天津第八中学高一英语下学期期末试题含解析

1、天津第八中学高一英语下学期期末试题含解析一、 选择题1. I regretted not _ the job last month.A. took B. taking C. taken D. to take 参考答案：B2. Richard looked at the envelope and Jennys handwriting immediately.A. recognized B. found C. realized D. concerned参考答案：A3. A group of children _ around the old man, listening to him tellin

2、g the story and they _ when it came to something really exciting. A. were gathered; held their breaths B. gathered; held their breath C. gathered; held their breaths D. were gathered; held their breath 参考答案：B略4. I failed in the job interview and only then _ the importance of learning English well.AI

3、 realized BI had realizedCdid I realize Dhad I realized参考答案：C“only状语”位于句首，句子要部分倒装，故排除A、B；同时根据then可知realize所表示的动作发生在过去某一时间点，故用一般过去时。5. The experiment shows that proper amounts of physical exercise, if _ regularly, can make a difference to our health.A. being carried out B. carrying out C. carried out

4、 D. to carry out参考答案：C略6. He must have a good rest _he can defeat his great sickness.A. so that B. as ifC. even if D. as though参考答案：A7. What is the man, do you know?I dont know exactly. But I think he can be _ but a teacher.A. anybody B. something C. anything D. everybody参考答案：C8. They are all upset

5、now because they have no idea at all _. A. where he has gone B. where did he go C. which place has he goneD. where has he gone参考答案：A9. _ is troubling me is _ I dont understand _ he saidA. What; that; whatB. What; what; whatC. That; that; whatD. Why; that; which参考答案：A34. Leif followed Biarnis directi

6、ons and sailed to is believed to be the coast of presentday Canada.A . which B. where C. what D . when 参考答案：C略11. -What do you think of the movie?-,_, the movie isnt interesting enough, though lots of money has been spent on it.A. To be honest B. Thats to say C. Generally speaking D. Im not sure参考答案

7、：A12. Gun control is a subject Americans have argued for a long time. A. of which B. with which C. about which D. into which 参考答案：C【详解】考查定语从句。句意：枪支管制是美国人争论已久的话题。先行词为Gun control，指物，关系词在从句中做介词的宾语，介词前置，介词与从句动词构成搭配argue about sth。故选C项。 【点睛】分析定语从句关键抓住两点：第一、找准先行词；第二、看先行词在定语从句中所作的成分。先行词往往为名词或代词，如本题中先行词为名词G

8、un control，再分析先行词Gun control在定语从句中所作的成分，将先行词Gun control带到从句中可知，只能与从句动词构成搭配argue about sth。故选C项。 13. The school bag _ behind the chair. A. puts B. can be put C. can be putted D. can put参考答案：B14. I was glad to meet Jerry again, _ I couldnt wait to spend all day with her.A. but B. and C. so D. or参考答案：B

9、15. After living in New York for 40 years, he returned to the small town _ has become a modern oneA. what B. where C. when D. which参考答案：D略二、 填空16. Criticism (评比) is everywhere in life. It is up to you to decide how to react to it. Learn how to deal with criticism and lead a happier and more relaxing

10、 life.Ask yourself how the criticism will affect you. Will you lose your job because of the criticism? Will you lose what is important to you because you are criticized? Will life stop existing if your opinions are not accepted? Surely not! So, dont worry about it. Instead, remember that some critic

11、ism actually helps you make some improvements.You ly cannot stop what people say. What you can do, however, is to change the way you react to criticism. If you let it upset you, then the blame is on you. You have the right to decide what to do with the criticism you receive.Dont be afraid to accept

12、criticism. No one likes to be told that he is wrong. Yet, every single person has, at one time or another, been blamed for something. Realize that its normal. You may have received some strong criticism, but it doesnt mean that you are foolish, or that you dont have the ability to do something prope

13、rly. If you are afraid to put your work out for others to see, youll never know if you are a capable person. Try not to think of it in that way and dont take it seriously. If you can learn to be optimistic, you will remove nervousness about what people think, thus becoming happier.Consider where the

14、 criticism comes from. It may help you step back and examine what causes the criticism. Is the critic just trying to offer constructive criticism? It is much easier to accept correction or guidance from someone that has good intentions. This type of criticism is known as valid criticism, because the

15、re is a valid (有效的) point or reason to it. On the other hand, there are critics that offer their advice just to be negative. This is commonly referred to as invalid criticism because it is often not of any use at all.Do your best. And if someone doesnt like what youve done, so what? Its either valid

16、 criticism or invalid criticism. But you have the power to decide how you will allow it to affect you.The authors opinion about criticismCriticism is a (n) 73 part of life and it is up to you to decide your reaction to it.Ways of 77 with criticism? Understand the 74 that criticism has on you: 1) Som

17、e criticism wont make a difference to you, so dont feel 75 about it. 2) Some criticism can help you 76 .? Change the way you react to criticism.? Accept criticism 78 : Receiving criticism doesnt mean you are stupid or you are 79 to do things.? Be optimistic about criticism and you will become less 8

18、0 .? Understand two 81 of criticism: It may be valid criticism or invalid criticism. 82 Take criticism as it is and remember you decide how you react to it.参考答案：71. common 72. effect(s) 73. worried 74. improve 75. dealing 76. bravely 77. unable 78. nervous 79. types/kinds 80. Conclusion三、 阅读理解17. 阅读

19、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。Flags have existed for over 3000 years. The earliest flags were wooden or metal poles topped with a carving（雕刻品）. About 2000 years ago pieces of fabric were added to some poles for decoration. Over the next 500 years the free-flying part of the flag became more important.Every country today has