辽宁省实验中学分校高一英语下学期阶段考试试题

辽宁省实验中学分校2015-2016学年高一英语下学期阶段考试试题
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）
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In the last 500 years nothing about people-not their clothes, ideas, or languages has changed as much as what they eat. Chocolate drink was first made from the seeds of the cacao (可可) tree by South American Indians. The Spanish introduced it to the rest of the world during the 1500s. And although it was very expensive, it quickly became popular. In London, shops where chocolate drinks were served became important places. Some still exist today. The potato is also from the New World. Around 1600, the Spanish brought it from Peru to Europe, where it soon was widely grown. Ireland became so dependent on it that thousands of Irish people starved when the crop failed during the years of 1845-1846, and thousands more were forced to go to live in America.
There are many other foods that have traveled from South America to th e Old World. But some others went in the opposite direction. Brazil is now the worl d’s largest grower of coffee, and coffee is an important crop in other South American countries. But it is native to Ethiopia. It was first made into a drink by Arabs during the 1400s. According to an Arabic story, coffee was discovered when a goat keeper named Lakdi noticed that his goats were eating red fruits on a coffee tree. He tried one and experienced the “wide-awake” feel ing that one third of the world’s population now starts the day with.
21. According to the passage, which of the following changed more than others?
A. Clothes.
B. Ideas.
C. Languages.
D. Foods.
22. In 1845, thousands of Irish people were forced to live in America mainly because_______.
A. Ireland became dependent on the potato
B. the potato was brought to Europe from Peru
C. they could easily get potato in America
D. the production of potatoes reduced
23. According to the passage, which of the following is an “O ld World” country?
A. Peru
B. Brazil.
C. A certain American country.
D. Ethiopia.
24. From the passage we can conclude that millions of people drink coffee______.
A. in the morning
B. at noon
C. in the afternoon
D. in the evening
B
Willy, a merchant, returned home to his own country from a faraway continent, where he had succeeded making a small fortune by hard work. He found on arriving at the port that all his relatives were having a large party.
He was in such a happy mood and in the joy of the moment that he did not even
bother changing his grey flannel（法兰绒）suit which had become a little worn during
the trip home.
When he entered the brilliantly lit room, his relatives and friends gave him
a rather cold welcome because they had noticed his modest suit and immediately imagined that he had come back a poor man.
A young man who happened to be accompanying him was quite irritated at this and
said to Willy, “What a wonderful reception you have received from these people.
They have not even the intention of shaking your hand after all these years that
you h ave been away from home.”
“Just wait and see!” whispered Willy, “They will soon change their looks!” Saying this he slipped a precious ring on his finger. All of a sudden, the faces
of all those present lit up and immediately Willy was surrounded by so many people
that he didn’t know what to do. A man s hook his hand, a cousin threw his arms around
him, and he had so many invitations from the people present that he thought he would
be unable to make any other appointments for several years.
“Has this beautiful, precious ring of yours the power of magic people?” asked
the young man.
“Oh, no!” replied Willy, “They see in this glittering diamond ring something
that makes them think I am rich, and, unfortunately, they place wealth above everything else.”
“What blind peopl e!”exclaimed the young man. “It is not the ring that has drawn them to you but their desire for riches. Is it possible to appreciate more
a piece of yellow metal surrounded by little stones than the goodness of my Lord?
And indeed how foolish are people who place their trust in riches rather than in virtues!”
25． In what way did Willy go to attend the party held by his relatives and friends?
A. In such a modest mood.
B. In travel-soiled clothes.
C. Wearing a precious jewel.
D. Without being accompanied.
26．The word “irritated” in th e fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to
“______”.
A. excited
B. pleased
C. angry
D. envious 27． According to the young man, people should ______.
A. give up all the physical wealth
B. appreciate more jewelry than goodness
C. observe carefully when judging a person
D. avoid being blinded by the desire for wealth
28． Which can be the best title of the passage?
A. The Diamond Ring
B. The Welcome Party
C. The Modest Clothes
D. The Joyful Crowd
C
“Earthquake!” The word flashed in my brain. A roaring soun d filled my ears.
I tried to slide beneath my desk. The desk did a wild tap dance, slipping and sliding towards the centre of the room. I twisted my body and grabbed at the windowsill
（窗沿）behind me, somehow kicking free of my dancing chair. I tried to stand. My
legs skated away as if on a bucking escalator(电动扶梯).
My fingers shook, grasped and held the windowsill tightly. Somewhere through the roar sounded the terrified scream of some wounded animal. I looked behind me and tried to steady my gaze on the other kids but the scene was a dizzy nightmare （噩梦）. Some of the class were sitting in the middle of the room, surrounded by chairs and d esks. One girl was screaming. A boy was trying to claw his way acr oss the floor to the door in a crazy overarm crawl.
My grip froze me to the windowsill.
I cried aloud, “I’m going to die! I’m going to die! Save me! I’m not ready to die! I’m not ready!” I hunched forward on my knees and pressed my face against my clenched fingers. I looked at the backs of fingers and stupidly noticed the fragile pale hairs growing out of the pores. The fingers would soon cease to exit. Somehow the impending horror of my death was too terrible to even cry about.
Suddenly, I became aware that the rocking h ad ceased. Perhaps I wasn’t going to die.
29. The roaring sound was made by _____.
A. a wounded animal
B. people screaming
C. children running
D. an earthquake
30. When the narrator clenches his fingers, he is ______.
A. afraid
B. angry
C. injured
D. impatient
31. At the end of the passage there is a feeling of _____.
A. panic
B. hope
C. sorrow
D. excitement
D
My mind went blank when I saw the gun pointing against the car window as we pulled out of the garage. This can’t be happening to me. Then I felt the gun, cold, against my head, and I heard my friend Jeremy saying, “What do you want? Take my wallet,” but at the time I thought of nothing.
I remember being a little annoyed when the gunman pulled me from the car by the hair. I remember the walk to the house --- Jeremy, me, the two men with two guns.
I remember the fear and anger in the gunmen’s voices because Jeremy was being slow, and I remember wondering why he was being slow. I did not realize that Jeremy had thrown the keys into the bush. But I remember that sound of the gun hitting Jeremy’s head and the feeling as the man who had hold of my hair released me. And I remember the split second when I realized he was looking at Jeremy, and I remember wondering how far I could run before he pulled the trigger. But I was already running, and upon reaching the car across the street, I didn’t crouch(蹲伏) behind it but screamed instead.
I remember thinking there was something ridiculous and illogical about screaming “Help, help!” at eight o’clock on a Tuesday evening in December and changing my plea (恳求) to the more specific “Help, let me in, please let me in!” But the houses were cold, closed, unfriendly, and I ran on until I heard Jeremy’s screams behind me announcing that our attackers had fled.
The neighbors who had not opened their doors to us came out with baseball bats and helped Jeremy find his glasses and keys. In a group they were very brave. We
waited for the police to come until someone said to someone else that the noodles were getting cold, and I said politely, “Please go and eat. We’re OK.”
I was happy to see them go. They had been talking of stricter sentences for criminals, of bringing back the death penalty(处罚) and how the President is going to clean up the country. I was thinking, they could be saying all of this over my dead body, and I still feel that stiffer sentences wouldn’t change a thing. In a rush all the anger I should have felt for my attackers was directed against these contented people standing in front of their warm, comfortable homes talking about all the guns they were going to buy. What good would guns have been to Jeremy and me?
People all over the neighborhood had called to report our screams, and the police turned out in force twenty minutes later. They were ill-tempered about what was, to them, much trouble about nothing. After all, Jeremy was hardly hurt, and we were h opeless when it came to describing the gunmen. “Typical,” said one policeman when we couldn’t even agree on how tall the men were. Both of us were able to describe the guns in horrifying detail, but the two policemen who stayed to make the report didn’t th ink that would be much help.
The policemen were matter-of-fact about the whole thing. The thin one said, “That wa s a stupid thing to do, throwing away the keys. When a man has a g un against your head you do what you’re told.” Jeremy looked properly embar rassed.
Then the fat policeman came up and the thin one went to look around the outside of the house. “That was the best thing you could have done, throwing away the keys,” he said. “If you had gone into the house with them…” His voice became weaker. “They would have hurt her” --- he twisted his head toward me --- “and killed you both.” Jeremy looked happier. “Look,” said the fat policeman kindly, “there’s no right or wrong in the situation. There’s just luck.”
All that sleepless night I replayed the moment those black gloves came up to the car window. How long did the whole thing last? Three minutes, five, eight? No matter how many hours of my life I may spend reliving it; I know there is no way to prepare for the next time --- no intelligent response to a gun. The fat cop （条子）was right. There’s only luck. The next time I might end up dead.
And I’m sure there will be a next time. It can happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone. Security is an illusion(幻觉); There is no safety in locks or in guns. Guns make some people feel safe an d some people feel strong, but they’re fooling themselves.
32. When the writer saw the gun pointing against the car window, ________.
A. she felt very annoyed
B. she lost consciousness
C. she lost the power of thinking
D. she felt very much nervous
33. What most possibly drove the two gunmen away?
A. Jeremy’s fighting
B. The police’s arrival
C. Their neighbor’s brave action
D. The author’s screaming
34. When the author called for help, the neighbors didn’t come out immedia tely because ________.
A. they needed time to find baseball bats
B. they were busy preparing dinners
C. they were much too frightened
D. they thought someone was playing a trick
35. What the author wants to tell us is that ________.
A. neighbors are not help ful in moments of difficulty
B. security is impossible as long as people can have guns
C. the police are not reliable when one is in trouble
D. preventing robbers entering your house is the best choice
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。

We all see and hear about extraordinary people around us and wonder why can’t we be more like them? It’s not the big things that make someone extraordinary. Here are some small things that extraordinary people do every day:
● 36 Even though you’re the boss, it doesn’t mean you are right every time. Learn to back up your decisions with reason. Use logic(逻辑) to explain things, not authority. By doing this your decisions might invite criticism, but you will also get an opportunity to improve.
●They are generous with compliments(称赞). Remember the time, when you worked really hard but got nothing in return. Not even a thank-you.___37___So every chance you get to praise someone, do it. A simple, “That was some great work, keep it up,” can go a long way in making the employees feel great about themselves. 38 ___.
●They are helpful. Never hesitate to help someone. It’s fairly simp le but it goes a long way. Don’t be non-committal（不负责的）and say something vague（含糊）like, “Can I help you?” because they might just say, “No, I’m good.”
39 .“I had the same problem with this coffee machine in the morning. I think I have figured a way to make it work.” Offer in a way that feels mutually beneficial （互利）.
●They’re in charge of their emotions. Sometimes it is very important to stay silent. Especially when you’re angry, you don’t want to end up saying things you didn’t really mean to. So they take their time to think back to what happened, and then come to a decision about how to deal with it. 40 _ . Never be too casual with words or actions.
A. They are sensitive to others.
B. The key is to be specific.
C. A compliment can have a positive impact on their lives.
D. When you feel awkward receiving a compliment, give the person a smile.
E. They are open to criticism.
F. It hurts when your efforts are not recognized.
G. Before you say anything, consider others’ feelings.
第三部分语言知识运用（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）
Robeson was born in a very poor family. At seven, he had to pick coal in a deserted mine near his home, then he sold 41 he had picked and earned a few coins to help his parents. He had 42 schooling. For being so poor, how could they 43 school fees?
When he was fifteen, he worked 44 a servant in a school. Looking at other children studying in the classroom, he felt 45 for himself. How he 46 to have the same chance!
He decided to study by 47 . In the daytime, after the sweeping and cleaning was over,
he 48 stand by the window outside the classroom trying to catch what the teacher said. At night, he tried his best to remember what he 49 during the day. He worked
50 hard at his lessons that he sometimes had just three or four hours to sleep. The
more he learned, the greater 51 he showed in his lessons. A maths teacher discovered
him and came to like this diligent boy and 52 him to sit at the back of the classroom.
In one exam, he was the 53 one in the whole school who reached the highest grade.
He would have been given the scholarship if he 54 a regular s tudent of the school.
Robeson 55 rough six long years with his study of maths and wrote several articles
which captured the 56 of some university professors. They admired his talent 57 his diligence. To give him a good chance, they hired him as a librarian and 58 him free guidance. Robeson felt 59 , for he was sure that before him there was a broad road
60 success.
41. A. whether B. which C. that D. what
42. A. many B. few C. little D. much
43. A. buy B. afford C. send D. read
44. A. as B. like C. for D. by
45. A. angry B. ashamed C. proud D. sorry
46. A. hated B. decided C. wished D. regretted
47. A. the teacher B. himself C. his parents D. his schoolmates
48. A. could B. ought to C. should D. would
49. A. had learned B.has been taught C. has heard D. had been written down
50. A. very B. so C. too D. quite
51. A. joy B. interest C. time D. taste
52. A. allowed B. agreed C. let D. refused
53. A. worst B. only C. last D. laziest
54. A. had been B. has been C. is D. was
55. A. learned B. listened C. mastered D. struggled
56. A. notice B. influence C. eyes D. attention
57. A. except for B. according to C. as well as D. in spite of
58. A. taught B. offered C. lent D. sent
59. A. sad B. angry C. happy D. disappointed
60. A. leading to B. coming from C. made of D. covered with
第二卷
第三部分语言知识运用（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，在空格处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

A long time ago, there was a huge apple tree. A little boy loved to play around
61__ every day. He loved the tree and the tree loved to play _62__ him.
___63_ time went by, the little boy had grown up and he no longer came to visit
the tree every day. One day, the boy came back and picked all the apples on the tree
and left 64__ (happy). The boy no longer came back 65 he picked the apples.
The tree was sad.
One day, the boy _66 _ (return) and the tree was so excited. “Come a nd play with me,” the tree said. But the boy cut all the branches off the tree_67_ (build) his house. The tree was glad to see him happy but the boy never came back again. The tree was again full of 68__ (sad).
One hot summer day, the boy came and the t ree was delighted. “Come and play with me!” the tree said. This time the boy cut the tree trunk to make a boat. He went _69__(sail) and never showed up again. The tree was heartbroken, 70 the boy never knew.
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）
As we all know, everyone have a dream. I have dreamed of being a doctor since I entered into the primary school. Nowadays with modern life go rapidly, many people suffer from different kind of diseases, both mentally and physically. As a result, doctors are in great need at home and abroad. My dream is to become successful doctor, helping to save people’s lives. Although to be a good doctor was very difficult, I will do whatever I can to keep everyone health. To make my dream come true, I have told me o ver and over again that I’ll concentrate more to studies. After all, only by working hardly can one succeed.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
每年的4月22日是世界地球日，请根据下面的内容提示，结合实际，以“Making Every Day Earth Day” 为题写一篇英语短文寄给21世纪杂志社。

词数100左右。

要点提示：
1.地球的现状和存在的问题（污染严重，许多动植物濒临灭亡……）；
2.人们在“地球日”这天用什么行动关爱地球（清理污水，捡垃圾，步行上班，发表演
讲……）；
3.号召人们把每一天都当作地球日，爱护地球。

Making Every Day Earth Day
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月考卷答案
阅读理解
A: DDDA B: BCDA C: DAB D: CDCB
七选五：EFCBG
完形：
DCBAD CBDAB BABAD DCBCA
61-70
61. it 62.with 63. As 64. happily 65.after 66. returned 67. to build 68. sadness 69．Sailing 70．which
改错：
第一句 have---has 第二句删除into 第三句 go---going kind---kinds 第五句become后加a 第六句 was---is health---healthy 第七句 me---myself to---on 最后一句hardly---hard
One possible version:
Now the earth is in bad condition. For example, in some places, the pollution is so serious that it causes many deaths. At the same time, many animals and plants are in danger because of the destruction of their habitats.
Luckily, we human beings have realized the problem. On April 22nd, millions of people across the world do something good for the earth. Some clean up beaches and water, some pick up rubbish, and others give speeches to call on more people to take action. But can we save the earth only by one day’s work? The future of our planet depends on our efforts. What we should do is to make every day Earth Day. Only by taking good care of it every day can we hope to live in harmony with nature.。