内蒙古包头市青山区高一英语下学期期末考试试题

1、20162017学年度第二学期高一年级期末考试英语试题考试时间：2016年7月15日 满分：150分 考试时长：150分钟第I卷注意事项：1. 答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第一部分：阅读理解题（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。A Are you interested in making a film? I

2、n fact making a film takes a long time and is very hard work. Writing the story for the film may take many weeks. Shooting the film often takes at least six months. Actors and cameramen work from very early in the morning until late at night. Each scene has to be acted and re-acted, filmed and re-fi

3、lmed, until it is just right. Sometimes the same scene has to be acted many times. The film studio is like a large factory, and the indoor stages are very big indeed. Scenery of all kinds is made in the studio. Churches, houses, and forests are all built of wood and cardboard. Several hundred people

4、 work together to make one film. Some of these people are the actors and actresses. The director of the film, however, is the most important person in a film studio. He decides how the scenes should be filmed and how the actors should act. Most people go to see a film because they know the film star

5、s are in it. Sometimes the film may be very poor. It is best to choose a film made by a good director. Some famous directors make their films very real; people feel that they themselves are among the people in the films.1. Making a film is_. A. quite interestingB. very easy C. quite funny D. very di

6、fficult 2. The underlined word “shooting” in the first paragraph means _. A. killing B. watching C. developing D. making 3. The most important person in a film studio is the . A. actor B. director C. actress D. writer 4. Which would be the best title for the passage? . A. Actors and actressesB. Maki

7、ng a film C. A director D. Writing the storyB Do you have a best friend? In America, when people say “mans best friend”, they dont mean another person. Instead, they are talking about a lovely animal-dog! These words show the friendship between people and animals. Dogs and other pets can give happin

8、ess to peoples lives. Some people think of their pets as their children. A few even leave all their money to their pets when they die! Animals can help people, too. Dogs can be taught to be the “eyes” for a blind person or “ears” for a deaf person. Scientists have found that pets help people live lo

9、nger! They make people happier, too. Because of that, animals are brought into hospitals for “visits”. Americans hold “Be Kind to Animals Week”in the first week of May. Pet shows are held during the week. Even if you dont live in America, you can do this, too. How? First, think about how animals mak

10、e your life richer. If you have a pet, take more time this week to play with it. Remember to give it delicious food. Also, be sure to keep your pet from those unwanted babies. If you dont have a pet, be kind to animals around you. For example, if you see a dog on the street, dont kick it or throw th

11、ings at it. Instead, just leave it alone, or better yet, make friends with it. If others around you do bad things to an animal, try to stop them. As people, we must protect animals who cant speak for themselves.5. Why are dogs brought into hospitals? _. A. Because they can make the patients happier.

12、 B. Because they can find out the problems of the patients. C. Because they are ill and need to see doctors. D. Because doctors can do experiments on them. 6. What is the most popular activity on the “Be Kind to Animals Week”? _. A. Playing with pets the whole week. B. Making friends with other peop

13、les pets. C. Cooking delicious food for pets. D. Holding pet shows in the week. 7. What is the passage mainly about? _. A. Pets are lovely and need care and protection. B. We have done a lot of things for pets. C. Dogs can help people do many things. D. A lot of people are interested in dogs. C The

14、time may soon come when we say goodbye to most of the worlds languages. Today humans express themselves in over 6,000 different languages. But that is quickly changing. Many scientists say that over half of these languages will disappear within the next 50 years. After 100 years, the languages used

15、in the world will not be more than 20. Why? It is because people from different cultures live and work together much more often than before. This brings changes. The languages of the worlds main cultures are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures. Most international trade takes place in wor

16、ld languages such as English. People respect their own cultures and traditions, but when it comes to getting a job, knowing a world language is often necessary. It may mean the difference between success and failure. People in different cultures think it good for them to share a popular language. Th

17、ey can quickly share ideas and work together. Knowing the same language means easier communication and is a basis for trust. Is the death of a small local language such a terrible thing? The answer is maybe. Many cultures may have words for many useful things we know nothing about. If their language

18、s die, their valuable wisdom may be lost forever. The future of the worlds language depends on our actions now. Will we protect endangered languages or allow them to quietly disappear?Time will have the last word.8. Scientists say that within 50 years, perhaps, there will be only _languages in the w

19、orld. A. 6,000 B. over 3,000 C. around 3,000 D. less than 20 9. In “the languages of the worlds main cultures are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures.” the underlined word “replace” means “_”. A. to put something back into a correct place B. to take the place of something C. to find the

20、good place for something D. to decide how important something is 10. The passage says that if all the people in the world knew a popular world language, _. A. people would respect their own culture more B. people would have no trouble in learning language C. lessons at schools would be taught in the

21、 language D. it would be easier for them to share their ideas 11. According to the passage, if nobody spoke the languages of smaller cultures, _. A. there would be no smaller cultures B. knowledge would come from the mouths of the elders C. people would have difficulty in working together D. many of

22、 the words for things we do not know would be lost D Have you wondered why different animals or pests have their particular colours? Colours in them seem to be used mainly to protect themselves. Birds, especially seagulls are very fond of locusts (蝗虫), but birds cant easily catch locusts because loc

23、usts change their colours together with the change of the colour of crops. When crops are green, locusts look green. But when crops are ripe, locusts take on exactly the same brown colour as crops have. Some other pests with different colours from plants are usually easily found and eaten by their e

24、nemies. So they have to hide themselves in terror for lives and appear only at night. If you study the animal life in any part of the world, you will find the main use of colouring is to protect them. Bears, wolves and other beasts move quietly through forests. They are usually invisible(cant be see

25、n) to the eyes of hunters, because they have the colour much like the bark（树皮）of trees. An even more strange act remains to be noticed. A kind of fish living in seas can send out a kind of very black liquid when it faces danger. While the liquid is over, its enemies cannot find it, and it quickly sw

26、ims away. Thus, it has existed up to now though it is not powerful at all. 12. This passage mainly talks about _. A. the change of colour in locusts B. animals or pests dye（染色）themselves different colours C. the protective colour of animals and pests D. how a certain sea fish protects itself 13. Loc

27、usts are pests but they arent easily wiped out by their enemies because _. A. they fly very fast B. they are dangerous to their enemies C. they change colors with the crops D. they are powerful enough 14. The pests that have different colours from plants usually appear at night because _. A. their e

28、nemies can easily find them and eat them B. they have the habit of coming out in darkness C. its easy for them to destroy plants in darkness D. birds take their rests when night comes 15. A certain fish living in seas has lived through millions of year because _. A. it is the most powerful in the se

29、a B. no other fishes can swim as fast as it can C. the liquid it sends out can kill its enemies D. the liquid it sends out makes its enemies unable to find it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。Even if you think that your parents are strict at times, loving your parents is

30、 a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents. 16 A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world

31、. Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.Respect them more and enjoy these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them. Its OK to get angry but angry actions dont help you or your parents. Act calmly, journal about your feelings, or talk to a f

32、riend. 17 Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are mad when you dont get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when its cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Under

33、stand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. 18 Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents? Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. 19 Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your

34、 teachers in this way or another. Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. 20 Seek help if you are in trouble in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you. A.Forgivenessisthekey. B.Tellthemyoulovethemeverymorning. C.Parentswillinturnexpresstheirlovetoyou. D.Afterthis,shareyou

35、rfeelingswithyourparents. E.Anyway,spendasmuchtimewiththemasyoucan. F.Pleaserememberparentsareasimportantasfriends. G.Therecanbesomereasonsforthis,familyviolenceforexample. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第1节 ：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分) One night I decided to spend some time building a happier and closer relat

36、ionship with my daughter. For several weeks she had been 21 me to play chess(象棋) with her, so I suggested a game and she eagerly 22 . It was a school night, however, and at nine oclock my daughter asked if I could 23my moves, because she 24 to go to bed; she had to get up at six in the morning. I 25

37、 she had strict sleeping habits, 26 I thought she ought to be able to 27 some of this strictness. I said to her, “ 28 , you can stay up late for once. Were having 29 .” We played on for another fifteen minutes, during which time she looked 30 . Finally she said, “Please, Daddy, do it quickly.” “No,”

38、 I replied. “If youre going to play it 31 , youre going to play it slowly.” And so we 32 for another ten minutes, until 33 my daughter burst into tears, and 34that she was beaten. Clearly I had made 35. I had started the evening wanting to have a 36 time with my daughter but had 37 my desire to win

39、to become more 38 than my relationship with my daughter. When I was a child, my desire to win 39 me well. As a parent, I 40 that it got in my way. So I had to change. 21. A.training B.asking C.guiding D.advising22. A.replied B.expected C.allowed D.accepted23. A.hurry B.pass C.change D.repeat24. A.ne

40、eded B.hated C.agreed D.begged25. A.guessed B.knew C.heard D.learned26. A.or B.but C.so D.for27 .A.give up B.pick up C.put up D.take up28. A.By the way B.As usual C.Come on D.Go ahead29. A.luck B.success C.patience D.fun30. A.anxious B.angry C .excited D.proud31. A.fairly B.regularly C.well D.again3

41、2.A.counted B.continued C.discussed D.argued33.A.strangely B.nervously C.suddenly D.immediately34.A.wondered B.discovered C.admitted D.promised35.A.an attempt B.an effort C.a decision D.a mistake36.A.full B.happy C.free D.different37.A.managed B.reduced C.allowed D.recognized38.A.practical B.interes

42、ting C.attractive D.important39.A.controlled B.taught C.offered D.served40.A.realized B.explained C.imagined D.apologized第II卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二部分：英语知识运用第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）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。I can well remember that I was once asked to deliver 41 speech titled A Real Te

43、st in My Life before the whole class at the age of 9! You can imagine how 42 (terrible) shy I was the moment I thought of that-with so many eyes 43 (fix) upon me. I had no 44 (choose) but to prepare for it ,though. First of all, I was to draft the speech, which was just a piece of cake for me, a goo

44、d writer. But the hardest part 45 (lie) in my speech from my memory. The real moment began 46 I stood on the stage with my legs trembling and my mind blank. But my listeners were waiting patiently 47 any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found myself back. After whatseemed to be a hundred years, -I m

45、ade _ 48_ ! From then on, my fear of talking before many people 49 (appear). I now turn out to be a great speaker. 50 (look) back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way to success is our fear. 第三部分 单词拼写（共15小题；每小题 2分，满分30分）请根据首字母和汉语，在空白处填入适当的单词或单词的正确形式。51. China and Japan have mid-autumn festival

46、s, when people a_(赞美，钦佩）the moon, and enjoy mooncakes.52. Their b_ (行为；举止) towards me shows that they do not like me.53. The army managed to d_ (抵御) our country against attack.54. The children had an a_ (争论) about what game to play.55. I went to the American embassy to s_(寻求）help.56. It is so wet th

47、ere that the trees are extremely tall and some m_(测量,衡量）over 90 meters.57. I get b_(厌烦的）if there is nothing to do.58. In some poor African areas, many children died of h_(饥饿）every year.59. Here they used to sit in the s_ (阴凉) through a long lazy summers day.60. U_（不幸的), the hero was dead after he sa

48、ved the drowning girl.61. A museum should aim to e_ (使快乐) as well as educate.62. The d_ (令人不安的) problem has been making it hard for him to sleep every night. 63. I cautiously a_ (走近) the house only to find that nobody is there. 64. Thenewrailwaywillb_ (有益于，有助于）thedistrict.65. Itispossiblethatsuchcas

49、ese_（存在).第四部分 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。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在其正下方写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（ ）划掉。修改：在错的词下面划一横线，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。Good morning, everyone. It is real a good ch

50、ance to have met all of you here. We have spent several weekend together in the English Club. Although we have been members for a short period of time, but we have made a great progress. That is because we are all very much active and the activities are not only enjoyable and also helpful. Besides, the forei