河南省中牟县第一高级中学2018-2019学年高一上学期12月第三次双周考英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、2018-2019学年高一年级上期第三次双周考英语试题命题人：张献红 杨惠琳 审题人：王凤霞 张倩第卷（共70分）第一部分：听力（略）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） AMeeting people from another culture can be difficult. From the beginning, people may send the wrong signal(信号). Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to

2、develop a relationship.Different cultures emphasize(强调)the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in small talk

3、, usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job. In many European countries - like the UK or France- people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office.Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech

4、in Thailand. I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead there was an uncomfortable silence. The people present just stared at me and smiled. After getting to know their ways better, I realized that they thought I was talking too much. In my own culture, we expres

5、s meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values; however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly. We t

6、hink that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other. However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural e

7、nvironment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.21. In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to_.A. develop closer relationsB. share the same cultureC. get to know each otherD. keep each other company22. The author mentions his experien

8、ce in Thailand to show that_.A. the English prefer to make long speechesB. too many words are of no useC. people from Thailand are quiet and shy by natureD. even talk and silence can be culturally different23. What would be the best title for the text?A. Multicultural Environment.B. Cross-Cultural D

9、ifferences.C. How to Understand Each Other.D. How to Build Up a Relationship. BWhen Marco Polo travelled to Hangzhou, China 7 hundred years ago, never had he thought hed be creating a job of social media ambassador（大使）in the 21st century in China.On May 20, one lucky foreigner would be selected to b

10、ecome the modern-day Marco Polo, getting a free 15-day trip to the scenic city of Hangzhou in China, and rewarded $55,000 in the next year for working part-time to promote the city to the global audience. Five finalists from Australia, Romania, U.S, Switzerland and France were in the final race. The

11、y came from a pool of 700 applicants from around the world, carefully selected by the Hangzhou Tourism Commission on their familiarity with China, social media presence and adventurous spirit. Located about 100 miles southwest to Shanghai, Hangzhou is home to 844 million population and among Chinas

12、richest cities as measures by per-capita GDP. Traditionally, Hangzhou is known for its charming West Lake, a UNESCO world heritage site with traditional Chinese stories and tales, and the Grand Canal, which travels from Hangzhou to Beijing and was a key route of transportation in ancient China. The

13、citys mild climate and charming environment drew 97 million tourists last year, contributing to 6.5% of the citys GDP. The lucky winner would start an all-expense-paid trip to Hangzhou, which, in addition to visits to tourist sites and tastings of delicious food, also would include a four-day ride a

14、long the Grand Canal and three evenings spent at a local residents home. “It is in fact a part-time job. How you work that out efficiently is your problem,” Liam Bates, perhaps the strongest competitor because of his fluent Chinese, said. “We will see how hard it is to meet these numbers.”24. The pu

15、rpose of Hangzhou choosing a social media ambassador is to _.A. keep Marco Polo in peoples memoriesB. attract more foreign tourists to ChinaC. encourage more foreigners to speak ChineseD. explore a new route of transportation25. From paragraph 3, we know that_.A. Hangzhou is 100 miles northwest to S

16、hanghaiB. 8.8 million visitors came to Hangzhou in 2015C. tourism plays an important role in the GDP of HangzhouD. the Grand Canal travels from Hangzhou to Shanghai26. Liam Bates was most likely to get the job mainly due to his _.A. travel experience B. fluent ChineseC. adventurous spirit D. excelle

17、nt videos27. Which of the following might be the best title for this passage?A. Hangzhou rewards international visitors to ChinaB. Liam Bates creates a dream job of social media ambassadorC. Dream job in China$55,000 to the contemporary（当代的）Marco PoloD. Hangzhou, a famous city for West Lake and the

18、Great Canal CI took my 9-year-old daughter, Suzan and 5-year-old son, Robbie to the shopping centre. As we got there, we saw a big sign that said, “Petting Zoo”. The kids jumped up and asked, “Daddy, can we go?”Both my wife and I were out of work. However, I said, “Sure”, giving them a quarter each.

19、 They went away, leaving only fifty cents left in my pocket.A petting zoo is made up of a hundred of little baby animals of all kinds. Kids pay their money and stay in the enclosure(围场), pleased with the little animals while their parents shop.A few minutes later, when I saw Suzan walking along behi

20、nd me, I was surprised and asked what was wrong.She said sadly, “Well, Daddy, a ticket for Petting Zoo costs fifty cents. So I gave Robbie my quarter.” Then she said the most beautiful thing I ever heard. She repeated the family motto(座右铭), which is “Love is Action!”I knew clearly no one loves littl

21、e animals more than Suzan. She had watched both my wife and me do and say Love is Action!” for years, and now she had put it into her lifestyle. It had become part of her, because she knew the whole family motto. Its not only “Love is Action”; its “Love is SACRIFICAL(牺牲的) Action!” Love always pays a

22、 price.I was moved. We went back to the Petting Zoo. Suzan stood with her hands and chin（下巴）resting on the fence and just watched Robbie go crazy petting and feeding the animals. I had fifty cents burning a hole in my pocket. I put my hand into my pocket and took out the money. Sure, I must do that!

23、28.What would be the best headline for this passage? _.A. A Petting Zoo. B. Try Your Best to Help Others.C. An Attractive Shopping Centre. D. Love Is Sacrificial Action!29.The underlined part “the most beautiful thing” in Paragraph 5 refers to _.A. the Petting Zoo B. the family motto C. their lifest

24、yle D. the ticket for Petting Zoo30.Which of the following best describes Suzan? _.A. Unselfish. B. Healthy. C. Childish D. Clever31.What might happen next according to the story? _.A. The author would buy Suzan some candies.B. The author would get angry with Robbie.C. Suzan would play happily with

25、the little animals.D. The author would play together with Suzan.DMost 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, 1897, Irene Curie was

26、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 Svign in Paris.Irene entered the University of Paris in 1

27、914 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 Belgrum. Her serv

28、ices were recognised in the form of a Militarys Medal by the French government.In 1918, Irene became her mothers 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 marrie

29、d 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 (白血病） because of h

30、er work with radioactivity（辐射能）. Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17, 1956.32. Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal?A. Because she received a degree in mathematics.B. Because she contributed to saving the wounded.C. Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic.D. Because she w

31、orked as a helper to her mother.33. Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederio joliot?A. At the Curie Institute. B. At the University of Paris.C. At a military hospital. D. At the College of Sevigne.34. When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born?A. In 1897. B. In 1927. C.

32、 In 1932 D. In 1926.35. In which of the following aspects was Irene Cuire different from her mother?A. Irene worked with radioactivity. B. Irene combined family and career.C. Irene won the Nobel Prize once D. Irene died from leukemia.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。Easy

33、 Ways to Keep Your Brain SharpEveryone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bitand that can be a very annoying thing. 36 Read on for some techniques worth trying.37. People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent red

34、uced chance of Alzheimers disease (早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study. 38 Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. Theres evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short term goals appear to do better. In other wo

35、rds, keep your brain looking forward.Go for a walk.Mildly raised glucose (葡萄糖)levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact，exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. 39Learn something

36、 new.Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. 40 Or

37、go dancing with your friends.AFocus on the future.BThis can be especially harmful to the aged.CIt should be something like learning gardening.DSo take a few minutes each day to do some reading.EBut dont worry if your schedule isnt filled with lifechanging events.FLuckily, research shows there is a l

38、ot you can do to avoid those moments.GIn other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.第三部分 英语知识运用第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Once upon a time there lived an old man in a nice cottage with a large garden. The old

39、man was seen_41_his flowers all the time. They were so well-tended（照顾得好）that every passer-by could not but_42_for a glance. One day a young man went by the garden. He stared_43_the splendid garden, lost in admiration at the beauty of the scenery. Then, suddenly he_44_the old gardener was blind._45_,

40、 the young man asked, “Why are you busy tending these flowers every day which you cant_46_in fact?” The old man smiled and answered that I can tell you_47_reasons. First I was a_48_when I was young, and I really like this job. Second, although I cant see these flowers, yet I can_49_them. Third，I can

41、 smell sweetness of them. As to the last one, thats_50_“Me? But you dont know me.” responded the young man_51_.“Yeah, its_52_that I dont know you. But I know everyone knows flowers and would_53_turn them down. I know the beauty of my garden will get many people into a good_54_. In the meantime, it a

42、lso_55_a chance to me to have a word with you here and to enjoy the happiness these flowers have brought us.” The old mans_56_astonished me. The blind man grows flowers and_57_them as a link of minds so as to make_58_enjoy the sunshine in spring. Isnt it one kind of happiness? I believe every flower

43、 has_59_with which they can see the kindness of the mans heart. The blind man grows flowers in his heart. Though_60_to see the beauty of blossoming(绽放), he surely can hear the voice of it, I suppose.41. A.tending B.watering C.loving D.planting42.A.live B.stay C.stop D.run43.A.on B.in C.at D.for44.A.

44、realized B.thought C.felt D.noticed45.A.Excited B.Shocked C.Frightened D.Satisfied46.A.see B.feel C.hear D.eat47.A.one B.two C.three D.four48.A.teacher B.gardener C.farmer D.painter49.A.taste B.touch C.plant D.appreciate50.A.it B.me C.you D.them51.A.in surprise B.with pleasure C.with hope D.in anger

45、52.A.possible B.true C.a pity D.a shame53.A.ever B.still C.even D.never54.A.mind B.mood C.future D.life55.A.introduces B.leaves C.stands D.offers56.A.story B.behavior C.words D.attitudes57.A.serves B.acts C.works D.looks58.A.anybody B.somebody C.everybody D.nobody59.A.ears B.eyes C.soul D.heart60.A.

46、refusing B.trying C.pretending D.failing第卷 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, 或括号内单词的正确形式。Long long ago, there lived in Egypt a learned man. He was so well-known61. his knowledge of almost everything that lots of people from all over the country came to learn from him. The great man62. (te

47、ach) his students whole-heartedly and answered their questions with great63. (patient).One day, a student asked him,“My dear teacher, didnt you say you yourself have many more questions about things than we do? 64. I think we students have far more than you.”With a smile on his face, the teacher dre

48、w two circles, one as large as a big cake, the other smaller. Then he said,“Of course, I have learned much more. But it is wrong65._ (think) a teacher has fewer questions than his students. Now, look at these two circles. The inside of the66. (big) one is my knowledge of things, and the inside of th

49、e smaller one is67. (your). Out of the circles is what is still unknown to us. Since mine is larger, I have to use the longer line to draw the bigger circle. That means I have more opportunities to face something68. (know). And thats 69. I myself have more questions than you do. The70. (much) you le

50、arn, the more questions you have. You will never learn enough, you know.”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(), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。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

51、许修改十处, 多者(从第11处起) 不计分。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 hom

52、e and abroad. My dream is to become successful doctor, helping to save peoples 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 over and over again that Ill concentrate more attention to studies. Afte

53、r all, only by working hardly can one succeed.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是一名中学生，名叫李华。打算给WWF（世界野生生物基金会）写一封关于拯救老虎的信，要点如下： 现状：1.在我国老虎只有400只左右，目前的数量日趋减少。2.有人为了赚钱，滥捕杀老虎。3.树木被毁，破坏了他们的栖息地。措施：1.政府：采取必要措施，保护老虎，严惩捕猎者。 2.个人：.（自由发挥）词数：100左右双周测答案 12月21日阅读理解：21-23ADB 24-27 BCBC 28-31 DBAC 32-35 BACC 36-40 FAEGC41-45ACCDB

54、46-50 ADBBC 51-55 ABDBD 56-60 CACBD语法填空：61. for 62.taught 63.patience 64.But 65.to think 66.bigger 67.yours 68.unknown 69.why 70.more短文改错：71. havehas 72. enter后面的into去掉 73. gogoing 74. kindkinds 75. successful前加a 76. wasis 77. healthhealthy 78. memyself 79. toon 80. hardlyhard作文：Dear sir,Im a middle

55、 school student, Li Hua. Im writing to you because I want humans to save the endangered tigers. It is said that there are only 400 tigers left in our China and the number is still decreasing. There is no doubt that the tiger is one of the most valuable animals to human beings. But some people kill t

56、hem in order to earn some money. Besides, too many trees have been cut down, which destroyed their habitats. Taking all these factors into consideration, I consider it important that the government should take legal measures to protect tigers and punish the hunters. Whats more, we should protect the

57、ir living conditions. The most important is that we should raise peoples awareness to protect animals and our environment. I do hope that we all do what we can to make our earth pleasant and peaceful, not only for human beings but also for animals. Thanks for your reading.Yours,Li Hua双周测答案 12月21日阅读理

58、解：21-23ADB 24-27 BCBC 28-31 DBAC 32-35 BACC 36-40 FAEGC41-45ACCDB 46-50 ADBBC 51-55 ABDBD 56-60 CACBD语法填空：62. for 62.taught 63.patience 64.But 65.to think 66.bigger 67.yours 68.unknown 69.why 70.more短文改错：71. havehas 72. enter后面的into去掉 73. gogoing 74. kindkinds 75. successful前加a 76. wasis 77. healthh

59、ealthy 78. memyself 79. toon 80. hardlyhard作文：Dear sir,Im a middle school student, Li Hua. Im writing to you because I want humans to save the endangered tigers. It is said that there are only 400 tigers left in our China and the number is still decreasing. There is no doubt that the tiger is one of

60、 the most valuable animals to human beings. But some people kill them in order to earn some money. Besides, too many trees have been cut down, which destroyed their habitats. Taking all these factors into consideration, I consider it important that the government should take legal measures to protec

61、t tigers and punish the hunters. Whats more, we should protect their living conditions. The most important is that we should raise peoples awareness to protect animals and our environment. I do hope that we all do what we can to make our earth pleasant and peaceful, not only for human beings but also for animals. Thanks for your reading.Yours, Li Hua