高一英语第一学期期中试题16-17

2016-2017学年高一年级第一学期期中考试试题英语第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题，每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题后所给的四个选项（A, B, C 和D）中，选出最佳选项。

AWhen my family moved to America in 2010 from a small village in Guangdong, China, we brought not only our luggage, but also our village rules, customs and culture. One of the rules is that young people should always respect(尊敬)the elders. Unluckily, this rule led to my very first embarrassment in the United States.I had a part-time job as a waiter in a Chinese restaurant. One time, when I was serving food to a middle-aged couple, the wife asked me how the food could be served so quickly. I told her that I had made sure they got their food quickly because I always respect the elderly. As soon as I said that, her face showed great displeasure. My manager, who happened to hear what I said, took me aside and gave me a long lecture about how sensitive(敏感)Americans are and how they dislike the description “old”. I then walked back to the table and apologized to the wife. After the couple heard my reason, they understood that the problem was caused by cultural differences, so they laughed and were no longer angry.In my village in China, people are proud of being old. Not so many people live to be seventy or eighty, and people who reach such an age have the most knowledge and experience. Young people always respect older people because they know they can learn from their rich experience.However, in the United States, people think “growing old” is a problem since “old” shows that a person is going to retire or that the body is not working well. Here many people try to keep themselves away from growing old by doing exercises or jogging, and women put on makeup, hoping to look young. When I told the couple in the restaurant that I respect the elderly, they got angry because this caused them to feel they had failed to stay young. I had told them something th ey didn’t want to hear.After that, I changed the way I had been with older people. It is not that I don’t respect them any more; I still respect them, but now I don’t show my feelings through words.1. Jack brought the couple their food very fast because _______.A. the manager asked him to do soB. the couple wanted him to do soC. he respected the elderlyD. he wanted more pay2. When Jack called the couple “elderly”, they became _______.A. nervousB. unhappyC. satisfiedD. excited3. In Jack’s hometown, _______.A. people are proud of being oldB. the elderly are the first to get food in restaurantsC. many people reach the age of seventy or eightyD. people dislike being called “old”4. After this experience, Jack _______.A. lost his job in the restaurantB. made friends with the coupleC. changed his way with older peopleD. no longer respected the elderlyBLinda Evans was my best friend—like the sister I never had. We did everything together: piano lessons, movies, swimming, horseback riding.When I was 13, my family moved away. Linda and I kept in touch through letters, and we saw each other on special time—like my wedding(婚礼)and Linda’s. Soon we were busy with children and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often. One day a card that I sent came back, stamped “Address(地址) Unknown”. I had no idea to find Linda. Over the years I missed Linda very much. I wanted to share (分享) happiness of my children and then grandchildren. And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then mother died. There was an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Linda could fill.One day I was reading a newspaper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked very much like Linda and whose last name was Wagman —Linda’s married name. “There must be thousands of Wagmans,” I thought, but J still wrote to her.She called as soon as she got my letter. “Mrs Tobin!” she said excitedly, “Linda Evans Wagman is my mother.”Minutes later I heard a voice that I knew very much, even after 40 years, laughed and cried and caught up on each other’s lives. Now the empty place in my heart is filled. And there’s one thing that Linda and I know for sure:We won’t lose each other again!5. The writer went to piano lessons with Linda Evans _______.A. at the age of 13B. before she got marriedC. after they moved to new homesD. before the writer’s family moved away6. They didn’t often write to each other because they _______.A. got marriedB. could see each other on special timeC. didn’t like writing lettersD. had little time to do so7. There was an empty place in the writer’s he art because she _______.A. was in troubleB. didn’t have a friend like Linda to share her happiness or sadnessC. received the card that she sentD. didn’t know Linda’s address8. The writer was happy when she _______A. read the newspaperB. met a young woman who looked a lot like LindaC. heard Linda’s voice on the phoneD. wrote to the woman whose last name was WagmanClast Friday a storm swept through two villages in the New Territories, destroying(摧毁) fourteen homes. Seven others were so badly damaged (破坏) that their owners had to leave them, and fifteen others had broken windows or broken roofs. One person was killed, several were badly hurt and taken to hospital, and a number of other people received smaller hurt. Altogether over two hundred people were homeless after the storm.A farmer, Mr. Tan, said that the storm began early in the morning and lasted for over an hour.“I was eating with my wife and children,” he said, “When we heard a loud noise. A few minutes later our house fell down on top of us. We tried our best to climb out but then I saw that one of my children was missing. I went back inside and found him, safe but very frightened.”Mrs. Woo Mei Fong said that her husband had just left for work when she felt that her house was moving. She ran outside at once with her children.“There was no time to take anything,” she said, “A few minutes later,the roof came down.” Soldiers helped to take people out of the flooded (水淹的) area and the welfare department (福利机构) brought them food, clothes and shelter.9. Where was Mr. Tan when the storm first began?A. He was inside the house.B. He was in bed.C. He was outside the house.D. He was on the roof.10. Mrs. Woo a nd her family didn’t get hurt because _________.A. her husband knew there would be a stormB. they were all outside the house when the storm became worseC. the welfare department helped herD. she felt the house was moving11. The unde rlined word “shelter” in this passage means ______.A. something to eatB. something to wearC. somewhere to stayD. somewhere to study12. Which of the following may be the best title for this passage?A. A Terrible StormB. A Lucky WomanC. Good SoldiersD. Clever PeopleDThe Cambridge Satchel CompanyThe Cambridge Satchel Company was founded in 2008. We offer a range of bags and small leather accessories, from classic satchels(leather bags that are usually carried over the shoulders), clutches(small bags that women carry in their hand) to passport covers, and key rings, all lovingly handmade in the UK.17 Rose Crescent|01223 366 106 Primavera is situated opposite King’s College in the heart of Cambridge. The gallery and shop, located over three floors, bring together a carefully-selected and well-researched exploration into some of the finest artwork in Britain today. Primavera has a unique selection of jewellery, glassware,silverware, paintings, prints and cards. Our sister gallery at Magdalene Street presents two artists in residence(常驻艺术家) three days a week.10 @ 11 King’s Parade |01223 357 708 AnthonyWe are an independent menswear store. Our collection is varied, from the catwalk to more traditional tailoring. Made-or-order and made-to-measure services are available if required. Please visit our website for more information.18 Trinity Street| 01223 353 962 PodarokPodarok is a little delight in Bene’t St in the Arts Quarter. We have a wide range of unique and handmade gifts, from designer jewellery to amazing unique lampshades (灯罩). Our staff will always help you find the perfect present!12 Bene’s St|01223 314 411 13. Where is the best place to buy gifts?A. At 12 Bene’t St.B. At 18 Trinity Street.C. At 17 Rose CrescentD. At 10 @ 11 King’s Parade.14. Whic h store only sells men’s clothes?A. The Cambridge Satchel Company.B. Primavera.C. Anthony.D. Podarok.15. If you are interested in bags, you may call _______.A.01223 366 106B. 01223 314 411C.01223 357 708D. 01223 353 962第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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的选项。