陕西省西安市第一中学2015-2016学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题解析

西安市一中2015-2016学年度第二学期期末考试
高一英语试题
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）
第一节阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

A
Most people know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.
Born in September, 1987, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies’ two daughters. Along with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and her mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Sévigné in Paris.
Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War I began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities（设备）to help save the lives of wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgium. Her services were recognize d in the form of a Military’s Medal by the French government.
In 1918, Irene became her mother’s assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later.
Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed leukemia because of her work with radioactivity（辐射能）. Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17, 1956.
21．Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal?
A. Because she received a degree in mathematics.
B. Because she worked as a helper to her mother.
C. Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic.
D. Because she contributed to saving the wounded.
22．Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederic Joliot?
A. At a military hospital.
B. At the University of Paris.
C. At the Curie Institute.
D. At the College of Sévigné.
23．When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born?
A. In 1927.
B. In 1932.
C. In 1897.
D. In 1926. 24．In which of the following aspects was Irene Curie different from her mother?
A. Irene worked with radioactivity.
B. Irene combined family and career.
C. Irene died from leukemia.
D. Irene won the Nobel Prize once
B
LONDON（Reuters）--Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-year-old computer technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food.
“Organic produce is always better,”--Gold said. “The food is free of pesticides（农药）, and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally（本地）grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty. ”Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Britain are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic produce? Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences-but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic products. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported（进口）to meet growing demand. “The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market,” said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.
25. More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because ____ .
A. they are getting richer
B. they consider the food free of pollution
C. they can get the food anywhere
D. they like home-grown fruit
26. Which of the following statements is true to the facts about most organic produce sold
in Britain？
A. It is produced outside Britain.
B. It grows indoors all year round.
C. It is grown on family farms.
D. It is produced on large farms.
27. What is the meaning of “the organic trend” in the paragraph 2 in the text
A. rising market for organic food
B. better quality of organic food
C. growing interest in organic food
D. higher prices of organic food
C
Easter(复活节) is still a great day for worship, randy in baskets and running around the yard finding eggs, but every year it gets quite a bit worse for bunnies.
And no, not because the kids like to pull their ears . The culprit is climate change, and some researchers found that rising temperatures arc having harmful effects on at least five species of rabbit in the US.
Take the Lower Keys March rabbit, for instance. An endangered species that lives in the Lower Florida Keys, this species of cottontail is a great swimmer — it lives on the islands! —but it is already severely affected by development and now by rising levels. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, an ocean level rise of only 0. 6 meters will send these guys jumping to higher ground and a 0.9-meter rise would wipe out their habitat (栖息地) completely.
The snowshoe hare, on the other hand, has a color issue. Most of these rabbits change their fur color from white in the wintertime to brown in the summer, each designed to give them better cover from predators（捕食者）. As the number of days with snow decreases all across the country, however, more and more bunnies arc being left in white fur during brown dirt days of both fall and spring, making them an easier mark for predators. Researchers know that the color change is controlled by the number of hours of sunlight, but whether the rabbit will be able to adapt quick enough to survive is a big question. The National Wildlife Federation has reported that hunters have noticed their numbers are already markedly down.
American pikas or rock rabbits, a relative of rabbits and hares, might be the firs' of these species to go extinct due to climate change. About 7-8 inches long, pikas live high in the cool, damp mountains west of the Rocky Mountains. As global temperatures rise, they would naturally migrate (迁徙) to higher ground — but they already occupy the mountaintops. They can't go any higher. The National Wildlife Federation reports that they might not be able to
stand the new temperatures as their habitat beats up.
The volcano rabbit has the same problem. These rabbits live on the slopes of volcanoes in Mexico, and recent studies have shown that the lower range of their habitat has already shifted upward about 700 meters, but there are not suitable plants for them to move higher, so they are stuck in the middle. Scientists are concerned about their populations.
Native to the US, pygmy rabbits weigh less than 1 pound and live in the American West. They are believed to be the smallest rabbits in the world. Their habitats have been destroyed by development. Several populations, such as the Columbia Basin pygmy, almost went extinct and were saved by zoo breeding programs. Pygmy rabbits also rely on winter cover by digging tunnels through the snow to escape predators, but lesser snowfall is leaving them exposed.
All of this gives new meaning to dressing up in a giant bunny costume this Easter.
28. The writer mentions Easter at the beginning of the passage in order to_______.
A. show the importance of Easter Day
B. remind people of Easter traditions
C. introduce the issue about bunnies
D. discuss the relationship between Easter and bunnies
29. The word "culprit" ( Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to______.
A. producer
B. judge
C. victim
D. criminal
30. Which best describes the writer's tone in the postage?
A. Concerned.
B. Approving.
C. Enthusiastic.
D. Doubtful.
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，并在答题卡将该项涂黑。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

The jobs of the future have not yet been invented. 31_____. By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds.
Curiosity
Your children need to be deeply curious. 32_____. Ask kids, “What ingredients (配料)can we add to make these pancakes even better next time ?” and then try them out. Ingredients make the pancakes better? What could we try next time?
Creativity
True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new
33_____. There are a dozen different things you can do with them. Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity. Personal skills
Understanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids. We know what’s going on inside our own head, but what about others? Being able to read people helps kid from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions. 34_____. “Why do you think she’s crying?” “Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face?” “If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel?”
Self Expression
35_____there are many ways to express thoughts and ideas-music, acting, drawing, building, photography. You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.
A. So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that don’t yet exist?
B. And we can’t forget science education.
C. Being able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.
D. Encourage kids to cook with you.
E. Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.
F. We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.
G. We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）A
第一节完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! It speaks 36 than words. According to specialists, our bodies send out more 37 than we realize.
In fact, non-verbal communication(非言语) takes up about 50% of what we really 38 , And body language is particularly 39 when we attempt to communicate across cultures（文化）. What is called body language is so 40 ，a part of us that it's actually often unnoticed. And misunderstandings occur as a result of it. 41 , different societies treat the 42 , between people differently. Northern Europeans usually do not like having 43 , contact(接触)even with friends, certainly not with 44 . People from Latin American countries 45 , touch each other quite a lot. Therefore, it's possible that in 46 . It may look like a Latino is 47 a Norwegian all over the
room. The Latino, trying to express friendship, will keep moving 48 . The Norwegian, very probably seeing this as pushiness, will keep 49 ---- which the Latino will in return regard as 50 .
Clearly, a great deal is going on when people 51 . And only a part of it is in the wards themselves. And when parties are from 52 cultures, there's a strong possibility of 53 . But whatever the situation, the best 54 is to obey the Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be 55 .
36. A. straighter B. harder C. louder D. further
37. A. sounds B. messages C. invitations D.feelings
38. A. hope B. receive C. discover D. mean
39. A. immediate B. misleading C. important D. difficult
40. A. well B. far C. much D. long
41.A. Thus B. However C. In short D. For example
42. A. trade B. distance C. connections D. greetings
43. A. eye B. verbal C. bodily D. telephone
44. A. strangers B. relatives C. neighbours D. enemies
45. A. in other words B. on the other hand C. in a similar way D. by all means
46. A. trouble B. conversation C. silence D. experiment
47. A. disturbing B. helping C. guiding D. following
48. A. faster B. closer C. in D. away
49. A. stepping forward B. going on C. backing away D. coming out
50. A. weakness B. carelessness C. friendliness D. coldness
51. A. travel B. talk C. laugh D. think
52. A. different B. European C. Latino D. rich
53. A. misunderstanding B. curiosity C. excitement D. nervousness
54. A. chance B. time C. result D. advice
55. A. noticed B. treated C. respected D. pleased
第二节语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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（不多于3个单词）。

There are various of theme parks, Some are famous for 56_________ (have) the longest roller coasters, 57_________ for providing new experiences using the most advanced
technology, where visitors can get close to any part of the world. Whichever and whatever you like, there is a theme park for you. Disneyland is a good fantasy amusement park, which 58_________ （offer）a variety of attractions for tourists, and it is also a place where you may see snow White or experience giant swing ships. With all these 59_________ (attract), no wonder tourism is increasing 60_________ there is a Disneyland.
Tickets for Shanghai Disneyland Park 61_________ (put) on sale since March 28, 2016. Visitors can book tickets on the official website of the park or by calling 400-180-0000 or
86-21-31580000.
Shanghai Disneyland Park, located in Chuansha New Town of Pudong New Area, is
62_________ (official) confirmed to open on June 16th, 2016. As the sixth in the world and the 63_________ (two) in China (after Hong Kong Disneyland), Shanghai Disneyland creates many records among the existing Disney parks.
It has 64_________tallest theme Castle - Enchanted Storybook Castle, the first
garden-designed zone, and the first pirate-themed garden. It also combines movie figures with Chinese culture, like the Chinese Zodiac Murals in the Gardens of Imagination. Visitors can also enjoy classical musicals and stage plays, like Tarzan: Call of the Jungle, Frozen: A
Sing-along Celebration, and the Lion King. Mickey's Storybook Express cruises through the six parks during the day. With 65_________ (inspire) music, the movie figures put on interesting performances on the street and give guests an unforgettable great time.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分20分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
Laughter is one of the most effective way to deal with anything unpleasant.
As a single mother of two young girls, my life is stressful sometimes. I love my girl, and there are times when it is difficult to satisfy the demands of a child and a full-time student. Although telling a couple of jokes can't make them to disappear, turning chores into games certainly helped. Getting up in the mornings and getting ready for school are much more enjoyable when there is hearty laughter.
Laughter is the best medicine. Last summer the close family member was diagnosed with cancer. The doctor told him that he only had a couple of months to live. But he lived every day to the fullest, laughed and having fun. The doctor said it was her appositive attitude that kept him living so long. Because of that he had much more days than the doctor originally
foretold.
That Robert Frost said, "If we couldn't laugh, we would all go stupid. Laughter may not make all the problems disappear, but laughter softens the blows that could easy bring us down."
第二节 书面表达（满分10分）
2015年中国药学家（pharmacology ）屠呦呦获得了诺贝尔奖，引起了全国人民的关注。

请你为校报写一篇关于她的专题报道。

请根据下面人物简介写一篇短文： 要求：
1. 字数，100字左右，开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

2. 可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：
药学家（pharmacology ）; (青蒿素)Qinghaosu /artemisimin; (疟疾)malaria;
中药和现代西药traditional Chinese medicine and modern western medicine ；
拉斯克奖 the Lasker Award ；诺贝尔奖the Nobel Prize
Tu Youyou, who was a famous female pharmacology and scientist,
___________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________ 姓名
屠呦呦 国籍 中国 职业 药学家，科学家 出生
1930年12月30日生于浙江宁波
主要经历 1.高中阶段就对医药感兴趣; 2.1951年考入北京大学，专攻/主修制药专业; 3.1955年毕业后，她一直致力于中药和现代西药的研究；
4.2011年，因为发现了青蒿素（一种挽救了数百万人生命的药）获得拉
斯克奖;
5.2015年，获得诺贝尔奖，成为中国第一个获得诺贝尔奖的女性科学家。

我们怎么做 ……
西安市一中2015-2016学年度第二学期期末考试
高一英语参考答案
第一部分听力（20分）
1-5 CCACA 6-10 BCBCB 11-15 BCCAB 16-20 ACCBC
第二部分：阅读理解（30分）
21—24 DCBD 25—27 BAC 28—30 CDA 31—35 ADGFC
第三部分：英语知识运用（30分）
第一节完形填空
36—40 CBDCC 41—45 DBCAB 46—50 BDBCD 51—55 BAADB
第二节填空
56. having 57. others 58. offers 59. attractions
60. wherever 61. has been put 62. officially 63. second
64. the 65. inspiring
第四部分：写作（20分）
第一节改错
1. way--ways
2. and--but
3. 去掉to
4. helped--helps
5. the--a
6. laughed--laughing
7. her --his
8. much --many
9. That--As 10. easy--easily
第二节书面表达参考范文: （10分）
Tu Youyou, who was a famous female pharmacology and scientist, was born in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province on December 30th, 1930.
When she was a high school student, she showed great interest in medicine. In 1951, she was admitted into Beijing University, majoring in making medicine and graduated in 1955. Since graduation in 1955, she has been devoted to studying traditional Chinese medicine and modern western medicine. In 2011, she won the Lasker Award for discovering artemisimin/ Qinghaosu out of a Chinese herb, which has saved millions of lives in different places of the world. To our excitement and delight, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine on October 5th, 2015, becoming the first Chinese woman to win the Nobel Prize.
We are called on to learn from her, work hard and devote ourselves to scientific research.。