to beg. Then I lea

24、rned about Balaknama and began to work for it. First, I was a junior reporter and then a reporter.” Jyoti Kumari and other children can earn some money now, and many of them attend classes online that may help them find a job. The newspaper is published every month. It has eight pages. In 2002, when

25、 it began operations, the newspaper was published four times a year. It has changed the lives of many children who publish it, and hopes to improve the lives of thousands of others. Some organizations support the newspaper. Sanjay Gupta, a media reporter, leads a group that helps the children and gi

26、ves money to the newspaper. The newspaper only costs about three cents. That is less than the price of a small cup of tea in India. But the small cost gives the children hope that they will someday have a home and a job.12. Shannos words tell us _.A. many special reports arrive every day. B. there a

27、re a lot of fights between childrenC. children dont know how to choose the storyD. children will choose important stories after discussion13. How does the newspaper help the kids working for it?A. By paying them money B. By telling about their livesC. By teaching them to find jobs online D. By offer

28、ing different classes to them14. What can we learn about the newspaper?A. It gives homeless children a home. B. It is published four times a year now.C. It was first published by Sanjay Gupta in 2002.D. It is very cheap but encourages homeless children.15. Whats the best title of this passage?A. Hom

29、eless children live a hard life in India. B. Homeless children in India publish newspapers. C. Newspapers change lives of homeless childrenD. Balaknama supports homeless children in India. 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。Starting with a new school can be difficult. Ever

30、ything seems to be so strange. 16 Dont worry. The following tips can help you.Be kind to the new people you meet at the new school. 17 If you think that you will say something that may make them feel uncomfortable, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you.Be inviting(亲和的). A sm

31、ile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, dont keep your eyes on the floor. If you see someone you know, give a smile or say hi. Then introduce yourself. 18 Ask them questions, such as “How long have you been in this school?” 19 You like it when people use your name, and so do other people. M

32、oreover, people can be upset if you dont remember their names. Ask them gently if they have nicknames(外号).Make the first move. Anywhere, in the library or near your locker, you can find someone thathas things in common with you. 20 Start a conversation, smile and introduce yourself! You never know w

33、here you can find a nice friend.A. Remember peoples names.B. Making new friends can be hard, too.C. All you need is to know how to get closer to them.D. Look for other people who are new to the school.E. Just be yourself and dont let anyone change that.F. Tell them your name, where youre from and ot

34、her things.G. Be sure to be nice to people of all cultures and backgrounds. 第二部分：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。One day, I was on my way to the office. As we drove into a gas station, I 21 a woman sitting alone at a picnic table. Though it

35、 was 22 , she was dressed in a winter jacket.As I left the gas station, I drove towards my home 23 . As I got home, I quickly went and 24 some items. I had just bought a new backpack and I knew it was 25 for that woman because it matched her jacket. I filled the backpack with some 26 , drinks, a new

36、 T-shirt and some new socks. Several minutes later, I 27 with the backpack. The woman was still sitting there. I 28 myself and then asked if it was okay if I 29 with her. I offered her the bag and she 30 it. She then asked me to share a snack from the backpack with her 31 she had eaten nothing that

37、day. I agreed, and the woman began to share her 32 story.She once had a happy family, but a(n) 33 changed everything five years ago. She was 34 and lost her family in that crash. She was 35 and almost fell down. She explained she wore this jacket because it was the 36 jacket she bought with her daug

38、hter. She 37 them and often came here because her children loved this picnic table.For an hour, I sat there with her. We shared smiles and 38 . I listened to her and comforted her; she also helped me 39 that in the blink(眨眼) of an eye, everything can 40 . Make sure you hug your loved ones every day!

39、21. A.saved B. visitedC. calledD. noticed22.A.darkB.hotC.coldD.late23.A.in peaceB.on purposeC.right awayD.as usual24.A.collectedB.threwC.madeD.recovered25.A.importantB.specialC.expensiveD.perfect26.A.booksB.snacksC.cardsD.pens27.A.returned B.stayedC.waitedD.worked28.A.helpedB.encouragedC.supportedD.

40、introduced29.A.sat downB.got over C.stood upD.went through30.A.hidB.checkedC.acceptedD.refused31.A.andB.asC.butD.or32.A.popularB.strangeC.longD.sad33.A.meetingB.planC.accidentD.trip34.A.injuredB.ignoredC.frightenedD.attacked35.A.angryB.honestC.puzzledD.painful36.A.beautifulB.lastC.extraD.terror37.A.

41、understoodB.appreciatedC.missedD.remembered38.A.tearsB.skillsC.secretsD.opinions39.A.showB.realizeC.proveD.believe40.A.developB.passC.changeD.appear第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of the worlds best-known charities(慈善机构). It makes wishes come true for children 41 have a s

42、erious illness. It gives the children hope and joy, and helps them forget about 42 (they) health problems and have fun. It was started in 1980 in Phoenix, Arizona. Christopher was a 7-year-old boy, who was 43 (extreme) sick. He always dreamed of 44 (become) a police officer. Tommy Austin and Ron Cox

43、, two police officers, made his wish come true. They offered Christopher 45 tour of the city in a police helicopter and made a real police uniform 46 him. Children usually have four kinds of 47 (wish): Some children wish to go to a concert, a park or other places. Some children wish to meet their 48

44、 (favor) star. Some children wish to become an actor, a singer or other famous people. Some children wish to have a computer, a bike or many other things. Lets hope that more wishes 49 (come) true in the future. Almost 25,000 volunteers now work for Make-A-Wish Foundation. It encourages more people

45、50 (join) it. Will you be one of them?第三节：单词拼写（每空2分，满分30分） 在答题纸上写完整单词51. I will be very g_(感激) to you if you help me to solve the problem.52. If one is always c_(关心) about other people and helps them in tough times, they will entirely become his good friends.53. This country is s_(遭受) a shortage of

46、skilled workers.54. This tree looks high and strong but a_(实际上) its trunk is hollow.55. Hes studied in the US and had a good c_(精通) of English.56. Although we hadnt seen each other for ten years, I could r_(认出) Bob at the airport as soon as I saw him.57. He received his degree at eighteen, the young

47、est g_(毕业生) in the history.58. The lift broke down and we were t_(使陷入困境) in it this morning.59. They are d_(决定) to take up gardening as a kind of relaxation.60. Hearing the funny story, she b_(爆发) out laughing.61. The flood has d_(摧毁) a lot of houses and many people became homeless.62. He has d_(献身)

48、 his whole life to protecting wild animals.63. English is of e_(同等的) importance.64. Their wine is of high q_(质量)65. She started singing to the baby and was r_(回报) with a smile.第三部分：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。

49、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。Last Sunday the students of our class make a bike trip to a small town by the Tai hu Lake. We set off earlier in the morning. After getting to the town, we visited some place of inter

50、est. At noon, we had picnic near the town. Everybody was attracted by the beautifully scenery and we took a lot of pictures there. In the afternoon, some of us went fishing, some rowed boats on the water, but others flew kites. We both had a wonderful time! It was a pleasant trip for us, during that

51、 the boys were offered the girls a lot of help. We have learned to help, understand and sharing with others. In a word, we have got quite a lot from it.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假如你是高一新生李华，开学之初，王老师希望了解所有学生的英语学习情况，并征求一些教学建议。请根据以下写作要求用英语给她写一封电子邮件。写作要求：1. 谈谈自己对英语学习的认识；2. 介绍自己目前的英语水平；3. 提出自己学习英语存在的主要问题；4. 提出一些英语教学的建议。注意：词数100左右。可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。Dear Miss Wang, _ Yours truly, LiHua