甘肃省民勤县第一中学2018_2019学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题

甘肃省民勤县第一中学2018-2019学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题第一部分阅读理解(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四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AOnce a boy came to ask a fisherman how to become cleverer, because his mother always called him “foolish boy”."That’s easy,” answered the fisherman. “I know on e way to make you become cleverer.”"Really?”"Of course. It is said a fish head is good for brain. If you eat one, you’ll become cleverer indeed. Pay only three pounds for one fish head.” The boy paid him three pounds and the fisherman cut off a fish head and handed it to him.A raw(生的) fish head is not good—not even for a hungry boy to eat but the boy ate it up in two gulps(一口)."Do you feel anything?” asked the fisherman."Not in my head,” said the boy.The boy lay on the ground and thought. “One w hole fish costs only two pounds.I had paid him three pounds for the fish head. Why couldn’t I have the whole fish for soup, a head for brain and one pound left over?” He jumped up and shouted at the fisherman. “You thief! You are fooling me!” The fisherman laughed, saying, “The fish head works now, you see.”1.The boy ate up the raw fish head only in two gulps, because he __________.A.took it as a good medicineB.wanted to taste itC.enjoy itD.was a foolish boy2.The boy came to the fisherman in order to __________.A.buy a fish headB.ask the fisherman a questionC.buy a whole fishD.learn something about fish3.The boy paid three pounds. He should have had __________.A.a whole fishB.a whole fish, a fish head and one pound backC.a whole fish and one pound backD.a fish head and one pound back4.__________ helped the boy become cleverer.A.A good mealB.NothingC.The raw fish headD.What had happenedBThe Winter Olympics is also called the White Olympics . At this time , many colorful stamps are published to mark the great Games . The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25 , 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics . From then on , publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule .During the 4th Winter Olympic Games a group of stamps were published in Germany in November 1936 . The five rings of Olympics were drawn on the front of the sportswear . It was the first time that the rings appeared on the stamps of the White Olympics .In the 1950’s , the stamps of this kind became more colorful . When the White Olympics came , the host countries(东道国)as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark those Games .China also published four stamps in February 1980 , when the Chinese sports men began to take part in the White Olympics .Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics . Altogether 14,500 million stamps were sold to raise money for this sports meet .Different kinds of sports were drawn on these small stamps . People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some sportsmen .5.The White Olympics and the Winter Olympics .A.are the same thingB.are different gamesC.are not held in winterD.are held in summer6.The world made it a rule to publish stamps to mark the great world games .A.after the year 1936B.after the 3rd White OlympicsC.before the 3rd White OlympicsD.before the year 19327.The Winter Olympics is held once .A.every two yearsB.every three yearsC.every four yearsD.every five years8.Which of the following is TRUE ?A.Only the host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games .B.Only the non-host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games .C.All the countries can publish stamps to mark those G ames .D.Japan can’t publish stamps to mark those Games .CIn Kansas City,Missouri,a computer helps firefighters.The computer,which works very fast,has information about all the 350,000 street addresses in the city.Within two or three seconds after a call is received,the computer provides necessary information for the firefighters.The information is then sent to them by radio from the computer centre in the City Hall.The exact place of the burning building and its size,type and any other details are clear to them.The Kansas City computer system also has a medical record of each of the city’s 900 firefighters.This kind of information is especially useful when a firefighter is injured.With the information,doctors at hospital can treat the injured firefighters more quickly and easily.The firefighters themselves greatly appreciate the computer’s h elp.They know about possible danger ahead of them and can prepare for it.Many times the computer information helps to save lives and property(财产).Sometimes the lives are those of firefighters themselves.Mike Horan,a firefighter captain,says,“I feel as if the computer is ready to help me if I get hurt.”9.Which of the following is the best title of the text?rge Computers in Kansas and MissouriB.The Computer Helps FirefightersC.Important Information for FirefightersD.The Speed of the Computer10.What is the best way if you want to know the information about the street address in Kansas?A.To ask the firefighter.B.To ask the policeman.C.To use the computer.D.To use the map.11.The firefighters can get information about a burning place which is sent by________ .A.radioputerC.the City HallD.the center of the city12.Why can doctors treat the injured firefighters quickly and easily?A.The hospital has a very good computer.B.The firefighters can know about possible danger early.C.The computer can prepare everything for them.D.Medical records in the computer help them a lot.DMr. King lived with six hundred wild animals on the Greek Island of Kyklos. Ever since he left school,he had traveled all over the world collecting animals for his own zoo. He hoped to collect two examples of every kind of animal on his island. But he was afraid that people would find him someday.He wrote books about his tr avels and about his animals that he collected. The money from the books helped to pay for all the food those animals ate.One day,when Mr. King was out looking for drinking water,he found oil. He needed money for his travels and for his zoo, and a little oil would buy enough water for what he needed all his life, but he knew that if he told anyone else about it, it would be the end of his zoo and his life's work. So he decided not to tell anyone else about what he had found, because oil and water couldn't mix.13.Mr. King traveled all over the world for collecting .A.oilB.waterC.animalsD.money14.Mr. King was afraid that people would find him someday because .A.he hadn't got enough money for themB.that would be the end of his zooC.he hadn’t got enough water and oilD.they would buy his animals15.Mr. King wrote books to .A.tell people about his storyB.tell people how to find oilC.get enough money for his animalsD.make money for his travels16.In the passage, "oil and water co uldn’t mix" means that .A.Mr. King needed not only water but also oilB.oil and water were rather difficult to be mixed togetherC.Mr. King's animals only needed water,not oilD.if he told the others he found oil,his life's work would be stoppedEIf you’d like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage sites(世界遗产保护地)may be your best choices.Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest AreaJiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, China, reaches a height of more than 4,800m, with a series of different forest ecosystems (生态系统). It’s particularly famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including th e giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992.Khami Ruins National MonumentThe city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe hadbeen given up in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological (考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time. It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.Henderson IslandHenderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls (环礁) in the world whose ecology (生态) has been untouched by humans. It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.Old City of JerusalemAs a holy (神圣的) city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “World Heritage in Danger List” the following year.17.Which of the following is TRUE about Jiuzhaigou Valley?A.Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.B.It is famous for many ancient objects.C.It has been untouched by human beings.D.It lies in the eastern South Pacific.18.From the passage, we can learn that Jerusalem .A.was ruined in the mid-16th centuryB.was once business center for tradeC.has over 140 kinds of birds living thereD.is a holy city for three major religions19.According to the passage, which World Heritage site was most recently set?A.Henderson Island.B.Khami Ruins National Monument.C.Old City of Jerusalem.D.Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.20.In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage?A.Industry.B.Travel.C.Science.D.Business.第二部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。