山西省平遥中学2017_2018学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题201807040372.doc

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1、平遥中学2017-2018学年度第二学期高一期末考试英 语 试 题本试卷满分： 150分 考试时间：100分钟 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）第卷第一部分：听力（略）第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分60 分）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，并将答案写在答题卡上。AChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be rid

2、ing a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, Ive found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in

3、 different colorssilver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.Its fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant provide.Eager to be part of

4、 this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied(陪伴) my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out o

5、f nowhere at times. I didnt want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home. The

6、feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.1. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?A. Because they are traditional

7、 and safe.B. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.C. Because they are colorful and available.D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.2. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _.A. to ride it for funB. to use it for transportC. to experience local cultureD. to improv

8、e his riding skills3.How did the author feel about his street crossing?A. It was boring.B. It was difficult.C. It was lively.D. It was wonderful.4. Which of the following best describes the authors biking experience?A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B. The author was annoyed by the

9、 air while riding.C. The author was praised by the other bikers.D. The author took great pleasure in biking.BIt was Mothers Day morning last year and I was doing my shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were leaving, we found that only minutes earlier an elderly

10、 woman had fallen over at the entrance and had hit her head on the concrete. Her husband was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock. Walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very upset about what had happened to the couple. He said to me, “Mum, i

11、ts not much fun falling over in front of everyone.” At the front of the supermarket, a charity(慈善) group had set up a stand selling cooked sausages and flowers to raise funds. Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower. “It will make her feel better,” he said. I was amazed that hed come

12、up withthis sweet idea. So we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up. “Just take it,” she replied. “I cant take your money for such a wonderful gesture.” By now paramedics(急救人员) had arrived, and were attending to the injured woman. As we wa

13、lked up to her, my son becameintimidated by all the blood and medical equipment. He said he was just too scared to go up to her. Instead I gave the flower to the womans husband and told him, “My son was very upset for your wife and wanted to give her this flower to make her feel better.” At that, th

14、e old man started crying and said, “Thank you so much, you have a wonderful son. Happy Mothers Day to you.” The man then bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. Though badly hurt and shaken, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little sm

15、ile.5.What dose the author intend to tell us?A. One can never be too careful.B. Actions speak louder than words.C. Love begins with a little smile.D. A small act of kindness brings a great joy.6. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson

16、.B. Tenysons idea of buying a flower gained his mothers support.C. Tenysons care for the elderly woman puzzled the flower seller.D. The elderly woman was moved to tears by Tenysons gesture.7. The underlined word “intimidated” in the fourth paragraph probably means “_”.A. astonishedB. struckC. fright

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19、l LebowskiSent:Tuesday,October 3Subject:Office rentalMarilyn,Heres a link to an office rental ad I found online: I think its worth looking at even though the rent is a bit high. I know it is a good deal more than we are paying now, but look at the size. Its twice as big as our current office, and Im

20、 sure we can use the space. And it has a kitchen, a bathroom and a reception area just like we have now. Unfortunately it is nowhere near a subway station. That is a convenience I would miss having,but it does have parking,unlike our current office. Im sure our clients would appreciate that. It woul

21、d also be good to be in a building with an elevator. Im really tired of using the stairs. Id like to see the space as soon as possible. Could you call and make an appointment? Try and get one for tomorrow if you can, because after that Ill be away until next Monday, as you know. Thanks.Paul9. How mu

22、ch would Marilyn and Paul have to pay before moving into the advertised office?A. $900.B. $1,750.C. $1,800.D. $3,500.10. What does the advertised office have that the current office doesnt?A. A kitchen.B. A bathroom.C. A parking area.D. A reception area.11. When does Paul want to see the office?A. M

23、onday.B. Tuesday.C. Wednesday.D. Thursday.D Stephen William Hawking(1942.1-2018.3), was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, author and Director of Research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology within the University of Cambridge. Having spent his career decoding the universe and even experienced

24、 weightlessness, he was urging the continuation of space exploration for humanitys sake. The 76-year-old Hawking once said he did not think humans would survive another 1,000 years “without escaping beyond our fragile（脆弱的）planet.”The scientist made the remarks before an audience of doctors, nurses a

25、nd employees at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he toured a stem cell laboratory thats focused on trying to slow the progression of Lou Gehrigs disease. Hawking was diagnosed (诊断) with the neurological disorder 55 years ago while studying at Cambridge University. He recalled how he became depress

26、ed and at first didnt see a point in finishing his PhD. But he continued to devote himself to his studies. “If you understand how the universe operates, you control it in a way,” he said. Famous for his work on black holes and the origins of the universe, Hawking was also well-known for bringing abs

27、tract physics concepts to the masses through his best-selling books. Hawking survived longer than most people with Lou Gehrigs disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALS attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord(脊髓) that control the muscles. People gradually have more and more

28、trouble breathing and moving as muscles weaken and waste away. Theres no cure and no way to reverse (倒转) the diseases progression. Few people with ALS live longer than a decade. Hawking received around-the-clock care, could only communicate by twitching his cheek, and relied on a computer mounted to

29、 his wheelchair to convey his thoughts in a unique robotic monotone. Despite his diagnosis, Hawking remained active. In 2007, he floated like an astronaut on an aircraft that created weightlessness by making parabolic(抛物线) dives. “However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do

30、.” he said.12. Why did Hawking remark that humans will not survive another 1,000 years?A. To warn the earth may not be suitable to live on.B. To make his theory on cosmology widely accepted.C. To show the earth is becoming more and more fragile.D. To persuade human beings to further space exploratio

31、n.13. What must human beings do if they want to survive according to Hawking?A. Study the universe without stop.B. Escape possible future disasters.C. Realize the way the universe works.D. Protect the environment of the earth.14. What if a person suffers from Lou Gehrigs disease?A. They will be unab

32、le to walk or speak to others.B. They are likely to die within ten years generally.C. They can recover a little bit if they are treated early.D. They are mostly assisted by especially-designed robots15. What do Hawkings achievements in science lie in?A. His interest in physics.B. His creation of bla

33、ck holes. .C. His research on the universe.D.His strong will against disease.第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，共15分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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，并将答案写在答题卡上。Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of A

34、mericans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight: Schedule yearly exams. 16 Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The

35、good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses. Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, its extremely important to wear sunglasses. 17 . Give your eyes a brea

36、k. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 18 . Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. 19 As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables

37、 each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health. Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and puttin

38、g their eyesight at risk. 20 . Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.A. Eat your greens.B. Eye care should begin early in life.C. They can properly protect your eyes.D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.E. Parents usually dont care

39、about their own eyesight.F. Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wear.G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分55 分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并将答案写在答题卡上。“Mum, can I invite my classmate Brett over t

40、o stay tomorrow night, please? Its Friday, and we dont have any 21 Can I, please?” Mum was sitting at the kitchen table. Dad was22 next to her, resting his head on his arms. Mum could 23that James wanted so badly to have his friend over.“Im so sorry, James,” she said.“Im never allowed to have friend

41、s come to the house? Why, Mum?” James asked sadly, almost in 24 . “I know its 25 for you,” Mum said softly. “But Im just worried other people might think were a little strange. And then they would make fun of you.” No, they wouldnt, Mum,” James protested. “Were not 26 at all. Were just ordinary peop

42、le.”Mum sighed heavily. “To tell you the truth, James, my neck has been so painful that its given me a heavy 27.And your poor fatherhe doesnt feel 28 . He really needs a rest.” I can help, Mum!” James said. “ 29 I can make you and Dad feel better, can Brett come over? Please?”Well” Mum began. “Great

43、! Thanks, Mum!” James almost shouted. “Just sit there, dont move.” He rushed over to the kitchen drawer and 30 what he neededtwo spanners(扳手). “Hang on, Mum,” he said. “This wont take a second.” After some 31, James was finished. With a smile of 32on his face he said, “There! How does that feel?” “O

44、h, James,” Mum said. “Thats much better! How did you do it?” Easy, James said33 .” Dad had tightened your neck bolts(螺栓) too much! I just 34 them slightly! I learned that in robotic science at school.” What about you father? Can you 35 him?” asked Mum.“Ill try,” James replied. He 36 up Dads hair at

45、the back of his neck. and plugged the electric wire into Dads head. Then he turned the 37 on. Dad opened his eyes and 38 immediately. “He just let his 39 run too low, thats all,” James said, “Shall I tell Brett to come over straight after school tomorrow?” I guess so,” replied Mum. “Your friends wil

46、l just have to 40 that we are a very unusual family. Thanks, son!”21. A. chanceB. messageC. homeworkD. difficulty22. A. asleepB. readingC. aloneD. standing23. A. explainB. seeC. agreeD. doubt24. A. terrorB. tearsC. surpriseD. silence25. A. fairB. easyC. goodD. hard26. A. strangeB. normalC. popularD. anxious27. A. headacheB. lossC. taskD. day28.A. illB. funnyC. sorryD. well29.A.AsB. IfC. SinceD. Before30. A. keptB. controlledC. foundD. returned31. A. requestsB. thoughtsC. repairsD. instructions32. A. sympathyB. satisfactionC. bitternessD. politeness33.A.embarrassedlyB. g