高一英语下学期开学收心考试试题.doc

淄川中学2016-2017学年高一下学期开学收心考试
英语试卷

注意事项：本试题分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，满分120分，考试时间为90分钟。其中第Ⅰ卷为选择题共70分；第Ⅱ卷为非选择题共50分。
第Ⅰ卷（共两部分，满70分）
一、 阅读理解（40分）
第一节、阅读理解（共15小题，每题2分，满分30分）
A
It doesn't matter when or how much a person sleeps, but everyone needs some rest to stay alive. That's what all doctors thought, until they heard about Al Herpin. Al Herpin, it was said, never slept. Could this be true? The doctors decided to see this strange man themselves.
Al Herpin was 90 years old when the doctors came to his home in New Jersey. They thought for sure that he got some sleep of some kind. So they stayed with him and watched every movement he made. But they were surprised. Though they watched him hour after hour and day after day, they never saw Herpin sleeping. In fact, he did not even own a bed. He never needed one.
The only rest that Herpin sometimes got was sitting in a comfortable chair and reading newspapers. The doctors were puzzled by this strange continuous sleeplessness. They found only one answer that might explain his condition. Herpin remembered some talk about his mother having been injured several days before he was born. But that was all. Was this the real reason? No one could be sure. Herpin died at the age of 94.
1. The main idea of this passage is that________．
A. a person was found who actually didn't need any sleep
B．large numbers of people do not need sleep
C．everyone needs some sleep to stay alive
D．people can live longer by trying not to sleep
2. The doctors came to visit Herpin, expecting to______．
A．cure him of his sleeplessness
B．find a way to free people from the need of sleeping
C．find that his sleeplessness was not really true
D．find out why some old people didn't need any sleep
3. After watching him closely, the doctors came to believe that Al Herpin________．
A．was too old to need any sleep B．needed no sleep at all
C．often slept in a chair D．needed some kind of sleep
4. One reason that might explain Herpin's sleeplessness was ________．
A. that he hadn't got a bed B．that he had gradually got tired of the sleeping habit
C．his mother's injury before he was born D．his magnificent physical condition
B
It is the injury from breathing cigarettes that has led to the invention of e­cigarettes. Using these cigarettes requires small power from battery and these cigarettes are also available in various flavors and varied nicotine levels. Owing to the fact that the charge from a short cable is required, carrying the electronic cigarettes can't be that easy in some case. This means that the smoking habits of individuals are in fact controlled! Also，the human body is protected from harmful smoke that is not given off by the electrical version of these New Age cigarettes.
The cigarettes are in a fine pack and they are durable (持久的)! For the first time ever，tobacco smokers do not have to carry matches and lighters which may cause burns to their finger tips and boring holes into their clothes! The result is basic dignity for the smokers because they will not disrespect the non­smokers among them by polluting the air that they breathe. Electronic cigarettes and the packages they come in can also be reused，which means that a lot of money can be saved.
They are environmentally friendly(环保). For starters, this kind of cigarettes cannot be put on unless with a source of an electrical current. This means that rooms and pathways do not, under any circumstances, get filled with smoke just because a smoker passed by! The smoke is done away, meaning the air, even around a smoker, is always fresh! Disposals (处理) for the cigarettes have also been invented so that there are no harmful smoking bits and pieces carelessly thrown away which pollute the environment!
E­cigarettes have made the world a better place at the very least. Those who are addicted to smoking on a regular or even irregular basis can therefore do so responsibly and give better consideration to their health.
5．It's learned from Paragraph 1 that ．
A．the original smoking habits of smokers are hard to control
B．e­cigarettes have different tastes and nicotine levels
C．the electronic cigarettes are convenient to carry
D．the short cable is used to determine how fully the batteries are charged
6．What's the main idea of Paragraph 3?
A．Why do e­cigarettes produce no smoke.
B．E­cigarettes are environmentally friendly.
C．Why are disposals for the cigarettes invented.
D．E­cigarettes benefit both smokers and non­smokers.
7．According to the author, e­cigarettes ．
A．matter less to heavy smokers B．are right alternatives to smokers
C．shouldn't be overvalued D．should be made cheap
8．What's the purpose of this passage?
A．To introduce an invention. B．To describe the wide spread of e­cigarettes.
C．To explain the injury from breathing cigarettes.
D．To show how to smoke e­cigarettes.
C
Are you interested in country music? I like it very much! It will take me away for a while after I am tired. The guitars and songs will take me to mountains and fields.
Country music usually talks of everyday life and feelings. It's the spirit of America, easy to understand, slow and simple.
Country music developed in the Southern United States. It was the folk music of American countryside. Many of songs tell about the lives of farmers. They talk about love, crops or death.
The life of the countryside can be hard, so the words in country music are often sad. At first, people played the music only at family parties. But it became more popular later. In the 1920s, people played country songs on the radio, and they made them into records.
When people in the countryside moved to towns and cities to look for work, they took their music with them. Country music continued to change and became popular across America.
John Denver was one of America's most famous country singers in the 1970s.His song Take Me Home, Country Roads is well­known and people still play it today.
9．Country music is usually about ．
A．everyday life and feelings B．farmers' feelings
C．the lives of workers D．the lives of farmers
10．People began to make country song records ．
A．in the 1920s　B．in 1920 C．in the 1970s D．in 1970
11．Why did country music become popular in America?
A．Because city people liked the music.
B．Because farmers moved to cities with their music and it continued to change.
C．Because country music talked about city people's lives.
D．Because country music developed in the Southern Africa.
12．Who is famous for the song Take Me Home, Country Roads?
A．A farmer in the countryside. B．A person who moved to towns.
C．John Denver. D．John Denver's brother.
D
To see the world is one thing；to have someone to share it with is another. Indeed，travel becomes more interesting when you have a travel partner. A travel partner can be a close friend，a family member，a pal you've met online，or a business friend.
You can have someone to talk to
Traveling alone is fun，but wouldn't you feel lonely？Having a travel partner can remove the feeling of loneliness. This is especially true if you can get a travel companion who is very familiar with the place you're traveling to. You don't have to ask any information from the locals，and you can increase the time you spend in the country.
You can have someone to share the expenses with
One of the major headaches in traveling is the costs involved. You can't simply ignore the rising price of hotels or plane tickets. You should also think about your daily needs，such as your food. Of course，you can't simply go back without bringing any souvenirs (纪念品) to your friends and family. All these can ruin your budget. However，when you have a travel friend，you can have someone to share the expenses with.
You can meet a good friend
Having a travel mate is a good way of meeting a new friend or even a lifelong partner. You can never count the number of couples who actually found their way into each other's heart while traveling together in another country.
You can have someone to watch out for you
When you're in a foreign land，you'll never be really safe. You don't know the rules as well as the culture of the people. A travel mate will be perfect to remind you of your duties in the country and to watch your back just in case you get lost. So why don't you find a travel companion now?
Let's find out how ...
13．What's the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A．To introduce a travel company.
B．To encourage us to have a travel partner.
C．To explain how to be a perfect travel partner.
D．To tell an interesting experience with a travel partner.
14．Which of the following statements agrees with the author's opinion?
A．Traveling alone is not fun.
B．Buying souvenirs isn't necessary.
C．Many people fall in love when traveling.
D．It's better to choose a stranger as a travel partner.
15．The following paragraph will probably talk about ．
A．how to get along with a travel partner
B．how travel can benefit people
C．what we can learn from travel
D．how to find a travel partner
第二节、阅读填句(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)（注意：如果选E图AB;选F图AC;选G图AD）
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。
You cannot choose your child's friends for him, but you can help him learn to choose friends wisely. 16 Here are a few ways to help your child make friends.
· Build your child's self­confidence.
When he succeed or has made a great choice, tell him you're proud of him. 17 Your middle school student is going through many changes and may feel like he isn't “good enough”. Building his self­confidence will help him feel more confident and will make it easier for him to form healthy friendships.
· 18
Give him your full attention when he talks, and really listen to what he has to say.
·Discuss the qualities in a friend with your child.
Discuss with your child the qualities that matter most, such as being reliable and kind, and making good choices when it comes to avoiding alcohol and tobacco.
·Get to know your child's friends.
19 It's more important to talk with them and find out what they like to do. Allow your child to invite his friends over and get to know them better.
· 20
After­school clubs and sports programs are good places for meeting new people. Be open to exploring different activities with your child to find something that he enjoys.
A．Friends are very important for us.
B．Introduce your child to new groups of people.
C．Talk with your child every day and listen to his concerns.
D．Try not to judge your child's friends based on how they dress.
E．When he does not succeed, help him feel better and keep trying.
F．You can teach him ways to find friends who will have a positive influence on him.
G．There are many types of friends and we should be careful when making our choices.
二、完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
An eight­year­old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money left. When she heard her daddy say to her __21__mother with desperation(绝望)，“__22__ a miracle(奇迹) can save him now.” the little girl went to her bedroom and took out her piggy bank. She __23__all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Then she __24__her way six blocks to the local drugstore(药店).
“And what do you want？” asked the chemist.
“It's __25__ my little brother，” the girl answered back. “He's really, really sick and I want to buy a __26__. His name is Andrew and he has something __27__ growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him.”
“We don't __28__miracles here, child. I'm sorry，” the chemist said, smiling __29__ at the little girl. In the shop was a __30__ customer. He stooped(弯腰) down and asked the little girl, “What kind of miracle does your brother __31__？”
“I don't know，” she replied. “He's really sick and daddy says he needs a(n) __32__. But my daddy can't pay for it, so I have brought my __33__．”
“How much do you have？” asked the man.
“One dollar and eleven cents，__34__I can try and get some more，” she answered quietly.
“Well, what a coincidence(巧合)，” smiled the man. “A dollar and eleven cents—the __35__price of a miracle for your little brother. __36__me to where you live. I want to see your brother and __37__ your parents.”
That well­dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon. The operation in the hospital was completed without __38__ and it wasn't long before Andrew was __39__again and doing well.
The little girl was happy. She knew exactly how much the miracle cost—one dollar and eleven cents plus the __40__of a little child.
21. A. helpful　B．hopeful C．tearful D．kind
22. A．Simple B．Just C．More than D．Only
23. A．pulled B．put C．poured D．drew
24. A．followed B.made C. took D．found
25. A．to B．for C．as D．on
26. A．hope B．doctor C．favour D．miracle
27. A．bad B．small C．extra D．impossible
28. A．have B．offer C．store D．sell
29. A．gently B．coldly C．sadly D．strangely
30. A．well­behaved B．good­lookingC．kind­hearted D．well­dressed
31. A．have B．need C．care D．like
32. A．doctor B．surgeon C．kindness D．operation
33. A．savings B．wishes C．ideas D．suggestions
34. A．since B．as C．but D．after
35. A．same B．proper C．exact D．necessary
36. A．Show B．Follow C．Help D．Take
37. A．persuade B．encourage C．meet D．help
38. A．difficulty B．doubt C．charge D．result
39. A．well B．home C．happy D．strong
40. A．courage B．cleverness C．devotion D．faith

第二卷（满分50分，注意答案需全部写在答题纸上）

三.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5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。
It was the ambition of an eleven year old boy in Kansas City to be an engine­driver. Born without arms, he had been sent to special schools 41. he learned to use his 42. (foot) as “ hands”. He spent all his spare time 43. (watch) trains and one day his dream came 44. (truth). Seeing a deserted engine, the boy climbed in, he had no 45. (difficult) in starting it up with his feet. Soon he was traveling along 46. forty miles an hour. Signalmen could not see the young driver, so they set out 47. (stop) the train. Meanwhile the boy reached Missouri, stopped the engine himself, and then 48. (make) it go backwards. When he was near home, a railway­man caught up with the engine and stopped it. At first, he was very angry, but he smiled when the boy said 49. (simple), “I like trains.” “Well, I'm glad you don't like planes！” answered 50. railway­man.
四、短文改错（共10处错误，每题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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），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。

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