甘肃省民勤县第一中学2018_2019学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题.docx

甘肃省民勤县第一中学2018-2019学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题第一部分阅读理解(每小题2分，满分40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。AOnce a boy came to ask a fisherman how to become cleverer, because his mother always called him “foolish boy”.Thats easy,” answered the fisherman. “I know one way to make you become cleverer.”Really?”Of course. It is said a fish head is good for brain. If you eat one, youll become cleverer indeed. Pay only three pounds for one fish head.” The boy paid him three pounds and the fisherman cut off a fish head and handed it to him.A raw(生的) fish head is not goodnot even for a hungry boy to eat but the boy ate it up in two gulps(一口).Do you feel anything?” asked the fisherman.Not in my head,” said the boy.The boy lay on the ground and thought. “One whole fish costs only two pounds. I had paid him three pounds for the fish head. Why couldnt I have the whole fish for soup, a head for brain and one pound left over?” He jumped up and shouted at the fisherman. “You thief! You are fooling me!” The fisherman laughed, saying, “The fish head works now, you see.”1.The boy ate up the raw fish head only in two gulps, because he _.A.took it as a good medicine B.wanted to taste itC.enjoy it D.was a foolish boy2.The boy came to the fisherman in order to _.A.buy a fish head B.ask the fisherman a questionC.buy a whole fish D.learn something about fish3.The boy paid three pounds. He should have had _.A.a whole fish B.a whole fish, a fish head and one pound backC.a whole fish and one pound back D.a fish head and one pound back4._ helped the boy become cleverer.A.A good meal B.Nothing C.The raw fish head D.What had happenedBThe Winter Olympics is also called the White Olympics . At this time , many colorful stamps are published to mark the great Games . The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25 , 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics . From then on , publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule . During the 4th Winter Olympic Games a group of stamps were published in Germany in November 1936 . The five rings of Olympics were drawn on the front of the sportswear . It was the first time that the rings appeared on the stamps of the White Olympics . In the 1950s , the stamps of this kind became more colorful . When the White Olympics came , the host countries(东道国)as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark those Games . China also published four stamps in February 1980 , when the Chinese sports men began to take part in the White Olympics .Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics . Altogether 14,500 million stamps were sold to raise money for this sports meet .Different kinds of sports were drawn on these small stamps . People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some sportsmen .5.The White Olympics and the Winter Olympics.A.are the same thingB.are different gamesC.are not held in winterD.are held in summer6.The world made it a rule to publish stamps to mark the great world games.A.after the year 1936B.after the 3rd White OlympicsC.before the 3rd White OlympicsD.before the year 19327.The Winter Olympics is held once.A.every two years B.every three years C.every four years D.every five years8.Which of the following is TRUE ?A.Only the host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games .B.Only the non-host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games .C.All the countries can publish stamps to mark those Games .D.Japan cant publish stamps to mark those Games .C In Kansas City,Missouri,a computer helps firefighters.The computer,which works very fast,has information about all the 350,000 street addresses in the city.Within two or three seconds after a call is received,the computer provides necessary information for the firefighters.The information is then sent to them by radio from the computer centre in the City Hall.The exact place of the burning building and its size,type and any other details are clear to them.The Kansas City computer system also has a medical record of each of the citys 900 firefighters.This kind of information is especially useful when a firefighter is injured.With the information,doctors at hospital can treat the injured firefighters more quickly and easily. The firefighters themselves greatly appreciate the computers help.They know about possible danger ahead of them and can prepare for it.Many times the computer information helps to save lives and property(财产).Sometimes the lives are those of firefighters themselves. Mike Horan,a firefighter captain,says,“I feel as if the computer is ready to help me if I get hurt.”9.Which of the following is the best title of the text?A.Large Computers in Kansas and MissouriB.The Computer Helps FirefightersC.Important Information for FirefightersD.The Speed of the Computer10.What is the best way if you want to know the information about the street address in Kansas?A.To ask the firefighter.B.To ask the policeman.C.To use the computer.D.To use the map.11.The firefighters can get information about a burning place which is sent by_ .A.radio B.computer C.the City Hall D.the center of the city12.Why can doctors treat the injured firefighters quickly and easily?A.The hospital has a very good computer. B.The firefighters can know about possible danger early.C.The computer can prepare everything for them.D.Medical records in the computer help them a lot.DMr. King lived with six hundred wild animals on the Greek Island of Kyklos. Ever since he left school,he had traveled all over the world collecting animals for his own zoo. He hoped to collect two examples of every kind of animal on his island. But he was afraid that people would find him someday.He wrote books about his travels and about his animals that he collected. The money from the books helped to pay for all the food those animals ate.One day,when Mr. King was out looking for drinking water,he found oil. He needed money for his travels and for his zoo, and a little oil would buy enough water for what he needed all his life, but he knew that if he told anyone else about it, it would be the end of his zoo and his lifes work. So he decided not to tell anyone else about what he had found, because oil and water couldnt mix.13.Mr. King traveled all over the world for collecting .A.oil B.water C.animals D.money14.Mr. King was afraid that people would find him someday because .A.he hadnt got enough money for themB.that would be the end of his zooC.he hadnt got enough water and oilD.they would buy his animals15.Mr. King wrote books to .A.tell people about his storyB.tell people how to find oilC.get enough money for his animalsD.make money for his travels16.In the passage, oil and water couldnt mix means that .A.Mr. King needed not only water but also oilB.oil and water were rather difficult to be mixed togetherC.Mr. Kings animals only needed water,not oilD.if he told the others he found oil,his lifes work would be stoppedEIf youd like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage sites(世界遗产保护地)may be your best choices. Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, China, reaches a height of more than 4,800m, with a series of different forest ecosystems (生态系统). Its particularly famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992. Khami Ruins National Monument The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological (考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time. It joined the World Heritage List in 1986. Henderson Island Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls (环礁) in the world whose ecology (生态) has been untouched by humans. It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988. Old City of Jerusalem As a holy (神圣的) city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “World Heritage in Danger List” the following year.17.Which of the following is TRUE about Jiuzhaigou Valley?A.Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.B.It is famous for many ancient objects.C.It has been untouched by human beings.D.It lies in the eastern South Pacific.18.From the passage, we can learn that Jerusalem.A.was ruined in the mid-16th centuryB.was once business center for tradeC.has over 140 kinds of birds living thereD.is a holy city for three major religions19.According to the passage, which World Heritage site was most recently set?A.Henderson Island.B.Khami Ruins National Monument.C.Old City of Jerusalem.D.Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.20.In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage?A.Industry. B.Travel. C.Science. D.Business.第二部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分40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。Once upon a time, there was a poor man. His 21 was also very poor a small and empty house, which was 22 with spider webs(蜘蛛网). People tried to 23 coming into his house as they didnt want to come to such a 24 place. And the poor man thought that poverty(贫困) was the 25 for his unlucky life. Then, the poor man 26 a wise man and told him about his poverty. The man felt sorry for the poor man and gave him a vase. “This will save you from 27 ,” the wise man 28 . The poor man took the 29 from the wise man and wanted to 30 it at first and then spend the money on drinking, as usual. Besides, why would he 31 such a beautiful thing? But then he started 32 the vase carefully and decided not to take it to the market. He brought the vase back to his 33 , put it on the table and started watching it again. “Its not 34 for such a beautiful thing to be 35 ,” the poor man thought. So he 36 some flowers and put them into the vase. It became even 37 . “Not good that such a beautiful thing stands next to a spider web,” the poor man 38 again. So the poor man started 39 his house. He cleaned the dust, washed the floor and whitened the walls. And it became clear that his house wasnt poor, 40 rather warm and comfortable. And the poor man wasnt a poor man anymore, but a hard-working host, who had no time to think about poverty.21.A.childB.homeC.healthD.village22.A.treatedB.builtC.filled D.exchanged23.A.consider B.forget C.enjoy D.avoid24.A.quiet B.dirty C.cold D.wet25.A.reason B.result C.problem D.change26.A.helped B.thanked C.met D.protected27.A.danger B.death C.poorness D.trouble28.A.said B.shouted C.cried D.wrote29.A.money B.vase C.tableD.flower30.A.draw B.study C.throwD.sell31.A.bring B.buy C.likeD.need32.A.washing B.looking atC.repairing D.showing up33.A.house B.farm C.shop D.school34.A.important B.right C.possible D.easy35.A.big B.empty C.old D.safe36.A.planted B.borrowed C.stole D.picked37.A.more beautiful B.stranger C.more expensive D.stronger38.A.expected B.thought C.believed D.doubted39.A.cleaning B.checking C.moving D.choosing40.A.or B.for C.but D.and第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)单句语法填空，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。41.A great person is someone who (devote) his/her life to helping others.42. The first time I met Nelson Mandela was a very difficult period of my life.43. After （try）hard, I got a job in a gold mine.44. We are determined to create an even (good) system.45. (sad),although the Amber Room was considered one of the wonders of the world, it is now missing.46. No one can imagine that the Amber Room would have such an (amaze) history.47. It was also a treasure (decorate) with gold and jewels.48.In relief Daisy burst into (laugh).49.About four metres long, the room served a small reception hall for important visitors.50.Both the Winter and the Summer Olympics (hold) every four years on a regular basis.第三部分写作(共三节，满分40分)第一节单词拼写(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分）根据下列句子所给汉语意思，写出单词的正确形式，使句意通顺、语法正确。51.He was （慷慨的，大方的）with his time, for which I was grateful.52.Robben Island once was a prison from which no one （逃脱，逃走）.53.Li Yan, a （志愿者）for the 2008 Olympic Games, is being intervieved by a reporter.54.It is not only a great （责任，职责） but also a great honour to be chosen to host the Olympic Games55.People who do （损害，危害） to the animals should be punished seriously.56.Something must be done to (保护) the environment from being polluted.57.To my surprise the （入口） to the mine was closed.58. （就个人而言）, I think the team that won first place cheated.59.The Amber Room was (设计，计划) for the palace of the king at first.60.Although I was young, I could （简化） difficult sums.第二节单句改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)61.Our dream was to make black and white people equally.62.The Amber Room was belonged to the new king, who disliked it and gave it to the Russian king as a gift.63.The Russians had removed some furnitures and small art objects before leaving.64.I lived in what you call “Ancient Greece” and I used to writing the Olympic Games a long time ago.65.As time going by, I was made smaller.66.Under the help of our coach, we won the game at last.67.The school that I studied for only two years was three kilometres away.68.The flying carpet travelled very fast that next minute they were in Zimbabwe.69.As matter of