广东省惠州市高一英语下学期开学考试试题

1、 2016-2017学年惠州高一下学期开学考 英语 第I卷 第一部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。A When in Paris , never miss the Eiffel Tower!In 1887 when the construction of the Eiffel Tower started, more than 300 celebritiesincluding famous writer Maupassant were against the building

2、 of this ugly tower. But twoyears later , the Eiffel Tower became the most classic architecture in the exhibition that year. And now after over 100 years since its b .uilding , the tower can bring more than 1.5 billionEuros to Paris annually . Almost every visitorto Paris will come to Eiffel to have

3、a bird s eye view for the city .Maybe, such an astonishing change is also beyond theexpectation of its designer , Gustave Eiffel .Below is some information about visiting the Tower.Address : Champ de Mars , 5 av Anatole France , 7eTel : 0892701239Tickets : To take the lift to the to p, the price for

4、 adults and children are 15 and10.50 euros each; to take the lift to the 2nd floor , the price for adults and children are 9 and 4.50 euros each; to take the stairs to the 2nd floor , the price for adults and children are 5 and 3 euros each ; and to take the lift to the top from the 2nd floor costs

5、6 euros.Opening Hours : The Eiffel Tower is open every single day of the year. From 17 June to28 August , the lifts and stairs open from 9: 00 to midnight . During the rest of the year ,the lifts open from 9: 30-23 : 00 and the stairs open from 9: 30-18 : 30.Website : www tour-eiffel . frWhat do we

6、know about the Eiffel Tower?The tower was completed in 1887The designer was quite sure of its success.The tower brings great profits to ParisIts design was popular from the beginningTo get to the top of the Eiffel Tower, how much does an adult pay AT LEAST?A. 6 euros . B . 9 euros . C . 11 euros . D

7、 . 15 euros .If you want to overlook Paris at night on October lst, you can .A. take lifts to the topB . take stairs first and then liftsC. take stairs to the topD. take lifts first and then stairsBAlthough most hitchhikers （搭便车的人 ）are people , passers-by tend to ignore thembecause they are cautious

8、 about giving rides to strangers. But what will they do if theycome across a hitchhiking robot? Will they take it to its destination or will they just leave the helpless machine by the wayside?That is the answer Canadian professors,David Harris Smith and Frauke Zeller, who studythe relationship betw

9、een humans and technology , are seeking for after they came up with the idea of building a hitchhiking robot.HitchBOT is built with cheap household items. Thanks to a PC tablet , GPS tracker andcamera, hitchBOT not only can send its thoughts and pictures to the general public, butalso can answer gen

10、eral questions and keep drivers entertained with small talks . The smart robot is even able to quote interesting facts about the areas it has passed through.Not surprisingly , many people are doubtful about hitchBOT s ability . Most people thinkthe cute robot will be damagedby someone. Actu ally , t

11、hey are all wrong . The robot hitchhiked all the way from Halifax , Nova Scotia , to Victoria , British Columbia , a distance of 3,700 miles . It was first picked up on July 27th by an elderly couple. It not only reached itsdestination on August 21st , but also had some amazi ng adventures along the

12、 way. It visited national parks , went fishing , went camping , and even attended a wedding where it experienced its first dance and interrupted the bride s speech .In addition to helping it get to its destination, its Canadian fans have gone out toensure its safety from covering the robot with a pl

13、astic cape （披肩）to help keep it dry to ensuring that it stays healthy with motor oilWhy is the hitchhiking robot built?A . To help passers-by reach their destinationsB . To find out how people might react to it.C . To see if it will give rides to strangers.D . To entertain drivers on their wayThe hit

14、chBOT can do all of the following exceptA . talking with the driverB. dancing with peopleC . sending its thoughts and picturesD. answering any question raisedHow long did it take the hitchBOT to reach its destination?A . Nearly a month . B . Over one month . C . Two months . D. One week. 7. What can

15、 we learn about the hitchBOT? TOC o 1-5 h z A . It was ignored by an elderly couple.B . It didn t m eet with any danger along the way .C . It experienced a long and amazing journey.D . It will be put into the market quickly.CIn today s fiercely competitive business environment , companies need to co

16、mmunicate information concerning a whole range of issues in a clear and precise manner to their customers. This is particularly so in the case of companies which do business in areas such as manufacturing, information technology (IT) , engineering products and services companies whose products and s

17、ervices may not be understood by a customer not familiar with its technical aspects.These communication materials are prepared in a company these days bya technicalwriters ” 一 people who can effectively communicate to an intended audience.Technical writing and writing text-books are poles apart . Th

18、e former is aimed at those who do not have an in-depth knowledge about a productand therefore should be direct andEven graduates ofeasy to understand . Too many technical terms would only add to the confusion of the customer . Technical writers first need to understand the technical information them

19、selves , before trying to communicate it in easier language to the customersEnglish literature are often found wanting when it comes to creative and effective writing.This simply m eans that those with a Bachelor s degree in English Literature alongwith a diploma/degree in Journalism and having a Po

20、st Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) are ideal (理想的)candidates for being employed as technical writers. A career in technical writing is seen as a good choice for womenmainly because it is widely held that women are more gifted in creative writing than men and the job does not involv

21、e too much travelling or working at night.What are atechnical writers supposed to do?A . To write about the company s products or services in clear , easy language .B . To write about the company s products using correct technical terms .C . To effectively communicate to an intended audience by writ

22、ing letters.D . To travel around to persuade people to buy the company s products or services.Which of the following best explains the underlined wordawanting in Paragraph 3?A . being needed .B . wanting to write .C . hoping to be employed .D . lacking in ability .What would happen if many technical

23、 terms are used in technical writing? TOC o 1-5 h z A . It would sound too formal .B. It would h elp engineers a lot.C . It would confuse the customer . D. It would produce a better effect.Who would be the best candidate for a technical writer?A . A man with degrees in English literature and Journal

24、ism and a PGDCAB . A female with degrees in English literature and Journalism and a PGDCA.C . A male graduate of English literature with a diploma in Journalism.D . A woman with a degree in English literature along with a diploma in Journalism.DThe Israeli farmers who pioneered the revolutionary tec

25、hnology known as drip irrigation weren t trying to solve one of the world s most urgent problems . They were just tryingto survive . They lived in the desert , and they didn t have enough water to grow their crops .hole was a hi-tech dripper that letIn its simplest form , it was little more than a p

26、ipe with holes in it . But behind eachout just the rightamount of water . Snaked along a rowgetting a bigger harvest while usingperfecting the drippers thatof crops so that the holes were positioned directly above the roots ， the pipe could direct each precious drop of water directly to the plants a

27、 very small amount of the waterOver time ， the farmers improve d upon the technology regulated the flow of water ， and connecting the pipelines to computers that could determine exactly how much water each plant needed and whentheir little community in the desertIf the global population kept growing

28、 ， the rest of the world would increasingly resembleSo they began selling their irrigation systems inother parts of the world ， eventually expanding to more than 110 countries Netafirm ， thecompany says it s lifting people out of poverty and conserving waterat a time when theimportance of doing so h

29、as never been clearerThe mass adoption of drip irrigationwon t save the world by itself To avoid the comingcatastrophe ， nearly everybody will ， in someway， have to do more with less ， perhaps through accepting and using other new technologies Otherwise ， it s going to get ugly 12 Why is drip irriga

30、tion calledthe revolutionary technology ”?A It saves the world all by itselfB It is controlled by computersC It makes irrigation more effective D It provides deserts with water What does “ one of the world s most urgent problems ” in Paragraph l refer to?A lacking water B lacking labor C lacking foo

31、d D lacking energy How does the drip irrigation help farmers with crops?A By drilling holes on the pipesB By regulating water via drippers.C By snaking pipes along the crops D By placing pipes just above roots. Which of the following will be the best slogan for Netafirm to sell the irrigationsystems

32、?A Less water ； More harvest B New technology ； New world C More grain ； Less starvation D Water saving ； World surviving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处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys sp

33、end plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image.Body image is a person s opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. _16. You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections （ 缺点）._ 17 . Here are

34、 some ideas:Recognize yo ur strengths. Different body types are good for different things. Whatdoes your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better thanothers at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perha

35、ps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting,_18_.Exercise regularly . Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself. Good shape doesn t just happen. _19 . . A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20minutes to

36、 1 hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits.Respect your body ! Practicing good habits regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so on canhelp you build a positivebody image._ 20 . Your body is just one part of who you are. Your ta

37、lent for comedy, a quick wit, and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.Use this as an opportunity to discover what you re good at.Be yourself.Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look.Just explore talents that you feel

38、 good about.They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet.Create your self-image.So, what can you do to develop a positive body image?第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 （A、日C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项。. When the time cameThe other day , my husband and I too

39、k the kids for dinner at a branch of PizzaExpress . There was a very friendly lady 21 alone at the next tablefor her to pay the 22_, her bank card was declined . The waitress told her , in a very kindway, that there was a 23 but that she would call her manager for help . Seeing this , myhusband24 go

40、t up and told the waiting staff that we would pay for the lady s meal. Whenthe manager arrived , 竺，he explained to the lady that although she couldn t use her26, there wasno need to 27. Pizza Express authorizes( 授权)the restaurant to 28 two free meals per monthand on this 29, they would like to provi

41、de her with a free mealShe was extremely grateful and apologetic that she had been 30 to pay. Wewererelieved that the lady had been 31 with dignity instead of being placed in a 32 positionus! WewereThen , the manager 33our table . He said as we had shown such generosity , he would like to donate the

42、 second free 34 that the restaurant was able to 35 toabsolutely 36! I had never heard of any chain restaurant behaving in such a(n) 37_way. We were quite filled with38_. I made sure that the lady was able to get home OK, andthen we 39 the staff and left . I was really impressed by how the restaurant

43、 had treated this 40 case .21. A. waitingB. diningC. orderingD. working22. A. menuB. recipeC. serviceD. bill23. A. problemB. solution C.disadvantageD. technique24. A. cautiouslyB. bravelyC. immediatelyD. slowly25. A. howeverB. finallyC. actuallyD. therefore26. A. cashB. checkC. phoneD. card27. A. wo

44、rryB. helpC. payD. bother28. A. give awayB. pick upC. 1et outD. take on29. A. conditionB. occasionC . momentD. demand30. A. readyB. 1ikelyC. unableD. unwilling31. A. appreciatedB. encouragedC. treatedD. pleasedA. dangerousB. pleasant C . painfulD. uneasyA.approachedB. removedC. noticedD. cleanedA.ca

45、rdB.matchC.mealD. operationA.shareB. offerC. spareD. coverA.annoyedB. astonishedC. interestedD. confusedA.strangeB. awkwardC.abnormalD. generous38 . A. gratitudeB. sadness C.disappointment D.reliefA. praisedB. metC.greetedD.thankedA. uniqueB. regularC.special D. complex第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题

46、，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容或括号内单词的正确形式。Everyone has his or her own way of saying things and his or her own special expressions.Many everyday American expressions are based 41 colours. Red is a hot colour. Americans often use 42 to express heat. They may say they are red hot about something unfa

47、ir. When they are red hot they are very 43 (anger) about something. The small hot tasting peppers found in many Mexican foods 44 (call) red hots for their colour and their spicy taste.Fast loud music is popular with many people. They may say the music is red hot, 45 (especial) the kind called Dixiel

48、and jazz. Pink is a 46 (light) kind of red. People sometimes say they are in the pink 47 they are in good health. The expression was first used in America at the beginning of the 48 (twenty) century. It probably came from the fact that many 49 (baby) are born with a nice pink colour which shows that

49、 they are in good health. Blue is a cool colour. The traditional blues music in the United States is50 opposite of red hot music. Blues is slow, sad and soulful( 深情的). Someone who is blue is very sad.第三部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）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。

50、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（A ）,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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词 ；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Dear Hank,Howis everything going recent? I have some excited news to tell you. A poetry festival was hold inmy school on last Friday. Many students play an active

51、 part in it.There were several different activities go on during the festival, such as a poetry recitation contest,an original poetry show. You know I love poetry and havewritten many poems, so I chosea poetry showthat I got many fans of mypoems. And I also madenew friend through the festival. The poetry festivalIs exciting and interesting that I am looking forward to the next one.Best wishes!Yours,Li Hua第二节书面表达（满分25分）假如你是校学生会主席李华，美国一个中学生代表团即将访问你校并出席“文化交流周”活动。请你根据以下要