外研社高一英语第一册期中检测试卷(含答案)

1、期中测试第一部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分第一节:词汇与语法(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分1. Nobody could imagine Peter _ across the sea alone.A. sailingB. sailC. to be sailedD. be sailing2. I'll spend the evening _ in your room waiting for the thief to arrive.A. lockingB. in lockingC. lockedD.being locked3. Do you think the reason _

2、 he gave is believable?A. for whichB. whyC. /D. what4. _ time went by, the child grew up.A. WhileB. UntilC. SinceD. As5. The pen I _ I _ is on my desk, right under my nose.A. think; lostB. thought; had lostC. think; had lostD. thought; have lost6. He made another wonderful discovery, _ of great impo

3、rtance to science.A. which I think isB. which I think it isC. which I think itD.I think which is7. I'll be away on a business trip. Could you mind looking after my cat?Not at all. _.A. I've no timeB. I'd rather notC. I'd like itD.I'd be happy to8. Do you smoke?_. It's two yea

4、rs since I smoked.A. No, I don'tB. Yes, I doC. Not too muchD.Oh, yes9. There are many different forms of _ that we can make use of ,such as gas,oil, winds, waves and so on.A. energyB. sourceC. forceD.matter10. Rather than_on a crowded bus, he always prefers _ a bicycle.A. ride; rideB. riding; ri

5、deC. ride; to rideD. to ride; riding11. Can I get you a cup of tea?_.A. You can, pleaseB. With pleasureC. That's very nice of youD. Thank you for the tea12. I don't think _ possible to master a foreign language without much memory work.A. thisB. thatC. itsD. it13. Mr. Smith,_ of the _ speech

6、 ,started to read a novel.A. tired; boringB. tiring; boredC. tired; boredD.tiring; boring14. Many people agree that _ knowledge of English is a must in _ international trade today.A. a;/B.the;anC. the; theD./;the15. Wind _ electricity in many parts of the world.A. is widely used to produceB. is wide

7、ly used toproducingC. widely used to produceD. widely used toproducing第二节完形填空(30分My father often works very hard. And he 16 goes to the movies. Here I'll tell you a(n 17 story about him.One afternoon, when he finished his work, and 18 go home, he found a film ticket under the 19 on his desk. He

8、thought he 20 to have not much work to do that day and it was quite wonderful to pass the 21 at the cinema. So he came back home and 22 finished his supper. Then he said 23 to us and left.But to our 24 , he came back about half an hour later. I asked him what was the 25 . He smiled and told us about

9、 the funny thing that had happened at the 26 .When my father was sitting in his seat, a 27 came to my father's seat and said that seat was hers. My father was 28. He took out the ticket and looked at it carefully. It was Row 17, 29 . And then he looked at the seat. It was 30 . So he asked her to

10、 show her ticket. She took out the ticket at once and the seat 31 on it was Row 17, Seat 3.Why? What's the matter with all this? While they were 32, suddenly the woman said, "The 33 of the tickets are different. " So they looked at the tickets more carefully. After a while my father sa

11、id," Oh, Im 34 ,1 made a mistake. My ticket is for the 35 a month ago. Take this seat, please. "With these words, he left.16. A. seldom B. often C. sometimesD. never17. A. bad B. strange C. funnyD. interested18. A. shall B. would C. was about toD. ought to19. A. glass B. glasses C. box D.

12、shoes20. A. liked B. planned C. took D. happened21. A. morning B. afternoon C. evening D. day22. A. surely B. quickly C. earlyD. suddenly23. A. sorry B. hello C. goodbye D. luck24. A. joy B. surprise C. delight D. fun25. A. matter B. thing C. film D. story26. A. cinema B. office C. theatre D. party2

13、7. A. woman B. boy C. man D. doctor28. A. interested B. disappointed C. frightenedD. surprised29. A. Seat 1 B. Seat 2 C. Seat 3D. Seat 430. A. different B. usual C. the same D. likely31. A. shown B. taken C. namedD. told32. A. wondering B. wanting C. lookingD. making33. A. designs B. prices C. shape

14、sD. colors34. A. sorry B. shy C. worried D. right35. A. action B. speech C. filmD. play第二部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分AMayan cultureMore than 3,000 years ago, a people called Mayas settled in the rain forests of what is now the country of Guatemala ( 危地马拉. In the following years men went to live on the

15、Yucatan Peninsula (尤卡坦半岛 in Mexico. They built great cities out of stone. More than 800 Mayan cities have been found in Guatemala and the Yucatan peninsula.A very outstanding (著名的 thing in Guatemala is the temples. People from all over the world come to see these fantastic (奇异的 buildings every year.

16、 At the center of each Mayan city was a very high temple. It was shaped like a pyramid with a flat top. Steep ( 陡峭的 steps were cut into the stone leading up to altar(祭坛 at the top. The temples were made of very precious materials. It shone brightly in the sunshine. Many people say that this can be c

17、ompared to the religious temples of Bangkok (曼谷. The Mayan people held their religious ceremonies there every year.The Mayan people loved their temples. They were also very fine stonecutters. They carved many beautiful statues of their gods and their way of life. They also carved large stone calenda

18、rs (历法 for their temples. The calendar created by the Mayas is as accurate as the one we use today.The Mayan people learned many important things and became good astronomers. They became excellent mathematicians. It was learned that they used mathematics in solving the building of those temples. The

19、y used maths 1,200 years before it was used in Europe. The calendar they put up on the temple is as accurate as the one we use today.The Mayan society lasted peacefully until about the year 1100. Then the Mayas were conquered by another people from central and Southern Mexico. The temples were partl

20、y destroyed by the invaders ( 入侵者. This was really a terrible pity. The invaders were the Toltec.36. Guatemala was well - known for its _.A. environmentB. peopleC. templesD. production of agriculture37. According to the passage the underlined word means _.A. persons who study science of the sun, moo

21、n and starsB. persons who study science of the earth's surfaceC. experts in mathsD. persons who make special study of physics38. The fine stonecutters cut many things of the following except_.A. steep stepsB. stone calendarsC. statues of their godsD. pyramids39. The calendar created by the Mayas

22、 is as accurate as the one we use today. Whatdoes the underlined word mean in the sentence?A. falseB. exactC. usefulD. good40. The best title for the above passage is " _ ".A. The altars of the templesB. The beautiful temples of GuatemalaC. The calendarD. How were the Mayas conqueredBNot v

23、ery long ago, the computer was a strange machine. Not many people understood it. Not many people said yes to it.Today much of that is changing. The first computer system was introduced for use in business is the mid - 1950s. Since then,the number of computer systems used in business, government offi

24、ces, and institutions has grown rapidly. In 1975, about 250,000 systems were in use is the United States. This figure is growing by tens of thousands every year.The computer is an important factor in our lives. Each year we use computer more and more to help us to collect data and to provide us with

25、 information. At one time people thought computers were only useful to banks, department stores and governments.But today the rapidly increasing number of computers are used for many other purposes.Have you ever stopped to think how you are affected ( 影响 by a computer? The clothes you wear were prob

26、ably made with the help of a computer. The newspaper you read could have been edited and typed by a computer. Even radio programmes are often prepared by computers.Computers today are playing important roles in education,transportation and medicine. They are used to predict the weather, to examine t

27、he ocean, and to develop systems. They are being used by businesses, governments and institutions.There is no doubt that their uses will become a greater part of our lives.The influence (影响of the computer is great. The list of its uses could go on and on. Computers now affect millions of people in c

28、ountless ways every day.41. Before the 1950s the computer was _.A. widely usedB. no use at allC. not understood by many peopleD. liked by people42. The writer thinks our lives are affected by computers, but according to the passage we _.A. don't quite notice itB. have known it clearlyC. don'

29、t want to know about itD. don't like it43. Althogh the first computer system was only introduced in the mid - 1950s,computer now affects millions of people in countless ways every day. This means the writer _.A. doesn't like computersB. likes computersC. thinks computers have developed rapid

30、lyD. thinks we can't live withoutcomputersCIn 1933 an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the filmmaker Walt Disney. He had an unusual voice and he wanted to work in Disney's cartoon film for children. When Walt Disney heard Nash's voice, he said, "Stop ! That's ou

31、r duck !"The duck was the now famous Donald Duck, who first apeared in 1934 in the film. The Wise Little Hen. Donald lived in an old houseboat and worn his sailor jacket and hat. Later that year he became a star after an eight - minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audience liked him because he

32、 became a star after an eight - minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audience liked him because he was lazy and greedy, and be-cause he lost his temper very easily. And they loved his voice when he became angry with Mickey's eight nephews. Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself,

33、probably because he wasn't a goody - goody, like Mickey.In the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, Donald and his friends Mickey, Goofy and Pluto made hundreds of Disney cartoons. He also made educational film about the place of the USA in the world, and safety in the home. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his

34、voice disappeared - there were no more new cartoons.Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But today's children can still see the old cartoons on television and hear that famous voice.44. When did the first Donald Duck film appear?A. In 1933.B. In 1934.C. In 1966.D. In 1965.45. Who was Clarence N

35、ash?A. A cartoonist.B. A writer.C. A filmmaker.D. The man who made the voice for Donald Duck.46. According to the passage, where do today's children see Donald Duck cartoons?A. In the dictionary.B. At the cinema.C. On the televisionD. In the theatre.47. Why did people like Donald better than Mic

36、key Mouse?A. probably because he was lazy and greedy.B. probably because he wasn't a goody - goody, like Mickey.C. probably because he lost his temper easily.D. probably because he became angry with Mickey's eight nephews.DAmericans love pets. Many pet owners treat their pets as part of the

37、family. Sometimes they even play interesting videos for their pets or giving them amusing toys. If they have an eye for fashion, pet owners can dress their pets in stylish clothes Sometimes they can use animal perfume (香水 to make their dogs smell well, less beastly.In America, there are more househo

38、lds with pets than those with children. At least 43 percent of US homes have pets of some sort. Animals, such as monkeys, snakes and even wolves find a home with some Americans. More common petsinclude tropical (热带的 fish, mice and birds. But the all -time favorites are cats and dogs, even at the Whi

39、te House. Barney,the Bushes'dog, has now become First Pet. Many stores selltasty pet foods to owners eager to please their pets. In Houston , Texas, dogs can have their dinner delivered to their homes, just like Pizza, Pets can even go on a vacation with their owners.Furry ( 长毛皮的 guests at Four

40、Seasons Hotels can enjoy meals served on fine china ( 陶器 and sleep in soft beds. Americans believe that pets have a right to be treated well. At least 75 animal welfare (兽医 can give animals medical care at a very high price. To pay for the high - tech health care, people can buy health insurance (保险

41、 for their pets. Researchers have discovered that interacting with animals lowers a person's blood pressure. Dogs can offer protection from thieves and unwelcome visitors.Cats can help rid (使摆脱 the home of unwanted pests. Little creatures of all shapes and sizes can provide friendship and love.

42、Pets even encourage social relationships: they give their owners an appearance of friendliness, and they provide a good topic of conversation. Pets are as basic to American culture as hot dogs or apple pies. To Americans, pets are not just animals, but a part of the family. After all, pets are peopl

43、e, too.48. _are used by Americans to make the lives of the pets more colorful.A. Perfume and apple piesB. Regular showersC. Videos and toysD. Tasty pet foods49. Which of the following is not true according to the text?A. Americans look on their pets as part of the family.B. Four Seasons Hotels buy f

44、ood for pets from China.C. A mouse may be kept as a pet in America.D. American people like to talk about pets in their spare time.50. What does " First Pet" in the 2nd paragraph refer to?A. The first pet raised by Americans.B. The most important pet in the USA.C. The most expensive pet in

45、the USA.D. The pet raised by the president.51. The underlined word" interacting" most probably means _.A. keeping at homeB. feedingC. helping each otherD.acting on each other52. Which of the following is the best title for this text?A. Pets in AmericaB. How to Raise PetsC. Pets - A High Co

46、stD. Animals in AmericaEDo you want to send an e - mail message to the White House?Good luck.In the past, to tell President Bushor at least those asked to read his mailwhat was on your mind, it was necessary only to sit down at a personal computer connected to the Internet and dash off a note to pre

47、sident whitehouse. gov.But this week, Tom Matzzie,an online organizer, discovered that communicating with the White House had become a bit more daunting (使人气馁的. When Mr Matzzie sent an e- mail to protest against a Bush administration policy, the message was bounced back with an automated (自动的 reply,

48、 saying he had to send it again in a new way.Under a system desplayed on the White House Web Site for the first time last week, those who want to send a message to President Bush must now go through as many as nine Web pages and fill out a detailed form that starts by asking whether the message send

49、er supports White House or not.The White House says the new e - mail system is an effort to be more responsive (反应迅速的 to the public and offer the government "real time "access to citizen comments.Completing a message to the president also requires choosing a subject from the provided list,

50、 then entering a full name,organization, address and e - mail address. Once the message is sent ,the writer must wait for an automated response to the e-mail address listed, asking whether the addressee intended to send the message. The message is delivered to the White House only after the person u

51、sing that e - mail address confirms (确定 it." Over all, it's a very cumbersome (迟缓的 process, " said Jokob Nielsenm.an expert on Web design. "It's probably designed deliberately to cut down on the e - mail. "53. We can learn that _.A. the White House e - mail system becomes

52、 less user -friendlyB. the ideas of common people will help the government in many waysC. American citizens are welcome to send e - mail to the presidentD. the expert can solve the problem54. We learn from the text that _.A. the new system has been used for many yearsB. to send an e - mail to the pr

53、esident, we need to find our way in five Web pagesC. the e - mail sender need not support the governmentD. the amount of the subjects required is very small55. Why did the White House take the measures mentioned in the text?A. To improve their image (形象 in the public eyes.B. To do something about th

54、eir work.C. To reduce the e - mail.D. To have a closer tie with the citizens.第三部分:写作(共两节,满分35分第一节阅读表述(共15分Mobile phones have become a problem for middle schools.Some middle schools in Australia have banned(禁止 students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.Mobile phone use among children ha

55、s become a problem for the school this year.Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts,and more studentswill want them.Mary Bluett,an official,said mobile phone use was a distraction(分心的事 to students during school hours and it also gave teachers so much trouble in their classrooms.Te

56、achers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.Some schools tried to ban mobile phones at school.Some parents felt unhappy because they couldnt get in touch with their children.Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school,but if there was a good reason ,they could leave their phones at school office.They also said there were many reasons w