高一英语半期试卷

1、高一英语半期考试试卷第一部分：英语知识运用 （共两节，满分30分）第一节 单项填空（共30小题；每小题1分，满分30分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. -Can you read the sign, sir? No smoking allowed in the lift! -_? A. Never mind B. Dont mention itC. Sure, I dont smokeD. Pardon me2. This is the first time we_ a film in the cinema together as a family. A. s

2、ee B. had seenC. sawD. have seen3. John asked his mother_.A. where did she put his coatB. where she put his coat C. did she put his coat whereD. where was she putting his coat4. The sports meeting has been put off_ the bad weather. A. instead of B. in spite of C. because of D. in case of5. The polic

3、eman warned the driver_ so carelessly. A. never to drive B. to not drive C. to never drive D. doesnt drive 6. In my opinion, you should read more English books to enrich your_. A. power B. base C. accentD. vocabulary7.She changed so much five years later that I could hardly_her at first sight. A. kn

4、ow B. recognizeC. remember D. believe 8. Buses here are always crowded with passengers, so I prefer _ to school rather than take a bus. A. cycle B. cycling C. to cycle D. being cycled 9. -Why were you so late?- _, we were waiting for the bus in the rain for half an hour. A. Forget it B. To begin wit

5、hC. In the end D. Believe it or not10. Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belt. The plane_ .A. takes offB. has taken off C. is taking off D. took off11. My uncle has been practicing hard these days, _ to pass the driving test on his first attempt. A. worried B. determined C. pleased D. su

6、rprised12. -Whats the terrible noise over there? -The students_ for the coming Christmas party A. have preparedB. are preparingC. prepareD. will prepare13. It was in this house_ he was told many funny stories.A. thatB. where C. in which D. which14. -Sorry I made your white dress dirty.-Its all right

7、. You didnt do it_. A. at once B. after all C. by mistake D. on purpose 15. Do you think shopping online will _ take the place of shopping in stores.A. frequently B. finally C. especially D. merely 16. Look out! That tree _ fall down.A. is going to B. will be C. shall D. would17. Selecting a mobile

8、phone for personal use is not easy because technology _ so rapidly.A.will change B. has changed C. will have changed D. is changing18. Could you tell me if you have found the key _ your car.A. for B. to C. about D. by19. _ get a better score, she has been studying hard all day.A. So as to B. In orde

9、r to C. So that D. In order that20. This exam is very difficult. Many students are concerned _the results.A. aboutB. withC. in D. of21.Dont worry. Mary can take good care of the children; she is very_.A.stubborn B.reliable C.straight D.determined22.Tom trusts you; only you can _ him to give up the f

10、oolish idea.A.suggest B.attract C.advise D.persuade23.They insisted that everyone _ to the party.A.comes B.will come C.was going to come D.come24.The result was very different _what Id expected.A.for B. of C.at D.from25.All languages change and develop _.A.on time B.at times C.in time D.over time26.

11、Anne said that she had grown so crazy about nature because she hadnt been _ for so long.A. outdoors B. indoor C. indoors D. outdoor27.He got the first place this time, but he never_ about it.A.hoped B.wished C.expected D. dreamed28.David was a young sailor on his first sea_.A.trip B.journey C.voyage

12、 D.travel29. You must _ every opportunity you find to practise your English. A. make use of B. make use C. make use for D. make use to 30. The number of people invited _ fifty, but a number of them _ absent for different reasons. A.were; was B.was; was C.was; were D.were; were第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，

13、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。Long ago I came to the city near my hometown to find a job. I met all kinds of _31 and so I used up all my money soon. One day, I 32 a bus quietly at dusk when most people got off work. Suddenly, a 33_ cried loudly, “Someone has 34 my money!” I fe

14、lt 35 , because his money was in my 36 . Some people suggested the bus should be 37 to the police station, but some were against it _38 they were in a hurry to go back home. The whole bus was very 39 _. The driver then 40_ the bus by the road and turned on the lights to _41 the money. At that time,

15、one passenger said, “Turn off the lights and give the thief a chance to take out the money.” Then the bus got 42 . When I was still struggling (斗争) in mind whether to take out the money or not, the lights were on again. There was no 43 on the floor. Someone said again, “Give him one more _44 .” Then

16、 the lights were off again. My heart kept beating fast. The lights were on again but they got the 45 result. The passengers were in heated discussion again. At that time, someone said again, “Give him the 46 chance!” Suddenly I felt 47 and took out all the money when the lights were off again.For ma

17、ny years I have felt 48 to the one who gave me three chances to 49 my mistake. When the first and second opportunities(机会) come, you may not be prepared well or dont have enough 50 to act. When the third opportunity comes you should know clearly what you should do.31. A. difficulties B. strangers C.

18、 dangers D. chances32. A. got on B. waited for C. ran for D. passed by33. A. thief B. driver C. passenger D. policeman34. A. borrowed B. received C. paid D. stolen35. A. sad B. calm C. nervous D. disappointed 36. A. mind B. bank C. house D. hand37. A. pushed B. driven C. drawn D. carried38. A. becau

19、se B. though C. if D. once39. A. noisy B. dirty C. bright D. empty40. A. lost B. stopped C. missed D. found41. A. take out B. give back C. search for D. throw away42. A. cold B. dark C. clean D. crowded43. A. money B. water C. paper D. space44. A. reason B. way C. opportunity D. choice45. A. strange

20、 B. exciting C. second D. same46. A. last B. only C. fair D. good47. A. upset B. awakened C. pleased D. interested48. A. painful B. sorry C. lucky D. grateful49. A. make B. try C. repeat D. correct 50. A. strength B. skill C. courage D. experience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

21、每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 （A）A pretty, welldressed young lady stopped a taxi in a big square, and said to the driver, “Do you see that young man at the other side of the square?”“Yes,” said the taxi driver. The young man was standing outside a restaurant and looking impatiently (不耐烦地) at his watch

22、 every few seconds.“Take me over there,” said the young lady.There were a lot of cars and buses in the square, so the taxi driver asked, “Are you afraid to cross the street?”“Oh, no!” said the young lady. “But I promised that I would meet the young man for lunch at one o clock, and it is now a quart

23、er to two. If I arrive in a taxi, it will at least seems as if I had tried not to be late.” 51. How did the young woman get to the square?A. She arrived in a taxi. B. She drove there in a car.C. She got there by bus. D. The story doesnt tell us.52. Why did the lady stop the taxi?A. Because she didnt

24、 want to be late for her appointment (约会).B. Because she wanted to get out of the taxi.C. Because she wanted to go to the restaurant at the other side of the square in a taxi.D. Because she was afraid of walking across the street.53. The young man at the other side of the square A. had probably been

25、 waiting for a long time.B. had some problem with his watch.C. was probably a waiter of the restaurant.D. was someone the young lady didnt want to see.54. The young lady wasA. clever at making excuse. B. not late at all.C. 45 minutes earlier. D. 15 minutes late.55. Had she tried not to be late?A. Ye

26、s, she had tried her best. B. No, she was just pretending（假装）that she had tried.C. Yes, she had tried but she was still late. D. No, she thought being late was better than being early. （B）Paul couldnt sleep last night. He woke up early and sat up, and then he lay down again. He felt terrible. “I mus

27、t be sick,” he thought. “but I must study for that test.” He got up and looked for his history notebook. He finally found it under a pile of clothes on a chair. He went over his history notes, but he couldnt remember any of the facts in the notes. “What shall I do?” he thought. He felt terrible.Just

28、 then Pauls telephone rang. He put down his notebook and picked up the telephone.“Good morning,” Jacks voice said, “You must be wrong about that test.” “What do you mean?” Paul asked weakly.“Were not going to have the test today.” Jack said. “I wrote down the date in my notebook. The test will be ne

29、xt Wednesday; it isnt today. How do you feel this morning?”“Fine,” said Paul. “Just fine!” Suddenly he really felt fine.56. Paul felt uneasy because he A. was seriously ill. B. was too tired. C. was worried about the coming test. D. couldnt find his history notebook.57. It seemed that PaulA. was goo

30、d at history. B. liked to study history.C. lost interest in history. D. was well ready for the history test.58. What made Paul feel fine at once?A. The telephone call. B. the coming test.C. Jacks notebook D. The fact that the test was not to be given that day.59. “How do you feel this morning?” From

31、 this question we can see JackA. knew Paul. B. knew Paul very well.C. wanted to help Paul with his history. D. would lend Paul his notebook.60. We can guess from the passage thatA. Jack was as poor at history as Paul. B. Jack was as good at history as Paul.C. Jack was better at history than Paul. D.

32、 Jack was poorer at history than Paul. (C)It doesnt matter when or how much a person sleeps, but everyone needs some rest to stay alive. Thats what all doctors thought, until they heard about AI Herpin. AI Herpin, it was said, never slept, Could this be true? The doctors decided to see this strange

33、man themselves.AI Herpin was 90 years old when the doctors came to his home in New Jersey. They thought for sure that he got some sleep of some kind. So they stayed with him and watched every movement he made. But they were surprised. Though they watched him hour after hour and day after day, they n

34、ever saw Herpin sleeping , In fact, he did not even own a bed. He never needed one.The only rest that Herpin sometimes got was sitting in a comfortable chair and reading newspapers. The doctors were puzzled by this strange continuous sleeplessness. They found only one answer that might explain his c

35、ondition. Herpin remembered some talk about his mother having been injurted (伤害)several days before he was born. But that was all. Was this the real reason? No one could be sure.Herpin died at the age of 94.61. The main idea of this passage is that _ .A. large numbers of people do not need sleepB. a

36、 person was found who actually didnt need any sleepC. everyone needs some sleep to stay aliveD. people can live longer by trying not to sleep62. The doctors came to visit Herpin , expecting to _ . A. cure him of his sleeplessnessB. find that his sleeplessness was not really trueC. find a way to free

37、 people from the need of sleepingD. find out why some old people didnt need any sleep63. After watching him closely, the doctors came to believe that AL Herpin _ .A. was too old to need any sleep B. often slept in a chairC. needed no sleep at all D. needed some kind of sleep64. One reason that might

38、 explain Herpins sleeplessness was _ .A. that he hadnt got a bed B. that he had gradually got rid of the sleeping habitC. his mothers injury before he was born D. his magnificent physical condition65. AI Herpins condition could be regarded as _ . A. a common one B. one that could be curedC. very hea

39、lthy D. a rare（罕见的）one 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出的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Today is a perfect day that can leave you with good memories you may some day share with your friends.Heres how:_ 66 _You can see or do something a million times, but you can only see or do it for the first time on

40、ce. As a result, first time experiences usually leave a deep mark in our minds for the rest of our lives. So try to experience something new and youll have more memories! Work on something thats great to you. _67_ Life is short. Today is the day to take action. Smile and notice whats right. Everythi

41、ng that happens in life is neither good nor bad._ 68_ And no matter how it turns out, it always ends up just the way it should. Either you succeed or you learn something. Be true to yourself. The only shoes you can wear are your own. If you arent being yourself, you arent truly living._69_Make a new

42、 friend. People are interesting creatures (生物), and no two people are exactly alike. _70_ Find out what makes them different. Theyll likely open your eyes to wonderful ideas. And you never know, they just might change your life. Be present. Be here now. Remember, right now is the only dear moment to

43、 you. Right now is life. Dont miss it. A. Learn a new skill.B. Try something new.C. It just depends on your opinion.D. So meet someone new today.E. And in fact, youre only existing. F. Pay close attention to what youre doing. G. Make yourself busy with something meaningful(有意义的).第三部分： 写作 （共三节，满分50分）第一节 单词拼写：（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 根据下列各句句意及汉语意思，写出该单词的正确形式。71.All of us should have a positive _（态度）towards