河南省洛阳市孟津县第一高级中学2015-2016学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、孟津一高2015-2016学年上期期末考试高一英语试题考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分命题人：王光谱本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。考试结束，请将答题卡交回。第I卷注意事项：1、答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2、选出每小题的答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。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。ATwenty yea

2、rs ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 AM. When I arrived to collect, I found the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window.I walked to the door and knocked, “Just a minute,” answered a weak, elderly voice. After a long pause,

3、the door opened. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a small suitcase.I took the suitcase to the car, and then returned to help the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the car.She kept thanking me for my kindness. “Its nothing,” I told her. “I just try to tr

4、eat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated.”“Oh, youre such a good man.” she said. When we got into the taxi, she gave me an address, and then asked, “Could you drive through downtown?”“Its not the shortest way,” I answered quickly.“Oh, Im in no hurry,” she said. “Im on my way to a hos

5、pice (临终医院). I dont have any family left. The doctor says I dont have very long.”I quietly reached over and shut off the meter (计价器).For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked, the neighborhood where she had lived, and the furniture shop t

6、hat had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl.Sometimes shed ask me to slow down in front of a particular building and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.At dawn, she suddenly said,” Im tired. Lets go now.”We drove in silence to the address she had given me.“How

7、much do I owe you?” she asked.“Nothing.” I said.“You have to make a living,” she answered. “Oh, there are other passengers,” I answered.Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly. Our hug ended with her remark, “You gave an old woman a little moment of joy.”1. The o

8、ld woman chose to ride through the city in order to _.A. show she was familiar with the cityB. reach the destination on timeC. let the driver earn more moneyD. see some places for the last time2. The taxi driver did not charge the old woman because he _.A. was in a hurry to take other passengersB. s

9、hut off the meter by mistakeC. had received her payment in advanceD. wanted to do her a favor3. What can we learn from the story?A. An act of kindness can bring people great joy.B. People should respect each other.C. Giving is always a pleasure.D. People should learn to appreciate others concern.BWh

10、at do you want to be when you grow up? A teacher? A doctor? How about an ice-cream taster?Yes, there really is a job where you can get paid to taste ice cream. Just ask John Harrison, an “Official Taste Tester” for the past 21 years. Testing helps manufacturers to be sure of a products quality. Duri

11、ng his career Harrison has been responsible for approving large quantities of the sweet ice creamas well as for developing over 75 flavors（味道）.Some people think that it would be easy to do this job; after all, you just have to like ice cream, right? Notheres more to the job than that, says Harrison,

12、 who has a degree in chemistry. He points out that a dairy or food-science degree would be very useful to someone wanting a career in this “cool” field.In a typical morning on the job, Harrison tastes and assesses 60 ice-cream samples. He lets the ice cream warm up to about 12F. Harrison explains, “

13、You get more flavor from warmer ice cream, which is why some kids like to stir（搅拌）it, creating ice-cream soup.”While the ice cream warms up, Harrison looks over the samples and grades each one on its appearance. “Tasting begins with the eyes,” he explains. He checks to see if the ice cream is attrac

14、tive and asks himself，“Does the product have the color expected from that flavor?” Next its time to taste! Continuing to think up new ideas, try out new flavors, and test samples from so many kinds of ice cream each day keeps Harrison busy but happy working at one cool job.4. What is John Harrisons

15、job?A. An official.B. An ice-cream manufacturer.C. A chemist.D. An ice-cream taster.5. According to John Harrison, to be qualified in the “cool field”, it is helpful to .A. think up new ideas every dayB. keep a diary of daily workC. have a degree in related subjectsD. find out new flavors each day6.

16、 What does Harrison do first when testing ice cream?A. He stirs the ice cream.B. He lets the ice cream warm up.C. He tastes the flavor of the ice cream. D. He examines the color of the ice cream.7. Which of the following is probably the best title for the passage?A. One Cool JobB. Flavors of Ice Cre

17、amC. Tasting with EyesD. John Harrisons LifeCLast nights meteor (流星) shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers. According to Gabe Rothschild, Emerald Valleys mayor, people gathered in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy telescopes, expecting to watch the brightl

18、y burning meteors passing through the sky. What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the citys lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead.“My family was so frustrated,” admitted town resident Duane Cosby, “We wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing, but it

19、turned out to be a huge disappointment.”Astronomers-scientists who study stars and planets-have been complaining about this problem for decades. They say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past. They call on people and the govern

20、ment to take measures to fight against it.There is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollution. This population consists of birds, bats frogs, snakes, etc. For example, outdoor lighting severely affects migrating (迁徙的) birds. According

21、 to the International Dark-Sky Association, “100 million birds a year throughout North America die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers.”Countless more animals casualties（伤亡）result from the use of artificial lighting. Clearly, people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings, but some sc

22、ientists think it can be harmful for humans, too. They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase persons chances of getting cancer.Emerald Valley is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of light pollution. For years, Flagstaff, Arizona, has enforced lighti

23、ng regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory. Similar efforts have been made worldwide, and a movement is underway to remind us to turn off lights when we are not using them, so that other creatures can share the night.8. It happened last night that_.A. the cit

24、y light show attracted many people B. the meteors flew past before being noticed C. the citys lights affected the meteor watching D. the meteor watching ended up a social outing9. What is the author concerned about according to Paragraph 4? A. Birds may take other migration paths. B. Animals surviva

25、l is threatened by outdoor lighting. C. Varieties of animals will become sharply reduced. D. Animals living habits may change suddenly. 10. Lighting regulations in Flagstaff, Arizona are put into effect to_.A. lessen the chance of getting cancer B. enable all creatures to live in harmony C. ensure c

26、itizens a good sleep at night D. create an ideal observation condition 11. What message does the author most want to give us?A. Human activities should be environmentally friendly. B. Great efforts should be made to save energy. C. Saving wildlife is saving ourselves. D. New equipment should be intr

27、oduced for space study.DA terrible competition is going on in England, with billions of dollars and hundreds of lives at risk. OK, thats not true. But competitors from around the world gathered on Thursday for the annual competition to compete for the worlds biggest person who tells lies. Each parti

28、cipant is given up to five minutes to make up the best fib in the contest, which was founded in honor of 19th-century Bridge Inn landlord Will Ritson, who was reportedly famous for his lies. Competitors gather at the Bridge Inn every year for the competition, a small pub in northwestern England. Any

29、one but lawyers and politicians can take part in the competition. A study found that nearly all lies are detectable (可检测的) through visible facial muscle reactions in the person telling a lie. “Thus, while interpersonal cheat often is highly successful, signs of hidden emotional states are communicat

30、ed clearly to the informed observer,” the study concluded. A churchman of Carlisle reportedly holds what may be the greatest lie of all time in the competition, simply stating, “I have never told a lie in my life.” In 2003, Abrie Krueger from South Africa became the first one to win the competition.

31、 In 2006, comedian Sue Perkins became the first female to win the competition, telling a tale about people riding camels to work as a result of climate change. 12. Why does the author tell a lie at the beginning of the passage? A. He likes telling lies. B. He intends to talk about a contest.C. Lies

32、can be detected by someone. D. Nearly everyone has told lies. 13. What does the underlined word “fib” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Experience.B. Story.C. Lie. D. Plot.14. Who cant take part in the competition? A. Lawyers & politicians. B. Reporters & editors. C. Doctors & teachers. D. Students &

33、 managers.15. Whats the authors main purpose of this passage? A. To explain how to deal with lies. B. To invite people to take part in the competition.C. To discuss how to avoid telling lies. D. To introduce a strange competition.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。Snow fal

34、ls in the Earths extreme North and South throughout the year. However, the heaviest snowfalls have been reported in the mountains of other areas during winter. Snow is even known to fall near the Equator (赤道), but only on the highest mountains.Snow contains much less water than rain, but much of the

35、 water the world uses comes from snow. 16 In the western United States, mountain snow provides up to seventy-five percent of all surface water supplies. Snowfall helps to protect plants and some wild animals from winter weather. Fresh snow is made largely of air trapped among the snow crystals (晶体).

36、 Because the air has trouble moving, the movement of heat is limited. 17 The surface of the snow takes in, or absorbs, sound waves. As snow grows older or if there have been strong winds, it can become hard and flat. Then, the snows surface will help to send back sound waves. 18 It is responsible fo

37、r the deaths of hundreds of people. Many people die in traffic accidents on roads covered with snow and ice or from being seriously stuck in the winter storm. 19 People may not be able to avoid living in areas where it snows often. However, they can avoid becoming victims of snowstorms. People shoul

38、d stop driving and stay at home until the storm has passed. People living in these areas should carry emergency supplies in their vehicle. 20 A. These include food, emergency medical supplies, and extra clothing to stay warm and dry.B. Snow also influences the movement of sound waves.C. Melting snow

39、 provides water for rivers, electric power stations and agricultural crops.D. Mountain snowfall is heavier than that in the South and the North Poles.E. In many places, streets were blocked; houses fell down and supplies were short.F. Others die from heart attacks caused by too much physical activit

40、y out in the cold.G. Snow may be beautiful, but it can be deadly. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分75分）第一节：完形填空（共40小题；每小题1.5分，满分60分）阅读下面两篇短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThis morning, as I was getting close to the supermarket, I saw a small 21 gathering around an elderly woman with blood und

41、er her face. I stopped and asked if I could 22 . I told her I was certified（授予证书的）in first aid. Then I 23 someone for a first aid kit（工具箱）. But she didnt want help, saying she was fine. But she wasnt fine. I asked her to 24 with me and we 25 about her routine of getting groceries. People brought out

42、 ice packs, water and paper towels from the 26 nearby. I put on the gloves from the first aid kit, and cleaned her up a bit, but 27 I just talked to her and held her hand.Two 28 happened to be passing by and 29 to help check her out a bit. Finally, after ten minutes the 30 arrived and I talked to th

43、e emergency medical team and they _31 .I was certified in first aid years back, and I got re-certified a month ago, but I never 32 it once. However, I realized being certified isnt 33 about providing the aid. I didnt stop the bleeding. I didnt 34 to examine her. Mostly it was about providing comfort

44、 for people in a difficult 35 . The certification gave me the 36 to do that: to kneel on the sidewalk, holding an old womans hand, and to help make those _ 37 few minutes just a little bit better.If youre not certified in first aid, I cant 38 it strongly enough. It takes four hours of your time at y

45、our 39 Red Cross. With what youll 40 , maybe youll be able to help someone like the old lady one day.21. A. peopleB. crowdC. trafficD. public 22. A. help outB. look outC. watch outD. make out23. A. paidB. scoldedC. appliedD. sent 24. A. accompanyB. walkC. stayD. shop25. A. talkedB. caredC. lookedD.

46、quarreled26. A. hotelB. officeC. stationD. supermarket 27. A. simplyB. maybeC. mostlyD. extremely28. A. policemen B. doctorsC. clerksD. volunteers 29. A. refusedB. wokeC. layD. stopped 30. A. driver B. familyC. ambulanceD. officer31. A. operated onB. took overC. ran awayD. turned up 32. A. usedB. no

47、ticedC. likedD. met33. A. hopefully B. possiblyC. necessarilyD. commonly34. A. wantB. tryC. permitD. teach 35. A. placeB. positionC. lifeD. situation 36. A. harmB. wishC. lessonD. confidence 37. A. scary B. movingC. confusingD. friendly38. A. support B. demandC. recommendD. explain39. A. localB. nat

48、ionalC. formalD. private40. A. recognize B. learnC. allowD. offer BOn a farm in the southeast of England lived a farmer. Gradually, the farmer became fed up with this farm; and no wonder, youll say, for he was born on the place, he had 41 all his days on it. He was sick and 42 of the surroundings. H

49、e wanted a 43 ; and often in his dreams, he 44 a quiet spot where conditions were ideal, and where he could spend his old age in comfort and be 45 . He told the real estate agent in town how he felt, so the 46 drove out and looked the 47 over carefully. He felt sure he would have no difficulty in 48

50、 a buyer. When the weekly paper came out, the old farmer 49 the advertisements, and found his farm 50 . It stated that the Hammond place of 160 acres was 51 . The land was fertile and productive a crop failure had 52 been known. 40 acres were 53 with a lot of trees and the farm had a good supply of

51、water all the year round. There was rich agricultural land, through which flowed a small stream and there was a 54 and modern house of eight rooms. The farm had a great many horses, cows, sheep, and chickens. It was close to the 55 only a half hours drive, and had a telephone. There were all kinds o

52、f fruit trees, both large and small, with an abundance of 56 around the house. The old man read the 57 a second time, and then drove to town to 58 the real estate agent. “I have read that advertisement,” he said, “ 59 as nearly as I can figure out, thats exactly the kind of place I have been 60 . I

53、think I will keep it myself.”41. A. missedB. forgottenC. describedD. spent 42. A. fondB. tiredC. proud D. afraid 43. A. methodB. challengeC. dreamD. change 44. A. picturedB. rememberedC. knewD. noticed45. A. popularB. richC. happyD. healthy46. A. agentB. farmerC. buyer D. driver47. A. houseB. horses

54、C. trees D. farm 48. A. finding B. introducingC. recognizingD. persuading49. A. got through B. put upC. looked overD. made up50. A. destroyed B. listedC. lostD. photographed 51. A. in danger B. on displayC. in demandD. for sale 52. A. neverB. everC. always D. still53. A. crowdedB. facedC. armedD. co

55、vered 54. A. quietB. largeC. warm D. simple55. A. townB. schoolC. mall D. hospital56. A. colorsB. shelterC. cloudsD. shade57. A. advertisementB. noteC. book D. letter58. A. thank B. chooseC. see D. welcome59. A. ifB. andC. orD. for 60. A. visitingB. showingC. wantingD. researching第II卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在

56、本试卷上无效。第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分75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。On International Childrens Day, some orphans (孤儿) from the Wuhan Welfare Institute for Children 61 (take) to the park. An elderly westerner was with them. The children were eager to tell him everything that was

57、 going on. They held him by the hand and never hesitated to call 62 Grandpa. This man was Professor William Dorrity, from Florida，USA. In 2003, 63 Professor Dorrity and his wife retired, they came to Wuhan and started to work as volunteers at the Welfare Institute.The Dorritys have been working hard

58、 64 (improve) the conditions at the Welfare Institute since they came. They often take children on day trips, 65 (bring) along with them all kinds of food for the kids to enjoy. They recently bought audiphones for four orphans 66 hearing problems and small tape recorders for three blind children. Th

59、ey also bought a wheelchair for tenyearold Tan Jun, 67 suffers from a brain problem. With the 68 (arrive) of spring, the Dorritys took the children for 69 outing. “We love China and we love children,” Dorrity said, “ 70 we are happy to do this.”第三部分：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）假如英语课上老师要求

60、同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的一篇作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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）不记分。Travelled abroad, you should follow the customs of the country where you are visiting. When you invited, it is good ma

61、nners to refuse or accept an invitation, either by writing or by telephoning. If you go to the party, it is polite to reach on time. It is good manners to shake hand with your host. You can take a present if you like, possibly a bottle of wine, a box of chocolates and some flowers. However, it was n

62、ot bad manners to take nothing. It is not polite to stay too late before the other guests have gone. Also, it is suggested to write or telephone a day or two late to thank your host.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，刚被Harvard University录取，你的笔友John给你写信表示祝贺，请你回信，告诉他你将于2016年3月19日到达美国，希望他能接机并帮你找一住所。住所需包含以下信息：骑车大约15

63、分钟可到达学校；房间宽敞，明亮，设施齐全；允许自己做饭；房东 (host) 能讲地道的英语，健谈，好客。注意：1、词数100左右；2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear John, Thank you for your congratulations on my admission to Harvard University!*Yours,Li Hua孟津一高2015-2016学年上期期末考试高一英语试题参考答案一、阅读理解：DDA DCBA CBDA BCAD CBGFA二、完形填空：BADCA DCBDC BACBD DACABDBDAC ADACB DADBA DACBC三、语法填

64、空：were taken；him；when/after；to improve；bringing；with；who；arrival；an；and/so。四、短文改错：Travelled改为Travelling; where改为which或that或去掉；invited前加are；an改为the；reach改为arrive；hand改为hands；and改为or；was改为is；before改为after；late改为later。五、书面表达：Dear John,Thank you for your congratulations on my admission to Harvard Univer

65、sity!Ill arrive in America on March 19th, and Im wondering whether you can help find an apartment for me. Preferably, the location is near the campus, which makes it possible for me to go to the university by bike within fifteen minutes. Whats more, I would like one apartment well furnished, spacious and bright, with a kitchen attached. If possible, I can cook myself. It will be better if the host can speak fluent English. Please let me know as soon as you find a suitable one. Besides, if it is convenient to you, would you please pick me up when I get to the station?Thanks! Yours， Li Hua