内蒙古赤峰市田家炳中学10-11学年高一英语上学期期中考试

1、赤峰市田家炳中学20102011学年第一学期期中考试高一英语试卷（第一卷）本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。第I卷（共85 分）第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)1I am taking my driving test tomorrow._！ACheers BGood luck CCome on DCongratulations2. We would rather die than _ difficulty. A. give up to B. give in to C. give way to D. give back

2、to3. Tell us about the people and the places _ are different from ours. A. that B. whoC. whichD. whom4. These shoes look very good. I wonder _.A. how much cost they are B. how much do they costC. how much they cost D. how much are they cost5. The teacher spoke very slowly _the students could underst

3、and everything he was saying.A. in order to B. so as to C. so that D. such that6.Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts. The plane _. A. takes off B. is taking off C. has taken off D. took off7. _from his looks, he is a kind man.A. Judging B. Being Judged C. judged D. Judge8. The proble

4、m _ at the meeting yesterday. A. came to  B. came across   C. came up    D. came up with9. She pretended to be calm but _she was more than nervousat the time she was being questioned. A. in actual B. actually C. as matter of fact D. in a fact 10. It was in 1969 _ two Am

5、ericans went to the moon by spaceship.A. when B. that C. at that time D. just then11. To the parents worry, some middle school students are _ computer games and completely forget their studies.A. crazy about B. fond of C. concerned for D. serious about12._for the bus, I heard a noise,A. While waitin

6、g B .While I waiting C.I was waiting D. Waited13.Have you really realized the part computers have _ in the daily life?A. made B. given C. caused D. played14. The hunter insisted that he _ a tiger and that a searching team _ to hunt for it.A. has seen; be set up B. had seen; be set up C. saw; would b

7、e set up D. should see; should be set up 15. That was the first time _ I _ face to face with the president. A. when; had come B. that; have come C. when; came D. that; had come 第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）I was very fond of hunting when I was a young man. In the autumn of 1915, I was _16_ in the no

8、rthwest of India. One evening, after hunting in the forest all _17_， I was returning alone to the place where I had _18_ up my tent. I was tired _19_ hungry. It was getting _20_ and darker, and I was walking slowly _21_ a narrow path. On my right was a wide river; on my left, a _22_， dark forest. Al

9、l of a _23_ I saw two green eyes looking at me from among the trees. I knew it _24_ be a man-eating tiger. The tiger was getting ready to _25_ on me.My heart _26_. What could I do? Should I jump _27_ the river and hope to save my life _28_ swimming? I looked to the _29_. In the river there was a _30

10、_ crocodile waiting to welcome me with its mouth _31_ open. I was so _32_ that I shut my eyes. And I thought it would be the end of my _33_. I heard branches moving _34_ the tiger roared (咆哮) and jumped. _35_ then I opened my eyes. What do you think had happened? The tiger had jumped right over me a

11、nd now in the jaws (嘴) of the crocodile.16A. practicing Bstudying Cplanting Dtravelling17A. day Bnight Cthe time Dthe year18A. turned Bput Cmade Dbrought19A. but Band Cor Dnor20A.colder Bwarmer Cbrighter Dcooler21A. by Bbeside Calong Don22A. thick Bstrong Ctall Dshort23A. shock Bjoy Csudden Dsurpris

12、e24A. could Bcan Cmust Dshould25A. live Bdepend Clook Djump26A. beat Bsank Cached Djumped27A. across Bover Cinto Dfrom28A. on Bof Cwith Dby29A. front Bback Cleft Dright30A. big Btiny Cdead Ddying31A. long Bshort Cwide Dnarrow32A. tired Bexcited Cfrightened Dsurprised33A. work Bstudy Cday Dlife34A. t

13、hough Bas Cbut Dor35A. Just BEven CStill DOnly第三节： 阅读理解 (共20小题； 每小题2分, 满分40分)AThe clock struck eleven at night. The whole house was quiet. Everyone was in bed except me. Under the strong light，I looked sadly before me at a huge pile of that troublesome stuff they call “books”I was going to have my e

14、xamination the next day. “When can I go to bed？”I asked myself. I didn't answer, in fact I dared not.The clock struck twelve. “Oh, dear！”I cried. “Ten more books to read before I can go to bed！”We pupils are the most wretched creatures in the world. Dad does not agree with me on this. He did not

15、 have to work so hard when he was a boy.The clock struck one. I was quite desperate (绝望的) now. I forgot all I had learned. I was too tired to go on. I did the only thing I could. I prayed, “Oh, God, please help me pass the exam tomorrow. I do promise to work hard afterwards, Amen.” My eyes were so h

16、eavy that I could hardly open them. A few minutes later, with my head on the desk, I fell asleep.36When the author was going over his lessons, all the others in the house were _.Aasleep Bworking in bedCoutside Dquietly laughing at him37Reviewing his lessons didn't help him because _.Ait was too

17、late at nightBhe was very tiredChis eyes lids were so heavy that he couldn't keep them openDhe hadn't studied hard before the examination38What do you suppose happened to the author?AHe went to a church to pray again.BHe passed the exam by sheer luck.CHe failed in the exam.DHe was punished b

18、y his teacher.39The best title for the passage would be _.AThe Night Before the ExaminationBWorking Far into the NightCA Slow StudentDGoing Over My LessonsBNo one wants to look silly or do the wrong thing at a new job. Its important to make the right impression (印象) from the first day. You will face

19、 new people. You will be in a new place. It may be difficult to know what to do. Here are seven tips to help you make it through the first days at a new job:1. First impression is important. Make sure you make a good one. Before your first day, find out if your new job has a dress code. If so, be su

20、re to follow it. No matter what you wear, always be neat (整洁) and clean.2. Get to work on time. Employers value workers who come to work on time. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes to make sure you arrive on time.3. Pay attention to introduction. One of the first things that your supervisor (主管) may

21、do is to introduce you to co-workers. These co-workers will be important to you. They are the ones who will answer your questions when the boss isnt around.4. Ask plenty of questions. Make sure that your supervisor has told you what your are expected to do. If he or she has not told you your job dut

22、ies, ask for a list. Set daily and weekly goals for yourself.5. Don't make personal phone calls. You should never make personal phone calls to your friends and family unless it's an emergency.6. Dont take too long for lunch. Whats the lunch-hour policy at your new job? You can find out from

23、your supervisor or your companys personnel department(人事部门). For example, do people eat at their desks or does everyone take a full hour outside the workplace?7. Never be the first one to leave. Observe how your co-workers behave around quitting (离开) time. It does no good for you to be eager to leav

24、e.40. Which is the best title for the passage? A. Tips On First Days At a New Job B. How to Do a Job Well C. Be the Last to Leave D. Ways to Find a New Job41. From the last two paragraphs, we can infer that the most important rule we should follow is _. A. to have lunch outside the workplace B. to d

25、o as other people do C. not to be the first to leave after work D. to pay attention to introductions42. The underlined phrase “a dress code” (Para. 2) means _.A. a beautiful dress B. a place where a dress can be placed C. a neat and clean dress D. a rule about what you can wear to work43. Which of t

26、he following is NOT true according to the passage?A. You should not make personal calls unless very necessary.B. Co-workers will be important to you when the boss is out.C. You shouldnt ask any questions in case you trouble others.D. Leave an extra 15 minutes earlier to make sure you wont be late.CA

27、 star usually is someone who has become famous in sports, film, or pop music, someone like singer Michael Jackson. In the middle nineteen eighties, Michael Jackson successfully made a famous record, which quickly became the most popular recording in the history of music. This made Michael Jackson a

28、bright star.One of the famous sports bright stars in the United States is Mohammed Ali. When he was a young man, he won a gold medal in the Olympic Games as a boxer. Then, he won first place in the world heavy weight boxing match. Before long, he was known as one of the greatest and most famous boxe

29、rs in sports history. Everyone knows his name.Like the stars in the sky, a bright star will lose his brightness as time passes. He is loved by millions of people today, but will be forgotten tomorrow.44. What does this passage mainly talk about? A. Michael Jackson B. Mohammed AliC. pop music and box

30、ingD. bright stars45. Michael Jackson is famous for .A. his songsB. his filmC. his sports D. his heavy weight46. What does “boxer” in the passage mean in Chinese?A. 盒子B. 装箱者 C. 拳击手 D. 制作人47. What will happen to the bright stars at last according to the passage?A. They will be remembered by millions

31、of people.B. They will be loved by people for ever.C. They will be the most important people in history.D. They will lose their brightness and be little known.D“Someday, therell be no Americans left in the NBA,” said 12-year-old Xing Tao, who joined his school team two weeks ago after watching Yao M

32、ing in a televised NBA game. “The players will all be Chinese, like Yao.”To China, Yao is a home-grown superstar who helped make the worlds first basketball league closer to Chinese players. To the NBA, the 2.23-meter center offers an opening of a different sort into the worlds largest new market. Y

33、aos NBA first appearance against the Indiana Pacers in October reached 287 million families in the US. That game might have been a bit of a letdown to Yaos fans: He played just 11 of the 48 minutes, had two rebounds (抢篮板球) and got no points. Comparing that with his performance on December 19, also a

34、gainst Indiana, Yao won 29 points and 10 rebounds. “This is one of the most exciting games Ive had,” Yao said after Houstons 95-83 victory. The NBA has to be excited about his on-count success. In all his games, hes averaging 12.7 points and 7.7 rebounds, quite good for a new star. “Yao Ming has bro

35、ught the NBA closer to the Chinese,” said NBA spokeswoman Cheong Sau Ching, “That makes the dream seem practical for other people in China and proud to be Chinese.”Yao is not the countrys first player in the NBA, but Yaos combination of modesty and skills makes him a favorite back home. 48. Whats th

36、e direct reason for Xing Tao to join the school basketball team? A. He watched an NBA game. B. He liked basketball. C. He hoped to play for NBA. D. He had a dream that he would become a basketball star. 49. How many points did Yao Ming win in his first game in NBA? A. 0.B. 2.C. 29. D. 10. 50. What d

37、oes the underlined word “letdown” in the second paragraph mean? A. failure B. surprise C. disappointment D. sadness 51. Whats the main idea of this passage? A. Middle school students want to play basketball.B. Yao Ming makes NBA closer to China. C. Therell be no Americans left in the NBA. D. There a

38、re many new stars from China in the NBA.EA businessman had two sons. While he gave the younger son a lot of love and gifts, he neglected (忽视) the elder son. It was completely puzzling (令人费解) and no one knew why.When the boys grew up, they were asked to manage the fathers business. The elder son was

39、absorbed in the business. From morning till late in the evening, he was busy working. Within a few years, he ran the business very well and even expanded (扩大) it.What about the younger son? He didn't have much to do except have a good time. But the father believed that his favorite son would be

40、a success. If the elder son could be a successful businessman, surely the younger one, with a higher education, would do much better.A few years later, the results of his decision became clear. Uninterested in business, the younger son continued spending his time enjoying himself. And he went out of

41、 business. But the elder sons far smaller share (份) of business had expanded and he had proved himself to be a good decision maker.Ashamed at the turn of events, the father met the elder son and was angry with the younger one. The elder son, who was listening to all this quietly, suddenly said he wa

42、nted to set up an independent business and live on his own. “Why?” asked the father.“I blame (责备) one person for the way my brother has turned out, and its not him. You cant blame children for the faults (过失) of their parents, can you?” asked the elder son.52 Before the younger son went into the fat

43、hers business, he_.A. was interested in business B. had achieved great successC. often looked down upon his brother D. was well-educated at school53. Why did the father treat the two sons differently?A. the elder son didnt work hard B. no one knew why he did itC. the younger son was hardworking D. h

44、e wanted to do an experiment54. Which is NOT the reason for the younger sons going out of business?A. he himself didnt work hardB. his father didnt educate him properlyC. he was not interested in business at allD. he was busy working every day55. What does the text really want to teach us? A. Parent

45、s are responsible for childrens development.B. Once something is done, you should do it well.C. Interest is the most important for success.D. One has responsibility for what he himself has done.（第二卷）第II卷第三部分写作(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)此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断：如无错误，在该行右边横线上画一个勾()；如有错误(每行只有一个错误)，则按下列情况改正：此行多一个词：把多余的词用()划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。此行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。注意：原行没有错的不要改。 Jim is learning what to drive a car. A 56. _week ago he had his first lessons. Yesterday 57. _ his teacher took him out of on a busy