高中英语真题-2013-2014学年度第一学期期中考试12228.pdf

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1、 高中英语真题:2013-2014 学年度第一学期期中考试 I.语言知识及应用（共两节，满分 45 分）完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 1-15 各题所给的 A,B,C和 D 项中，选出最佳选项。I fell in love with the first time I saw it,when I was 13.My parents took us there for camping.On the way out,I asked them to wait while I ran up to E1 Capitan,a _1_ rock o

2、f 3,300 feet straight up.I touched that giant rock and knew _2_ I wanted to climb it.That has been my lifes passion ever since-_3_ the rocks and mountains of Yosemite.Ive long made Yosemite my home.About 15 years ago I started seeing a lot of _4_,like toilet paper,beer cans,and empty boxes,around th

3、e area.Its beyond me why visitors started _5_ the place less and treated such a beautiful home-like place this way.I tried _6_ up trash myself,but the job was too big.I would spend an hour or two on the job,only to_7_ the area trashed all over again weeks later.Finally,I got so tired of it that I de

4、cided something had to _8_.As a rock-climbing guide,I knew nothing about _9_ any big event.But in 2004,together with some climbers,I set a date for a _10_.On that day,more than 300 people _11_ up.Over three days we collected about 6,000 pounds of trash.It was amazing how much we were able to accompl

5、ish.I couldnt believe the _12_ we made-the park looked clean!Each year volunteers come for the cleanup from everywhere.In 2007 alone,2,945 people picked up 42,330 pounds of _13_ and covered 132 miles of roadway.I often hear people complain about their surroundings.If you are one of them,I would say

6、the only way to change things is by doing rather than _14_.We need to teach by _15_.You cant blame others unless you start with yourself.1 A distant B huge C narrow D loose 2 A immediately B finally C gradually D recently 3 A imagining B painting C describing D climbing 4 A material B resources C wa

7、ste D goods 5 A visiting B treating C respecting D living 6 A putting B digging C picking D breaking 7 A leave B notice C watch D find 8 A differ B improve C appear D change 9 A realizing B learning C organizing D recognizing 10 A party B cleanup C meeting D makeup 11 A showed B gave C stayed D look

8、ed 12 A survey B difference C visit D call 13 A paper B boxes C cans D rubbish 14 A complaining B listening C standing D sleeping 15 A method B explanation C example D research 第二节 语法填空(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填人一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为 16-25 的相应位置上。One da

9、y a mother rat and her babies were out in an open field.They were playing and having a good time when suddenly a hungry cat came!It _16_(hide)behind a big tree and then crawled forward through the tall grass until _17_ could almost hear them talk.Before the mother rat and her babies knew _18_ had ha

10、ppened,the cat jumped from its hiding-place and started to run _19_ them.The mother rat and all her babies all escaped at once.They hurried towards their home,_20_ was under a pile of large stones.However,the baby rats were so scared that they could not run very _21_(quick).Closer and closer the cat

11、 came._22_ no time the cat would be upon them.What was to be done?The mother rat stopped running,turned round and faced the cat,_23_(shout),“Bow!Wow!Bowwoe!”just like _24_ angry dog.The cat was so surprised and _25_(frighten)that it ran away.The mother rat turned to her babies,“Now you see how impor

12、tant it is to learn a second language!”.阅读(共两节，满分 50 分）第一节：阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Why play games?Because they are fun,and a lot more besides.Following the rules.planning your next move.acting as a team member.these are all game ideas that you wil

13、l come across throughout your life.Think about some of the games you played as a young child,such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek.Such games are entertaining and fun.But perhaps more importantly,they translate life into exciting dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expec

14、ted to follow the rest of their lives,such as taking turns and cooperating.Many childrens games have a practical side.Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups.For instance,some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones,which sharpens the hand-ey

15、e coordination（协调）needed in hunting.Many sports encourage national or local pride.The most famous games of all,the Olympic Games,bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition.People who watch the event wave flags,knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire c

16、ountry,not just the athlete who earned it.For countries experiencing natural disasters or war,an Olympic win can mean so much.Sports are also an event that unites people.Soccer is the most popular sport in the world.People on all continents play itsome for fun and some for a living.Nicolette Iribarn

17、e,a Californian soccer player,has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer.He created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.Next time you play your favorite game or sport,think about why you enjoy it,what skills are needed,and whether thes

18、e skills will help you in other aspects of your life.26.Through playing hide-and-seek,children are expected to learn to_.A.be a team leader B.obey the basic rules C.act as a grown-up D.predict possible danger 27.The underlined part in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can _.A.describe life

19、in an exciting way B.turn real-life experiences into a play C.make learning life skills more interesting D.change peoples views of sporting events 28.According to the passage,why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging?Because _ A.it inspires peoples deep love for the country.B.it proves the except

20、ional skills of the winners.C.it helps the country out of natural disasters.D.it earns the winners fame and fortune.29.Iribarnes goal of forming the foundation is to _.A.bring fun to poor kids B.provide soccer balls for children C.give poor kids a chance for a better life D.appeal to soccer players

21、to help poor kids 30.What can be inferred from the passage?A.Games benefit people all their lives.B.Sports can get all athletes together.C.People are advised to play games for fun.D.Sports increase a countrys competitiveness.B There were smiling children all the way.Clearly they knew at what time th

22、e train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway,wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang.Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives.This is the sim

23、ple village people of.I was moved.I had always traveled to by plane or car,so this was the first time I was on a train.I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread.I looked about the train.There was not one familiar face.I sighed and

24、 sat down to read my Economics.It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in.Johore Baru was just another city like,so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past.As we went beyond the city,I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of g

25、reen.Then the first village came into sight.Immediately I came alive;I decided to wave back.From then on my journey became interesting.I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life.Then everything came alive.The mountains seemed to speak to me.Even the trees were s

26、miling.I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry.I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm.Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth.I looked at the people all around me.They all look

27、beautiful.When my uncle arrived with a smile,I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug.I had never done this before.He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile.We walked arm in arm to his car.I looked forward to the return journey.31.The author expected t

28、he train trip to be _.A.adventurous B.pleasant C.exciting D.dull 32.What did the author remember most fondly(温情地）of her train trip?A.The friendly country people.B.The mountains along the way.C.The crowds of people in the streets.D.The simple lunch served on the train.33.Which of the following words

29、can best take the place of the word“relish”in the second paragraph?A.choose B.enjoy C.prepare for D.carry on 34.Where was the writer going?A.Johore Baru B.The Causeway C.Butterworth D.35.What can we learn from the story?A.Comfort in traveling by train.B.Pleasure of living in the country.C.Reading gi

30、ves people delight.D.Smiles brighten people up.C has its cable cars.has its Space Needle.And,has its squirrel bridge.The bridge,which has attracted international attention,is now a local landmark.The was built in 1963 by a local builder,Amos Peters,to give squirrels a way to cross the busy road with

31、out getting flattened by passing cars.The original bridge was built over on the west edge of the library grounds.Before the bridge was built,squirrels had to avoid traffic to and from the office building where office staff put out a nutty feast for the squirrels.Many times,Peters and others who work

32、ed in and near witnessed squirrels being run over.One day Peters found a dead squirrel with a nut still in its mouth,and that days coffee break discussion turned into squirrel safety.The group of businessmen cooked up the squirrel bridge idea and formed a committee to ask the blessing of the City Co

33、uncil(市政会).The Council approved,and Councilwoman Bess LaRiviere named the bridge“Nutty Narrows.”After architects designed the bridge,Amos Peters and Bill Hutch started Construction.They built the 60-foot bridge from aluminum and lengths of fire hose(消防水带).It cost 1,000.It didnt take long before repo

34、rts of squirrels using the bridge started.Squirrels were even seen guiding their young and teaching them the ropes.The story was picked up by the media,and became known in newspapers all over the world.In 1983,after 20 years of use,Peters took down the worn-out bridge.Repairs were made and crosspiec

35、es were replaced.The faded sign was repainted and in July 1983,hundreds of animal lovers attended the completion ceremony of the new bridge.Peters died in 1984,and a ten-foot wooden squirrel sculpture was placed near the bridge in memory of its builder and his devotion to the project.36.The Nutty Na

36、rrows Bridge was built in order to _.A.offer squirrels a place to eat nuts B.set up a local landmark C.help improve traffic D.protect squirrels 37.What happened over the coffee break discussion？A.The committee got the Councils blessing.B.The squirrel bridge idea was born.C.A councilwoman named the b

37、ridge.D.A squirrel was found dead.38.What does the underlined phrase“teaching them the ropes”probably means in the text？A.Passing them a rope.B.Directing them to store food for winter.C.Teaching them a lesson.D.Showing them how to use the bridge.39.Which of the following is true of the squirrel brid

38、ge？A.It was replaced by a longer one.B.It was built from wood and metal.C.it was rebuilt after years of use.D.It was designed by Bill Hutch.40.What can we learn about Amos Peters？A.He is remembered for his love of animals.B.He donated$1,000 to build the bridge C.He was a member of the City Council.D

39、.He was awarded a medal for building the bridge.D Last nights meteor(流星)shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers.According to Gabe Rothsclild,s mayor,people gathered in the suburbs of the city,carrying heavy telescopes,expecting to watch the brightly burning meteor

40、s 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 turned out to be a h

41、uge 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 government to take measures

42、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 to the International Dark-Sky

43、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 scientists think it can be harmful fo

44、r humans,too.They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase a persons chances of getting cancer.is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of light pollution.For years,Flagstaff,Arizona,has enforced(实施)lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astro

45、nomers 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.41.It happened last night that_.A.the citys lights affected the meteor watching B.the meteors fl

46、ew past before being noticed C.the city light show attracted many people D.the meteor watching ended up a social outing 42.What do the astronomers complain about?A.Meteor showers occur less often than before B.Their observation equipment is in poor repair C.Light pollution has remained unsolved for

47、years D.Their eyesight is failing due to artificial lighting 43.What is the author concerned about according to Paragraph 4?A.Birds may take other migration paths B.Animal living habits may change suddenly C.Varieties of animals will become sharply reduced D.Animals survival is threatened by outdoor

48、 lighting 44.Lighting regulations in,are put into effect to_.A.Lessen the chance of getting cancer B.create an ideal observation condition C.ensure citizens a good sleep at night D.enable all creatures to live in harmony 45.What message does the author most want to give us?A.Saving wildlife is savin

49、g ourselves B.Great efforts should be made to save energy C.Human activities should be environmentally friendly D.New equipment should be introduced for space study 信息匹配(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)下面是一些电影的相关信息，请阅读下文，并按照要求匹配信息。首先，请阅读下列的应用文：A Hello Kitty The famous cartoon character known as Hello Kitty w

50、as created by Japanese company Sanrio in 1974 and quickly became a pop cultural phenomenon(现象)through a series of animated television shows.This collection of the Hello Kitty series includes five volumes for a total of 25 episodes,such as Hello Kitty Tells Fairy Tales,Hello Kitty Plays Pretend.B Jim