高一英语期末考试.doc

2014～2015学年第一学期
高一年级英语试卷

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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
One day a man found a cocoon (茧) of a butterfly in the forest. He sat there for several hours and watched the butterfly. Suddenly a small opening appeared, and the butterfly made its great effort to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had got as far as it could and it could go no further.
So the man decided to help the butterfly. He cut off the remaining bit of the cocoon so that the butterfly could come out easily. But to his surprise, the butterfly got a heavy body and very small wings when it came out of the cocoon.
The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that the body would grow smaller at any moment and the wings would become larger and be able to fly. But neither happened. In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling (爬) around with a heavy body and small wings. It was never able to fly.
The man was in his kindness, but he did not understand the nature rules. Before the butterfly came out of the cocoon, fluid (流体) from its body must be forced into its wings, and then it would be ready for flying. It must have a hard struggle to get through the small opening to get its freedom from the cocoon.
Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If God allowed us to go through our life without any difficulties, it would make us fail. We would not be as strong as we could have been; we could never fly.
1．What was the butterfly doing at the beginning of the story?
A. It was trying to make a cocoon for itself.
B. It was struggling to get out of its cocoon.
C. It was flying among the trees in the forest.
D. It was crawling around quietly on the ground.
2．What do you think of the man?
A. Patient but cruel.
B. Careful and wise.
C. Kind but unwise.
D. Brave and funny.
3．What does the last paragraph tell us?
A. Struggles are sometimes necessary in our life.
B. Nothing is difficult if we put our heart into it.
C. Every good deed will come back with a good result.
D. The greatest happiness in the world is to help others.
4．What is the best title for the story?
A. The love for the cocoon
B. The joy of helping each other
C. The lesson of the cocoon
D. The expectation for the butterfly

B
Neighbours play an important role in our lives. Their lifestyle, friends, and social habits can have a strong influence on our lives. So it's a good idea to get along well with neighbours and build a better relationship that will last for many years to come. But how should you get along with your neighbours?
When you hear of a special need you can meet, do it, such as sitting with a sick child while your neighbour goes to work or taking an elderly parent to a doctor's appointment when their car won't start.
If you hear that someone close by is ill, has an accident, or is out of work, give him or her a hot meal or a fresh dessert. Your kindness will add a special feeling during a difficult time. If your neighbour is cutting down a tree or building a doghouse, offer helping hands to him or her. There is no better way to build relationships. Besides, you never know when the favor might be returned.
Exchange holiday cards, gifts or traditions. Invite your neighbours over for a cup of coffee or lunch. A backyard barbecue can be a great way to share food and fun. If they've watched your kids grow up or been concerned about your family events, they may want to share these special events.
Plan a party. Invite all your neighbours to your party. Planning and carrying out the activity helps everyone to know and understand each other.
Your neighbours are like your family in many ways since you have to live with them, or near them for a long time. Appreciate their strong points and ignore weak points, and everyone will get along well.
5．The purpose of the first paragraph is to ________.
A. introduce how you can get along well with your friends
B. explain the importance of getting along well with your neighbours
C. show how to make friends with your new neighbours
D. list the advantages of building strong family relationships
6．According to the passage, to build a good relationship with your neighbours, you should ________.
A. try to give them a helping hand
B. do housework for them when they are sick
C. give them a good job if they're out of work
D. lend them money when their parents are ill
7．What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Tips on how to form a healthy lifestyle.
B. The best way to form good habits.
C. The importance of being helpful.
D. Tips on how to get along with your neighbours.
8．This passage most probably belongs to ________.
A. a physical science magazine
B. the travel news
C. a magazine of social life
D. the technology news

C

Can dogs and cats live in peace in the same home? People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found a new way for success. According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. Two­thirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog.
However, it wasn't all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while attacking and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals are just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals attack, while a dog doing the same signals admitting defeat.
In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behaviour. They are learning how to talk each other's language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “dog”， and dogs can learn how to talk “cat”．
What's interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence. They can learn to read each other's body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than was previously thought. Once familiar with each other's presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom (梳理) each other.
The advantage of this research on cats and dogs may not only about pets — to people who don't get along, including neighbours, colleagues at work, and even world superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.
9．The underlined word “swimmingly” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. early B. sweetly
C. quickly D. surprisingly
10．Some cats and dogs may fight when ________.
A. they are cold to each other
B. they look away from each other
C. they understand each other's signals in a wrong way
D. they are introduced at an early age
11．What is found surprising about cats and dogs?
A. They eat and sleep together.
B. They observe each other's behaviors.
C. They learn to speak each other's language.
D. They know something from each other's voices.
12．What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?
A. We should learn to live in peace.
B. We should know more about animals.
C. We should live in peace with animals.
D. We should learn more body languages.

D

The National Gallery
Description:
The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2, 300 examples of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.
Layout:
The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th- 15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling. The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Rapael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titian and Veronese.
The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.
The East Wig houses 18th-to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.
Opening Hours:
The Gallery is open every day from 10am to 6pm (Fridays 10am to 9pm) and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.
Getting There:
Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk), Leicester Square (3-minute walk), Embankment (7-minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).
13. In which century’s collection can you see religious paintings?
A. The 13th. B. the 17th. C. The 18th. D. The 20th.
14. Where are Leonardo da Vinci’s works shown?
A. In the East Wing B. In the main West Wing
C. In the Sainsbury Wing D. In the North Wing
15. Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?
A. Piccadilly Circus B. Leicester Square
C. Embankment D. Charing Cross.

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。

When you think about people who have made the world a better place, you probably think of famous scientists or great leaders. That is not all the truth. __16__ An act of kindness can bring a smile to a person's face even if only for a moment.
Give away your money. __17__ For example, if you want to help hungry children, you can try to find an international organization that provides food for those in poor areas. Every cent you give away will mean a lot.
Help a stranger. Your small actions can brighten the day of others. Hold the door for someone whose hands are full. Help the blind cross the street. __18__ The key is expecting nothing in return for your acts of kindness.
Care about those you know. Show the people close to you how much you care about them. Tell them they mean a lot to you. Make a beautiful gift for a friend. Take your husband to his favorite fun place if he has had a hard week. __19__
Be grateful to others. Have you had good service in a restaurant? Thank the waiter. Do you have a very good neighbour who is always there when you need her? Tell her how much you appreciate her being in your life.
__20__ If a friend needs skills in a certain area, offer your advice. Perhaps she is struggling to set up a computer, and you know how to do that. Offer whatever ability you have, but always remember to be polite.

A. Keep walking forward.
B. Share your knowledge.
C. Small steps, not big ones
D. Give your seat on the bus to an old man.
E. Choose a charity (慈善机构) that has meaning for you.
F. Tell your children how much they mean to you.
G. Ordinary people like you and me can also help a lot.

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、B、C和D）中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Many years ago, there lived a very rich man who wanted to do something for the people of his town. But first he wanted to __21__ whether they deserved his help. So he placed a very large __22__ in the center of the main road into town. Then he __23__ behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow.
“__24__ put this stone in the center of the road？” said the old man, but he did not try to __25__ the stone. Instead, with some __26__ he passed around the stone and __27__ on his way. Another man came along and did the __28__ thing; then another came, and another. All of them __29__ about the stone in the center of the road, __30__ not one of them tried to remove it. Late in the __31__， a young man came along. He saw the stone and said, “The night will be very __32__. Some neighbor will come along later in the dark and will __33__ against the stone.”
The young man then __34__ to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his __35__ to move it to one side. But imagine his __36__ when under the stone he found a bag full of __37__ and this message: “This money is for the __38__ person who removes this stone from the road. That person __39__ help.”
Therefore, never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God's hand for that person. When we all treat each other with __40__， we live better together, we work better together, we cooperate. Sure, there will always be fools, but if we can make them a minority, society will be better on a whole.
21．A. turn out B. find out
C. call out D. watch out
22．A. stone B. bag
C. package D. ball
23．A. jumped B. walked
C. hid D. drove
24．A. Why B. Who
C. How D. When
25．A. remove B. cut
C. pull D. throw
26．A. anger B. curiosity
C. doubt D. difficulty
27．A. continued B. got
C. focused D. based
28．A. bad B. same
C. different D. wonderful
29．A. argued B. thought
C. complained D. talked
30．A. and B. but
C. so D. or
31．A. morning B. noon
C. afternoon D. night
32．A. close B. dark
C. dangerous D. frightening
33．A. fall B. fight
C. play D. lean
34．A. refused B. began
C. hoped D. hesitated
35．A. energy B. force
C. strength D. effort
36．A. surprise B. satisfaction
C. luck D. fear
37．A. cards B. books
C. letters D. money
38．A. thoughtful B. selfish
C. strong D. powerful
39．A. needs B. offers
C. deserves D. owes
40．A. consideration B. success
C. pleasure D. attention

第II卷
第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Man: Um, have you worked __41__ a waitress before?
Woman: Yes, for three years at several different __42__ (restaurant). Now I __43__ (work) at the Park Hotel dining room on Hill Street.
Man: They have a very nice dining room there. Why do you want to leave?
Woman: __44__ I can't work full time now. I'm taking some courses at a university.
Man: I see. __45__ what days are you free?
Woman: All day Thursday and Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Man: That suits us very well actually. We're looking for someone __46__ can help us __47__ we get very busy. That's Thursday afternoon, Friday afternoon and evening as well as all day Saturday. The restaurant is __48__ (close) on Sunday.
Woman: That's fine with me.
Man: When can you start?
Woman: Is the first day of next month all right with you?
Man: That's fine. The first day of May. By the way, you __49__ (get) ten dollars __50