高一下学期英语期中试卷及答案2

1、高一下学期期中联考（英语）第卷（共两部分，共115分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21. Shall I give you a ride as you live so far away？ Thank you._.A. It couldnt be betterB. Of course you canC. If you likeD. Its up to you.22. Washington, a state in the United States , was named _ one of the greatest American presidents. A. in h

2、onor of B. in control of C. in favor of D. by means of23. The police _ the lost boy everywhere when he suddenly turned up in a supermarket.A. searched B. searched for C. was searching D. were searching for24. Its hard to get _ work these days. It is said, however, that he has been offered _ nice job

3、 in a big company.A. a;a B. /;/ C. /;a D. a;/25. Did they have a good time at the party?Judging by their smiles, they _ have enjoyed themselves.A. might B. must C. could D. would26. _is known to all, the Amber Room belongs to the Russians.A. As B. Which C. That D. What27. The strong earthquake laste

4、d over ten minutes. _, most of the buildings in the city fell down.A. On the contrary B. On the other handC. As a matter of fact D. As a result 28. John is very tall, so he is easy to _ in the crowd.A. stare B. glare C. spot D. ignore29. There is no_from my bedroom window except for some factory chi

5、mneys. A.view B.scene C.sight D.look30. For years people thought the picture was a(n) _ Van Gogh, but in fact it's a fake. A. absolute B. artificial C. genuine D. sincere31. This school has strict rules. Almost no one can _ cheating in exams.A. get away from B. get away with C. get out of D. get

6、 down to32. I asked her _ have to study before I could go to university.A. how long would I B. how soon would I C. how long I would D. how soon I would33. With time _ by, I gradually forgot the unhappy experience.A. goes B. goingC. to goD. gone34. _ surprised me most was to see so many women crying

7、sadly there.A. That B. It C. Which D. What35. You will be successful in your study _ you have confidence.A. before B. once C. until D. though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，撑握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项Seven loyal readers came to the Teens office two weeks ago. They had a wonderful day lea

8、rning how to make a newspaper. But what 36 made them excited was that they had their say（发表意见）.“What most impressed me was 37 I was saying something, I found all eyes were 38 me,” said Tang Shining, one of the students. Her friend, Li Chunbei agreed, and felt very glad that when she was talking, the

9、 editors nodded and even 39 notes.Students were happy to see the editors listen to their 40 . You may often 41 about being neglected (忽略) by teachers and parents. 42 before complaining, please 43 that you have already spoken about your thoughts.Its common in China that teachers at school and parents

10、 were 44 the ones to tell teenagers what they should and shouldnt do. The young are 45 to doing what they are told, rather than thinking by themselves. But then their ideas would be locked in their brains and not be 46 A girl wrote to Teens about her family 47 . She used to be very sad because her f

11、ather seldom talked and played with her. After years of consideration, she 48 decided to write her father a letter, telling him about her sadness. To her 49 , the father 50 , saying that he didnt realize his mistakes. From then on, he really 51 .Sometimes, we need to let our 52 be heard, so others c

12、an understand our thoughts and feelings.Dont be afraid of being 53 for what you have done. You know it is your 54 to speak your mind. 55 your ideas are denied (否定), at least you have tried your best. You will not be left with any regret.36 A. directlyB. reallyC. completelyD. immediately37 A. whenB.

13、howC. whereD. what38 A. atB. forC. inD. on39 A. readB. sawC. tookD. copied40 A. speechesB. opinionsC. songsD. articles41 A. complainB. talkC. writeD. speak42 A. AndB. SoC. InsteadD. But 43 A. make goodB. make ofC. make sureD. make up 44 A. seldomB. never C. hardlyD. always45 A. reducedB. usedC. advi

14、sedD. told46 A. rememberedB. usedC. heardD. touched 47 A. historyB. storyC. eventD. report48 A. sadlyB. suddenlyC. finallyD. angrily 49 A. sorrowB. disappointmentC joy.D. surprise 50 A smiled.B. apologizedC. laughedD. shouted51 A. changedB. exchangedC. talkedD. played52 A. decisionsB. voicesC. sugge

15、stionsD. secrets53 A. blamedB. punishedC. beatenD. fined54 A. dutyB. taskC. pleasureD. right 55 A. BecauseB. Even if C. InsteadD. Not until第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40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。AI work at a Care Center where most of the people are elderly. About a year and a half ago a 59-yea

16、r-old lady came to us who had cancer. She had to have her right leg amputated(切除)and she didnt have a family to take care of her after the operation.This lady was a quiet lady who mostly stayed alone. But in the afternoons, when she was feeling well, she would go to visit the other people in the Car

17、e Center. She would visit a lady who was blind and read to her. She would go into the room of a young girl with severe cerebral palsy(脑瘫)and sing to her. In her quiet and gentle way, she would go about the Care Center doing goods.She passed away last Wednesday and after her passing, stories are comi

18、ng forward of her quiet acts of kindness in her own hour of sorrow.We never know what impact we have upon others. She had every reason to be bitter, to be angry, or to be swallowed up in her own grief. But she wasnt. She didnt have a family and probably felt forgotten, but her small and quiet acts o

19、f service made an impact upon the entire Care Center.Each of us feels better than before for having known her. We have pledged(发誓)to be more aware of the service that we can offer to others.56. Why did the old lady live in the Care Center? A. Because she was suffering a very serious illness.B. Becau

20、se she felt very lonely at home.C. Because she wanted to prove her importance.D. Because she was invited by many patients there.57. What did the old lady do in the Care Center? A. She practiced her singing here and there.B. She tried her best to comfort the other patients.C. She was there waiting to

21、 be cured of her cancer.D. She would do nothing but keep silent.58. The underlined word “impact” in the fourth paragraph may most probably mean “_”. A. result B. condition C. situation D. effect59. The writer wrote the story to _. A. describe the bad situation of the Care CenterB. let everyone know

22、about the kind old ladyC. praise the noble character of the old ladyD. show off his writing kills60. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. Old though she was, she proved better lovedB. Deep in trouble, but great in helpC. Better known for ones kindnessD. Lost in grief, pa

23、ssing away in loveBWhy buy art? To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. Artwork can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, its worth every penny. Anyone can buy art for almost any reason. Many people buy art simply becaus

24、e they like it, even if the artwork may be by an unknown artist. Art, as long as you enjoy it, is never a waste of money.Art Is for EnjoymentArt is meant to be shown. Dont ever feel pressured to buy something you wont enjoy looking at day after day, no matter what other people may say. Dont buy some

25、thing that doesnt attract you just because it is trendy, or because the artwork will make a good investment. If you dont like the artwork at all, dont buy it!Art Improves Your Environment Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an integral(不可分割的) part of the decoration? Art lends

26、life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought-out art collection will help create a unique ambience(格调) in your home and make it more attractive. Art Make a Statement The kind of art you surround yourself with says much about your personality, tastes and values. Art truly is a

27、 mirror of the soul. Art Enriches Your Life Love (even the love of a work of art) contributes to healthier living and a longer lifespan (寿命). Art should enrich your life. Otherwise, why do you spend specious time and resources on it? Just remember to select something that will appeal to your tastes,

28、 and keep to a sensible budget. Good art neednt cost an arm and a leg. Happy art collecting!61. According to the author, what should you consider when buying a piece of art?A. Whether it brings pleasure to you.B. Whether it is fashionable at present.C. Whether you can profit from it in the end.D. Wh

29、ether it is created by a famous artist.62. The underlined sentence in the passage probably means_.A. art can show what you look likeB. art is an expression of what you areC. a mirror has the feature similar to artD. a mirror can be a true work of art63. From the passage, we can learn that art _.A. i

30、s a good way to make big moneyB. improves your sense of the environmentC. can makeyou live longerD. is a waste of money for most collectors64. What is the purpose of writing this passage?A. To advise people to buy art works.B. Toremind people to be careful with expensive art. C. To teach people how

31、to choose art works.D. To explain the benefit art can bring to people.65. In which part of the newspaper are you most likely to find this passage?A. Health Report B. Art & Life C. Life Story D. Painting & Celebrity (名人)CTaiwan police cannot decide whether to treat it as an extremely act of s

32、tealing or an even cheat. Either way,  it could be the perfect crime（犯罪）, because the criminals are birdshoming pigeons !The crime begins with a telephone message to the owner of a stolen car: if you want the car back, pay up. Then, the car owner is directed to a park, told where to find a bird

33、 cage and how to attach money to the neck of the pigeon inside. Carrying the money in a tiny bag, the pigeon flies off. There have been at least four such pigeon pick-ups in Changwa. What at first seemed like the work of a clever stay-at-home car thief, however,  may in fact be the work of an e

34、ven lazier and more inventive criminal mindone that avoids（避免）not only collecting money but also going out to steal the car in the first place. Police officer Chen says that the criminal probably has pulled a double trick: he gets money for things he cannot possibly return. Instead of stealing cars,

35、 he lets someone else do it and then waits for the car-owner to place an ad (advertisement) in the newspaper asking for help. The thought is supported by the fact that, so far, none of the stolen cars have been returned. Also, the amount of money demanded-under 3,000 Taiwanese dollars

36、seems too little for a car worth many times more. Demands for pigeon-delivered money stopped as soon as the press reported the story. And even if they start again, Chen holds little hope of catching the criminal. “We have more important things to do,” he said. 66. After the car owner received a phon

37、e call, he _. A. went to a certain pigeon and put some money in the bag it carriedB. gave the money to the thief and had his car back in a parkC. sent some money to the thief by mailD. told the press about it67. The “lazier and more inventive” criminal refers to _. A. the car thief who stays at home

38、B. one of those who put the ads in the paperC. one of the policemen in ChangwaD. the owner of the pigeons68. The writer mentions the fact that “none of the stolen cars have been returned” to show _. A. how easily people get fooled by criminalsB. what Chen thinks might be correctC. the thief is extre

39、mely cleverD. the money paid is too little69. The underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refers to _.A. criminals                          B. pigeonsC. the stolen c

40、ars                  D. demands for money70. We may infer from the text that the criminal knows how to reach the car owners because _. A. he reads the ads in the newspaperB. he lives in the same neighborhoodC.

41、he has seen the car owners in the parkD. he has trained the pigeons to follow them DWhen Mary Moore began her high school in 1951, her mother told her, "Be sure and take a typing course so when this show business thing doesn't work out, you'll have something to rely on." Mary respo

42、nded in typical teenage fashion. From that moment on, "the very last thing I ever thought about doing was taking a typing course," she recalls. The show business thing worked out, of course. In her career, Mary won many awards. Only recently, when she began to write Growing Up Again, did s

43、he regret ignoring her mom," I don't know how to use a computer," she admits. Unlike her 1995 autobiography（自传）, After All, her second book is less about life as an award-winning actress and more about living with diabetes (糖尿病). All the money from the book is intended for the Juvenile

44、 Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), an organization she serves as international chairman. "I felt there was a need for a book like this," she says." I didn't want to lecture, but I wanted other diabetics to know that things get better when we're self-controlled and do our pa

45、rt in managing the disease." But she hasn't always practiced what she teaches. In her book, she describes that awful day, almost 40 years ago, when she received two pieces of life-changing news. First, she had lost the baby she was carrying, and second, tests showed that she had diabetes. I

46、n a childlike act, she left the hospital and treated herself to a box of doughnuts (甜甜圈). Years would pass before she realized she had to grow up againand take control of her diabetes, not let it control her. Only then did she kick her three-pack-a-day cigarette habit, overcome her addiction to alco

47、hol, and begin to follow a balanced diet. Although her disease has affected her eyesight, she refuses to fall into self-pity. "Everybody on earth can ask, 'why me?' about something or other," she insists. "It doesn't do any good. No one is immune (免疫的) to heartache, pain,

48、and disappointments. Sometimes we can make things better by helping others. I've come to realize the importance of that as I've grown up this second time. I want to speak out and be as helpful as I can be."71. Why did Mary feel regretful?A. She didn't achieve her ambition. B. She di

49、dn't take care of her mother.C. She didn't complete her high school.D. She didn't follow her mother's advice72. We can know that before 1995 Mary_. A. had two books publishedB. received many career awardsC. knew how to use a computerD. supported the JDRF by writing 73. Mary's sec

50、ond book Growing Up Again is mainly about her_.A. living with diabetesB. successful show businessC. service for an organizationD. remembrance of her mother 74. When Mary received the life-changing news, she_.A. lost control of herself B. began a balanced diet C. tried to get a treatment D. behaved i

51、n an adult way 75. What can we know from the last paragraph?A. Mary feels pity for herself.B. Mary has recovered from her disease.C. Mary wants to help others as much as possible.D. Mary determines to go back to the dance floor.第II卷 （非选择题 满分35分）第四部分：一，阅读表达（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题，请将答案写在

52、答题卡相应位置。（请注意问题后的字数要求）1With rapid increase of economic rate in western countries, more and more married young couples tend to have no child or only one. At the meantime, many developing nations adopt family planning policy to get rid of poverty. All these facts result in a world with population growt

53、h rate declining. But I myself would like to grow up in a big family. 2Of course, a small family had its advantages. Firstly, small family makes it easier for parents to bring up and educate their children. Parents could spend more time and money educating one child than several. The child could gro

54、w up in an influential environment. Secondly, the child could learn more survival skills for future success.3However, _. The only child becomes the little emperor. It would make the one child ask more for him and think less of others. Besides, after the child grows up and gets married, the new coupl

55、e has to take care of four old parents. That means the two children must work hard to support the old parents. At present, many nations are facing the problem of becoming aged society. China will face this situation in a short time to come.4On the contrary, a big family weighs over a small family in

56、 many aspects. Firstly, parents could educate several children with almost the same time as they spend with one. Moreover, the old brothers or sisters also could help their parents bring up little children. Secondly, if one of the children turns out to be successful, it may mean he or she is becoming a model for other children to learn from.5Despite the fact that parents have to