高一英语下学期期末考试试题1
静宁县2014-2015学年度第二学期期末考试
高一英语
本试卷满分共120分，分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第Ⅰ卷
注意事项：
1. 答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 将答案写在答题卡上对应题目的答案标号下。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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，并在答题卡上填该项或涂黑。
A
Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?
The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils（灾祸）.
People’s choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions （反应）toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.
Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites（食欲）. Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.
Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.
The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.
1. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their .
A. cultural values
B. commercial purposes
C. personal experiences
D. physical reactions to the color
2. Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button?
A. To relax people physically.
B. To increase people’s appetites.
C. To encourage people to make a purchase.
D. To cause a person’s blood pressure to rise.
3. What color might help lose weight according to the text?
A. Red
B. Green.
C. Blue.
D. Purple.
4. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?
A. Colors and Human Beings
B. The Cultural Meaning of Color
C. Colors and Personal Experiences
D. The Meaning and Function of Color
B
Nothing could stop Dad. After he was put on disability for a bad back, he bought a small farm in the country, just enough to grow food for the family. He planted vegetables, fruit trees and even kept bees for honey.
And every week he cleaned Old Man McColgin's chicken house in exchange for manure(肥料). The Smell really burned the inside of your nose. When we complained about the terrible smell, Dad said the stronger the manure, the healthier the crops, and he was right. For example, just one of his cantaloupes filled the entire house with its sweet smell, and the taste was even sweeter.
As the vegetables started coming in, Dad threw himself into cooking. One day, armed with a basket of vegetables, he announced he was going to make stew(炖菜).Dad pulled out a pressure cooker and filled it up with cabbages, eggplants, potatoes, corns, onions and carrots. For about half an hour. the pressure built and the vegetables cooked. Finally, Dad turned off the stove, the pot began to cool and the pressure relief valve sprayed out a cloud of steam. If we thought Dad's pile of chicken manure was bad, this was 10 times worse. When Dad took off the lid, the smell nearly knocked us out.
Dad carried the pot out and we opened doors and windows to air out the house. Just how bad was it? The neighbors came out of their houses to see if we had a gas leak!
D etermined, Dad filled our plates with steaming stew and passed them around it didn’t look that bad, and after the first wave had shut down my ability to smell, it didn’t offend the nose so much, tasty, and we drank up every last drop of soup.
5.Why did Dad clean Old Man Mocolgin’s chicken house regularly?
A. To earn some money for the family.
B. To collect manure for his crops.
C. To get rid of the terrible smell.
D. To set a good example to us.
6.What can we infer about Dad’s stew?
A. It is popular among the neighbors.
B. It contains honey and vegetables.
C. It looks very wonderful.
D. It tastes quite delicious.
7.What does the underlined word “offend” in the last paragraph mean?
A. To attract
B. To upset
C. To air
D. To shut
8. What can we learn about Dad form the text?
A. He is an experienced cook.
B. He is a troublesome father.
C. He has a positive attitude to life.
D. He suffers a lot from his disability.
C
Holidays
Holiday News
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The snowdonia Centre
The Snowdonia Centre for young mountain climbers has a mountain climbing lesson. The beginners’ costs are ￡57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost.
You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of mountain climbing adventure.
The World Sea Trip of a Lifetime
Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking, waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another.
On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home.
During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and
in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play.
You will visit all the places most people only dream about —from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokoy and Hong Kong.
For a few thousand pounds, all you’ve ever hoped for can be yours.
9. What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?
A. Choose the holiday in Devon.
B. Go to the Snowdonia Centre.
C. Join the World Sea Trip of 2008.
D. Visit Acapulco and Hawaii.
10. In what way is the Snowdonia Centre different from the other two holidays?
A. It provides chances of family gatherings.
B. It provides customers with good food.
C. It offers a sports lesson.
D. It offers comfortable rooms.
11. What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2008?
A. You can have free meals on deck every day.
B. You can sleep on a ship and tour many places.
C. You will have chances to watch and act in a play.
D. You have to do your own packing and unpacking.
D
No one is sure how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids near Cairo. But a new study suggests they used a little rock‘n’roll. Long-ago builders could have tied wooden pole s to the stones and rolled them across the sand, the scientists say.
“Technically, I think what they’re proposing is possible,” physicist Daniel Bonn said.
People have long puzzled over how the Egyptians moved such huge rocks. And there’s no obvious answer. On average, each of the two million big stones weighed about as much as a large pickup truck. The Egyptians somehow moved the stone blocks to the pyramid site from about one kilometer away.
The most popular view is that Egyptian workers slid the blocks along smooth paths. Many scientists guess workers first would have put the blocks on sleds(滑板). Then they would have dragged them al ong paths. To make the work easier, workers may have made the path slippery(滑的) either with wet clay or with the fat from animals. Bonn has now tested this idea by building small sleds and dragging heavy objects over sand.
Evidence from the sand supports this idea. Researchers found small amounts of fat, as
well as a large amount of stone and the remains of paths.
However, physicist Joseph West think there might have been a simpler way , led the new study . West said , “I was inspired while watching a television program showing how sleds might have helped with pyramid construction . I thought , ‘Why don’t they just try rolling the things？’ “A square could be turned into a rough sort of wheel by attaching wooden poles to its sides , he realized . That , he notes , should make a block of stone “a lot easier to roll than a square”.
So he tried it.
He and his students tied some poles to each of four sides of a 30-kilogram stone block. That action turned the block into somewhat a wheel. Then they placed the block on the ground.
They wrapped one end of a rope around the block and pulled. The researchers found they could easily roll the block along different kinds of paths. They calculated that rolling the block required about as much force as moving it along a slippery(滑的)path.
West hasn’t tested his idea on larger blocks, but he thinks rolling has clear advantages over sliding. At least, workers wouldn’t have needed to car ry animal fat or water to smooth the paths.
12. It’s widely believed that the stone blocks were moved to the pyramid site by ______.
A. rolling them on roads
B. pushing them over the sand
C. sliding them on smooth paths
D. dragging them on some poles
13.W hat does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 7 refer to?
A. Rolling the blocks with poles attached.
B. Rolling the blocks on wooden wheels.
C. Rolling poles to move the blocks.
D. rolling the blocks with fat.
14. Why is rolling better than sliding according to West ?
A. Because more force is needed for sliding.
B. Because rolling work can be done by fewer cattle.
C. Because sliding on smooth road is more dangerous.
D. Because less preparation on path is needed for rolling.
15. What is the text mainly about ?
A. An experiment on ways of moving blocks to the pyramid site.
B. An application of the method of moving blocks to the pyramid site.
C. An argument about different methods of moving blocks to the pyramid site.
D. An introduction to a possible new way of moving blocks to the pyramid site.
第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的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。
While serious training is important for all dogs, playtime is just as important. 16 Use these games to help teach your dog how to play.
1．Hide and Seek
Hide and seek isn’t just for kids. Dogs can really enjoy this game. Pick up one of your dog’s favorite toys or treats. Tell your dog to stay. 17 When you are ready, call your dog to come to you. If possible, squeak(使吱吱叫) the toy or shake the treats. Reward your dog with praise and the toy／treat when she finds you．
2．Fetch
Many dogs have a natural ability to fetch. Other dogs can be taught how． 18 Play indoors with a soft toy or outdoors in a fenced-in area with a ball or disc. For dogs that really love to run, try this game of fetch!
3．Find the Treat
Dogs have superior senses of smell, and most love to use their noses to find food. Let your dog use her brain and her nose to find hidden goodies. First, have your dog stay out of sight. Then，hide her favorite treats in different places around the room． 19 If help is needed，you can lead her around or point to areas for her to explore．Whatever the game, safety comes first! Remember to watch your dog for signs of exhaustion or overheating when you are playing. Stop if your dog seems tired or shows signs of anxiety.
20 When other dogs or people are around, it may create a dangerous distraction (分神)．
A．Then, go to find a good hiding place．
B．Try different games to see which your dog responds to best．
C．A good game of fetch can be played almost anywhere．
D．You can include games in training as well．
E．Also be aware of your surroundings when playing with your dog．
F．Encourage your dog to play with other dogs．
G．Bring your dog back in and t ell her to “go find!”
第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45）
第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项，
并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Dad had a green comb（梳子）. He bought it when he married Mum. Every night, he would hand me his 21 and say, “Good girl, help Daddy clean it, OK?”
I was 22 to do it. At age five, this dull task brought me such 23 . I would excitedly turn the tap 24 and brush the comb carefully. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would happily return the comb to Dad. He would 25 affectionately at me and place the comb in his wallet.
Two years later, Dad started his own 26 , which wasn’t doing so well. That was when things started to 27 . Dad didn’t come home as early and as often as he used to. Mum and I became 28 with him for placing our family in trouble. There was a 29 when an uncomfortable silence grew between us.
After my graduation, Dad’s business was getting back on track. On my 28th birthday, Dad came home 30 . As usual I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said , “Hey, would you help me 31 my comb?” I looked at him for a while, then 32 the comb and headed to the sink(水槽).
It hit me then: why, as a child, 33 Dad clean his comb was such a pleasure. That routine(习惯) meant Dad was home early to 34 the evening with Mum and me. It 35 a happy and loving family.
I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He smiled at me and 36 placed his comb in his wallet. But this time , I noticed something 37 . Dad had aged. He had wrinkles( 皱纹)next to his eyes when he smiled, 38. his smile was still as 39 as before, the smile of a father who just wanted a good 40 for his family.
21. A. bag B. wallet C. comb D. brush
22. A. annoyed B. relieved C. ashamed D. pleased
23. A. joy B. sadness C. courage D. pain
24. A. out B. over C. in D. on
25. A. stare B. smile C. shout D. laugh
26. A. family B. business C. task D. journey
27. A. progress B. change C. improve D. form
28. A. satisfied B. delighted C. mad D. strict
29. A. time B. patience C. speed D. ease
30. A. occasionally B. early C. frequently D. rarely
31. A. sharply B. repair C. clean D. keep
32. A. dropped B. took C. handed D. threw
33. A. watching B. letting C. helping D. hearing
34. A. find B. lose C. waste D. spend
35. A. affected B. broke C. meant D. supported
36. A. firmly B. hurriedly C. casually D. carefully
37. A. different B. exciting C. interesting D. urgent
38. A. for B. or C. so D. yet
39. A. convincing B. heartwarming C. cautious D. innocent
40. A. origin B. life C. reputation D. education
第II卷
注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节语法填空（共10小题：每小题1分，满分15分）
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。
Their friend, Danny Lin, was waiting at the airport. He was going to take them and their baggage 41 (catch) “The True North”, the cross-Canada train. 42 the way to the station, he 43 (chat) about their trip. “You’re going to see some great scenery. 44 (go) eastward, you’ll pass mountains and thousands of lakes and forests, as 45 as wide rivers and large cities. Some people have the idea 46 you can cross Canada in less than five days, 47 they forget the 48 that Canada is 5,500 kilometers 49 coast to coast. Here in Va ncouver, you’re in Canada’s warmest part. People say it is Canada’s most beautiful city, 50 (surround) by mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Skiing in the Rocky Mountains and 51 (sail) in the harbor make Vancouver one of Canada’s most popular cities 52 (live) in. It’s population is increasing 53 (rapid).The coast north of Vancouver has some of 54 oldest and most beautiful forests in the world. It is 55 wet there that the trees are extremely tall, some measuring over 90 metres.
第三部分写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有
10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Our classes arranged a spring outing last Sunday. We went to a lake around 20 kilometers southern of the city. We started out with bus at 7:00 a.m. and arrive there half an hour
later. It was a nice place, with much large trees around the lake. The whole morning, and we enjoyed swimming and playing with water. Then around noon, we had a picnic under a big tree. After that, some of our decided to take a walk around the lake. In the distant, we could see the misty cloud that rose from the Nanshan Falls, that is on the south side of the lake. We left at 5:oo p.m. and we all had good time.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
你校将组织“校园最美同学”的评选活动，要求学生推荐心目中的最美同学。你想要推荐你的
同班同学Lily。请根据一下要点，完成短文。
1．简要表述Lily的优秀品质；
2．用具体事例进行描述。
注意：1.词数100-120；
2.不能使用真实姓名和学校名称；
3.开头已给出不计入词数。
It is my classmate Lily that I intended to recommend because
静宁县2014-2015学年度第二学期期末试题
高一英语答题卡
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第Ⅰ卷
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第Ⅱ卷
语法填空(每小题1分，共15分)
41. 42.. 43. . 44. .
45. 46. 47. . 48. .
49. 50. 51. . 52. . 53. 54. 55. .
短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，共10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共
有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(Λ)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Our classes arranged a spring outing last Sunday. We went to a lake around 20 kilometers southern of the city. We started out with bus at 7:00 a.m. and arrive there half
an hour later. It was a nice place, with much large trees around the lake. The whole morning, and we enjoyed swimming and playing with water. Then around noon, we had a picnic under
a big tree. After that, some of our decided to take a walk around the lake. In the distant,
we could see the misty cloud that rose from the Nanshan Falls, that is on the south side
of the lake. We left at 5:oo p.m. and we all had good time.
书面表达（满分25分）