辽宁省实验中学分校高一英语下学期期中试题

辽宁省实验中学分校2015-2016学年高一英语下学期期中试题
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
Do you want to travel abroad? If you do, here are some cities around the world you can consider traveling to.
Athens, Greece
It is the birthplace of Western civilization now almost 4,000 years old.Explore the Acropolis in Athens, and then visit the new Acropolis Museum to truly appreciate the ancient settlement. Walk in Socrates’ footsteps around the Agora ---- the center of social activities in ancient Greece. Beyond the Acropolis, you can also explore the flea markets(跳蚤市场) of Monastiraki and Plaka.
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is known as the city of naturally warm pools of water called spas. The Hungarian capital features 16th---century Turkish pools as well as medicinal spas. Budapest is also a long--term “foodie city”. Try local specialties(招牌菜) like Hungarian goulash, rich with beef, onions, potatoes, and spices.
Queenstown, New Zealand
On New Zeal and’s beautiful South Island, Queenstown is one of the top places in the world for hiking, boating, and skiing. Nearby Milford Sound offers the peaceful beauty for which New Zealand is famous. Perhaps the most famous New Zealand product is the Lord of the Rings movies. Take a road trip and exp lore places where the movie was filmed.
Dubai, the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is a city famous for luxury(奢侈的) goods. One of its shopping centers even has an indoor ski slope. Dubai is also home of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. And the Burj Al--Arab hotel is on an artificial island in the Arabian Sea.
1. Where can you learn about social activities in ancient Greece?
A. At Plaka
B. At Monastiraki.
C. At the Agora
D. At the Acropolis
2. To enjoy the peaceful beauty of nature, one should go to _______ .
A. Greece
B. Hungary
C. New Zealand
D. the United Arab Emirates
3. Dubai would most likely attract those who are interested in _____.
A. delicious food
B. outdoor sports
C. the ancient civilization
D. man--made wonders
B
My friend Tim was one of five children. His father was an alcoholic and died very young, and his mother was unable to support the family. Unfortunately, the children were separated and placed in foster homes(收养家庭).
Tim dropped out of school and did nothing to further himself. He eventually went through a divorce. Tim’s brother, although experiencing the same childhood, educated himself and got a good job. He has a happy family and a wonderful home.
Both brothers gave a similar answer when asked why their lives turned out the way they did. They said, “You’d turn out this way too if you had a childhood like mine.” Neither of the brothers could change his past, but one of them adjusted(调整) his sail.
It doesn’t take much to find an excuse whether that is our family background, our lack of education, or that we live in the wrong city, or do not know the right people. Each one of these excuses has a solution. However, if you believe that there is nothing you can do to turn your life around, then you won’t be able to change your life for the better.
If you really desire to turn your life to a new course, to set your sail to a different port, it is a matter of choice. If you choose to move forward, the easiest way is to find a solution to your today’s situation. Solutions are there if you want to go after them. Sure, it may take some hard work, or the willingness to take a risk. But if you do not, then you will never have a different or happy life. Do not limit yourself by finding an excuse; only limit yourself by refusing to have an excuse.
4. Why does Tim’s brother have a happy life?
A. He had a happy childhood.
B. He tried hard to change his life.
C. He had a wonderful foster home
D. He was the smartest of his family.
5. What did Tim think led to his unhappy life?
A. His laziness.
B. Not adjusting his sail.
C. His unhappy childhood.
D. Not having any opportunities.
6. In the author’s opinion, his friend Tim _____ .
A. r eally had no chance to improve his life
B. failed because he lived in the wrong city
C. was the most unfortunate man in the world
D. could have changed his life if he had chosen to
7. What is the best title for the text?
A. Adjust your sail
B. Say “no” to excuses
C. Move toward a happy family
D. How we live our life is a choice
C
Raising children has traditionally been a mother’s role. People think that kids have to be with mothers mostly, but the modern sociology says when a father is not involved in life, it leads to problems. Children abandoned or ignored by their fathers do not succeed as well as children in families where both parents are involved.
At the River House in Maryland, a church community is running a program called the Men’s Retreat with the purpose of helping men become b etter fathers. Here fathers can get parental advice. The program is also open to children who don’t have fathers in their lives. For them, the program is an opportunity to i nteract(互动) with male role models.
Businessman Pavel says though the Men’s Retreat may take up some of his time to earn money, it has been a good opportunity to spend quality time with his son. He has realized that for boys, father is the first teacher. And the gathering is also a great chance to think about how to improve the relationship with his wife. Program organizer Victor Visotski notes that the son is going along his father’s path an learns from him. The father’s role in a daughter’s life is as important as that in his son’s life. A father for a daughter is a hero and he is the first man she admires. It is i mportant that the father creates a family atmosphere filled with love, because the daughter observes the behavior of her father closely. Mr. Visotski says a father must take his duties as a parent as seriously as his career. Setting aside quality time to spend with his child is a good start.
8. We can learn from the modern sociology that ____ .
A. a father’s role in children’s life is important.
B. a father can teach children more than a mother
C. raising children should be a father’s responsibility
D. children having no fathers are less likely to succeed
9. Which of the following is TRUE about the Men’s Retreat?
A. It is for kids who are abandoned.
B. It aims to help men relax after work.
C. Children are not allowed to attend it.
D. It shows men how to act as fathers well.
10. What does Pavel think of the Men’s Retreat?
A. It is a waste of time and money.
B. It can help him find a new job at school.
C. It is a good chance for family gathering.
D. It helps him become a good father and husband.
11. According to Victor Visotski, _____ .
A. a father has little influence on his daughter
B. a daughter usually looks down upon her father
C. fathers must learn to balance parenting and work
D. fathers should play the main role in raising children
D
My shoe lesson number one.
Back in my days as a salesman, I was on my way to deliver a speech in Newfoundland. Sitting comfortably in the airplane seat, I suddenly broke out in a cold sweat as I realized I had left my dress shoes at home. I was wearing running shoes for an important speech.
I knew I could buy a new pair when I land. Too late; the stores were already closed. What about in the morning? No, the next day was Sunday and my speech was scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Ninety seconds later, however, my cold sweat has been replaced with a single idea.
The next morning, I began my speech, “ You might be wondering why I am wearing running shoes today. Well, it’s about this request here. When I’m done speaking, I’ll be running door to door and I want every one of you to come running with me, too.” My little “goof-up” became a clever demonstration(示范) of action speaking
louder than words.
My shoe lesson number two.
My brother was getting married. We had just witnessed the signing of the papers at their house, and they were rushing over to another place for the ceremony. As we locked up their house, my wife’s shoes broke. So off to the nearest shoe store we flew. We knew they would wait for us before starting the ceremony. What we did not know was how long they would wait.
That day, my wife performed a miracle(奇迹）that no other woman has done before or since. She went into the store and came out just five minutes later with the perfect pair of shoes.
Perhaps the most important lesson here is that, contrary to popular belief, the shoe does not make the man/woman. But the lack of shoes can surely build character.
12. Upon thinking of his shoes on the plane, the author felt________
A. proud
B. delighted
C. panicky
D. encouraged
13. What does the underlined part “goof-up” probably mean?________
A. Image
B. Mistake
C. Success
D. Present
14. Before e ntering the shoe store, the author thought it _________
A. strange to be in a dilemma for a second time
B. a great pity to have to miss to his brother’s wedding
C. important to test the quality of a new pair of shoes
D. unlikely for his wife to finish shopping in a short time
15. What’s the message the author conveys in the text?_________
A. Emergencies can help shape our character.
B. You can never judge a person by his looks.
C. It’s hard to change our character overnight.
D. Never buy shoes without trying them on first.
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。

Hobbies are an important part of life. A great hobby will allow you to learn more about yourself, and will help you to develop life skills. ____16____ If you’re
choosing a new hobby, the following tips can help you:
____17____ When looking for a new hob by, you can think about the subjects you like to learn about, or the things you enjoy doing. For example, if you’re a woman , you can take up hobbies such as cooking and gardening. If you’re a man, you can consider hobbies like hunting and fishing.
Know your skills. ____18____ Think hard about it by going over this question. This will guide you to choose a hobby that suits you. For example, if you have a good hand at drawing, then painting could be a great hobby for you.
Decide the time you can give. If you don’t have much free time, pick one that doesn’t take much time. If you have more free time, then you can take up hobbies to which more time can be given. So look at your schedule and how much time you might have for your chosen hobby. ____19____
Pay attention to your talks. What do you enjoy talking about? ____20____ Your conversations can show a lot about your likes which can be developed into a hobby. Now, think hard and determine what you enjoy and how it can be turned into a hobby.
A.Focus on what interests you
B.There are an endless number of hobbies you can choose from.
C.Decide what you want----time alone or social interaction?
D.You must ask others about the topics you talk about the most.
E.Figure out how much time you have to work on your hobby.
F.This will help you take things not suitable for you off the list.
G.Are you a good writer, speaker, painter, or an expert in something else? 第二部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

There was once a woman who decided to kill all the monsters in the world. This _21___ took her on a dangerous journey. She met with many _22___ along the way, each testing her strength and abilities.
She hadn’t traveled long _23___ she began chasing the monster of hunger. She __24__ him and declared, “You’ve been causing hunger; _25___ to die.”This monster said, “I acknowledge I bring __26__, but I also bring benefits as well. There would be no 27____ to find food and survive without me. So look at the ways I might be __28__; don’t destroy me.” The woman saw the __29__ in what the monster said, so the monster wasn’t killed.
Then she found the monster of suffering and said, “Nobody _30___ to suffer. You’re _31___ and I want to kill you.” But he also _32____ for his life, saying, “I do cause pain and sorrow. Yet because of me people _33___ and develop. Remember
as a child when you put your hand too close to a fire and experienced the pain of the _34___ ? Your suffering was short, but you learned from the __35__ . This learning has protected you, and this short suffering may have helped to _36___ your life.” The woman then realized another truth----- through pain we learn to _37___ pain and appreciate pleasure. So perhaps even suffering has its place if we learn how to _38___ from it.
So she learned that it isn ’t what the object is, but how we _39___ it, that makes the difference. Experiences of the past _40___ what we do in the present. We can never tell how the unexpected bad events lead to unexpected beautiful new experiences.
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分 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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Do you want to be invited back ？ Read our six top tips for being ____41___ popular guest.
Clothes--- if you are in a formal situation, dress ___42___ (smart): a suit and tie for them, a dress and jacket for women.
Gifts ---- if you are going to stay in someone ’s house, take a small gift if you are staying for a short period of time, a bigger gift for longer periods. Expensive chocolate ___43___ (work) in most situations. Don ’t arrive without 21. A. hobby
22. A. aids
23. A. while
24. A. joined
25. A. agree
26. A. regret
27. A. doubt
28. A. useful
29. A. difficulty
30. A. refuses
31. A. ugly
32. A. defended
33. A. grow
34. A. disease
35. A. experience
36. A. improve
37. A. tolerate
38. A. escape
39. A. see
40. A. bring
B. order B. surprises B. before B. found B. decide B. fear B. motivation B. stressful B. theory B. wants B. stupid B. waited B. think B. heat B. effort B. accept B. avoid B. hear B. do B. suggest
C. promise C. challenges C. until C. punished C. prepare C. disappointment C. idea C. harmful C. truth C. asks C. worthless C. applied C. try C. wound C. failure C. risk C. overcome C. benefit C. express C. damage
D. goal D. competitions D. after D. approached D. turn D discomfort D. possibility D. hopeful D. belief D. pretends D. embarrassing D. called D. learn D. incident D. journey D. save D. reduce D. suffer D. believe D. change
___44___ (take) anything.
Greetings ---- to shake hands or to kiss? Wait to see ___45___ action your host does.
Food ---- always accept it when ___46___ (offer). Try to eat all of it and say it tastes good ___47___ it may look terrible. Don’t hurt the host’s ___48___ (feel).
Titles ---- avoid using first names in formal situations. Always use titles (Doctor, Professor, Chairman) until you ___49___ (tell) not to.
Leaving ---- the most important tip for being a good guest is to know when you should say goodbye. The secret is to leave while the host is still enjoying your company and wants you ___50___ (stay) longer.
第四部分：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。

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（^），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：在错的词下划一横线，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。

What Is a Tornado?
A Tornado is a rotating column of air from a thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes can pick up cars, trains and even houses and put them down in the next street--- or even in the next town. They can take the fur off the back of a cat and the feathers a chicken. They can destroy houses, and leave the furnitures inside exactly where it was.
On average, there are 800 tornadoes in the US each year, caused about 80 deaths and 1500 injures. The worst tornado of all time was occurred in 1925, affecting three US states：Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. By the time it ended, more than 700 people have been injured.
A Extraordinary Event
This is a story about the 1900 Galveston hurricane.
Charles Coghlan was a nineteen-century Irish actor who went to live in Canada. He then moved to New York, where they became famous. By the later 1890s, he had moved
to Galveston, which he died in 1899, a year before the hurricane struck. The cemetery where Coghlan was buried was destroyed by the hurricane and Coghlan’s coffin ended up in the sea.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是你们班的学习委员，期中考试来临，很多同学都感到焦虑。

为了帮助同学们减少考试焦虑，请你根据以下要点提示以 How to reduce anxiety about tests 为题为班里的黑板报写一篇短文：
1. 对于考试要保持积极地态度；
2. 保证充足睡眠，饮食要注意营养；
3. 加强体育锻炼；
4. 保持放松。

注意: 1. 请勿提及与考生相关的真实信息; 2.开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；
3.可以适当增加细节, 以使内容充实、行文连贯;
4. 词数不少于100 。

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高一年级英语试题答案：
I.阅读：1-3 CCD 4-7 BCDD 8-11 ADDC 12-15 CBDA 16-20 BAGFD
II完型:21-25.DCBDC 26-30.DBACB 31-36.CADBA 36-40.DBCAD
III.语法填空:
41.a 42.smartly 43.works 44.taking 45.what 46.offered
47.though/although 48.feelings 49.are told 50.to stay
IV．改错:
1.feathers 后加off
2.and---but
3.furnitures -- furniture.
4.caused—causing
5.was occurred 去掉was
6.have–had 7 A—An 8.they ----he 9. later---late
10. which---where
V.书面表达:
A possible version:
How to reduce anxiety about tests
It is natural for you to feel anxious when you are preparing for a test. However, too much anxiety may lower your performance during the test.
First of all, you should have a positive attitude. You may regard the test as an opportunity to show much you’ve learned. Secondly, it’s important to get enough sleep and have nutritious meals. Thirdly, take more exercise. Physical exercise is helpful in reducing stress. Lastly, you should stay relaxed. If you feel nervous, close your eyes and take a deep breath. Believe in yourselves, and you’ll do well in your tests.。