高一英语下学期期中试题6.doc

兰考二高2015-2016学年下学期期中考试
高一英语试题

注意事项：答案必须写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题）
第一部分 听力（省略）
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)
A
It's a good time for a theme(主题） park, according to a report. There was a four percent growth in the number of visitors to theme parks in 2014 compared with 2013. There were a total of 223,450,000 visits to the top 25 theme parks in 2014. But even extreme enthusiasts（有热情的人） may not be able to get to every park on the top-25 list. Here are six theme parks that are less known to Americans. But they're truly worth a visit.
Ocean Park
Hong Kong's Ocean Park is a marine mammal park, animal theme park and amusement park. It came in at No.13 on the top-25 list.
Lotte World
Located in Seoul, South Korea, Lotte World is famous for having the world's largest indoor theme park together with an outdoor theme park. It's also home to South Korea's largest ice skating rink. It was ranked No.14 on the top-25 list.
Everland
Also in South Korea, Everland is located in Gyeonggi-Do. It includes a zoo and a water park and was ranked No.16.
Europe Park
Europe Park, located in Rust, is the largest theme park in Germany and one of four in Europe to make the top-25 list. It got No.21.
Tivoli Gardens
When you take into consideration that Tivoli Gardens is closed a few months every year, its spot at No.23 is impressive. Located in Copenhagen, it's famous for its fairy-tale atmosphere and antique roller coaster.
De Efteling
De Efteling is a fantasy-themed amusement park in Katsheuvel, the Netherlands. The attractions are based on elements from ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables and folklore. It was ranked No.24.
21. Compared with the year2013, in 2014 _____.
A. more theme parks became available
B. admission fees to theme parks became higher
C. more people went to visit theme parks
D. there were more extreme theme park enthusiasts
22. How many European theme parks are on the top-25 list?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
23. What do we learn about Tivoli Gardens?
A. It's the best theme park in Europe.
B. It cannot be visited all year round.
C. It doesn't have many exciting activities.
D. It has nothing in common with De Efteling.
B
Hello. I'm Jan from Mrs. Lake's class. My class wants to work together to help the public. We think we have found a great way to do this. Last month we did a class project on the highways near our town. We learned about the Adopt-a-Highway Program. This program brings people together to pick up litter（垃圾） along the roads. We think it would be a great idea for all students in our school to join the program and adopt（收养） a highway.
Adopting a highway is not like adopting a pet. When a highway is adopted, only part of the highway is cared for by a group of people. The group agrees to work every week to keep its part of the highway clean. Each group gets its own sign that has the name of the group printed on it. The sign is put up at the side of the road. This sign lets drivers know who is keeping that area of the road clean.
The Adopt-a-Highway Program is a great way for people to help their environment look nicer. Also, the government does not have to send out as many road workers. This saves money. Finally, people may try harder to keep roads clean if they see people, especially teenagers like us, cleaning them up.
We will need helpers to care for our adopted highway. If you want to feel great and keep our roads clean，please come with your parents to the meeting next week. We will meet in Mrs. Lake's room on Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. At the meeting, we will talk about which roads are the dirtiest as a result of people's unkind acts. Then we'll try to pick an area to adopt and clean.
I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Remember to keep our roads clean!
24. What is the Adopt-a-Highway Program about?
A. Giving names to the highways. B. Drawing pictures of highways.
C. Picking up litter along the roads. D. Putting up signs near the roads.
25. What should the students do first if they want to join the program?
A. Pick a spot to care for. B. Go to a meeting on Wednesday.
C. Write a letter to their parents. D. Call Mrs. Lake next week.
26. What is the purpose of this speech?
A. To encourage students to join the program.
B. To introduce the traffic system.
C. To show drivers how to drive safely.
D. To tell a story about adopting a highway.
27. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Adopt-a-Pet B. Volunteers on Roads
C. Ways to Protect the Environment D. Adopt-a-Highway

C
Understanding one's own history is important for young people's learning and development. Students are often asked to write a story about their own family's history or about a special person in their family. But too rarely do students focus on the history of their own community or their own people, in a way that helps them to understand why they find themselves in a particular place.
　　When people understand their own history, they are able to grapple with the influence of the social structures that sometimes limit the possibilities in their lives. Taking this approach opens the door for young people to be managers of their own learning and development as they understand why they find themselves where they are.
　　Many people I have been talking to about this issue agree that not only schools but also public bodies and families have failed to educate young people about their own history. And I know from my own experience how difficult it was for my father to talk about his family's experience in 1944. This may be a reflection of the sadness that people feel about that history and not wanting to make it a burden on their young people. But in today's situation, those I spoke with now clearly see that as a mistake.
　　If our society is ever going to find a way to properly deal with the influence of our own history, including what has happened to our Native American, African-American and Latino friends, our neighbors' schools must step up to help young people understand their own stories. Families and related social bodies must do the same.
28. According to Paragraph 1, a good knowledge of our own history can help us____
　　A. become good at writing stories
　　B. make our influence on the society stronger
　　C. gain a good understanding of our present situation
　　D. understand the importance of learning and development
29. What does the underlined phrase “grapple with” in Paragraph 2 mean?
　　A. determine B. recover C. exercise D. manage
30.It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that the author's family's experience in 1944 was_____
A. harmful B. painful C. interesting D. surprising
31.The passage mainly encourages us to _______.
　　A. write our own stories B. understand the importance of history
　　C. learn our own history D. have a proper attitude towards history
D
 It feels like every time my mother and I start to have a conversation, it turns into an argument. We talk about something as simple as dinner plans and suddenly, my mother will push the conversation into World War III. She’ll talk about my lack of a bright future because I don’t plan to be a doctor. And much to her disappointment, I don’t want to do any job related to science, either. In fact, when I was pushed to say that I planned to major(主修) in English and communications, she nearly had a heart attack.
“Why can’t you be like my co-worker’s son?” she bemoans all the time. Her co-worker’s son received a four-year scholarship and is now earning 70,000 dollars a year as an engineer. I don’t know what to answer except that I simply can’t be like Mr. Perfect as I’ve called the unnamed co-worker’s son. I can’t be like him. I’m the type of person who loves to help out in the community, write until the sun goes down, and most of all, wants to achieve a career because I love it, not because of fame (名声) or salary.
I understand why my mother is worried about my future major. I’ve seen my mother struggle to raise me on her small salary and work long hours. She leaves the house around 6:30 am and usually comes home around  5 pm or even 6 pm. However, I want her to know that by becoming a doctor, it doesn’t mean I’ll be successful. I’d rather follow my dreams and create my own future.
32.Which of the following topics do the writer and his mother often talk about?
A. The writer’s studies.  B. The writer’s future job
C. Dinner plans   D. Wars around the world
33. We can infer from Paragraph 1 that the writer’s mother ______.
A. doesn’t want the writer to major in English
B. doesn’t think the writer should be a doctor
C. gets along very well with the writer
D. doesn’t think working in the science field is a good idea
34. The underlined word “bemoans” in Paragraph 2 most probably means _____.
A. agrees B. shouts C. complains D. smiles
35. Which of following statements is probable TRUE about the writer?
A. He wants to be like his mother’s co-worker’s son.
B. He wants to find a job in his community in the future.
C. He doesn’t think his mother’s co-worker’s son is perfect.
D. He wants to do something he really likes in the future.
第二节（共5小题；毎小题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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many parents sometimes feel they resemble(类似) an ATM machine to their children. They want to ask for advice about giving pocket money to their children. So how much is appropriate? ___36___ You can start by listing items they want to spend their pocket money on. This exercise will vary depending on the child's age but it is a good guide to help you to decide what amount is appropriate.
It is important that you don't hand out extra money throughout the week. This will help the child to budge(预算) and manage their spending. ___37___ However, leaving them to do without anything will encourage them to manage their pocket money more carefully the next time.
As part of the pocket money agreement, you might list the items that the child must complete in order to “earn” the pocket money. ___38___ At least one task should be for the general household. The same is true for teenagers. They are older and can take on more responsibilities so this should be reflected in the tasks they are assigned.
_39___ No matter how difficult it is for you to not give the pocket money if the agreed tasks are not completed, you must stick to the agreement. Remember, you are teaching your child basic skills in managing money and earning rewards. These skills will be of great benefit to your child throughout their life!
Finally, when it comes to teenagers, keep a close watch on how they are managing their money. If your teenager is using too much of their pocket money too quickly, talk to them about it. ___40___ This way, you can be conscious that the money is not being used for drink or worse, drugs.
A．They want to have what their peers have.
B．It may be hard to refuse to give them more money.
C．It is best to get the child involved in agreeing the amount with you.
D．You need to keep a close check on what the money is being spent on.
E．The task should be appropriate to their age in terms of safety and their ability.
F．As with all parenting situations, the golden rule is that you must follow through.
G．The amount saved can be used to purchase treats such as sweets or a magazine.
第三部分 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）
One day in 2015, I was injured in a serious car accident.
The first thing I 41 after the car accident is being in an ambulance. A guy sitting to my left asked if I needed him to 42 anyone. I said, “Yes, please call my parents and say I love them.” The next thing I remember is waking up in a hospital 43 , with all these medical machines. Moments later, I had come 44 to life. This was just the 45 of my suffering.
I died eight times while I was in hospital and even 46 I woke up from the coma(昏迷), I couldn’t talk or communicate. It seemed as if the future didn’t 47 . Doctors said that walking would never happen again 48 all the extreme injuries. Just like my body, my dreams were 49 . But I didn’t give up.
After 14 operations, I went to a rehabilitation center(康复中心) to learn how to eat, walk and live 50 again. After a few months in a wheelchair, I took baby 51 to walk on my own. It was a miracle that I could walk 52 , but I wanted to 53 the doctors wrong and show I could not only walk, but run. And to everybody’s 54 , I made it.
It’s 55 to list all the facts, but the process(过程) is not. The pain was real and it existed all the way 56 — in the good times and the very bad.
All I know now is that I want to 57 full use of the precious time we are given. I want to have a positive (积极的) 58 to the world. I want to 59 other people never to give up on their dreams and never to stop 60 in themselves.
41. A. like B. remember C. hate D. forget
42. A. call B. see C. serve D. forget
43. A. floor B. gate C. window D. bed
44. A. over B. off C. back D. away
45. A. surroundings B. details C. beginning D. place
46. A. before B. since C. unless D. after
47. A. hit B. exist C. show D. work
48. A. apart from B. because of C. as to D. instead of
49. A. wasted B. expected C. broken D. realized
50. A. independently B. happily C. correctly D. comfortably
51. A. feet B. shoes C. pieces D. steps
52. A. next B. too C. still D. again
53. A. persuade B. sigh C. prove D. drown
54. A. surprise B. upset C. worry D. anger
55. A. easy B. hard C. difficult D. important
56. A. through B. in C. down D. up
57. A. choose B. make C. pick D. take
58. A. plan B. schedule C. attitude D. cooperation
59. A. admire B. advise C. replace D. refuse
60. A. reacting B. puzzling C. spending D. believing
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填上适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Hangzhou, as the only candidate(申请) city of the 2022 Asian Games, 61 （win） the bid(投标) on September 16th 2015. Thus, it will be the third Chinese city to host the games.
Hangzhou is a beautiful city 62 a long history. Hosting the Asian Games will give it a new look.. 63 the event will cost the government a lot, the benefits are easy for us to see. To the citizens in Hangzhou, the best part of it is 64 it will give us the chance to watch world-class matches and competitions close to home. Secondly, there is no doubt that the event will attract more visitors to experience the charms of this 65 (amaze) city. At the same time, it is good for the development of 66 (tour). Meanwhile, as the construction goes on, more roads