四川省棠湖中学2018_2019学年高一英语周练试题（6.15_16）.docx

四川省棠湖中学2018-2019学年高一英语周练试题（6.15-16）第一部分 阅读理解（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。APut on your sunglasses and enjoy the island, the sun and the blue sea. Malta combines (结合) learning English with the Mediterranean way of life: you will have language course and a great holiday at the same time,* Your language course Our school lies in Sliema, only a few meters from the sea, the beach road and cafs. The school is in an old Maltese building. Our teachers use a modern teaching method and you will learn English quickly.Brief informationClass size: 10, at most 15Minimum (最小的) age: 13Language levels: allInternet access: in the Internet cafe* The leisure (休闲) programmes Our school and team leaders organize varied leisure programmes. There will be a welcome party on your first day. You will also take part in beach volleyball, and beach parties. Other activities include: Discos, visit to Popeye Village, Water Park, bowling, cinema, ice skating (different prices).* Accommodation (住宿) Family You will live in friendly host families that the school has known for years. All families are near the school (20 minutes on foot or by bus).* Supervision (监督) Our team of friendly teachers, team leaders and host families will always be there for you. There is also an emergency phone number for parents and students.Dear parents, please note that there are periods of time when your children are unsupervised, for example on the way to school. We are happy to discuss any questions you may have. Please contact us by phone or email.1.What can we learn from the language course?A. Only teenagers with some basic English can attend the course.B. It is only for children leas than 10 years old.C. There can be at most 15 students in a class.D. Students mainly learn English through the Internet.2.The passage tells us that the students can go from their host families to school _.A. on foot B. by subwayC. by train D. on a ship3.Which of the following activities are NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Visiting Popeye Village and Water Park.B. Swimming and diving.C. Bowling, cinema and ice skating.D. Beach volleyball and beach parities.BDo you often dream at night? How do you feel when you dream? Is it useful to our health? “Dreams may be more important than sleep, and we all need to dream,” some scientists say.Dreams take up about one quarter of our sleeping time. People have several dreams each night. Dreams are like short films. They are usually in colour. Some dreams are like old films. They come to us over and over again. That may be because the dreamer is worrying about something. Dreaming may be a way of trying to find an answer. Some people get new ideas about their work from dreams. They may have been thinking about their work all day. These thoughts can carry over into dreams.Sometimes we wake up with a good feeling from a dream. But often we cant remember the dream. Dreams can disappear quickly from memory.Too much dreaming can be harmful. The more we sleep, the longer we dream. The mind is at work when we dream. That is why we may have a long sleep and still wake up tired.4.The first paragraph tells us that dream is very _.A. interesting B. importantC. useful D. harmful5.When a dream comes to somebody again and again, it shows _.A. he often does the work about the dreamB. somebody misses him very muchC. the dream is very important to himD. he is worrying about something6.According to the passage, we know dreaming can _ sometimes.A. hurt us badlyB. let us think over and overC. help us find new ideasD. wake us up early7.The passage mainly tells us _.A. what a dream isB. dreams are like filmsC. too much dreaming is harmfulD. we can remember our dreamsCGoogle, hoping to put down a protest by employees upset that the technology they were working on could be used for deadly purposes, will not renew a contract with the Pentagon(五角大楼) for artificial intelligence work when a current deal expires next year.Diane Greene, who is the head of the Google Cloud business that won a contract with the Pentagons Project Maven, said during a weekly meeting with employees Friday that the company was backing away from its AI work with the military, according to a person familiar with the discussion but not permitted to speak publicly about it.Googles work with the Defense Department on the Maven program, which uses artificial intelligence to interpret video images and could be used to improve the targeting of drone strikes, riled the internet giants workforce.About 4,000 Google employees signed a petition（请愿书） demanding “a clear policy stating that neither Google nor its contractors will ever build warfare technology,” and a handful of employees resigned in protest.The money for Google in the Project Maven contract was never large by the standards of a company with profit of $110 billion last year $9 million, one official told employees, or a possible $15 million over 18 months, according to an internal email.But some company officials saw it as an opening to much greater revenue down the road. In an email last September, a Google official in Washington told colleagues she expected Maven to grow into a $250 million-a-year project, and eventually it could have helped open the door to contracts worth far more.8.What does the underlined word “renew” most probably mean?A. fix B. sign C. recover D. extend the period of time9.Why did Google employees go on rebellions protest?A. Because they were not paid enough.B. Because they thought Google should go on cooperate with Pentagon.C. Because they thought the company cheated them about the Maven Project.D. Because they thought Google should end the cooperation on a warfare technology with Pentagon.10.The last two paragraphs are aimed to _.A. show what else Google could do to make moneyB. show what consisted of the revenue of Google last yearC. show what big loss of revenue Googles decision of giving up the cooperation with Pentagon will causeD. show the money that the Project Maven contract Google brought last year was not large by the standards of a company with revenue of $110 billion last year11.What can we infer from the article?A. Google chose humanity over profit.B. The employees rebellions didnt work at all.C. Pentagon will definitely give Google a big lesson.D. Google is a company that is not qualified enough in the field of AI technology.DVENICE，a small，waterside city in northeast Italy，boils with happiness and excitement once every year.Between February 21 and March 4，carnival(狂欢节) hits the streets.For most people，carnival means large parties and feasting(盛宴).But in Venice，it also means traditional masks and clothes.These costumes were first meant to hide personal identities.Then，different social classes could mix in a sea of happiness.Along the waterways，people greeted each other with “Good morning Ms. Mask！”Today，people in Venice still dress up in the strangest waysas armed soldiers，butchers and fishermen，for example.Bars and cafes are filled with partygoers who come to show off their beautiful clothes.Their designs and creations are made by special studios.Readymade costumes are not acceptable.“In the months before the carnival we work overtime to meet the demand，”said a maskmaker.“Many kilometres of silk and lace(花边) are made into costumes.For shopkeepers，carnival is the best time of year.”The Venice carnival dates back to the Middle Ages.At that time，the city was one of the wealthiest in Europe.The tradition of celebrating with masks and costumes is thought to have been started by the “Stocking Companies”.These were groups of young men who organized parties and festivals and wore colourful stockings to distinguish(区分) themselves.By the 18th century，the carnival had reached its top.It all came to an end when Napoleon controlled Venice in 1797.But in 1979，local people brought the old traditions back to life.Now the Venice carnival attracts huge crowds from all over the world.This year，about 700,000 people are taking part in.Hotels were fully booked months in advance，and bars and restaurants overflow every day.The city certainly benefitsa whole industry has been built up around the carnivals masks and clothes.“The Venice carnival is a magical time！Its such a great experience，” said one French tourist.12.What might you infer from the article?A. People in Venice like parties.B. Venice was a happy city.C. There used to be strong feelings of social class in Venice.D. Venice was a city of silk and lace.13.When was the carnival the biggest?A. In the Middle Ages B. In the 18th century C. In 1797 D. In 1979.14.Who started the tradition of wearing masks and costumes?A. Napoleon. B. Young men.C. The hotel industry. D. The silk and lace makers.15.What is the main idea of the article?A. How the carnival is celebrated in Venice.B. The story of how the carnival began in Venice.C. The history of the carnival in Venice.D. What to see and do during the carnival time in Venice.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。How to make Quick Decisions For Your LifeWe make decisions every day. 16 .When it comes to making decisions, choosing the right one can at times be stressful, especially if the decision must be made quickly. Indecision often weighs us down, but there are some useful tips for making quick decisions more easily. 17 .Sometimes the key to making a quick decision comes down to planning ahead of time for just such an occasion. We all know were going to come to an important decision-making point sooner or later, so having a plan already in hand can put our mind at ease when that time comes.Overcome fear. 18.While it may seem difficult to overcome the fear of making the wrong choice, many experts agree that we shouldnt be afraid to make the wrong decision, even if it seems important. The vast majority of wrong decisions can be corrected, while delaying decisions can often lead to more problems.Write down all the advantages and disadvantages of your decision. Even if you dont have all the information, writing down all the pros and cons（优缺点） is a good starting point for figuring out what to do. In cases where there simply isnt enough time to write things down, make a mental list in your mind. Thinking of the pros and cons can help you organize your thoughts. 19 .Determine criteria. Remember that every decision you make should come with a certain list of criteria. 20 .But once you know the requirements youre looking for, making a decision will become easier. Look for the choice that satisfies the list youve made, and once that choice is found, you should move ahead with it.A. Have a plan.B. The list may be short or quite long.C. Communicate your decision with others.D. And this can always lead to a clear answer.E. So cut out any options that you know you will not choose.F. Often, one thing that keeps us from making decisions is fear.G. Some can be very important while others are not serious in the long run.第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。“I wouldnt buy that woman a Mothers Day card, even if my life depended upon it,” said the woman standing by the card shelf at Wal-Mart. I looked up and saw a(n) 21 of total disgust and disappointment.Having been 22 at a Florida orphanage (孤儿院) at age four, I never knew what it felt like to have a mother or a father. Never once had I received a hug or a kiss from my parents. That part of my life is a total 23 .She looked up, saw me looking at her and 24 angrily, “Just what are you looking at, you fool?”“Sorry Maam. I never had a mother, and I was 25 by your words.” I reached over and picked up a nice-looking 26 , opened it and began to read, “Thank you 27 for being my mother.”“Do you think your mother would like that card? Mine would, I think,” I said.“Do you know what it is like to be yelled at for years, and 28 be told that you are loved?” she asked.“My mother didnt 29 me, let alone shout. She just took me to the orphanage and thats where I stayed until I grew up,” I replied.“Dont you 30 her?” she asked.“Oh, I cant. Shes my mother. Being a mother is a position to be 31 , even if she is not a very nice person,” I told her. The woman stood there 32 her head.I looked down at the floor and said, “I know your mother 33 have done a lot of things that hurt you. It appears as if you hate her. But I can tell you this from my 34 that disliking her, or even hating her, feels nowhere near as 35 as never having known a mother at allgood or bad. At least, you feel 36 . For me, its all just a large blank of loneliness inside my heart, and thats 37 Ill feel until I die.”The woman stood there for several seconds. 38 , she reached out, took the card from my hand, smelled it, and placed it in her cart.After she left, I 39 a nice card for my mother. I took it home, 40 it, and placed it with the other Mother and Fathers Days cards bought all these years, each marked “Address Unknown”.21.A. look B. appearance C. impression D. idea22.A. reduced B. lost C. rescued D. deserted23.A. pain B. blank C. misfortune D. dark24.A. required B. stared C. shouted D. refused25.A. relieved B. annoyed C. disappointed D. shocked26.A. envelope B. book C. magazine D. card27.A. simply B. basically C. originally D. mainly28.A. often B. never C. sometimes D. once29.A. leave behind B. turn to C. care about D. care of30.A. hate B. love C. miss D. charge31.A. expected B. obeyed C. respected D. depended32.A. raising B. shaking C. dropping D. nodding33.A. might B. need C. would D. should34.A. belief B. responsibility C. nature D. experience35.A. fragile B. lonely C. anxious D. hateful36.A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something37.A. how B. where C. what D. why38.A. Cheerfully B. Eagerly C. Hesitantly D. Willingly39.A. turned out B. made out C. worked out D. picked out40.A. mended B. covered C. signed D. exposed第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Many years ago in a small village, an old man was hired to clear the spring up on the mountain. He patrolled (巡逻) the spring every day, and swept away all the leaves and other things 41. would dirty the fresh flow of water. Soon, beautiful swans (天鹅) came to the clear spring, and the village became a popular 42. (attract) for visitors.Years passed. One evening the town leaders held a meeting. As they looked 43. the payroll, one of them said, “Why do we keep this old man year after year? I dont think we need 44.(he) or his work.” So the old man was asked 45. (leave).For several weeks, nothing changed. By early autumn, the leaves began to fall off the trees and the spring 46. (cover) with leaves. A few days later, the water was much 47. (dark). Only a few months after the old man left, all the swans left. So did the tourists.48. (quick), the leaders held a special meeting. After 49. (realize) their mistake, they rehired the old man. Then within a few weeks, the spring began to clear up. Soon new life returned to the village.No matter how small your work or your life seems, never overlook it. Everything we do makes 50. difference.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）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。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在其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。Once a woman came to Mahatma Gandhi, known for the father of the Indian Independence Movement. She asked Gandhi to persuade her son give up eating sugar, that she thought was bad for his body. Gandhi asked the woman to bring a boy back in a week. Exactly one week late the woman returned, and Gandhi said to the boy, “Please give up eating sugar.” The boy agreed willingly.The woman thanked Gandhi and as she turned to go, she asking him, “Why didnt you say those word a week ago?” “Because of a week ago, I myself have not given up eating sugar.” Gandhi replied in a calmly voice.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你的朋友彼得热衷于追求新款手机并经常更换。请你给他写一封信进行劝导，内容如下：1. 新产品价格较高；2. 占用太多时间；3. 合理对待手