2012-2013年高一英语期中试题

命题人 张影1 Population experts say that by 2050 the world will have about 2 billion people aged over 60,_as today.A as three times B three times as many C three times many D three times many as2 Cucumber contains a high content of vitamin C which is five times higher than _of watermelon.A ones B it C that D those3 If you are able to create a positive _towards reading in your home ,your children will be more likely to seek out reading as a way to gain praiseA belief B attitude C practice D habit4 After being questioned by the police , he admitted _in the supply of drugs over a 20-year period.A to be involved B being involved C involved D been involving5 Your life insurance should be enough to _any funeral costs as well as debts that you may have accumulated.A adopt B hold C cover D load6 Moreover,27.6 percent of those _preferred reading on their mobile phones, which was 4.6 percent higher than last year.A surveying B to survey C surveyed D having surveyed7 A car engine cannot run smoothly without motor oil._ our body cannot function efficiently without vitamins.A fortunately B Gradually C Similarly D Confidently 8 _Hi, Tom._?_ well .Long time no see! I miss you very much.A What are you doing B What is going onC How do you like it D How is it going9 I have always wanted to go to a good place in the country for a holiday , and now I_about where it should be.A thought B had thought C was thinking D am thinking10 _ wisest alternative is to work hard today in order that we will enjoy _better tomorrow.A The;the B A ; a C The ; a D A ; the11 As _the house ,I noticed a light on upstairs, which made me quicken my pace towards the doorway.A left B passed C entered D approached12 This is the second time I_a call from that telephone number.A have received B had received C received D receive13 Wait for a while .I will get you something to drink.Dont _.I have to leave now.A worry B interrupt C disturb D bother14 So diffcult_it to fit in at school that she decided to drop out.A found she B did she find C she found D she did found15 Chinas economy expanded 8.1 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier,_the slowest pace in almost three years.A marking B to mark C having marking D marked16 She went to American two years ago .She _there for half a year and then went to Japan.A would work B worked C would be working D has been working 17 Interestingly, the pet dog has been_to carry newspapers for its master.A trained B checked C changed D turned18 The price of oil is increasing so rapidly.Indeed ! The oil prices_by 10 and 20 percent so far.A increased B increase C had increased D have increased19 You had better encourage your children to_some of their pocket money for future education .A put aside B put up C put off D put back20 This year the number of the US students _in China has increased by 18.4percent compared to last year.A to study B studying C having studied D studied第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后个题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。One of my fondest Christmas memories was also one of our familys bleakest（最令人沮丧的）.We were just little kids , and on Christmas Day mom 21 us all around her to tell us , 22 ,that there would be no presents because all we really wanted was to 23 for our daddy.He was very sick . I dont remember anything else except four little girls surrounding my mother, crying 24 a miracle（奇迹） At that very moment ,someone 25 loudly on the door. 26 Behind him was a merry group of soldiers from the Army base where my father 27 as a minister . News had 28 that we were in trouble ,and his colleagues knew we needed some 29 . With all the excitement ,even my dad 30 in a blanket to keep warm , came down and sat in front of a roaring fire in our room to watch his children be 31 by good Samaritants（乐善好施的人）. The presents were unwrapped , and we girls 32 packages and found a doll each and four board games. What is 33 to me is that I dont even remember what sickness my father was suffering from.I 34 remember an evening of laughter and 35 There were no expensive toys but 36 moments of friendship and fun given by young men who knew that a family was having a(n) 37 time . They gave their time and their 38 to little children who needed to laugh. The most important thing in life arent things . And what about the true 39 of holidays ? I hope we all are able to remember a thing about the holidays that stirs(搅动)our heart , that isnt really a thing at all, but the smile on a childs face because we take a moment to hug or 40 a tear.21A requested B commanded C gathered D recommended22A in tears B in doubt C in silence D in surprise23A apply B pray C pay D ask24A to B with C for D in25A knocked B beat C tapped D struck26A Fighting B Shooting C Running D Following27A charged B existed C governed D worked28A expanded B spread C distributed D disappeared29A confidence B cheer C trust D wisdom30A dressed B attached C trapped D wrapped31A persuaded B saved C taught D entertained32A discovered B sought C unfolded D packed33A strange B frightening C useful D encouraging34A seldom B just C even D hardly35A happiness B surprise C doubt D anxiety36A shocking B priceless C worthless D beneficial37A relaxing B great C ordinary D rough38A praise B treatment C attention D response39A theme B spirit C principle D theory40A wipe away B deal with C write about D burst into第三部分：阅读理解（满分20分）第一节（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）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A It gives me great pleasure today to say a few words in praise of a man we will all miss very much. To be honest, I cant imagine we will do without him when hes gone.Bill Masters almost single-handed built up our sales force in the Houston area and developed the market position that we enjoy today. In only six years, he has brought the firm from a very low fifth position in the area sales to the point where we now outsell all but one of our competitors. Not only have we got 37 per cent of the market under Bills leadership; we are increasing our share with each passing month.As you know, the company has moved Bill to northern California to work his sales magic in one of this companys most competitive(竞争的) areas. But we know that if anyone can do it, Bill Masters can, and I know you all join me in wishing him the best of luck in his new work.41. The speech was made _.A. at a welcome meetingB. at the opening of a new school termC. when somebody was leavingD. when they had a new manager42. How long did Masters worked there?A.37 yearsB. less than 5 yearsC. about six yearsD. since he began to work43. When Bill started to work in Houston area, he had _to help him.A. many peopleB. nobodyC. about 37 peopleD. very few people44 Bill increased the companys sale _.A. by 37 per cent every monthB. to the second largest in the areaC. to be the fifth largest in the areaD. five times as much as before BOne of the best-known American writers of childrens books is Alfred Strong, or Doctor Strong, as he is better known to readers everywhere. Now, an art show called Doctor Strong From Then to Now is travelling around the United States. The pictures and drawings show the history of Doctor Strong.Doctor Strong first became famous almost fifty years ago when his first childrens book was published. Since then, he has written forty-five books that have sold more than one hundred million copies around the world.Doctor Strongs books are known for their easy use of words and colorful, hand-drawn pictures. These drawings bring life to his imaginary creatures. The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and hundreds of others.The San Diego Museum, in California, organized the art show. It included about three hundred Doctor Strongs original(最早的) drawings and some of his writings.Most of Doctor Strongs books, although written in a funny way, have serious messages. For example, in Mc Elligots Pool, he describes the danger of pollution. He discusses the arms race in The Butter Battle Book, written in nineteen eighty-four.Doctor Strong is almost eighty-four years old now. He says he never planned to write stories just for children. He says he writes stories that interest people of all ages. He says he uses easy words so that everyone, even a child, can understand.45. Alfred Strong is a famous _ in the United States.A. doctor B. artist C. writer D. reader46. Doctor Strong first became famous in _.A. his eighties when an art show was travelling around the United StatesB. his fifties when his drawings and writings were publishedC. nineteen eighty-four when his book MeEligots Pool was publishedD. his thirties when his first book was published47. Doctor Strongs books are very popular in America because _.A. they are stories about animals such as cats, elephants and so onB. they are written in easy words with colourful picturesC. he organized the art show in CaliforniaD. they are written in a funny way CIt was a quiet village in which there was a military camp. It was far from the towns and cities and there were some high mountains around. Of course it was a good place for training the new soldiers. But it was difficult for the young men to go outside. Mr. White, an officer of forty, was strict with them and he hardly let them leave the camp.Once Mr. White was ill in bed. He couldnt work and a young officer, Mr. Hunt, began to train the new soldiers instead of him. He knew the young men well and let nine soldiers go to the nearest town to have a holiday. But night fell and none came back to the camp. He was worried about it and stood at the gate. It was five to twelve when Mr. Hunt decided to go to the town and see what was happening with the young men. He started the car quickly and set off. At that moment the nine soldiers came back. It seemed they were all drunk. Of course they found the officer was angry.Im sorry, sir, said the first soldier. I left the town on time. But something was wrong with my bus on my way here. I had to buy a horse and made it run fast. Bad luck! It died and I had to run back.And the other seven soldiers said they were late for the same reasons. It was the last soldiers turn. He said, Im sorry, sir. I got on a bus on time, butHaving heard this, the officer became even angrier and stopped him at once. He called out, If you say something was wrong with your bus, Ill punish you at once!No, no, sir, said the young man. My bus was all right, but the dead horses were in its way!48. The military camp was built in the village to _.A. stop the soldiers going to townsB. stop the soldiers meeting their friendsC. train the new soldiersD. make the young men live quietly49. Mr. Hunt let the nine soldiers have a holiday because _.A. he was kind to themB. they felt lonelyC. they had something important to doD. they were the best of all50 The young officer was worried because _.A. a traffic accident had happenedB. he was afraid something happened to the nine soldiersC. the nine soldiers didnt come back on timeD. the nine soldiers drank too much in the town第四部分 写作第一节 短文改错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。每处错误仅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（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下