1、20142015學(xué)年第二學(xué)期期中考試 高一級英語試題 本試題滿分：135分，考試時(shí)間：120分鐘 注意事項(xiàng)：1.答卷前，考生務(wù)必用黑色字跡的鋼筆或簽字筆將自己的姓名和考生號、試室號、座位號填寫在答卷和答題卡上。2.選擇題選出答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應(yīng)題目選項(xiàng)的答案信息點(diǎn)涂黑，如需改動(dòng)，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案，答案答在試卷上無效。3.非選擇題必須用黑色字跡的鋼筆或簽字筆作答，答案必須寫在答卷各題目指定區(qū)域內(nèi)相應(yīng)的位置上，如需改動(dòng)，先劃掉原來的答案，再寫上新的答案，不準(zhǔn)使用鉛筆和涂改液或透明膠，不按要求作答的答案無效。I. 完形填空(共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分) 閱讀下面短文

2、，掌握其大意，然后從所給的A、B、C和D項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。We have been taught that it was Christopher Columbus who first 1 America. 2 here comes food for thought(令人思考的事): was it 3 Columbus? Or maybe it was another man who made it? A British historian, Gavin Menzies, said that Zheng He discovered 4 ahead of Columbus

3、. According to his research, Zheng He discovered the new world almost 70 years 5 Columbus. He said that he found some evidence to 6 his conclusion. Gavin shows his research in a book 7 Who Discovered America. His theory is based on a 600-year-old map 8 in a second-hand bookshop, which, in 9 eyes, cl

4、early shows Zheng 10 to America in 1421. Columbus is said to have discovered America in1492. But to our surprise, most historians and geographers are not excited about Gavins 11 discovery. Gavin is just an amateur(業(yè)余愛好者) in their eyes. However, it doesnt 12 this British man from expressing his doubt

5、s about Columbus. He has thousands of fans, who 13 his idea and wait for him to 14 prove Zhengs great 15 .1. A. invented B. discovered C. saw D. studied2. A. When B. What C. How D. But3. A. only B. simply C. really D. especially4. A. America B. Taiwan C. South Asia D. Europe5. A. before B. after C.

6、with D. from6. A. take B. see C. understand D. prove7. A. copied B. published C. called D. finished8. A. written B. found C. made D. drawn9. A. his B. their C. our D. your10. A. flew B. ran C. lived D. went11. A. serious B. new C. old D. impossible12. A. stop B. persuade C. encourage D. ask13. A. gi

7、ve up B. dislike C. support D. discover14. A. faster B. longer C. forever D. further15. A. idea B. discovery C. thought D. theory. 閱讀理解(共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。AIt is really nice to be taken care of by our parents, but what about travelling abroad on our own? Just

8、 take one step forward and you will find it a great opportunity to make new friends, manage your own life and share happiness with others. During my trip to America this winter, the first friend I made was an 11-year-old boy. He was cute, smart and willing to help others. We always stayed together a

9、nd had a lot of fun. We bought gifts for each other, which will certainly remind us of the happy moments in the U.S.Among those cities we visited, I loved San Francisco best. The view there was so different from other places. The most beautiful site for me was the Golden Gate Bridge. I was totally a

10、ttracted by its beauty. I could never forget an old American man I met during the trip. I met him in a park. He was painting a picture. I asked if I could have a look. He delightfully agreed and we chatted for a long time. He told me he was not an artist, but he loved painting very much, so he decid

11、ed to learn painting after he retired. I really appreciated his attitude towards life.This fantastic trip was a great experience. I was only attracted by the beautiful scenery when I visited America for the first time. But this time, I learn more about friendship and life.16. What is this passage ma

12、inly about? It is about _. A. making friends in America B. a winter holiday C. a trip to America D. some places in America17. Which of the following is true? A. The writer went to America with his parents this winter. B. The writer went to America in order to make some friends. C. The writer thinks

13、he learns more about friendship and life in this trip. D. The writer went to America to see a painter.18. How many times has the writer been to America? _ A. Once B. Twice C. Three times D. Unknown19. The writer like the old man because _. A. he appreciates his attitude towards life. B. he was paint

14、ing C. he had never seen him before. D. he agreed to chat with him20. Whats the meaning of the word delightfully in the fourth paragraph? A. happily B. possibly C. slightly D. fullyBHow to make a great speech? If you want to make a great speech, you must take the following suggestions:Use anecdotes(

15、趣事). All you have to do is find a message and three great stories to prove it. Those speeches are also easier to speak because you can recall a story from memory and tell it from your heart.Be relevant(有關(guān)的) to your audience. Ask yourself what problem the audience wants to solve, and talk about this

16、problem first. Then, and only then, talk about your solution to that problem. Audience starts off by asking why. Why am I here? Why should I care? Your job is to answer the why question first and then explain the how.Jump right in. People often make the mistake of starting speeches by thanking the i

17、ntroducer or expressing their happiness at being there. Instead, you should get right into the story and let the audience know what your talk will be about.Use body language that makes you look comfortable. If you show signs of nervousness, your audience will sense your trepidation(驚恐) and be less o

18、pen to your message. You have to pretend that you are having a good time and are open to your audience so that they can have a good time and be open back to you. Successful public speaking is all about passion(激情) and emotion. If you are excited, your audience will be, too.But now comes another ques

19、tion: how to practise your speech beforehand(提前)?21. How many suggestions does the writer give us on how to make a great speech? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five22. The things you say in a speech must be _. A. great stories B. interesting stories C. problem the audience wants to solve D. All of the a

20、bove23. From the fourth paragraph, we know when we make a speech, we should first _. A. thank the introducer. B. let the audience know what you will talk about.C. express our happiness at being there. D. say anything you like.24. When speaking, you must use body language to _. A. show that you are n

21、ervous B. show you are less open to your message C. show your trepidation(驚恐) D. show that you are comfortable25. In the next paragraph, probably the writer will tell us _. A. how to practise your speech B. how to write a speech C. how to make a great speech D. how to ask another question C.From Sma

22、ll Screen(屏幕) to Big ScreenOver the Spring Festival, millions of Chinese took advantage of their leisure time to go to cinema to watchtelevision! Three of the biggest box-office hits this season were based on reality TV shows: Running Man(奔跑吧，兄弟)，Where are we going, Dad? II,(爸爸去哪2)and Emperors Holid

23、ay(爸爸的假期). Audiences obviously loved the movies, but this trend(潮流) of putting TV shows on the big screen met with strong criticism(批評) from traditional movie makers.Director Feng Xiaogang, who has made many award winning films during the Spring Festival season ranging from A World Without Thieves(天

24、下無賊) to Aftershock(唐山大地震)，saying the trend has “an extremely bad influence on the Chinese film industry” and criticizes(批評) the TV movies for lacking art and effort: they are made in a very short time, have no script(劇本) and storyline and they use nonprofessional actors. He says the producers of the

25、se shows are just using them as money-making machines.Other critics(批評家) worry that, since only a limited number of films can be released each year, good films will be squeezed out of the cinemas or may not even be made. But the producers of Running Man responded by saying, “This is an era(時(shí)代) of di

26、versity(多樣化). We should allow diversity and do our best.” They added that the TV movies are good family entertainment and are popular with both young and old audience.26.From the first paragraph, we know that many Chinese went to the cinemas to _.A. watch TV B. watch the TV show Running ManC. watch

27、the films based on TV shows D. put TV shows on the big screen27. Director Feng Xiaogang _. A. dislikes the trend of putting TV shows on the big screen B. has an extremely bad influence on the Chinese film industry C. says he will use the film to make much money. D. likes the films based on TV shows

28、very much28. Which of the following is not true? A. Many people like the films based on TV shows. B. Good films will be influenced by the films based on TV shows. C. The films based on TV shows are put on during the Spring Festival. D. The films based on TV shows will not be allowed to put on again.

29、29. What is the Chinese meaning of box-office in the first paragraph? A. 小辦公室 B. 票房收入 C. 售票處 D. 盒子辦公室30. Where can we find this passage? A. In a science book. B. In a story book. C. In a school newspaper D. In an amusement part of a newspaper D Whenever I return on a flight to China, I always notice

30、 one thing- Chinese people love to shop when they travel! They will bring back large boxes or bags filled with many things. The biggest selling items among Chinese tourists travelling to Japan were toilet seats! And Many Chinese buy baby formula(嬰幼兒配方奶粉) while traveling in Europe. While I visit my f

31、riends and family in Canada, Im always so excited to shop in my favorite stores. Most of the products I buy are made in China. My friends often suggest that I should buy them in China, but I say that the shopping is so much better in Canada. Goods produced to export(出口) must pass strict quality cont

32、rol tests. Sadly, domestic(國內(nèi)的) goods are often in poor quality and cheap and fast is often put ahead of quality and care. As a result, shopping outside of China gives you a better bang for your buck(劃算). Its really time for local producers to realize they are competing with foreign quality and valu

33、e, and adjust their standards and practices accordingly. The growing Chinese middle class should also stop and think about the long term economic benefits of spending their money at home.31. What does the writer buy in Canada? _. A. Baby formula B. Not mentioned. C. Toilet seats D. large boxes or ba

34、gs32. Some Chinese travelers like to buy things when travelling abroad because_. A. the things abroad are cheaper B. The things abroad are better in quality. C. there are not so many things at home. D. things at home are controlled.33. Which of the following is true according to this passage? A. The

35、re are no toilet seats in China. B. Chinese people only buy baby formula and toilet seats abroad. C. The writer also likes to buy things abroad. D. All the things at home are in poor quality.34. The writer think _ is not the thing we Chinese should do. A. realizing they are competing with foreign qu

36、ality and value B. adjusting their standards and practices accordingly C. thinking about the long term economic benefits of spending their money at home D. buying more things when traveling abroad.35. As for(對于)the increasing buying abroad, the writer feels _ . A. a little worried B. not interested

37、C. very excited C. satisfiedIII. 語法填空（共10小題，每小題1.5分，滿分15分）：閱讀下面短文，按句子結(jié)構(gòu)的語法性和上下文連貫的要求，在空格處填入一個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)脑~或用括號內(nèi)詞語的正確形式填空，并將答案填寫在答題卷相應(yīng)的位置上。Nowadays, millions 41 lonely singles（單身者） are now going online to look for a lover. 42 World Wide Web is quickly becoming the worlds most popular matchmaker(媒人). Singles a

38、re flocking(涌向) to the Internet 43 (main) because their busy lifestyles leave them little time to look for a significant other. Using dating sites(約會(huì)網(wǎng)址) is quick and convenient. Many singles say the regular dating scene 44 ( lead) them from one bad experience to 45 and are ready to try something els

39、e. Dating sites also make 46 easy to avoid someone 47 you are not interested in. 48 , in the real world, ignoring someone you dont like can be difficult. In spite of all the advantages, online dating also has its own problems. People are not always those who they describe(描述) to be online. 49 (safe) is another concern. It is possible 50 you will find a criminal(罪犯) online as you are Mr. Or Miss Right.IV. 根據(jù)中文提示填寫單詞，注意單詞的正確形式，每空填一個(gè)單詞（共10小題，每小題1分，滿分10分）： 51. Mike used to swim in the river without his parents_(