高一英语下学期期末试卷（附答案）和高考满分作文：何妨让思维转个弯（94）

高一英语下学期期末试卷（附答案）和高考满分作文：何妨让思维转个弯（94）分值：150分 时量：120分钟第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the man doing? A. Watching TV B. Cooking C. Preparing to go out2. Where is Lisa most probably now? A. At work B. At home C. In the hospital3. What did David do yesterday? A. He did his homework B. He went swimming C. He had an exam4. When is the plane leaving? A. At 4:40 B. At 5:40 C. At 6:405. How will Bella go to Shanghai? A. By plane B. By car C. By train第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6-7题。6. What is included in the rent? A. Gas B. Internet access C. Electricity7. How much did the mans friend pay in rent? A. $1,200 B. $1,000 C. $800听第7段材料，回答第8-9题。8. What did Shirley buy at the market? A. Chinese paintings B. Papercuts C. Old furniture9. What is the main theme of papercuts? A. Animals B. Plants C. Babies听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient B. Teacher and student C. Classmates11. What was wrong with Sarah? A. She didnt want to attend class B. She failed the English test C. She was in hospital with a stomachache12. When will Sarch and John meet on Sunday? A. At 10:00 B. At 9:30 C. At 9:00听第9段材料，回答第13-16题。13. Which type of tea is best in the shop? A. Longjing B. Jasmine C. Tieguanyin14. Where are Chinese teas? A. In the showcases B. On the shelves C. On the first floor15. Why does the man want to buy some Chinese tea? A. He thinks Chinese tea is famous B. He wants to send it to his friends C. He likes drinking tea16. How much does the man pay for the tea? A. 200 yuan B. 160yuan C. 80 yuan听第10段材料，回答第17-20题。17. What is Michael Jackson known as? A. The king of music B. The king of dance C. The king of pop18. How many records has Michael Jackson sold? A. More than 103 million B. More than 130 million C. More than 300 million19. When did Michael Jackson begin his musical career? A. In 1963 B. In 1971 C. In 197920. How many children did Michael Jackson have? A. Two B. Three C. Four第二部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。AI wandered into the small store where I usually buy milk, when the store owner received a call from a customer. The customer and his wife had shopped there several months earlier. He noticed that his wife really liked one thing in the store, so he wanted to buy it as a surprise.But the customer was in Tennessee, far away from the store which was in Maine. Whats more, he had been to the store several months earlier, and it was difficult to believe that the store owner would remember him, or what he was looking for.The store owner took a few close-up photos with her camera, and e-mailed them to the customer on the computer. The customer looked at the photos, decided which one he wanted. They talked and discussed a price over the phone. She took care of the credit card transaction(交易)online, and promised the gift would be shipped out that afternoon.The store owner was really smart. She was willing to push herself to find new ways to make the transaction actually happen. And it did work. However, it was the first time she had ever done it.I was amazed that the store owner discovered a creative solution that could lead to a new way of doing business. I was impressed by what she did-so easily, but how difficult it is for many of us to make that leap(飞跃，跳跃). Im not just talking about technology, but about learning how to adapt to change. Most people hate or fear change unless they get to know exactly what change needs to be made. However, we should realize that challenge and opportunity go hand in hand.21. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A. The owner often did business by using her camera. B. The customer had ever been to the store before C. The owner and the customer discussed the price on the computer D. The gift was sent out by train that afternoon22. The author was impressed by the store owner because _. A. she was always ready to help others B. she told the writer how to run a store C. she was a successful businesswoman D. she managed to find a new way when facing change23. Whats the correct order of the store owners solution? a. e-mailing the photos to the customer on the computer b. taking care of the credit card transaction online c. taking a few close-up photos with her camera d. talking about the price of the gift with the customer A. bcda B. abcd C. cadb D. cabd24. Which of the following words can best describe the store owner? A. Creative B. Humorous C. Confident D. HonestBThese days we are exposed to ads wherever we go. They try to sell us products by using beautiful art, videos, images or slogans that are catchy. Below, you can find some of the most famous logos that you can see everywhere in your life.AudiThis business logo is very popular and the company is a competitor of BMW. The four rings can be interpreted as many things, like four elements, or four nations, but the truth lies elsewhere. In the 1930s, there were four different car manufacturers in Germany and they were called Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer. They decided to get together and create one company: Audi. But they didnt use the logo right away. It took 30 years to see the four rings for the first time.BMWBMW was founded in Germany in 1916. The business logo of the company is easily recognized by anyone. Nevertheless the true meaning is a bit controversial(有争议的). According to one side of the story, it represents the propeller(螺旋桨)of an airplane, because BMW used to produce airplanes in Munich. The other story goes that the blue and white triangles(三角形)are taken from the Bavarian(巴伐利亚) flag, which is the place where they were made. Its your choice you can pick up your favorite story!Ferrari The story behind this logo is very interesting. During World War I, an excellent pilot, Count Francesco Barraca, painted a horse, the logo of his spuadron(空军中队), on his airplane to bring him luck. But he died in the war. In order to remember him, his mother then convinced Enzo Ferrairi to put the logo on his racing cars in the early 1930s to bring him good luck. The logo has stayed the same ever since. The yellow on the background represents the birthplace of Enzo Farrari, Modena, Italy.25. When did people first see the Audi logo? A. In the 1930s B. In the 1940s C. In the 1950s D. In the 1960s26. What can we learn about BMW from the third paragraph?A. The logo of BMW represents an airplane.B. It once produced airplanes in Bavaria.C. The Bavarian flag includes blue and white triangles.D. Most people prefer the second story.27. Why did Ferrari use yellow as the logos background? A. In memory of Count Francesco Barraca B. To show respect for Enzo Ferrari C. In order to bring good luck to drivers D. To express his thanks to Count Francesco Barraccas motherCLiving in a foreign culture there are many times when I realize that my perspective(观点)on life is completely different from those Koreans I interact with on a daily basis. This past week I have been greatly challenged to change my perspective and here is why. My dream in life is to become a doctor, one who changes the world. But last week I opened an email from UBC that contained the words “regrets”, no interview. I didnt get an interview to medical school, thus will not be entering school for September 2009. My immediate reaction was one of extreme disappointment and angermostly directed at myself for not working hard enough, for not seeking out the opportunities necessary to have a good application, for simply not being good enough. My mind was full of hopelessness and despair that left me with no desire to further seek for the dream that Ive held for quite a time now. During the past week two things happened. At church our pastor(牧师) mentioned perspective in a section of his sermon (说教). He stated that when we take our eyes off ourselves and realize Gods greatness, our circumstances will be seen through a new perspective. The second thing that reminded me to look at perspective was reading a book. The Mitford Series is so good if you are looking for books to read. So last night I was reading and one of the main characters (who is a priest) is trying to figure out what to say at church. His sermon ended up saying “In everything we give thanks.” It is easy to give thanks when we feel successful in life. It is easy to give thanks when we receive a blessing. But seriously, who in their right mind says thanks for the financial problems I have?28. Where does the author probably live now? A. in the church B. In Britain C. In Korea D. In UBC29. How did she feel when the author received the email from UBC? A. Disappointed B. Regretful C. Excited D. Anxious30. In the first priests view, when we face disappointment or despair, we should _. A. turn to God for help B. see it in another wayC. change the others perspective D. receive a blessing31. What can we infer from the passage? A. The author thanks God for not being admitted by the university B. The author thinks the second sermon is wiser C. The author still wants to be a doctor D. The author cant really free from the disappointmentDIf you think that running marathons will help you live a long and healthy life, new research may come as a shock. According to a recent scientific study, people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all. Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1，000 joggers (慢跑者)and non-joggers for 12 years. The death rates from the sample group indicate that people who jog at a moderate pace two or three times a week for less than two and a half hours in total are least likely to die. The best speed to jog at was found to be about 5 miles per hour. The research suggests that people who jog more than three times a week or at higher speeds of over 7 mph die at the same rate as non-joggers. The scientists think that this is because strenuous exercise causes structural changes to the heart and arteries(动脉). Over time, this can cause serious injuries.Peter Schnohr, a researcher in Copenhagen, said, “If your goal is to decrease risk of death and improve life expectancy(寿命), jogging a few times a week at a moderate (适度的)pace is a good strategy. Anything more is not just unnecessary, and it may be harmful.”The implications (暗示)of this are that moderate forms of exercise such as tai chi, yoga and brisk (轻快的)walking may be better for us than “iron man” events, triathlons and long-distance running and cycling. According to Jacob Louis Marott, another researcher involved in the study, “You dont actually have to do that much to have a good impact on your health. And perhaps you shouldnt actually do too much”.32. The underlined word “strenuous” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “_”. A. hard B. regular C. practical D. flexible33. The author presents some figures in Paragraph 2 to _. A. suggest giving up jogging B. show risks of doing sports C. provide supportive evidence D. introduce the research process34. According to the scientists, why is too much exercise harmful? A. It may injure the heart and arteries B. It can make the body tired out C. It will bring much pressure D. It consumes too much energy35. What can be inferred from the next? A. No exercise at all is the best choice B. More exercise means a healthier life C. Marathons runners are least likely to die D. Proper exercise contributes to good health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。Everyone can benefit from making an effort to practice gratitude(感激)every day. The following three steps can help you start feeling more grateful, and appreciative of the good things in your life: Notice the Good Things in Your Life36._ Pay attention to the small everyday details of your life-nature, people, community, shelter, creature comforts like a warm bed or a good meal. And then start a gratitude journal(日记). Making a commitment (承诺，保证)to writing down good things each day makes it more likely that we will notice good things as they happen.Enjoy the Feeling of GratitudeThere are moments when you naturally, right then and there, feel filled with gratitude. These are moments when you say to yourself, Oh, wow, this is amazing! or How great is this! Pause. 37._ Let it sink in. Enjoy your blessings in the moment they happen.Express GratitudeExpressing gratitude is more than being polite. 38_ _Show your appreciation to someone who really did something nice. Say: It was really kind of you to,” You did me a big favor when., or Thank you for being there when. 39._ Hold the door open for the person behind you, even if it means waiting a little longer than you normally would.True gratitude doesnt leave you feeling like you owe other people something-after all, if youve done someone a favor, you probably dont want the person to feel like you expect something back in return. 40._A. Its about showing your heartfelt appreciation.B. Just notice and absorb(吸收，吸入) that feeling of true gratitude.C. You can also express gratitude by doing a kindness.D. Its all about feeling good and creating a cycle of good.E. Start to notice and identify the things you are grateful for.F. Help someone without letting the person find out it was you.G. Its amazing what you notice when you focus on feeling grateful.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（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四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。 Last July, I started a year-long bicycle tour in celebration of my fiftieth birthday myself. I wanted to 41 as many goals as possible in one year. The 42 was to be a tour of 12,000 miles around the USA. I would 43 everyday people in American small towns and play the tourist at lots of strange roadside 44 . I planned the trip to end in July, _45 I would bicycle into my Ohio hometown on my fiftieth birthday. _46 as it happened, I didnt have time to tour the upper island of Michigan, and the wind 47 me to get other peoples rides in some places, so my mileage(英里里程) 48 just over 9,300 miles. But I met more 49 people than you can imagine. It was a grand journey, and I was happy to 50 my fiftieth birthday with my family in my hometown. I 51 thought aging would bother me. I thought Id grow old gracefully, 52 the marks of experience as they appeared on my body. 53 as the signs began to become noticeable, one by one, I became more and more 54 . I needed reading glasses. The worst part was the weight. 55 no change in exercise or eating habits, the pounds added up 56 , and I couldnt get them off. What I saw in the mirror no longer 57 the image of myself I carried in my mind. But was it really the physical aspects that upset me so much? Or was it the equation(等式)in my mind: signs of aging=old age=reducing abilities= 58 of dreams? I have always been attracted to great dreams and physical 59 . Something inspires inside me when I read of someones walk across the country or a bicycle trip around the world. It makes me long to go, to 60 everyday life and to test my ability or determination in a task that will need fortitude (刚毅) and resourcefulness.41. A. forget B. achieve C. quit D. remember42. A. competition B voyage C. adventure D. vacation43. A. know B. enjoy C. trust D. meet44. A. attractions B. bookstores C. restaurants D. supermarkets45. A. what B. when C. which D. where46. A. Sadly B. Gradually C. Happily D. Fortunately47. A. forced B. helped C. allowed D. sent48. A. concluded B. happened C. included D. totaled49. A. harmful B. humorous C. wonderful D. impossible50. A. congratulate B. design C. celebrate D. handle51. A. never B. ever C. only D. often52. A. refusing B. accepting C. intending D. leaving53. A. So B. And C. But D. Or54. A. delighted B. inspired C. worried D. astonished55. A. Without B. Over C. Through D. With56. A. immediately B. constantly C. exactly D. heavily57. A. matched B. gathered C. focused D. suited58. A. success B. gain C. failure D. loss59. A. balance B. challenges C. conditions D. health60. A. put up with B. make best of C. look down upon D. break away from第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Good evening! Today Mr Jack