人教版高一英语第一学期半期考试.doc

人教版高一英语第一学期期中考试 (不含听力，考试时间100分钟，满分120)一 单项选择21. Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belt. The plane _. A. takes off B. has taken off C. is taking off D. took off22. What he said just now got all of us _. A. disappoint B. to disappoint C. disappointed D. disappointing23. Was it in the village _ we used to live in _ the accident happened? A. where; that B. that; where C. which; that D. where; which24. Even though the workers were not satisfied, they _ to the boss finally. A. gave up B. gave in C. gave out D. gave away25. We were put into a position _ we had to do something _ we were actually unwilling to do. A. when; which B. in which; that C. where; which D. that; that26. He decided to help the poor girl _ were killed in the earthquake. A. which parents B. parents of them C. whose parents D. whom parents27. The committee is discussing the problem right now. It will _ have been solved by the end of next week. A. eagerly B. hopefully C. sincerely D. gradually28. The island is _ attractive in spring and autumn because of the pleasant weather in both seasons. A. partly B. merely C. equally D. nearly29. He often comes to school late, _ makes the teacher angry. A. which B. that C. who D. what30. After the earthquake, the injured were _ in the local hospitals or taken by air to the hospitals in the neighboring cities. A. cared for B. concerned about C. recovered from D. dug out31. According to the art dealer, the painting _ to go for at least a million dollars. A. is expected B. expects C. expected D. is expecting32. The settlement is home to nearly 1000 people, many of _ left their village homes for a better life in the city. A. whom B. which C. them D. these33. Despite such a big difference in _ towards what one eats, there is no doubt that people in the west regard the Chinese food as something special. A. point B. idea C. attitude D. sight34. - You are always full of _. Can you tell me the secrete? - Taking plenty of exercise every day. A. power B. strength C. force D. energy35. He _ most of his time to his research, believing his hard work would pay off sooner or later.A. devoted B. spent C. cost D. took二 完形填空Ive been in the taxicab business for thirty-five years, and I know there is a lot about it that is not good. Taxicab drivers have to be tough fellows to be able to work in New York. Youve got to _36_ the New York _37_ eight hours a day these days, so people get the wrong _38_ that they are bad. Actually, taxi drivers are just like other people. Most of them will _39_ as honest fellows. You read in the _40_ almost every week where a taxi driver turns in money or jewels or bonds that people _41_ in their cabs. If they werent honest, you wouldnt be reading those stories in the papers.One time in Brooklyn, I found a diamond ring in my cab. I _42_ helping a lady with a lot of packages that day, so I went back to where I had _43_ her. It took me almost two days to trace her down in order to return her ring to her. I didnt _44_ as much as “thank you”. Still I felt good _45_ I had done what was right. I think I felt better than she did. I was born and _46_ in Ireland and lived there until I was nineteen years old. Then I came to this _47_ in 1913 where I held several jobs to earn a few dollars before enlisting in World War I. After being discharged, I had my own family and bought a cab. Life hasnt been too _48_ at times, but my wife takes care of our money and we have a good bit _49_ for a rainy day.When I _50_ driving a cab, Park Avenue was mostly a bunch of coal yards. Hoofers Brewery was right next to where the Waldof-Astoria is now. I did pretty well, _51_ in those days.In all my years of driving a taxicab, I have _52_ had any trouble with the police, not even with drunks.I believe _53_ is one of the greatest gifts there is. I know they call it a lot of fancy names these days, like integrity, etc. But it doesnt make any _54_ what they call it; its still what makes a man a good _55_. This is my code, and I try to live by.36. A. fight B. escape C. control D. forecast37. A. weather B. pollution C. traffic D. condition38. A. suggestion B. impression C. expression D. information39. A. talk B. work C. drive D. wander40. A. websites B. papers C. posters D. magazines41. A. leave B. find C. give D. place42. A. remembered B. regretted C. continued D. tried43. A. noticed B. supported C. met D. dropped44. A. say B. overhear C. speak D. get45. A. though B. while C. unless D. because46. A. employed B. married C. raised D. trained47. A. college B. country C. company D. village48. A. hard B. busy C. easy D. simple49. A. left behind B. used up C. put away D. sorted out50. A. started B. considered C. recalled D. learned51. A. even B. only C. definitely D. maybe52. A. never B. always C. often D. seldom53. A. personality B. honesty C. security D. dignity54. A. sense B. profit C. difference D. progress55. A. servant B. customer C. businessman D. citizen三 阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A,B,C,D）中，选出最佳选项。ALife is speeding up. Everyone is getting unwell.This may sound like someone would say today. But in fact, an unknown citizen who lived in Rome in AD 52 wrote it.We all love new inventions. They are exciting, amazing and can even change our lives.But have all these developments really improved the quality of our lives?Picture this: Youre rushing to finish your homework on the computer. Your mobile phone rings, a QQ message from your friend appears on the screen, and the noise from the television is getting louder and louder. Suddenly the computer goes blank and you lose all your work. Now you have to stay up all night to get it done. How can you feel calm and happy?Inventions have speeded up our lives so much that they often leave us feeling stresses and tired. Why do you think people who live far away from noisy cities, who have no telephones, no cars, not even any electricity often seem to be happier? Perhaps because they lead simpler lives.One family in the UK went blank in time to see what life was like without all the inventions we have today. The grandparents, with their daughter, and grandsons Benjamin, 10, and Tomas, 7, spent nine weeks in a 1940s house. They had no washing machine, microwave, computer or mobile phones.The grandmother, Lyn, said, It was hard physically, but not mentally. She believed life was less materialistic. The more things you have, the more difficult life becomes, she said. The boys said they had less to fight over, such as their computer. Benjamin also noticed that his grandmother had changed from being a trendy(时髦), beer-drinking granny, to one who cooked things.Here are some simple ways to beat the stress often caused by our inventions!Dont be available all the time. Turn off your mobile phone at certain times of the day. Dont check your e-mail every day.Dont reply to somebody as soon as they have leave a message just because you can. It may be fun at first, but it soon gets annoying.56. The passage is mainly about _ A. problem with technology B. improvements of our life with technology C. the important roles technology plays in our everyday life D. major changes which will be likely to happen to technology57. Why did the family choose to spend some time in a 1940s house? Because_ A. they liked to live simple lives B. they were curious about how people lived without modern inventions C. they were troubled by modern inventions D. living in a different time would be a lot of fun for them58. What do you think the underlined word available in the 1st suggestion offered by the writer mean? A. Busy on line B. Free C. Be able to D. Be found by othersBDr.Sylvia wants you to stop eating fish. Its not because fish are endangered, though wild fish stocks in many oceans are very low. Its not because theyre bad for you, though fish in many areas are exposed to poisonous substances in the water. Its because theyre smart. Fish are sensitive. They have personalities says the marine biologist. For Earle, eating a fish would be like eating a dog or a cat.I would never eat anyone I know personally.Theres a lot more to fish than the eye; they talk to each other, they like to be touched., and they engage in behavior that can seem very human. They can remember things and learn from experience. Earle and a growing number of animal rights activists see these as strong arguments against eating fish altogether.The activists also point out that fish feel pain and fish suffer horribly on their way from the sea to the supermarket. While it may seem obvious that fish are able to feel pain, like ever other animal, some people think of fish as swimming vegetables, says Dr.Lynne Sneddon. Really, its kind of a moral question. Is the enjoyment you get from fishing (or eating fish) more important than the pain of the fish?Fishermen and (fried) fish lovers are doubtful. Ive never seen a smart fish, says Marie Swaringen as she fishes off a plate of fish at a Seattle seafood restaurant. If they were very smart, they wouldnt get caught.For years, everyones been telling us to eat fish because its so good for us, says another diner. Now Ive got to feel guilty while Im eating my fish? What are they going to think of next? Dont eat salad because cucumbers have feelings?59. Dr.Sylvia Earle discourage people from eating fish because_ A. There are not that many wild fish in the ocean B. Fish actually are sensitive and have personalities C. Some ocean fish contain poisonous substances D. Fish are like dogs or cats that people know personally60. We can infer from the passage that_ A. all people dont agree with the idea to stop eating fish B. People will be persuaded not to eat fish in the future C. Stopping eating fish will lead to peoples not eating vegetables D. We shouldnt care too much about the feeling of fish61. By saying Theres a lot mare to fish than meets the eye the writer means_ A. There are far more fish than other animals in the world B. There are more fish in the world than people can see C. People can see more fish if they pay more attention D. Fish are not that simple as they appear to peoples eyes62. What is the writers attitude towards people eating fish/ A. Neutral.(中立) B. Indifferent.(冷漠) C. Approving.(同意) D. Opposed.(反对) CFrom now on, never spend your previous time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.The seeds, and the power to grow them. Are contained in the most awesome machine ever created: the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You were born a winner. You were born rich. You can be a success if you make the right choice.You cannot be successful without first developing your self-confidence. Your level of self-confidence is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-confidence are people who do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their lives. They are were victims. They are leaves tossed(摇摆) by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for everything taht happens in your life. Failures think that everything happens by accident and chance. Successful people realize that they are responsible.Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we choose to think and believe. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success is dependent upon our level of confidence.If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks.In short, in all areas of your life, whether they are financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.63. People with low self-confidence are compares to leaves because they_ A. are ready to change their minds B. cant control themselves in life C. dont have the power to face their fate D. are easily affected by windy weather64. Losers would think that _ A. their failure is only because of bad luck B. working hard will lead to success C. success is the result of hard work D. they dont make efforts to success65. The last paragraph serves as _ A. the proof of the authors points B. the conclusion of the argument C. an introduction to another topic D. a comparison between two viewsD Ever with you could solve complex math problems without thinking? What about learning to play the piano in just three days? Or mastering several foreign languages within a month? Eddie Morra, the main character in the movie Limitless can do all these things. But he isnt Superman or Harry Potter. Eddie has taken pills called NZT.Thriller Limitless came out in China on October 13. In the movie, Eddie is faced with writers block. He hasnt written a single word og a novel, and his deadline has passed. And theres more bad news: His girlfriend breaks up with him. By chance, Eddie runs into relative who is a drug dealer. He gives Eddie some pills called NZT that allow people to make use of 100 percent of their brains. With the magic pills, Eddie s life changes completely. He can recall everything he has ever read, seen or heard. He even becomes a kungfu master by simple memorizing actions in Bruce Lees movie.Before long he has finished his novel, won back his girlfriend and stepped into the financial world. He becomes rich incredible quickly and is soon employed by a powerful Wall Street company. However, bad side effects are just around the corner. The effects of the pills start only one or two days, and Eddie has to find more supplies of the pills. Meanwhile, the pills start to have other effects on him. Eddies mind loses the ability to control the actions of his body. What does destiny hold for him? Will he be able to go back to his normal life.Eddies fate turns out to be a barbed joke. a sharp-eyed comic fable for an age of greed and speed. writes A.O.Scott, a movie critic with the New York Times.The drug isnt real-yet, some researchers say such memory-enhancing drugs might not be far off. Would you take such a pill despite its side effects? Is the ability to remember everything a blessing or a curse?66. What does writers block mean? A. Eddies girlfriend breaks up with him. B. Eddie can not write a novel about the block. C.Eddie found himself lacking any ideas while writing the novel. D. Eddie came across a writer while he was walking with his relative.67. Which of the following happened to Eddie after he took the pill? A. He can easily call everything in the world. B. He can expect what will happen next with his sixth sense. C. He can control a powerful Wall Street company and becomes rich. D. He can make a special pill to improve his memory.68. Whats A. O. Scotts opinion of the movie? A. The movie can help slow our pace in life. B. The movie turned out to be only a joke. C. The movie can help invent a memory-enhancing drug. D. The movie aims to show something is wrong with our society.69. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Memory=enhancing is sure to do good to us. B. More people will take pills to enhance their memory. C. People are soon likely to remember everything. D. Such a pill to enhance memories may soon be invented.70. What is writers purpose of writing the passage? A. To give us the information of a new movie. B. To inform us of a new research on a new drug. C. To suggest a god way to improve memory. D. T o tell us something about a new drug to enhance our memory.EDear sir,Your shipment of twelve thousand Smart watches was received by our company this morningHowever we wish to make a number of complaints concerning the serious delay in delivery and your failure to carry out our specific instructions with regard to this order.It was stressed from the beginning that the delivery date had to be less than six weeks from the first order, in order to meet our own customersrequirementsWhil