高一英语下学期期中试题4.doc

20152016学年第二学期高一（18届）英语学科期中考试卷 第一部分：阅读理解（第一节15小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第一节 ：阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。 A Desertsarefoundwherethereislittlerainfallorwhererainforawholeyearfallsinonlyafewweekstime.Teninchesofrainmaybeenoughformanyplantstosurviveiftherainisspreadthroughouttheyear,Ifitfalls,withinoneortwomonthsandtherestoftheyearisdry,thoseplantsmaydieandadesertmayform. Sandbeginsastinypiecesofrockthatgetsmallerandsmalleraswindandweatherwearthemdown.Sanddunesareformedaswindsmovethesandacrossthedesert.Bitbybit,thedunesgrowovertheyears,alwaysmovingwiththewindsandchangingtheshape.Mostofthemareonlyafewfeettall,buttheycangrowtobeseveralhundredfeethigh. Thereis,however,muchmoretoadesertthansand.InthedesertsofthesouthwesternUnitedStates,cliffsanddeepvalleyswereformedfromthickmudthatoncelaybeneathaseamorethanmillionsofyearsago.Overthecenturies,thewaterdriedup.Wind,sand,rain,heatandcoldallw-oreawayattheremainingrocks.Thefacesofthedesertmountainsarealwayschangingvery,veryslowlyastheseforcesofnaturecontinuetoworkontherock. Mostdesertshaveasurprisingvarietyoflife.Thereareplants,animalsandinsectsthat:haveadaptedtolifeinthedesert.Duringtheheatoftheday,avisitormayseeveryfewsignsoflivingthings,butastheairbeginstocoolintheevening,thedesertcomestolife.Asthesunbeginstoriseagaininthesky,thedesertonceagainbecomesquietandlonely.1. Manyplantsmaysurviveindesertswhen_. A.itisdryalltheyearround B.therainfallsonlyinafewweeks C，thereislittleraininayear D.therainisspreadoutinayear2. Sanddunesareformedwhen_. A.theseahasdriedupovertheyearsB.thereisplentyofraininayear C.sandpilesupgradually D.piecesofrockgetsmaller3.It can be learned from the text that in a desert_. Alife exists in rough conditions Bthere is no rainfall throughout the year Call sand dunes are a few feet high Drocks are worn away only by wind and heat B Disposing（处理）of waste has been a problem since humans started producing itAs more and more people choose to live close together in cities,the waste-disposal problem becomes increasingly difficultDuring the eighteenth century, it was usual for several neighboring towns to get together to select a faraway spot as a dump siteResidents or trash haulers（垃圾拖运者）would transport household rubbish, rotted wood, and old possessions to the sitePeriodically some of the trash was burned and the rest was buriedThe unpleasant sights and smells caused no problem because nobody lived close by Factories, mills, and other industrial sites also had waste to be disposed ofThose located on rivers often just dumped the unwanted remains into the waterOthers built huge burners with chimneys to deal with the problemSeveral facts make these choices unacceptable to modern societyThe first problem is space Dumps, which are now called landfills, are most needed in heavily populated areasSuch areas rarely have empty land suitable for this purposeProperty is either too expensive or too close to residential neighborhoodsLong-distance trash hauling has been a common practice but once farm areas are refusing to accept rubbish from elsewhere, cheap land within trucking distance of major city areas is almost nonexistent Awareness of pollution dangers has resulted in more strict rules of waste disposalPollution of rivers, ground water, land and air is a price people can no longer pay to get rid of wasteThe amount of waste, however, continues to grow Recycling efforts have become common place, and many towns require their people to take partEven the most efficient recycling programs, however, can hope to deal with only about 50 percent of a citys reusable waste4.Themostsuitabletitleforthispassagewouldbe. A.PlacesforDisposing (处理）WasteB.WastePollutionDangers C.WaysofGettingRidofWaste D.WasteDisposalProblem5. Duringthe18thcentury,peopledisposedtheirwasteinmanywaysEXCEPTfor. A.buryingitB.recyclingitC.burningitD.throwingitintorivers6Whatcanbeinferredfromthefourthparagraph? A.Farmareasacceptwastefromthecityinmodernsociety. B.Thereischeaplandtoburywasteinmodernsociety. C.Itisdifficulttofindspacetoburywasteinmodernsociety. D.Waystodealwithwasteinmodernsocietystaythesame.7. Themainpurposeofwritingthisarticleisto. A.drawpeoplesattentiontowastemanagement B.warnpeopleofthepollutiondangerswearefacing C.callonpeopletotakepartinrecyclingprograms D.tellpeopleabetterwaytogetridofthewaste CNow, its time for some brief news items.Teens Go Online Some 13 million European children under 18 use the Internet for schoolwork, games and music accordingto a research done by Nielsens Net-rating. The study covered Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain.Experts advised parents to limit the time their kids spend on line and keep them away from chat rooms.Chat to the Magic Mum British author J. K. Rowling, mother of the magic boy Harry Potter, will do an Internet interview about hernew book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on June 26. Before the event,children are invited to send theirquestions about Harry Potter to the website. The book will hit stores in the US and UK on June 21and will arrivein China in August.School Soldiers Russian school students will have to do basic military training in their final year of school, the governmenthas decided. The lesson will include learning to fire guns, marching drills and how to deal with a chemical,nuclear or biological attack. The activity is seen as part of a drive toward the education of their love for theircountry. Orlando, _ Is it hard for you to get up early and get ready for classes? Some students at Winter Park High School justroll out of bed in their pajamas (睡衣) and go to class in their own bedrooms. Of course, their teachers andclassmates do not see them because all their classwork is on the computer. The Florida High School The states only online school has 250 students who are taking classes at home by computer. Students inthis first online program take classes in algebra, American government,chemistry, computer, economics, andweb page design. They also have to go to regular school to attend other classes.8. Why will Russian school students have basic military training? A. To get ready for a military parade. B. To learn to protect themselves. C. To develop their love for the country. D. To gain some military knowledge.9. About Florida High School, which of these facts is true? A. As the states only online school, it has 250 students who take classes by computer. B. There are altogether 250 students who take classes in the classrooms. C. Some of the students have to attend classes at home instead of in the school. D. Students cant take classes in algebra, American government, chemistry, computer and so on.10. The news from Orlando can be given a title _. A. Get Up Late B. Online School C. Magical Computers D. No Teachers11. What is the second news item mainly about? A. Children will meet Harry Potters mother. B. J. K. Rowling will have an Internet interview. C. The Harry Potter book will be available on the Internet. D. The Harry Potter book will arrive in China in early June. D Diamonds may be a girls best friend. But some women show great interest in colorful beads(珠子项链)from Uganda（乌干达） made of recycled paper. The beads are sold by a nonprofit organization called BeadforLife. BeadforLife began as a chance meeting between three American women on a trip to Uganda and a local jewelry maker. Millie Grace Akena was rolling paper beads near her home. She made paper beads as a hobby. But there was no real market in her country. Torkin Wakefield says she and her daughters Devin and Ginny brought some of the beads back home. Immediately people started admiring the beads. The three Americans started BeadforLife in 2004. Nearly 700 women have taken part. The group says its beaders earn an average of more than 2,000 dollars a year in the program. This is five times what they earned before. The beads are sold across Uganda and in Boulder, Colorado. They are also sold online and at jewelry shows called bead parties. “Because they have meaning, because these are gifts that help people, when folks in America and beyond buy our beads, they feel a sense of generosity. They feel a direct connection, like they can really take part in getting rid of poverty.” Torkin said. The jewelry costs between five and thirty dollars. BeadforLife reported sales in its last budget year of more that 3.5 million dollars. It says for every ten-dollar necklace sold, the beader gets two dollars and forty-three cents in money or materials. It says more than 90% of earnings are reinvested in community development projects in Uganda. Torkin Wakefield estimates that BeadforLife has helped more than 8,000 people this way. So what about Millie Grace Akena, the jewelry maker? Mrs Wakefield says she has gone on to organize a small group of women who work with her, and they sell their beads to a religious group.12.According to the passage, BeadforLife is an organization that _.A provides poor people worldwide with free educationB supports community development projects in UgandaC mainly encourages people to learn to earn a living on their ownD has attracted many businessmen to invest in beading13. When Torkin Wakefield brought the beads to America, _.A. she didnt know people would like themB. she wanted to make a fortune out of themC. people showed great interest in them at onceD. she was thinking of how to find investors14. According to Paragraph 4, the beads are popular because _A. they are of good quality and can be kept for a long timeB. they symbolize the most important thing in peoples lifeC. they look even more beautiful than diamondsD. people think buying them is a good way to help the poor15.Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of the passage?A. Mrs Wakefield makes a great contribution to developing countries.B. BeadforLife makes beads out of recycled paper.C. BeadforLife uses paper beads to improve peoples lives.D. Mrs Wakefields career takes off thanks to paper beads.第二节 七选五（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。 Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight.l Schedule yearly exams. _16_ Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful cheek. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.l Protect against UV rays. Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the reason is, its extremely important to wear sunglasses._17_l Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products._18_ Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.l _19_. As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight an promote eye health.l Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses. Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. _20_Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition. A. Eat your greensB. Eye care should begin early in lifeC. They can properly protect your eyes.D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitaminsE. Parents usually dont care about their own eyesightF. Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wearG. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.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）There are times when people are so tired that they fall asleep almost anywhere. We can see there is a lot of sleeping on the bus or train on the 21 home from work in the evenings. A man will be 22 the newspaper, and 23 later it appears as if he is trying to eat it. Or he will fall asleep on the shoulder of the stranger 25 next to him.26 place where unplanned short sleep 27 is inthe lecture hall where a student will start snoring(打鼾)so 28 that the professor has to ask anotherstudent to 29 the sleeper awake. A more embarrassing(?尬)situation occurs when a student startsfalling into sleep and the 30 of the head pushes the arm off the 31 ,and the movement carries the 32 of the body along. The student wakes up on the floor with no 33 of getting there. The worst time to fall asleep is when 34 .Police reports are full of 35 that occur when people fallinto sleep and go 36 the road .If the drivers are 37 ,they are not seriously hurt. One womanscar, 38 ,went into the river. She woke up in four feet of 39 and thought it was raining. When people are really 40 ,nothing will stop them from falling asleep-no matter where they are.21. A. way B. Track C. Path D. road22. A. buying B. folding C. delivering D. reading23.A. hours B. days C. seconds D. months24. A. off B. asleep C. ill D. down25. A. lying B. Waiting C. talking D. sitting26. A. Next B. Every C. Another D. One27. A. goes on B. ends up C. lasts D. returns28. A. bravely B. happily C. loudly D. carelessly29. A. leave B. shake