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1、文本为Word版本，下载可任意编辑-学年高一上学期期末考试仿真卷英语试卷 Its hard to talk to Dad sometimes.His silence about his feelings and thoughts made him mysterious and hard to see through.You could never break his hard shell and get to know him.And he seemed to want to stay that way too. But a year ago when my relationship with

2、 my wife and career took a hit, I needed my dad to pull back the curtain so I could see him as real and accessible.I was facing serious problems, and I wanted to know whether he had faced them before and how he had found his way, because I felt like I had lost mine.In desperation, it occurred to me

3、that sending an email might be the key, so I wrote him one, telling him about my regrets and fears, and I asked him to answer, if he felt like it. Two weeks later, it showed up in my inbox: a much-thought, three-page letter.Dad, a 68-year-old retired technologist and grandfather of four, had careful

4、ly considered my message, and crafted a response.He mentioned his lost love, the foolish mistake he made in career and the stupid pride he had between him and his parents.He comforted me that “life will still find its right track despite many of its twists and turns”. I closed the email and started

5、to cry, because I wished I had opened it up earlier but was grateful it wasnt too late.I cried because at first, in the midst of my own struggles, his letter instantly put me at ease.And I cried because in the end, it was so simple: I just had to hit “Send”. Weve since had many email exchanges.This

6、increasing communication opened a door into his world.My problems havent been magically solved, but getting to know my dad better has made the tough stuff more manageable and life sweeter.Its hard to talk to Dad sometimes, but Im glad I found a way to talk to mine. 1.The authors dad can be best desc

7、ribed as _. A.quiet and caring B.optimistic and careless C.selfish and lonely D.indifferent and serious 2.The underlined part in Paragraph 2 can be best replaced by “_”. A.draw the curtain B.become more optimistic C.show his true self D.clear the misunderstanding 3.What can be a suitable title for t

8、he text? A.Communication Is the Best Policy. B.Emails from My Dad. C.A Man of Few Words. D.My Mysterious Dad. 4.Which of the following is NOT true? A.My dads email was quickly written. B.I was moved when reading the email. C.The email contained much information. D.I wished I could have consulted him

9、 earlier. You probably have heard of comic book heroes like Superman, Batman and Spiderman.But what about Tom, the motorbike shop owner, Joe Knight and Karen Berman? Tom, Joe and Karen are all characters in a comic book.But Mr.Knight and Ms.Berman are real people.In 20xx, they wrote a book called Fi

10、nancial Intelligence a managers guide to knowing what the numbers really mean.It was written for people who need to learn quickly about finance (财政).The book explains, in simple ways, often-complex methods of keeping financial information.It became a best-seller. Recently a comic book, which provide

11、s the same information as Financial Intelligence in easy-to-understand picture form, is published by Smarter Comics.This book consists of a textbook and a graphic(插画的) novel.It tells the story of Tom, a repairman who must quickly learn how to direct the motorbike repair shop his father founded.Tom h

12、as no experience with finance, and is struggling with the business.Joe Knight and Karen Berman help him.Artist Dave Wachter drew pictures for the comic book. Franco Arda, the founder and head of Smarter Comics, formerly worked as an investment banker.He started the company almost three years ago wit

13、h his own money.He wanted to create educational comics that increase understanding.“I think almost everybody understands the phrase a picture says a thousand words, so, I mean, probably 90 percent of us grew up with comics and they understand that comics help us to learn a concept much quicker than

14、text alone,” he said.“Within an hour, you can get the idea of finance with this book very quickly and not in a boring way.Once you get these pictures, you get the basic knowledge of finance.” “The new comic book is available in paperback(平装本).There will also be versions for iPad and iPhone users,” h

15、e added. 1.Whats the passage mainly about? A.The development of e-comics. B.A comic book about finance. C.A popular book Financial Intelligence. D.The story of the repairman Tom. 2.Which of the following about the “comic book” mentioned in Paragraph 3 is TRUE? A.It was written by Mr.Knight and Ms.Be

16、rman. B.It was made for those eager to master finance in a short time. C.It was one of the best-sellers in 20xx. D.Its main idea is how to run a bicycle shop. 3.According to the passage, we can learn that Franco Arda _. A.is the writer of Financial Intelligence B.read a lot of financial books in the

17、 past C.can finish reading Financial Intelligence within an hour D.was probably influenced by comic books in his childhood 4.What can we know from the passage? A.Comic book heroes, like Superman, were created by Franco Arda. B.Tom is a character of the book Financial Intelligence. C.People will read

18、 comic books through e-media in the future. D.Financial Intelligence tells many simple methods of running a business. Daydreaming was viewed as a waste of time.Or it was considered an unhealthy escape from real life and its duties.Daydreaming has always had a bad reputation, but now scientific resea

19、rch has showed that daydreaming may actually improve your mental health and creativity.It can even help you achieve your desired goals. Now some people are taking a fresh look at daydreaming.Some think it may be a very healthy thing to do.Researchers are finding daydreaming, they tell us, is a good

20、means of relaxation.But its benefits go beyond this.A number of psychologists have conducted experiments and have reached some surprising conclusions. Dr.Joan T.Freyberg has concluded that daydreaming contributes to intellectual growth.It also improves concentration, attention span, and the ability

21、to get along with others, she says.In an experiment with school children, the same researcher found that daydreaming led the children to pay more attention to details.They had more happy feelings.They worked together better.Another researcher reported that daydreaming seemed to produce improved self

22、-control and creative abilities. But thats only part of the story.The most remarkable thing about daydreaming may be its usefulness in shaping our future lives as we want them to be.Industrialist Henry J.Kaiser believed that much of his success was due to the positive use of daydreaming.He maintaine

23、d that “you can imagine your future”.Florence Nightingale dreamed of becoming a nurse.The young Thomas Edison pictured himself as an inventor.For these famous achievers, it appears that their daydreams came true. Of course daydreaming is no substitute(代替者) for hard work.You have to work hard to deve

24、lop skills.Daydreaming alone cant turn you into your hearts desire.But in combination with the more usual methods of self-development, it might make a critical difference.And who knows: You might see your own daydreams come true. 1.From the scientific research, a few minutes daydreaming will _. A.re

25、lieve stress effectively B.improve grades C.escape from real life and duties D.gain a positive attitudes towards exams 2.According to Dr.Joan T.Freyberg, daydreaming can _. A.reduce failure in examinations B.help rapid and continuous physical growth C.improve self-control and creative abilities D.be

26、nefit improvement of concentration 3.What does “the story” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A.The attention.? B.The conclusion. C.The contribution.? D.The concentration. 4.Nightingale and Edison are examples to explain that daydreaming probably _. A.earns a good reputation B.takes the place of hard work C.p

27、ictures future profession D.turns the desire into reality The global figures reveal that even the Americans put Britain to shame when it comes to taking exercise.Britain has one of the most sedentary populations on the earth, with almost twice the proportion of people defined as “inactive” as in nei

28、ghboring France.In the UK, 63.3 percent of the population fails to meet recommended levels of physical activity, increasing their risk of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.By contrast, 40.5 percent of US citizens are inactive, despite more than 30 percent of them being obese. Now

29、, theres good news.Smart foods that tell the brain you have eaten enough could hold the key to beating obesity, researchers have claimed.They hope the foods will contain a special chemical which mimics (模仿) the message our gut (肠道) sends to the brain when it is full.By sending the message earlier, t

30、he brain can be fooled into not overeating.“We know nutrients interact with gut cells, which send chemical messengershormones to the brain to signal stomach full,” Dr.Jens Holst said. This message from our food to gut to brain is now being used to fight obesity.Holst discovered GLP-1, which acts on

31、parts of the brain that regulate appetite.“There is a raft of hormones, which will tend to help end a meal,” said Dr.Holst.“We dont know much about which nutrients are involved and whether we can handle how food interacts with those signaling systems and how those systems are integrated(整合) at diffe

32、rent levels in the brain.” The team hopes their research could lead to drugs which mimic the message, and hopes to eventually make food that can also contain the messages.“It would be even better if we could come up with smart foods,” said Holst. 1.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the

33、 underlined word “sedentary” in Paragraph 1? A.Proud.? B.Inactive. C.Silent.? D.Energetic. 2.What message could smart foods probably tell the brain? A.Which food tastes good. B.When to stop eating. C.How to get enough nutrition. D.How to live a healthy life. 3.What can we learn from the passage? A.S

34、mart foods still have a long way to go. B.Dr.Holst doesnt think highly of smart foods. C.There will be more and more over-weight people. D.Its fashionable to stay slim at present. 二、七选五 Being a Volunteer What can you do to help people? The answer is to be a volunteer! Then what is the common opinion

35、 of volunteering? 1. Help yourself by helping others. 2.Its amazing to know that volunteering can calm you down when you feel upset.Lots of people really enjoy volunteering, because doing volunteer work could make a big difference in their life.So where do you start? School is a good place to start

36、if you are looking for volunteer ideas. 3. Volunteering is a great way to have fun with your family.Talk to your parents, brothers, or sisters and see what they might be interested in.Find something you all agree on.You can do the things as a family like cleaning up a park and planting trees or flow

37、ers in your local community(社区). Create your own opportunity for your future. Kids can come up with their own ways to raise money or provide needed services.You can make and sell products, and donate(捐赠) the money.4.Volunteering can also help kids learn important things about their future like what

38、kinds of things they will be best at.A volunteer job can even help some kids decide what they want to do when they grow up.5.Make a plan to start volunteering today! A.So what are you waiting for? B.Things to do with family members. C.Clean up a school or other public buildings. D.Volunteering gives

39、 kids a sense of responsibility. E.Why dont you choose to do a job you like best? F.Volunteering means spending time in helping others. G.When you volunteer to help others, you are helping yourself. 三、完形填空 The moon had gone behind a cloud and there werent many stars in the sky.As I took a glance(一瞥)

40、 at my neighbors house, I saw a flame (火焰) in his _.I thought he was having a midnight fast food so I went back to my _. Soon, there was a _ smell in the air and I guessed something was wrong._, I jumped out of bed and went downstairs to _.I saw fire coming out of my neighbours kitchen.Right away, I

41、 _ “Fire! Fire!” But there was no one nearby to _ my shouts for help. I _ into my house, called the Fire Department and went back to my neighbours house.I rang the doorbell, hit on the door and _ my neighbours name but there was no _.I managed to _the house and rescued a cat and a rabbit. I tried to

42、 throw water through the kitchen window _ it was no use; the fire was too strong._, a fire engine arrived and soon the firemen put out the fire.They arrived just _ as the fire was going to _ to the other rooms in the house. When my neighbour came back, he was _ because his kitchen was burnt down, bu

43、t he thanked me for calling the Fire Department and for saving his _.He wanted to give me some money in return but I did not _ it. Weeks later, my neighbour repaired and restored his kitchen.He _ me to see his new kitchen and there he gave me a medal(奖章) that he had _ ordered from a factory.It made

44、me feel very happy. 1.A.sitting room? B.bathroom? C.kitchen? D.bedroom 2.A.chair? B.table? C.bed? D.sofa 3.A.big? B.hot? C.special? D.burning 4.A.After a while? B.All the time? C.Once in a while? D.At once 5.A.examine? B.search? C.listen? D.smell 6.A.said? B.shouted? C.received? D.smiled 7.A.hear? B

45、.listen to? C.ask? D.turn to 8.A.walked? B.rushed? C.jumped? D.stepped 9.A.called in? B.called up? C.called out? D.called for 10.A.answer? B.light? C.sound? D.fire 11.A.take out? B.take up? C.break down? D.break into 12.A.and? B.but? C.because? D.so 13.A.Luckily? B.Sadly? C.Unfortunately? D.Suddenly

46、 14.A.in time? B.on time? C.at a time? D.at times 15.A.run? B.spread? C.flow? D.return 16.A.glad? B.sad? C.sick? D.angry 17.A.children? B.parents? C.life? D.pets 18.A.expect? B.want? C.accept? D.get 19.A.ordered? B.begged? C.advised? D.invited 20.A.mainly? B.particularly? C.specially? D.naturally 四、语法填空 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。 Do you like tr