浙江省平阳县第二中学2014年高一上学期期末考试英语试卷-1.doc

浙江省平阳县第二中学2014年高一上学期期末考试英语试卷一。单项选择（共20小题，每题1分，共20分）1. There was _ time _ I hated to go to school. A. a; that B. a; when C. the; that D. the; when 2. The child asked his mother _ to out to play tennis. A. that he could B. if he could C. whether could he D. that if he could 3. Mr. Smith has done some research on wild animals for 20 years. - Oh! He must have _ a lot of difficulties. A. given in B. cared about C. joined in D. gone through4. Every minute is made full _ of _ our lessons well. A. to use; study B. use; studying C. use; to study D. used; studying 5. She pretended to be calm, but _ she was more nervous at that time she was being questioned. A. actually B. in actual C. as matter of fact D. in a fact6. A notice was _ in order to remind the students of the changed lecture time. A. sent up B. given up C. set up D. put up 7. My brother trusts you; only you can _ him to give up the unrealistic plan. A. suggest B. attract C. persuade D. concern8. She was in class on Friday afternoon, but no one has seen her _. A. after that B. from then on C. ever since D. by then9. If nothing _, many endangered animals will die out in the near future. A. does B. had been done C. will do D. is done10. The audience waited until the curtain rose and then _ laughter at the sight of the funny actor. A. burst out B. burst into C. broke into D. began with11. _ myself in the newspaper, I didnt notice he came in. A. Having buried B. Burying C. Buried D. To be buried12. It was a _ story and we all got _. A. shocking; shocking B. shocked; shocked C. shocking; shocked D. shocked; shocking13. Tina was much more friendly to Peter than she was to the others, _ made all the others upset. A. who B. which C. what D. that14. The settlement is home to nearly 3,000 people, many of left their homes for a better life in the city. Awhom Bwhich CthemDthose15. Tommy _ his bike, because he went to office by taxi this morning. A. can have found B. could have found C. cant have found D. mustnt have found16. In my opinion, the film “Saving Private Ryan” is _worth _ a second time. A. much; to see B. very; to be seen C. well; seeing D. quite; being seen17. - How often do you go home? - _. A. For three weeks B. Three weeks ago C. Every three weeks D. In three weeks time18. Was it because Jack came late for school _ Mr. Smith got very angry? A. why B. who C. where D. that19. Our new teaching building _ in about 3 months. A. will finish B. will be finished C. be finished D. finish20. Kathy _ a lot of Spanish by working as a volunteer. A. picked up B. took up C. made up D. gave up二完形填空（共20小题，每题1分，共20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。 One sunny afternoon, a seven-year-old girl went for a walk. She crossed a large area of grassland into the woods 21 she realized that she was lost.Sitting on a rock and 22 what to do, she began crying. After a while, she 23 to walk along a wide path lined with tall trees and thick bushes. 24 it was getting dark, she saw a small, dark wooden house. She opened the door and 25 stepped in. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise, and she ran out of the door and back to the 26 . Cold and tired, she fell asleep near a 27 .The girls parents were out and her dog, Laddy, was at home. Laddy sensed that his mistress（女主人）was in _28_. He jumped through a window, _29_ the glass. He looked in the fields. But he couldnt find his mistress anywhere. However, from the ground came a 30 scent (气味) as he lowered his head. He 31 the scent and walked across the grassland. Barking(吠叫) 32 into the air, the dog 33 through the woods until he found the 34 . But the girl was not there, so he headed back to the woods. Much to his 35 , he saw his mistress blue shirt in the distance. He 36 over some bushes and saw the little stream (小溪)，where the girl was 37 .When she opened her eyes and 38 her dog standing beside her, the girl said, “you 39 me, Laddy,” and she kissed him several times. Seeing their daughter and dog coming back, the parents burst into tears of 40 . That night Laddy had a heros supper: a huge meal of steak.21. A. before B. since C. while D. as22. A. wondering B. forgetting C. remembering D. knowing23. A. preferred B. expected C. failed D. decided24. A. When B. For C. If D. Because25. A. carelessly B. carefully C. hopelessly D. unwillingly26. A. trees B. bushes C. woods D. grasses27. A. stream B. rock C. tree D. house28. A. prison B. danger C. peace D. charge29. A. rubbing B. breaking C. mopping D. protecting30. A. terrible B. strange C. pleasant D. familiar31. A. missed B. discovered C. followed D. ignored32. A. calmly B. loudly C. happily D. swiftly33. A. searched B. visited C. lived D. travelled34. A. window B. girl C. house D. hero35. A. surprise B. sadness C. disappointment D. delight36. A. jumped B. climbed C. walked D. flew37. A. awake B. active C. shocked D. asleep38. A. knew B. watched C. looked D. saw39. A. upset B. harmed C. rescued D. frightened40. A. pain B. shock C. sorrow D. relief三阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，共40分）ASocieties all over the world name places in similar ways. Quite often there is no official naming ceremony but places tend to be called names as points of reference by people. Then an organized body steps in and gives the place a name. Frequently it happens that a place has two names: One is named by the people and the other by the government. As in many areas, old habits died hard, and the place continues to be called by its unofficial name long after the meaning is lost.Many roads and places in Singapore are named in order that the pioneers will be remembered by future generations. Thus we have names such as Stamford Road and Raffles Place. This is in keeping with traditions in many countries - in both the West and the East.Another way of naming places is naming them after other places. Perhaps they were named to promote friendships between the two places or it could be that the people who used to live there were originally from the places that the roads were named after. The mystery is clearer when we see some of the roads named in former British bases. If you step into Selector Airbase you will see Piccadilly Circus - obviously named by some homesick Royal Air Force personnel.Some places were named after the activities that used to go on at those places. Bras Basah Road is an interesting example, “Bras Basah” means “wet rice” in Malay(马来语). Now why would anyone want to name a road “Wet Rice Road”? The reason is simple. During the pioneering days, wet rice was laid out to dry along this road.A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is “Circular Road” for one. Other roads may have part of their names to describe their shapes, like “Paya Lebar Crescent”. This road is called a crescent (月牙) because it begins on the main road, makes a crescent and comes back to join the main road again.41. We learn from Paragraph 1 that _. A. the government is usually the first to name a place B. many places tend to have more than one name C. a ceremony will be held when a place is named D. people prefer the place names given by the government42. What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? _. A. Change suddenly. B. Change significantly.C. Disappear mysteriously. D. Disappear very slowly.43. Which of the following places is named after a person? _.A. Raffles Place. B. Selector Airbase. C. Piccadilly Circus. D. Paya Lebar Crescent.44. Bras Basah Road is named _. A. after a person B. after a place C. after an activity D. by its shape45. What can be inferred from the passage? _. A. Some place names in Singapore are the same as in Britain. B. Some places in Singapore are named for military purposes. C. The way Singaporeans name their places is unique. D. Young Singaporeans have forgotten the pioneers.BIts the lunchtime break at Shanghai Xianxia Middle School. No mobile phones can be heard ringing anywhere. The common sight of crowds of children chatting on their phones or sending short messages has disappeared.A grade-2 student said, “I couldnt concentrate during classes if the cell phone was with me. I couldnt help checking if there were messages or missed phone calls. I even played games on the phone sometimes.” The school authorities say they feel the ban is necessary to keep order in class. They even gave out an open letter to remind parents not to let their children bring mobile phones to school. More than 96 percent of parents say they welcome the school decision. The school is also being flexible (灵活的) in implementing the ban. Those students who live far from school are allowed to bring mobile phones to contact their parents. But they still have to switch them off in classrooms.Medical experts have also welcomed the school decision. They say too much dependence on mobile phones can cause many psychological problems in teenage students.46. The grade-2 student thought that _.A. the mobile phone should be on during classesB. it is good to play cell phone games sometimesC. the mobile phone is helpful to her studiesD. it is no good using the cell phone at school47. According to the passage, the students use their mobile phones except _.A. contacting their parents B. cheating in exams C. sending short messages D. playing games48. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. All the parents welcome the school decision.B. Some students can bring mobile phones to school.C. Medical experts are against the school decision.D. No one is allowed to bring his mobile phone to school. 49.The passage mainly tells us _. A. the mobile phone is a big trouble to teenage students B. the use of the mobile phone can cause mental problems C. about a ban on the mobile phone in a middle school D. a story happening at Shanghai Xianxia Middle SchoolCAs the seasons change, womens hairstyles can change as well. This doesnt mean an entire makeover every three months is necessary but even the tiniest changes can help you keep up with the latest fashion. If spring is just around the corner, most womens hairstyles will benefit from adding two colors lighter than their hair color. It will brighten up their skin and give them a sun-kissed effect even thought outside may still be cold. As summer approaches, a switch (改变) to any of the low-maintenance (保养成本低的) hairstyles is always a step in the right direction. After all, who wants to spend those valuable warm months inside doing their hair? Think of Jennifer Anistons hairstyle with it relaxed waves or Mandy Moores version with lots of layers at the bottom for a carefree look. Autumn is a time for leaves to change color and a great change to do the same to your hair. Colors in both clothing and hairstyles are usually brighter this time of year so dont be afraid to try something new. A slightly deeper color will allow your hair for a change of pace. In winter most things turn pale but dont let your style be one of them. This is a great time to experiment with one of the trendy (时髦的) hairstyles out there. Winter, with its string of Christmas parties and New Year celebrations, is a perfect time to look your best. Try out a new style that makes you look special for all those parties if you want to be the focus of the party as Julia Roberts did. 50. Adding colors to womens hair in spring will _. A. help them fight against coldness. B. catch peoples eyes in public places C. make their skin look brighter and warmer D. make them look more energetic and outgoing51. According to the passage, what hairstyles are suggested in summer? A. Special hairstyles B. Complicated hairstyles C. Free or loose hairstyles D. Cool or original hairstyles52. Which of the following is TRUE about Julia Roberts according to the passage? A. She once felt ashamed of her hairstyle at a winter party B. Her hairstyle once attracted many eyes at a winter party. C. She once became the focus of a winter party because of her nice dress. D. She was admired greatly at a winter party because of her hair color.53. Whats the best title of the passage? A. Different seasons and different hairstyles B. Different hairstyles and different benefits C. How to keep up with the latest fashion D. What are the best hairstylesDNelson Mandela was a figure of international fame, and many details of his life and career were public knowledge. But here are four things you may not have known about the late South African leader.1. He was a boxing fan.In his youth, Nelson Mandela enjoyed boxing and long-distance running. Even during the 27 years he spent in prison, he would exercise every morning. I did not enjoy the violence of boxing so much as the science of it. I was curious by how one moved ones body to protect oneself, how one used a strategy both to attack and retreat, how one paced oneself over a match, he wrote in his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom.2. His original name was not Nelson.Rolihlahla Mandela was nine years old when a teacher at the primary Methodist school where he was studying in Qunu, South Africa, gave him an English name “Nelson” in accordance with the custom to give all school children Christian names. 3. He forgot his glasses when he was released from prison.Mr. Mandelas release on 11 February 1990 followed years of political pressure against apartheid(种族隔离). Mr. Mandelas reading glasses stayed behind in prison Mr. Mandela and his then-wife Winnie were taken to the centre of Cape Town to address a huge and exciting crowd. But when he pulled out the text of his speech, he realized he had forgotten his glasses and had to borrow Winnies.4. He had his own law firm, but it took him years to get a law degree.Mr. Mandela studied law on and off for 50 years from 1939, failing about half the courses he took. A two-year diploma(学位证书) in law on top of his university degree allowed him to practice, and in August 1952, he and Oliver Tambo set up South Africas first black law firm, Mandela and Tambo, in Johannesburg. He kept on studying hard to finally secure a law degree while in prison in 1989.54. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Nelson Mandelas life in the prison. B. The achievements of Nelson Mandela.C. Nelson Mandelas hobbies and career. D. Unknown things about Nelson Mandela.55. Why did Nelson Mandela love boxing?A. Because he wanted to be a boxer. B. Because he enjoyed the violence of boxing.C. Because he appreciated the strategy in boxing. D. Because he had nothing else to do in the prison.56. What happened to Mandela when he was about to give the speech?A. He broke his glasses into pieces. B. He had to use his wifes glasses.C. He left his own glasses at home. D. His wife wanted to borrow his glasses.57. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Nelson Mandela was not his original name.B. Nelson Mandela was the name given by his teacher.C. Nelson Mandela had been studying the law nonstop for 50 years.D. Nelson Mandela had started his own law firm before he got a law degree.EAn earthquake happens when two plates rub (碰撞) together. The earth plates travel in different directions and at different speeds. If one plate is slowly forced underneath the other, pressure builds up until the plates break apart. This process causes the ground to move. It is an earthquake. In other words, earth-quakes are the shaking of the earths surface caused by the earths rocky outer layer as a result of the energy stored within the earth. The strain within the rocks is suddenly released (释放). The damage an earthquake causes depends on where it is and the time it is happening. If an unpopulated region is struck, there will be low loss of life or property. If it hits a large city, there may be many in-juries and much destruction. Many of the areas at risk are largely populated now. Major earthquakes hitting those areas today could produce terrible damage. Actually, there are several million small earth-quakes every year. Large earthquakes such as the 1964 Alaskan quake that measured 9.2 on the Richter scale, cause millions of dollars in damage. In the last 500 years, millions of people have been killed by earth-quakes around the world including 240,000 in the 1976 Tangshan earthquake in China.A 60-second or less earthquake can cause devastation that continues for years after the first tremor (小震). In 1972, a series of severe earthquakes struck Managua, Nicaragua. Fifteen year