高一期末测试

期末测试(一)第I 卷（共105分）I.听力略II. Grammar and VocabularyDirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. It is wise _______ people to keep traffic rules in mind when they are driving cars or walking across roads.A. with Ｂ. forC. aboutD. in26. To ensure your hair looks best, pay attention to _______ you eat.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. whether27. Since e-mail _______ in the early 1980s, it has greatly changed the way people communicate.A. inventedB. has inventedC. was inventedD. had been invented28. You _______ not understand what the writer means if you don’t read the passage very carefully.A. shouldB. mustC. canD. need29. What he said at the meeting made everyone there _______ happy and excited.A. to feelB. feltC. feelingD. feel30. The teacher spoke very slowly _______ all the students could understand him better.A. whenB. becauseC. so thatD. if31. _______ a larger English vocabulary, he reads English newspapers and magazines every day.A. To haveB. HadC. HaveD. Has32. Read more English newspapers and magazines _______ you will find it helpful when you do your reading comprehension.A. whetherB. andC. unlessD. so33. The mother kept worrying about her son _______ she received her son’s letter, telling her that everything was OK.A. afterB. untilC. asD. since34. Mary has been practising singing very hard and her voice sounds much _______ than before.A. sweetB. sweetlyC. more sweetD. sweeter35. I have to walk to my office these days because my car _______ in the garage.A. was repairedB. is repairingC. repairsD. is being repaired36. Could you change a _______ for me? I need some coins to make a phone call.A. five-hundred-dollar noteB. five-hundreds-dollars noteC. five-hundreds-dollar noteD. five hundred dollar note37. Can you imagine what a girl will look like _______ she comes across a rat in her room?A. now thatB. ifC. whileD. since38. _______ the goal, China plans to provide promising young scientists with more key national programmes.A. For achievingB. So as to achieveC. In order to achieveD. Achieving39. Ｔhe programmes _______ space arouse my great interest, making me think of becoming an astronaut.A. onB. ofC. withD. for40. If the first pair of trousers doesn’t fit properly, you can ask for _______ one.A. anotherB. the otherC. the othersD. other41. Many parents say this is too _______ as the children have to cross a busy roundabout (街心花园) to get to the subway.A. safeB. dangerC. dangerousD. tense42. The cost _______ your breakfast, so you don’t have to pay when you eat in the hotel restaurant for breakfast.A. includesB. appliesC. suitsD. provides43. Students in that school are being taught how to make the best _______ of the Internet in their studies.A. meaningB. wayC. useD. idea44. The beautiful scenery in the mountain area attracts thousands of tourists all year round, _______ during the tourist seasons.A. especiallyB. fortunatelyC. hardlyD. probablyIII. ClozeDirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.■■■■In Hong Kong the family name comes first,_______45_______ Wong Man Ying would be addressed _______46_______ Mr Wong. Most entertaining _______47_______ in restaurants rather than in private homes.Normal good manners should be observed_______48_______ visiting someone’s home. _______49_______ a meal a toast is often drunksaying Yum Sing at each course. There may be up to 12 courses served in a meal, and _______50_______ it is not considered an impoliteness to eat lightly, a good appetite is always appreciated and it is considered pleasant to taste every dish. It is a _______51_______ to invite the host to a return dinner.Some restaurants and social functions often demand formal clothing. Smoking is _______52_______ acceptable and only prohibited _______53_______ specified.Most hotels and restaurants add 10% service charge and an additional 5% extra is also expected. Small _______54_______ are expected by taxi-drivers, doormen and washroom attendants.45. A. and B. but C. or D. so46. A. for B. as C. on D. in47. A. happens B. occursC. takes placeD. holds48. A. when B. if C. unless D. once49. A. Before B. After C. During D. While50. A. however B. althoughC. becauseD. since51. A. occasion B. situationC. habitD. custom52. A. hardly B. scarcelyC. widelyD. impossible53. A. where B. whichC. whenD. that54. A. tips B. moneyC. suggestionsD. advice■■■Global warming is the term used to describe a gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere and its oceans, a change that is believed to be _______55_______ the Earth’s climate forever._______56_______ many view the effects of global warming to be more extensive and more rapidly occurring than others do, the scientific agreement _______57_______ climatic changes related to global warming is that the average temperature of the Earth has risen between 0.4 and 0.8℃over the past 100 years. The increased volumes of carbon dioxide and _______58_______ greenhouse gases released by the burning of fossil fuels, land clearing, agriculture, and other human activities, are believed to be the primary sources of the global warming that has _______59_______ over the past 50 years.Scientists from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate carrying _______60_______ global warming research have recently predicted that _______61_______ global temperatures could increase between 1.4 and 5.8℃by the year 2100. Changes _______62_______ global warming may include rising sea levels due to the _______63_______ of the polar ice caps, _______64_______ an increase in occurrence and severity of storms and other severe weather events.55. Ａ．keeping B. changingC. growingD. affecting56. Ａ．When B. How C. What D. While57. A. in B. with C. on D. for58. A. another B. some C. others D. other59. A. occurred B. developedC. existedD. increased60. A. on B. out C. off D. over61. A. normal B. usual C. average D. common62. A. resulting from B. resulting inC. leading inD. leading to63. A. forming B. meltingC. makingD. changing64. A. as far as B. as a result ofC. as well asD. as wellIV. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.■■An idiom is a phrase that we can’t understand from the meaning of each word. For example, if an American boy asks his mum what’s for dinner tomorrow, she may say “I’ll play it by ear”which means she doesn’t have plans for dinner and she will decide later.“Play it by ear”used to mean playing music without using the sheet music （乐谱）, but now people often use it when they’re not talking about music!There are many idioms in English. If you learn to use them, your English will be much more lively and colourful.Have you ever heard of the idiom “He bought the farm”? It means “he died”. Do you know how it became popular? It was first used in World War I. When a soldier died, the government gave his family enough money to buy a farm.In the early 1930s, people in the US often did not know when or where their next meal was. So as soon as they got something in their hand that could be eaten, it would go into their mouth. That was how people beg an to use the idiom “living hand to mouth” to mean “living a poor life”.And don’t be angry if your English friend says this to you, “Break a leg in your game!”He is wishing you good luck!Hundreds of years ago, people believed in sprites （小妖精）. Sprites enjoyed causing trouble. If the sprites heard you ask for something, they would make the opposite happen. Tell someone to “break a leg” and the sprites would make something good happen. Aren’t English idioms interesting? And break a leg in your next football match!65. Maybe “I’ll play it by ear”now means “_______”.A. I don’t have plans yetB. We are not talking about musicC. I’ll play music without using the sheet musicD. All of above66. Which of the following can most properly describe the people who are poorly paid but have a big family to support?A. They have little to eat.B. They have to work from dawn till night.C. They often live hand to mouth.D. They usually go to bed with no supper.67. The best title for this passage is _______.A. English Idioms, Interesting and ColourfulB. English Idioms, Hard to UnderstandC. Are English Idioms Interesting?D. What do You Think of English Idioms?■■I had been to several doctors as a child, but I have a special place in my heart for Dr Vincent. He was a Pediatric Cardiologist at UCLA in 1971 who saved my life. I was eight years old at the time with a severe heart problem and I needed heart operation. My mum did not have the money, and without the operation there was a real good chance I would not live to be thirteen years old. After contacting several organizations Dr Vincent was able to get financial help for me through United Way, a Crippled Chi ldren’s Organization.Dr Vincent was a handsome man; what’s more, he was also very gentle and caring. I remember being in hospital for an angiogram （血管造影照片）test, and during the procedure I was crying hysterically （歇斯底里地）, so the medical staff called in Dr Vincent to calm me down, and he was able to comfort me when no one else could. Then the time came for me to have heart operation; there was a fifty percent chance that I would not make it through the operation because it was experimental. At the time I was only the second or third person to have this procedure done. They reconstructed the main artery （动脉）by using an artery from my leg. I was terrified, and again Dr Vincent reassured me he would see to it that everything would be all right. I had a lot of confidence and trust in Dr Vincent. He came to see me after the operation, which was extremely painful but very successful, and brought me a stuffed animal. I was so surprised to get this gift from Dr Vincent; I gave him a hug. I guess Dr Vincent must have known I was feeling very lonely and scared. You see, I had no family or friends visit me while I was in hospital except for my mum, and I am not sure why. I do know one thing: I had a wonderful doctor who took the time to help a scared little girl who felt all alone.This was twenty eight years ago, so wherever you are, Dr Vincent, I want to thank you for not only saving my life, but helping live a normal productive life, and for showing me that you truly cared. I will be eternally grateful to you.68. The reason why Dr Vincent is special to the writer is that _______.A. he was handsomeB. he was caring and kind and he saved her lifeC. he carried out the operationD. he offered the money the operation needed69. According to the author, Dr Vincent was called in during her test to _______.A. feed herB. comfort herC. examine herD. scare her70. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The operation was experimental.B. She didn’t trust Dr Vincent.C. The operation was extremely painful.D. She felt scared and all alone.71. What does the underline d word “eternally” in the last paragraph mean?A. Immediately.B. Gradually.C. Forever.D. Presently.■■■The triathlon （三项全能运动）is a popular sport which can really test an athlete’s body and mind. But it is very difficult because it includes three sports: swimming for 2.4 miles, bicycling for 112 miles, and running for 26.2 miles. The top athletes finish the three events in about 8 hours. This sport is a real challenge because it takes a lot of strength and willpower to compete.The triathlon began in California in the early 1970s. There, some athletes started the race because they wanted to make their training exciting. One of these athletes moved to Hawaii and took the sport with him. In 1978, the first professional triathlon race was held in Hawaii. It was called the Ironman World Championship. In 1982, this race became famous because of the televised performance of Julie Moss. She was 23, and it was her first competition. Tired, she was running toward the finish line. Suddenly, 3 metres before the line, she fell down. She tried to get up, but she kept falling. She finally crawled across the finish line. Television cameras showed the world her dramatic struggle. This was the start of the Ironman’s popularity.Today, the triathlon is an Olympic sport and very popular all over the world. People of all ages, from teens to seventies, can compete, as long as they are in good physical condition. In fact, it has become a great family sport, with fathers and mothers training with their sons and daughters.72. According to the passage, which is TRUE about the triathlon?A. It began earliest in the United States.B. It requires the athletes to finish three sports in about 8 hours.C. It can make the triathletes earn top salaries.D. It is the most popular sport in the OlympicGames.73. The triathlon is a real challenge because _______.A. you must finish swimming, bicycling and running in 8 hoursB. it is popular all over the worldC. it needs a lot of strength and willpowerD. it can make athletes excited74. The underlined phrase“in good physical condition”in the last paragraph means “_______”.A. healthyB. high-educatedC. richD. having enough time75. We can infer from the passage that _______.A. only strong athletes can take part in the triathlonB. Julie Moss is so famous because she was an Ironman ChampionC. some athletes began the triathlon in order to win Ironman World ChampionD. the triathlon is a popular family sport■■■I remember that when I was in my teens, I used to rebel（叛逆）at many of the Dos and Don’ts my parents taught me. For example, when I kept playing jazz records, my father would think such music as noise and replace them with classical music that I always considered extremely dull.My mum and dad were also very particular about the friends I went out with, always quoting (引用) the saying that “One rotten apple could ruin a whole barrel(桶).”When I insisted on sleepingwith my pet dog Peppy, they immediately said “NO”because they thought that I would be bitten by fleas (虱子).Today, however, I am a father of a boy of fifteen, and I find that I, too, am pressuring my son with a lot of rules that he seems to find hard to accept. The other day, I noticed that my son’s hair was too long, so I told him to go to the barber’s and get it cut short. Usually, he is fairly obedient, but this time he put his foot down.“What’s wrong with long hair?”he said. “All my buddies(伙伴) have long hair. And besides, it’s my own hair, isn’t it? I don’t think you have the authority to order me to cut it short, even if you are my father!”When I was a boy, if I had spoken in such a way to my father, he would have taught me a good lesson. But I suddenly realised that we are now living in a more liberal(自由的) world, and that my son’s insistence on wearing his long hair was only an example of the generation gap that existed between us. So I tried to be more gentle and understanding and now he still wears his long hair.76. What does the writer intend to tell us?A. Parents are always too strict with their children.B. It’s natural that teenagers don’t know what they should do and what they shouldn’t.C. Parents should be more understanding and gentle to their children.D. There’re few examples of generation gap.77. According to the writer, his parents _______.A. didn’t like pet dogsB. didn’t like musicC. cared about the sort of people he made friendswithD. cared little about how long his hair was78. The underlined word “obedient”in the third paragraph probably means “_______”.A. willing to do what one is told to doB. not willing to do what one is told to doC. ready to help othersD. fond of quarrelling with others79. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. There was no generation gap between the writer and his father.B. Many teenage boys prefer to have long hair.C. Fathers have no right to teach their sons to do or not to do something.D. The writer often teaches his son lessons.■■■Directions: Read the following article and choose the most suitable heading from A—F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading, which you do not need.A. Medication mixB. Enjoy peopleC. Share happiness with peopleD. Positive attitudeE. Exercise and dietF. Stay mentally active80. _______Studies show that 30 minutes of mild exercise a day will increase your lifespan. This doesn’t mean you have to run three miles. Simple activities such as walking, gardening or taking exercise classes will work. As to diet, the key words are “high-fibre, low-fat”. Cut down on red meat, salt, white flour, white sugar, alcohol and coffee. Start eating a balanced diet including lots of fruit, grain, raw vegetables and nuts.81. _______Contact with family and friends helps fight depression and stress. Studies show that people who socialize regularly live longer than loners. If you are lonely, make a point of joining social clubs or church groups so that you can laugh and share the joys in life.82. _______This is very important—use it or lose it!People who allow their mental abilities to go down run the risk of shortening their lives. Read the newspaper, visit the public library, balance your checkbook without a calculator, and exercise your brain by doing crossword puzzles.83. _______By living a life with a positive view you increase your chances of living longer. Stay optimistic and always search for the silver lining. Studies show that people who see life as an enjoyable challenge, rather than as a constant difficulty, live better and prolong (延长) their life spans.84. _______As we age, we are more likely to take medications. Sometimes this leads to over-medication, which can be disabling and even deadly. Ask your doctor if the drugs you take are really necessary. Make sure this is no danger from a harmful drug interaction of your medications. Used correctly, medicine can help you live longer and more comfortably.第II卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 通过努力，她成为了一位著名的导演。