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高一期中考试题

高一期中考试练习题

第一节完形填空（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。

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In 1935, Allen Lane, an Englishman, was stuck at Exeter Station looking for a good book to read during his train ride, but all that he found were magazines and 1 Victorian era novels. This got him thinking, “What if good books were sold 2 in paperback form? What if they were found not only in 3 bookshops, but also in a lot of retailers and even at 4 stations?” Within a year, Allen Lane 5 Penguin Books and sold books written by Ernest Hemingway and Agatha Christie for sixpence. Though there was growing 6 in the publishing industry, only in the first year Penguin Books sold 3 million books. Allen Lane got great success, and became a well-known 7 in England for creating a great business empire (帝国) in the publishing industry.

Do you want to 8 your own empire? Then you need to do what Allen Lane did. When he couldn’t find a book that he wanted, he wasn’t 9 . Instead, he guessed that he wasn’t the only one with this 10 . Allen tried hard to come up with a solution to the problem. It would have been 11 to complain that there were no books that could be bought and make sure that he packed a(n) 12 o ne next time he travelled. But this wasn’t a good way for Allen. Instead, he had a great idea that would solve the problem and 13 set up a company that at last changed how books were 14 all around the world. If you hope to create your own empire, you need to be 15 of your own thought first and then take action to realize your goal. Not only think but act!

1. A. particular B. happy C. bad D. old

2. A. fast B. dearly C. cheaply D. free

3. A. traditional B. modern C. national D. independent

4. A. gas B. police C. radio D. train

5. A. read B. founded C. published D. wrote

6. A. competition B. attraction C. interest D. success

7. A. editor B. writer C. printer D. publisher

8. A. weave B. establish C. rebuild D. control

9. A. angry B. sensitive C. selfish D. confident

10. A. dream B. problem C. book D. purpose

11. A. late B. strange C. funny D. easy

12. A. spare B. extra C. necessary D. excellent

13. A. riskly B. really C. greatly D. simply

14. A. valued B. produced C. used D. bought

15. A. aware B. proud C. fond D. careful

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，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

When I was 22 years old, I got a job with the UK government. I was very proud to 16 (give) such a wonderful opportunity soon after I left university. But in the middle of my 17

(happy), I began to feel frightened. I had never been so far away from my family, 18 I depended on for everything.

I took a breath. I knew that this job was 19 rare opportunity. Thousands of people had applied. I was one of the 20 (young) applicants chosen for the job. On the day my flight left 21 London, my grandfather said something 22 has stayed in my heart so far. “Until today you have learned to be confident and I am proud of you. But you are still like a frog in a 23 (protect) pond. The time has come to use the skills you have learned and make the world your stage. Fly away — this nest is always 24 and will remain.” I was in tears through the whole journey, but I understood that 25 I didn’t dare to take the first step, I wouldn’t win.

II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。

A易

Around a year ago, I went on vacation to France with my friends and we had a great time there. Before booking the holiday I was delighted to hear that they promised to save up enough money to enjoy themselves when they arrived there.

The cost of booking a week’s accommodation was around $300. And return flights cost $150. We really thought we had struck a bargain as we were going to stay at a backpacker’s location. We were even more delighted when we heard the cost of living would be cheaper when we got there. We decided to save up $1000 each, which meant that we would have more than enough spending money when we arrived.

I never expected that France would be such an excellent skiing destination. Sure, there are the Alps, but I had thought these were only the playgrounds for expert skiers. How wrong I was! There are simply loads of different places in France you can go, regardless of your skiing ability, and you are almost guaranteed (保证) to have a great time. The facilities (设施) there are also out of this world. It is really a great place to go skiing.

We chose France for our vacation, but there are loads of great European ski resorts. If you’re looking for a great time, go to Europe to experience a wholly different way of life and skiing that is simply second to none. Check out your travel agent for good deals, and remember that the more flexible you are, the cheaper your holiday will be. You can avoid peak times, which means you can avoid peak prices. Your vacation in Europe will not cost much, but it can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience you’ll never forget.

26. According to Paragraph 1, the author was happy because .

A. he / she finally planned to travel to France

B. his / her friends agreed to save some money

C. his / her friends promised to travel together

D. he / she booked the holiday at a very low price

27. The underlined phrase “struck a bargain” in Paragraph 2 means “”.

A. reached an agreement

B. bought something cheap

C. quarreled with someone

D. hit a goal surprisingly

28. From Paragraph 3 we can know that .

A. the Alps were the only skiing playground in France

B. France has many good resorts for different types of skiers

C. France is not regarded as an excellent skiing destination

D. the Alps had skiing playgrounds with simple and old facilities

29. If we go to Europe for a holiday, we are advised not to .

A. miss the last fight

B. buy ticket at the airport

C. choose the peak times

D. book the holiday in advance

30. The passage mainly tells us _____.

A. how to spend in Europe

B. where to go skiing in Europe

C. a place well worth visiting

D. a cheap and interesting European skiing vacation

B中

Festivals in India are special occasions when the country holds many celebrations. Socially, the whole nation becomes active in celebration. This is the main reason why festivals in India are celebrated by the whole society. On such occasions, families will get together, exchange gifts and greetings, and take part in a lot of celebrations and even special fairs. All these are done to keep the festive spirit alive in modern times.

What is special about these celebrations in India is that people celebrate their common culture in their communities. There is a wide variety of festivals in India because of the presence of many different religions, beliefs, ideas and cultures. It is even said that some places in the country celebrate festivals 365 days a year. There are mainly religious festivals, cultural festivals and tourist festivals that are organized to keep the traditions, values and heritages (遗产) of the region. Religious festivals are celebrated as part of Indian belief system. They are organized to honor gods, spiritual personalities and events related to the journey of a religion. Cultural festivals in India are organized to provide a platform for different forms of music, dance and other art. To keep their artistic traditions alive and even make them become more popular in the future, many cities in India are active in cultural events. The rich cultural heritage of India attracts the western world during the celebration of important festivals like Onam, Holi, Durga Puja and many more. Tourist festivals in the country are organized to celebrate the heritages of the land for tourism purpose. These celebrations every year bring good results and attract a large number of tourists, both within the country and abroad.

These festivals in India focus on enriching people’s “India n” experience in the most real way. For this purpose, foreigners are very interested in attending the festivals, which are organized to show the rich and colorful side of the country.

31. In India, the whole nation often celebrates festivals actively to .

A. have much fun on special occasions

B. exchange special gifts and greetings

C. succeed to the traditions of their festivals

D. meet with all their family members and relatives

32. India has so many festivals because .

A. the Indians like singing and dancing

B. the Indians want to attract more tourists

C. there are a great number of old attractions

D. there are many different religions, ideas and cultures

33. Paragraph 3 mainly tells us .

A. which festival is the most popular

B. the difference among all types of festivals

C. how the Indians celebrate their festivals

D. three types of important festivals in India

34. The cultural festivals are usually celebrated by .

A. performing different art forms

B. visiting famous old heritages

C. having a journey of honoring gods

D. getting together and attending fairs

35. To attract foreign tourists, India has mainly developed .

A. eco-tourism

B. traditional festivals

C. religious festivals

D. experience tourism

C中

Do you want to explore Mayan ruins in the jungle of Belize? If so, read on.

First, before starting any exploration, you should gather as much information as you can about the territory, its climate conditions, the people you will get in contact with as well as possible encounters with animals, diseases or even plants. All these information is important.

Belize’s jungles can be very dense. This particular trip will be pretty extreme. It will be necessary to be physically fit and in good health to accomplish it. I would always recommend seeing a physician before visiting any foreign country to obtain a professional opinion.

Choose to travel during the dry season. This is a very wise decision according to my personal experience. You will probably avoid most climate difficulties. During the dry season, the terrain (地势) will be less effort-demanding, humidity (湿度) will be under control, mosquitoes will be much less and snakes tend to stay away from tracks.

Once you have a good idea of the territory you are going to, the next step is to pack wisely. You must keep in mind that very useless things will be too energy-demanding. You really want to keep it simple but not too simple because it can put you in danger. Bring a journal and keep a journal. You will use a compass, measuring ropes, and bright markers. On this trip you will be wearing comfortable hiking shoes. Wear long pants and a cotton shirt. Bring hats with a neck guard. No underwear.

Maintaining a correct mental attitude is extremely important. A trip like this will require a positive attitude, mental toughness, and determination. At times you cannot see beyond 6 feet in any direction and you begin to think, “What lies beyond those 6 fee t? An animal? A ruin? A cliff?” You always have to expect the unexpected in the jungle. Rules don’t exist there.

36. Before going to the jungle of Belize, the first step is to ______.

A. get in touch with people there

B. choose the correct destination

C. know about conditions and customs there

D. know about our health and required package

37. From Paragraph 3, we can learn that ______.

A. it’s advisable to hav e medical opinions from doctors

B. physical examinations are done in a foreign country

C. this is a particular and pretty trip in our life

D. extreme weathers can be found all the way

38. What’s the writer’s attitude towards the Belize trip during the dry season?

A. Worried.

B. Supportive.

C. Indifferent.

D. Against.

39. What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?

A. Pack as few things as possible.

B. Wear comfortable clothes for the trip.

C. Avoid getting too tired during the trip.

D. Choose wisely the equipment you will carry.

40. In the last paragraph, it’s concluded that .

A. we should bring something that can help us look far

B. we should follow rules while in the jungle of Belize

C. we should keep both mentally positive and behaviorally realistic

D. we should have not only a strong toughness but also a firm determination

D难

Scientists have known the genetic (基因的) code of sheep to uncover how they became a different species from goats four million years ago. The study is the first to find out the genetic formation that makes sheep different from other animals.

The findings could help the development of DNA testing to speed up selective breeding programs, helping farmers to improve their sheep. The research finds out the genes that give sheep their wool and uncovers features of their digestion system, which makes them so well-suited to a diet of low quality grass and other plants. It also shows genes that support the work of the stomach that breaks down plant material to make it ready for digestion. Further studies could find diseases that affect sheep.

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute, which receives help from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, were part of a global team that had studied the genome sequence —the entire genetic make-up —of sheep for the first time. This team compared the sheep’s genes with those of other animals including humans, cattle, goats and pigs. The study finds out several genes that have something to do with wool production.

This research done by 26 research groups in eight different countries was led by researchers from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, Australia; BGI and the Kunming Institute of Zoology, China; Utah State University and Baylor College of Medicine in the US and The Roslin Institute. They gave a lot of information, including information that genes are expressed in 40 different tissues (组织). The study paper was published in the magazine Science.

Professor Alan Archibald at the Roslin Institute said, “Sheep were one of the first animals to be raised and are still an important part of the global agricultural economy. Understanding more about their genetic make-up will help us to breed healthier and more productive wool.”

41. Which one of the following is NOT true?

A. Goats and sheep were of the same species.

B. Scientists have known the genetic code of sheep.

C. Goats came into being from a species of sheep.

D. Scientists have known the difference between sheep and goats.

42. Paragraph 2 mainly tells us about _____.

A. the importance of the research

B. the importance of selective breeding

C.the fast development of DNA testing

D. the features of sheep’s digestion system

43. The underlined word “genome” in Paragraph 3 refers to _____.

A. tissue

B. gene

C. sheep

D. cell

44. How many units did the research separately in China and the USA?

A. Two.

B. Three.

C. Four.

D. Five.

45. Sheep were chosen to be studied because they _____.

A. have a very special entire genetic make-up

B. are the first animal raised by human beings

C. are easy to raise compared to other animals

D. contribute to the world’s agricultural development

III 写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节基础写作（共1小题；满分15分）

你接受一项写作任务，要为校报英语栏目写一篇游记。

[写作内容]

请根据以下信息写一篇英文游记，内容包括：

日期：2014年7月24日

出发时间：09:30

到达时间：10:30

人员：你，你的叔叔和你的堂兄

地点：海底世界

目的：奖励你和堂兄在上学期的期末考试中取得了好成绩