山西省平遥中学2016-2017学年第一学期高一期中考试英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、 2016-2017学年度第一学期平遥中学高一期中考试 英语试题本试卷满分150分 考试时间100分钟 命题人 邓瑞卿本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和II卷(非选择题)两部分，请将答案写在答题卡上。第I卷第一部分 听力 (1-20略) 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60）第一节（共15小题，每小题3分，满分45分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 AWhen Steve Jobs was born on Febuary24,1955, in San Francisco , California, his unmarried mother decided to

2、 put him for adoption because she wanted a girl. So in the middle of the night, his mother called a lawyer named Paul Jobs and said, “We have an unexpected baby boy; do you want him?” But his mother told his future parents to promise that they would send Jobs to college. After Steve Jobs graduated f

3、rom high school, he went to college but decided to drop out because it was so expensive that he had to sleep on the floor in his friends rooms.At 20, he and a friend(Steve Wozniak) started a company in a garage on April 1, 1976. Jobs named their company -Apple in memory of a happy summer he had spen

4、t as an orchard (果园) in Oregon.After 10 years of hard time and failures, starting from two kids working in a garage, Apple computer eventually grew into a big company with over 4000 employees.At 30, Jobs , however, was fired from the company he co-founded. But after he had to leave the company, Appl

5、e was under heavy pressure from rival (对手) Microsoft and in 1996 posted billions of dollars in losses. Apple needed Steve Jobs and he was appointed as Apple CEO in1997. Under his leadership, Apple returned to profitability and introduced new products such as the iPhone and the iPod.Steve Jobs once s

6、aid, “Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick, Dont lose faith. Im convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. Youve got to find what you love. If you havent found it yet, keep looking.21:Which of the following is right according to paragraph 1?A.Jobs unmar

7、ried mother wanted a girl.B.Paul Jobs was a college teacher. C.Jobs finished his education.D.Jobs unmarried mother adopted him22:Steve Jobs didnt finish his college education because he _.A.wanted to start a company.B.had financial problems.C.took no interest in his major.D.hated to share rooms with

8、 his friends.23:It can be inferred that Apple_.A.was founded in OregonB.developed from a garageC.had a difficult beginning D.had a successful beginning24:What can we learn from what Steve Jobs said?A.Interest is key to success.B.Hope helps us succeed.C.Attitude is everything.D.Courage goes with conf

9、idence. B Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more. There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and youll miss a great part of it. Australia is h

10、ome to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live. When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode (方式) of

11、 transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car. There are many choices of hiring a bic

12、ycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those to

13、o. A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.25.Driving in a car on Gold Coast is not suggested because _. A.you will break the traffic rules B.you c

14、ant drive into some parks C.you will cause much noise D.you cant enjoy the beautiful scenery well26.The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that _. A. you can get a clearer sight of animals WWW B.it is a cheap way of traveling C.it is a good way to do sunbathing D.you can take

15、photos of animals27.What s the authors attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast? A.He doesnt like this way of traveling. B.He thinks it is a personal choice. C.He supports it very much. D.He thinks it is only good for adults.28.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A.How to hire bikes on Gold Coast. B

16、. Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast C.What bikes are the most popular. D.What kinds of bikes there are in stores. C资*源%库 Having friends may well keep you healthier and help you deal with stress better. Some studies show that people with close friends have a greater ability to fight disease than peopl

17、e who are alone. Place friendship in the first place. Find the time to be with friends even if it means letting the lawn go unmoved or the dishes unwashed for a while. When you cant get together, use the phone to keep in touch. Open up to close friends. Keeping a deep friendship requires a level of

18、“heartfelt” intimacy (亲密).Dont be afraid to express your inner fears and disappointments. Listen to your friends when they have problems,but offer advice only when its wanted. Help raise friends selfesteem when they are sad about a job loss, or other such events. Have different friends for different

19、 activities, such as going to the movies,singing in a choir,and joining in a bowling league. Dont wait for a friend to ask for helps. When a friend has the flu,offer to go to the store or drive his or her children to their afterschool activities. Never take a friendship for granted. Like a good marr

20、iage,friendship needs care and patience. Become a joiner. Find a group that matches your interests. Talk to strangers. Conversations started in museums, laundry rooms,or bookstores can lead to firm friendship. Enroll in an adulteducation course. A classroom is an ideal place to meet others with simi

21、lar interests.29. People with close friends have a ability to fight disease than people who are alone. A. less B. Greater C.poorer D. little30.What we should do to have friends according to the author? A. Make friendship a priority(头等大事). B.Open up to close friends. C. Never take a friendship for gr

22、anted. D.All the above.31.Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. You should have different friends for the same activities. B. You should wait for a friend to ask a favor. C.You should avoid talking with strangers in museums, laundry rooms, or bookstores. D. You should never ta

23、ke a friendship for granted.32.The underlined word “enroll” in the last paragraph means . A. give B. join C. get D. catch D When I was 12, all I wanted was a signet (图章) ring. They were the in thing and it seemed every girl except me had one. On my 13th birthday, my Mum gave me a signet ring with my

24、 initials(姓名首字母) carved into it. I was in heaven. What made it even more special was that it was about the only thing that wasnt being replaced. Wed been burnt out in fires that swept through our area earlier that year and had lost everythingso most of the new stuff (东西) we got was really just to re

25、place what wed lost. But not my ring. My ring was new. Then, only one month later, I lost it. I took it off before bed and it was missing in the morning. I was sad and searched everywhere for it. But it seemed to have disappeared. Eventually, I gave up and stopped looking for it. And two years later

26、, we sold the house and moved away. Years passed, and a couple of moves later, I was visiting my parents when Mum told me that she had something for me. It wasnt my birthday, nor was it Easter or Christmas or any other gift-giving occasion. Mum noticed my questioning look. Youll recognize this one,

27、she said, smiling. Then she handed me a small ring box. I took it from her and opened it to find my beautiful signet ring inside. The family who had bought our house 13 years earlier had recently decided to do some redecorations, which included replacing the carpets. When they pulled the carpet up i

28、n my old bedroom, they found the ring. As it had my initials carved into it, they realized who owned the ring. Theyd had it professionally cleaned up by a jeweler before sending it to my mother. And it still fits me.32.When she got the ring back, the writer was about _. A.13 years old B.15 years old

29、 C.26 years old D.28 years old33.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.The writers family moved several times. B.The writer never stopped looking for her ring. C.The writers ring was cleaned up by the new house owner. D.The writer lost her ring in the morning when she took it of

30、f.34.What would be the best title for the passage? A.My New Ring B.Lost and Found Z C.Lost and Replaced D.An Expensive Ring第二节(共5小题 ,每小题3分,满分15分)根据对话内容，从对话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. Homework is a major part of going to school: Its your teachers way of evaluating(评价)how much you understand of w

31、hats going on in class.36Luckily, you can do a few things to make homework less work. Be sure you understand the homework.Write your homework down in your notebook or day planner if you need to.37Its much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember l

32、ater that night! Use any extra time in school. Many schools have study halls that are specifically designed to allow students to study. Its tempting(诱惑)to hang out with friends during study periods or unstructured(松散的) time.38 Take a break. 39So take some breaks while doing your homework. Sitting fo

33、r too long without stretching or relaxing will make you less productive than if you stop every so often. Taking a 15minute break every hour is a good idea for most people. 40 If you dont finish your homework during school, think about how much you have left and what else is going on that day, and th

34、en budget your time. Most highschool students have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If its a heavy homework day and it seems like youve got an assignment in every subject but gym and lunch, youll need to devote more time to homework. Its a good idea to come up with some kind of homework sc

35、hedule（日程）, especially if you are involved in sports or activities or have an afterschool job.A.Pace yourself.B.Settle down to do homework.C.And it helps digest important concepts(概念).D.Most peoples attention spans(注意力持续时间)arent very long.E.Dont be afraid to ask questions about whats expected.F.Once

36、 your homework is done, you can check over it if you have extra time.G.But the more work you can get done in school, the less youll have to do that night.第三部分 英语知识综合运用 (共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分) 阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从4160各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项 There was a man who played the piano in a small bar. There were n

37、ot too many41 , but because he was a good piano player, some people42 came in every night just to hear him play. But one night, a patron (老主顾) told him he didnt want to hear him play but to sing a song. The man said, “I have never43 that before in public. I think Im44 at playing the piano.” But the

38、customer45. He told the waiter, “Im46 listening to the piano day after day. I want to hear something new and I want that guy to sing.”The waiter47 across the room, “Hey, buddy! If you want to get48 , sing a song. The patrons are asking you to sing!” 49 in order to bring some money home that night, t

39、he piano player who had never sung in public did so for the very first time. And 50 had ever heard the song Mona Lisa sung before 51that night by Nat King Cole, and it surprised all, including the52 himself! He had talent he was53 on! He may have lived the rest of his life as a no-name piano player

40、in a no-name bar, but because he had to sing, he54to become one of the best-known entertainers in America. You, too, have skills and55 . You may not feel as if your “talent” is particularly56 , but it may be better than you think! And with persistence (坚持), most skills can be57 . Besides, you may as

41、 well have no ability at all if you sit on whatever talent you58 ! The59 is not “What ability do I have that is useful?” It is 60“How will I use whatever ability I have?”. 资*源%库 41Awaiters Bcustomers ZCsingersDplayers42AneverBstillZCever Donly43Apracticed BshownCdreamedDdone44AbetterBricherCeasierDs

42、ooner45Aagreed Bconfused CinsistedDcharged46Afamiliar withBfond ofCused toDtired of47Aserved BexplainedCshoutedDcomplained48AchangedBbroadcastCpaidDdrunk49ASo BAnd CBecauseDBut50AnobodyBanybodyCsomebody Deverybody51Auntil Bafter CsinceDwhen52AwaiterBsingerCpatronDowner53AsittingBwaiting CdependingDp

43、laying54Awent upBwent onCwent off Dwent away55Aadvantages BcharacterCprincipleDabilities56AuniqueBsurprising CfamousDgreat57ArecognizedBwasted Cimproved Dimpressed58Aimagine Bpossess CexpectDdevelop59Adecision Banswer Cquestion Dsolution60Aeven Brather CprettyDfairly 第II卷第一部分 语篇型语法填空题 (共10小题;每小题1.5分

44、,满分15分) 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。 I felt upset when I was _61_ (tell) that I would have to leave the company. In order to find _62_ new job to support the family, I read almost all the newspapers _63_ set down almost all the telephone numbers in ads _64_ my notebook and tried to call almost all

45、the companies that needed new clerks. Not until I _65_ (find) a job in a small town near Townsville did I calm down. My new boss, Mr. Brown, was one of my schoolmates _66_ I was getting along well with at school. Both of us were _67_(excite) to see each other and we spent the whole afternoon _68_(ta

46、lk) about things and persons that we remembered at school. He asked me to give _69_ some advice on how to enlarge his present business and he was _70_(entire) happy about my advice.第二部分 写作第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） （试题在答题卡上） 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

47、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。第二节 书面表达(满分25分) 有的学者认为当前国内的“英语热”影响了母语学习。请就这一认识给某中学生英文报社投稿，阐明自己的观点。要点如下：1学英语的重要性（与人交往，获取信息，了解世界）2学汉语的首要性（母语的用途、意义）3自己的建议。注意：1词数：100词左右； 2文章开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 2016-2017学年度第一学期平遥中学高一期中考试 英

48、语答案Reading Comprehension （共20小题；每小题3分，满分60分）第一节 21-24 ABBA 25-27 DCCD 28-31 BDDB 32-35 DAB 第二节 36 -40 CEGDA Cloze Test（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）41-45 BBDAC 46-50 DCCAA 51-55 ABABD 56-60 DCBCB Discourse Grammar Questions （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. told 62. a 63. and 64. in 65. found66. who/ that/whom 67. exci

49、ted 68. talking 69. him 70. entirelyProof Reading（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）1、 nervously-nervous 2、before-ago 3、how去掉 4、 in和first 之间加the 5、that-which 6、as-from 7、she -I8、listen-listening 9、like-liked 10、day-daysWriting (满分25分)One possible version：Dear editor, Recently some scholars think that “the rush of E

50、nglish learning” has influenced the learning of Chinese. As far as this topic is concerned, different people have different opinions. Id like to share mine with you. Its known to all that English is the most widely-used language in the world. Learning English can help us to communicate with people f

51、rom foreign countries. We can also get a lot of information through English , helping us to know more about the outside world. But Chinese is our mother tongue . In China, we cant go without it.We need to use it to communicate and do a lot of things. So we must, first of all, learn Chinese well.Yours sincerelyLi Hua 版权所有：高考资源网()