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庄浪县紫荆中学20102011学年第一学期期末考试试题（卷）高一英语 命题人：张婷婷第一部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）第一节 语音知识 （共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分） 从A.B.C.D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。1amaze A actor B ancient C anyhow D admit2coach A castle B musician C certain D appearance3dust A deserve B vase C decrease D reserve4virus A niece B relief C swift D trial5explore A explanation B explode C examine D exam第二节 语法和词汇知识（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）从A.B.C.D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。6. Many endangered animals prefer to live in_ wild . _ Thats true . And Im afraid that they are in _ danger there . A the; a B / ; / C a ; the D the ;/7 .Why not leave your dog with Alice? She is very _ and can take care of it. A stubborn B generous C reliable D calm8 .Although its been raining these days, the flowers are still watered _.A each other day B every other dayC each of two days D every of two days9. My younger brother dreams _ a spaceman.A. of becoming B. to become C. becoming D. of to become10. _this magazine _ Jan? A. Is; belonged to B. Does; belong toC. Is; belonged D. Is; belonging11. The journey around the world took the old sailor nine months, _ the sailing time was 226 days.A. of which B. during which C. from which D. for which 12. He suggested that the doctor _ at once.A. be sent for B. was sent forC. was going to be sent for D. must be sent for13 .It wasnt until nearly a month later _ I received the managers reply. A. sinceB. when C. asD. that 14 .Id like to buy a house -modern, comfortable, and _ in a quiet neighborhood.A. in all B. above all C. after all D. at all15 . Rainforests _ at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future.A. cut B. are cut C. are being cut D. had been cut16 . The price is fine with me. How would you like it to be paid?Just _ cash, please.A. by B. in C. with D. through17. When talking to a friend over the telephone, you feel that you are close _ the actual distance is not shortened.A. so long as B. as if C. even if D. as well as18. He was born in a musical family, but he cannot play any _.A. equipment B. instrument C. invention D. instruction19 . She spent a happy afternoon _ all her coins and stamps according to time.A. sorting out B. taking out C. watching over D. selling out20 . Jane, which color do you prefer, red or blue?_. I prefer to buy a green one.A. Either will be OK B. Both will be OK C. To be honest, neither D. Generally, Im not sure第三节 完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers. Some years later, they 21 after having dinner together. They discussed the22they gave their elderly mother who lived far away in another city. The first said, “I had a23 house built for Mama.” The second said, “I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer（经销商）send a 24 to her.” The third said, “I built a beautiful 25 for Mama.” The fourth said, “You know 26 Mama loved reading poems and you know she cant read anymore because she cant 27 very well. I met a 28who had a parrot（鹦鹉）that can recite many poems. It took him 12 years to 29 it to speak and he earns his living by renting it out（出租）. I had to pay him $100,000 a year for twenty years,30it is worth it.” On hearing that, the other brothers were31by his good thought. After the holidays their mother 32her thank-you notes, which read: “Milton, the house you built is so huge. I only live in one room, but I have to33the whole house. Its a tiring job. Thanks anyway.” “Marvin, I am too old to 34. I stay home and have my foods delivered, so Ill 35 use the car. The 36was good, although not practical. Thanks.” “Michael, you gave me an expensive building for 50 people to37plays or watch movies in it, but all my friends are dead. Ive almost38 my hearing and Im nearly blind. I wont use it. Thank you all the same.” “Dearest Melvin, you were the 39son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so 40 .I liked it very much. Thank you.”21.A. fought B. talked C. studied D. slept22.A. gifts B. chances C. wishes D. challenges23.A. warm B. big C. safe D. lonely24.A. book B. bike C. car D. bag25.A. station B. museum C. library D. theater26.A. what B. how C. why D. when27.A. listen B. feel C. see D. walk28. A. nurse B. writer C. businessman D. lawyer29. A. protect B. beat C. raise D. teach 30. A. but B. so C. unless D. although 31. A. treated B. impressed C. threatened D. hurt32 .A sent out B. put up C. took out D. picked up33 .A. sell B. borrow C. clean D. visit34. A. learn B. work C. exercise D. travel35. A. never B. often C. regularly D. sometimes36. A. future B. hobby C. idea D. program 37. A. create B. enjoy C. bring D. record38. A. lost B. admired C. remained D. discovered39. A. same B. last C. next D. only40. A. strange B. unpleasant C. bitter D. delicious第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分45分）第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Vitamin(维生素)are named by letters of the alphabet (字母表). Vitamin A is needed by the eyes. There is Vitamin A in milk, butter, and green vegetables. It can be kept by the body.Vitamin B cannot be kept. It must be supplied all the time by some of the food we eat.Vitamin C is very important to the body. Without it mens teeth become loose (松的) and their arms and legs get weak. Lemons (柠檬), oranges and tomatoes have Vitamin C in them.Vitamin D is the sun vitamin. We get it in milk and eggs and from sunlight on our skin (皮). There are other Vitamins, but these A, B, C and D, are the most important.41. There are many kinds of vitamins, the most important of which are _.A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B and C C. Vitamin D and A D. both B and C42. There are both Vitamins A and D in _.A. green vegetable B. sunlight C. butter and eggs D. milk43. If somebody is near-eye sighted probably he needs _.A. Vitamin A B. Vitamins A and C C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin B44. We can get Vitamin D when _.A. we have bread and butter for our breakfast B. we are eating fruitsC. we are working in the field in the sun D. we are having green vegetables BWe know the westerners like to plan for their time carefully in order to do all the things that are important to them. So if your American or English friend asks you to dinner, he usually invites you a week ahead. But if you really have no time and cant go to the dinner, you can ring him to say sorry. The dinner is usually served at home, sometimes at a restaurant. You should get there on time, and don”t forget to put on your fine clothes. It is also a good idea to take some little presents to your friend, such as flowers, chocolates and so on. When you are at dinner, you should also observe (遵守) some other customs. Here I”ll give you some dos and donts about them in the following:1) Dont leave bones on the table or the floor. (You should put them on your plate with fingers.)2) Dont use your bowl to drink soup, but use your spoon to help you instead.3)Dont talk with much food in your mouth.4)Don t ask others to have more wine. (This is quite different from that in China.)5)After dinner, use your napkin(餐巾) to clean your mouth and hands.6)Make sure small pieces of food are not left on your face. Then after dinner, you can stay there a little time. And your friend will be pleased if you leave in half an hour or so. Next day, you had better ring him up to thank him for the good dinner.45. If your American or English friend wants to invite you to dinner, he will invite you _. A.on the night before the dinner B.on the day before the dinner C.a week before the dinner D.at the last moment46 .It would be impolite to_. A. put bones on your plates with fingers B. persuade others to drink more C. drink soup with your spoon D. make sure that there is nothing left on your face after dinner47. Which of the following is not true? A. After dinner, youd better stay and talk with your friends for a long time to show your thanks. B. Youd better ring your friend the next day to show your thanks. C. After dinner, youd better leave in half an hour. D. After dinner, use napkin to clean your mouth.48. The best title for this passage would be_. A. Customs in England and America B. Customs in the West C. Living Customs in the West D. Customs at Dinner Table in the WestCAria Ricardo was a beautiful, slim young woman with dark hair, dark eyes, and dark skin. She used to work as a model and earn as much as $ 2,000 in one day in front of the camera. She modeled for top magazines in Paris, Rome, Tokyo, and throughout the United States. Arias father, now retired because of a disability, was a police officer who really loved his work. Aria would rather follow in her fathers footsteps than pursue her modeling career. She remembered listening to her father tell stories when he came home after a day on the beat. The excitement, tensions and risks of police work appealed to her. Aria got started in the modeling business quite by accident. She accompanied a friend to an interview at a modeling agency. Her friend wanted the job, while Aria didnt. The people at the agency were impressed with Arias appearance and poise. They knew shed be brilliant in front of the camera. So they sent her on her first modeling jobfor Seventeen magazineright away. While she was successful as a model, Aria never gave up her dream about being a police officer. She passed the written exam for the New York Police Department. She planned to enter the Police Academy as quickly as possible. Her family and friends thought she was out of her mind even to consider such a thing. Police work was dangerous and the pay couldnt compare to a top models income. But Aria knew what she wanted, and she went for it. She had never really intended to be a model anyway. Finally she hooked her fish. 49.Arias success as a model resulted from _. Aher desire to succeed in it Bher looks and shape Cthe help of her father Dthe competition with her friend50Aria went into modeling because _. Ashe wanted to earn more money Bshe wanted to accompany her friend Cshe was given an unexpected opportunity Dshe was very beautiful51. Arias family would like her to _ Aremain a model B do whatever she liked Cfind something callending D follow her fathers footsteps52.Aria Ricardo probably is a _ now. Aphotographer working for a magazine Bstudent of the Police Academy Ctop model of a world company Dwoman police officer DJohn Smith, an office worker, lives in Washington. He inherited（继承） a million dollars when he was 23, but he wasnt happy at all. When his college friends were looking for their jobs, he didnt have to. Jack decided to live a simple life like everyone else. He gave 10,000 of his money to a charity（慈善机构）to help poor children live a better life. Today he is 36. He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and drives a small car only, but he is very happy. Up to now John has helped some children from poor countries all over the world, by sending them each 200 a month. The money was used for the childrens study, food, medicine and clothing. John receives a report each year on the childrens progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English. When John first heard about these children, he wanted to help them. “It was nothing special,” he said. “Until I went to these countries and met the children I was helping, I didnt know anything about their life.” Once John went to meet a little girl in Africa. He said that the meeting was very exciting. “When I met her, I felt very, very happy.” he said. “And I saw that the money was used for a good cause. It brought me happiness, and I want to do everything I can to go on helping those children.”53. John didnt need to look for a job_.A before he wet to collegeB after he went to Africa C because he got a lot of moneyD before he received a report54 .John has sent them each200 a month to help some poor children_.A near Washington B in European countriesC only in Africa D throughout the world.55. John learned about the childrens progress by _.A visiting them each year B getting a report every year C staying with them D talking to them in English 56. The underlined words “a good cause” means “_” in Chinese.A 施舍 B.善行 C.优惠 D. 赏赐57. Whats the main idea of the story?A Help others, and you will feel happy.B Its necessary to write letters to poor children.C Live a simple life, and you can give others help.D Its the most important to help the children in Africa.E It is surprising that eating three meals a daybreakfast, lunch and dinner-has been a custom(习俗) only since 1890. Before this time, people only had two meals a daybreakfast and dinner.In the 16th century, breakfast was only to break ones fast(随便吃一点). But 200 years later it had become a large meal, not just for family, but for numbers of guests as well. It was a social(社会的)event. It began at 10 a.m. and lasted until 1 p.m. Then breakfast began to be less popular. It became, instead, a lighter meal and was taken at a much earlier hour. By 1850 it had been pushed back to 8 a.m. and became a family meal.Dinner, however, went to the other way. In the 16th century it was eaten at 11 a.m. Years later, it had moved to the early afternoon, then to 5 p.m. By 1850 dinner time had reached 7 p.m. Lunch is a recent idea. It first appeared as a snack to fill the gap(间隙) between breakfast and dinner.58People did not have lunch _ .Auntil 1890Bafter 1890Csince 1890 Dby 189059Breakfast became a family meal since the _ century.A17 thB18 thC16 th D19th60. The passage is mostly concerned with(涉及)_.Awhat people eat for breakfast Bwhat people eat for dinnerCthe history of supper Dthe history of the three meals补全对话根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案，选项中有两项为多余选项。（共5小题，每小题1分，共5分）-Good morning, Sir. Can I help you?- 61 . -Yes, Sir. Which country would you like to visit?- 62 .I am too tired and just want to relax myself.-Maybe you can spend your holiday in Switzerland. 63 -But its too cold. 64 -What about Australia? There is a lot of sunshine there all the year round.- 65 And I can practice my English as well.A. Where are you going? B. Its a wonderful place for skiing.C. Id like to spend my holiday abroad.D. Ive no idea. E. Good idea.F. It doesnt matter. G. I prefer warm places.第三部分 写作（共三节满分55分）单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，在句子右边的横线上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式（每空