高一英语上学期期末考试试题151.doc

大庆中学20162017学年下学期期末考试高一英语试题考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 2017-1-10 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How will the woman go to the tennis match tomorrow?A. By car.B.By bus.C.On foot.2. What does the man mean?A.The traffic in Texas is bad.B.Theres little rain in Texas.C.It often rains heavily in Texas.3. What does the woman think of the office manager?A.Terrible.B.Great.C.Just so-so.4. What is the time now?A.Its 6:35.B.Its 6:45.C.Its 7:00.5. What was damaged in the storm?A.A window.B.The roof.C.The car.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What do the speakers think of last nights sleep?A. Tiring.B.Uncomfortable.C.Relaxing.7. What will the speakers do next?A. Do the cooking.B.Have a meal.C.Go to bed. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Where are the speakers?A. In the womans house.B.In a restaurant.C.In a store.9. What do we know about the man?A.He found the way without difficulty.B.He took a present to the woman.C.He is good at cooking.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Father and daughter.B.Husband and wife.C.Classmates.11. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Have a driving lesson first.B. Use Marias car to practice driving.C. Take part-time jobs to buy a car of her own.12. What does the woman want for her birthday in the end?A.Driving lessons.B.A new car.C.An outside dinner.听第9段材料，回答13至16题。13. What is the womans problem?A. She doesnt know how to prepare her presentation.B. She is afraid of giving her presentation in public.C. She cant get her presentation ready in time.14. Why is the man unwilling to let the woman write a paper?A.He thinks its too late for the student to start over.B.He doesnt have the time to grade a paper.C.He wants to be fair to the other students.15. What solution does the man come up with?A.Hell let the woman give her presentation only to him.B.Hell allow the woman to show a recorded presentation.C.Hell help the woman prepare her presentation.16. What is the woman worried about on the mans suggestion?A. What her classmates will think.B. Whether it will work well.C. How she can get a camera.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is required to apply for the Camp?A. Educational background.B.Working experience.C.Foreign language ability.18. What can people expect to do in the Camp?A. Live with people from other countries.B. Share a tent with four other people.C. Meet with people they know.19. What kind of people does the Camp want?A. Good cooks.B.Fine organizers.C.Easy-going persons.20. What should people take to the Camp? A.A tent.B.A map.C.Pictures.第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题, 每小题2分,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中选出最佳选项。A.A home computer not only helps children master the old ways of learning, but also opens up possibilities that simply arent available in traditional education. Some software, for example, allows kids to make decisions and see the results in different situations. The World Wide Web encourages young minds to move easily from link to link, topic to topic. The best software draws children into learning by making them curiouswhat if I click on this picture, drag this over here, visit that website?Knowing how to use a computer also encourages a childs confidence. Kids figure out quickly that computers are powerful, and mastering the machine makes them feel grown up. In turn, feeling confident on a computer often translates to academic confidence. Researchers have found that attitudes toward writing, for example, improve when students write on a computer.Perhaps most importantly, computers can enrich family life. Forget the idea that computer kids are separated. Children like to use the computer with adults and other kids, asking questions and comparing results. “The Internet is a unique opportunity to bring resources home,” notes Susan Haugland, PhD, Cape Girardeau, Mo., author of Computers and Young Children: A World of Discovery.Although the benefits of computers are real, they have disadvantages, too. Kids can lose their way, wasting hours on mindless software or violent games. Just as parents have always helped children make good choices about everything from friends to food , books to TV, now we must make sure they get the best out of computers.21.the passage is mainly talking about_.A.the disadvantages of childrens using computersB.the advantages of childrens using computersC.the development of computersD.the fact that using computers makes children lose their way22.Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a home computer?A.It provides new ways of learning.B.It encourages childrens confidence.C.It can enrich family life.D.Kids can play violent games on it.23.What effects do computers have on family life?A.They reduce the connection between family members.B.They destroy the relationship between parents and kids.C.They provide more opportunities of communication.D.They make all the family members study together.24.According to the last paragraph, we can learn that we should _.A.let children use computers freelyB.forbid children to use computers in their spare timeC.permit children to use any software they likeD.help children make good use of the computersB.Its easier to float in the ocean than it is to float in a swimming pool. Do you know why?Ocean water is full of saltand salt water can hold up more weight than fresh water. See for yourself!You Will Need: 3 cups of warm water Measuring cup(量杯)Wide-mouthed jarSaltSpoonRaw（生的）potatoYou Will Do:1.Pour 1.5 cups of warm water into the jar.2.Add 1/3 cup of salt.3.Stir（搅拌）until the salt is completely dissolved.4.Add another 1.5 cups of water. Pour it slowly over the back of the spoon into the jar so that the two liquids will not mix together.5.Gently place the potato into the jar. Do not drop it.What Will Happen:The potato will sinkbut only halfway!Why?Salt water is heavier than fresh water, so it will stay on the bottom. The fresh water will remain on top.The potato is heavier than the fresh water, but it is lighter than the salt water. That is why the potato will sink only halfway down.25.In which step of the experiment do you add the salt?A.Step 1.B.Step 2.C.Step 3.D.Step 4.26.In Step 4 of the experiment, why do you pour the water over the spoon “slowly?”A.It is easier to see what you are doing.B.It pushes the fresh water to the bottom.C.It will keep the water from coming out.D.It will keep the liquids from mixing together.27.In the experiment, what should you do right after you pour the water over the spoon?A.Add the salt to the water.B.Stir the salt into the water.C.Place the potato in the jar.D.Pour warm water into the jar.28.What does the underlined world “Gently” mean?A.Carefully.B.Quickly.C.SecretlyD.Quietly.C.Cyprus (塞浦路斯) has over 320 days of sunshine every year and the temperature seldom drops below 180C even in winter. So if its sunshine holidays you are after then perhaps you should consider taking your next vacation in Cyprus.Once you arrive in Cyprus you could be forgiven for thinking that you have in fact landed back in the UK because Cyprus has often been referred to as England with the sun. Most Cypriots speak excellent English as a second language and its taught in all the schools even at primary level. They drive on the left and all the road signs are in English as well as Greek.There arent many places left in the world where you can leave your doors unlocked or walk down the streets in the dead of night but Cyprus is one of them. The Island has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe which makes it a great place to live.For people who just want to relax, Cyprus is the perfect holiday destination. With miles of sandy beaches and delightful bays, you are sure to find somewhere to calm down while you enjoy all that Cyprus sun. The Island has a rich cultural history, and if you want to see more of Cyprus while on your holiday, be sure to check out many trips that are on offer to all those places of interest.However you decide to enjoy your holiday in Cyprus and whether its relaxing on the beach or taking in the night life of many bars and restaurants, the Island has something for everyone. Until you experience Cyprus for yourself you can never completely understand why so many holiday makers return to her beautiful shores year after year. In fact some of those visitors have so fallen in love with her that they have bought a house of their own there.Enjoy Cyprus!29.By writing the text the author wants to_.A.explain why Cyprus is so similar to EnglandB.inform readers of a perfect holiday destinationC.introduce the best season to go to CyprusD.Encourage people to travel around the world30.What can we learn about Cyprus?A.All the road signs in Cyprus are written in Greek only.B.The native language of Cyprus is English.C.It is hot in summer and cold in winter.D.It is sunny most of the time.31.It can be inferred from the text that_.A.Cyprus is a country with good public securityB.it is expensive to live in a country like CyprusC.Cyprus is a small country with a large populationD.the environment in Cyprus has been damaged by travelers32.What is the authors attitude towards visiting Cyprus?A.DoubtfulB.Critical.C.FavorableD.CarefulD.Read the following advertisements and answer the questions.Art programsVisiting Artist SeriesVisiting Artist Series is a yearlong celebration of the arts at The Magic House, St. Louis Childrens Museum. One weekend every month, museum visitors have the opportunity to learn from a variety of professional artists as they demonstrate （示范） their techniques. Children are invited to work alongside the artists and explore similar materials as they join in the fun of the creative process.Visiting Artist Workshops and performances are free with Museum admission.Workshops run throughout the day and no registration (登记；注册) is required. Live performances are presented at scheduled times.Petite Picasso ClassesChildren ages 3-5 and their special grown-up discover the magic of art through special 4-week multi-sensory art classes in the Museums Art Studio. Each monthly session features a different theme designed to introduce budding artists to a variety of unique art experiences that encourage exploration, creativity, symbolic thinking and fine motor development.The cost is $60 for a child and his/ her grown-up and $40 for members. Your cost includes your special art class and all-day admission to the museum.Payment is due when making your reservation and fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.A reservation receipt is sent to your email after you complete your reservation. Please let us know if you do not receive this email to be sure your reservation is completed.Art Studio Project Calendar:March 14, 2016:Paper SculpturesMarch 15, 2016:Paper SculpturesMarch 16, 2016:Paper SculpturesMarch 17, 2016: St.Patricks Day ArtMarch 18, 2016:Paper SculpturesMarch 19, 2016:Spring Art Collage（拼贴画）March 20, 2016:Recycled Art33.What do we know about visiting Artist Series?A. An extra fee is needed.B. It allows kids to learn from artists.C. Visitors need to reserve in advance.D. There are many great works by artists.34.To attend Petite Picasso Classes, a non-member boy aged 4 and his mother should pay_.A. 120 dollars in totalB. 100 dollars in totalC. 60 dollars in totalD. 40 dollars in total35.The Petite Picasso Classes on March 18 are about_.A. Recycled ArtB. Paper SculpturesC. Spring Art CollageD. St.Patricks Day Art第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分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。A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually there is a lot that you can do to improve your memory. Here are the experts top tips.Take an interest make an effort 36 .This no doubt explains the reason why schoolboys remember football results effortlessly but struggle with dates from their history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember. One way to make yourself more interested is to ask questionsthe more the better.Repeat thingsRepeating things is the best way to remember things for a short time, e.g. remember a phone number for a few seconds. 37 , e.g. the following numbers would be impossible for most of us to remember: 1492178919318483. But look at them in “chucks(块)” , and it becomes much easier: 1492 1789 1931 8483.Invent a storyTom remember long lists, try inventing a story which includes all the items you want to remember. In experiments, people were asked to remember up to 120 words using this way. 38 , on average they could remember ninety percent of them!Organize your ideaIf we organize what we know in a logical way then when we learn more about that subject, we understand that better, and so add to our knowledge more easily. Make well-organized notes. 39 . If not, ask questions until you understand!Take physical exercise 40 , because it increases your heart rate and sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also reduces stress, which is very bad for the memory.A.When they were tested afterwardsB.Be sure things are clear in your mindC.Grouping numbers helps you to remember themD.Physical exercise is also important for your memoryE.Another way to improve memory is to get enough restF.Listening to classical music helps people to organize their ideas clearlyG.We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）Teens around the world use social media a lot. But is this a 41 thing? While you can say nice and 42 things on the Internet, you could also say mean and hurtful things too. When someone says something mean or hurtful 43 , its called cyberbullying (网络欺凌). When people say mean things to us, we feel 44 ,depressed and powerless. These are just some of the possible 45 effects that could affect teens who are cyberbullied.When people are often sad or depressed, they could begin to 46 suicide（自杀）. They think that their lives arent worth anything or that their lives are too 47 to handle. Its difficult to believe that one person saying me