辽宁省本溪市第一中学学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题.docx

1、辽宁省本溪市第一中学学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题辽宁省本溪市第一中学2018-2019学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题第卷第二部分 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。ANexttime you raise an eyebrow at the views of your partner, friend, sibling (兄弟姐妹) or colleague, remember they could be helping to make you smarter. New research

2、 shows that intelligence is not fixed but can be improved throughout adulthood by family members, bright mates and intellectually challenging careers. The study challenges the commonly held belief that intelligence isfixedby the age of about 18. Scientific consensus suggests that intelligence is con

3、trolled by genes, with environmental factors such as schooling and nutrition playing a partial role up to this age. After this point, IQ scores become steady (稳定的). But James Flynn, professor of political studies and psychology at theUniversityofOtagoinNew Zealand, argues that people can “upgrade” t

4、heir own intelligence throughout their lives. He believes intellectual stimulation (刺激) from others is important as the “brain seems to be rather like a muscle the more you use it, the stronger it gets”. However, the opposite is also true so people sharing a home or workplace with those who are inte

5、llectually challenged risk seeing their IQ levels nosedive as a result.Professor Flynn analyzed US intelligence tests from the last 65 years and created new IQ “age tables”. He found a bright ten-year-old with brothers and sisters of average intelligence will suffer a five to ten point IQ disadvanta

6、ge compared to a similar child with equally bright brothers and sisters and special educational treatment to help pull them up. Professor Flynn also concluded that although genetics and early life experiences determine about 80% of intelligence, the remaining 20% is linked to lifestyle. This means t

7、hat people can raise their IQ, or allow it to fall, by ten points or more. He suggested the best way to improve IQ levels is to mix with bright friends, find an intellectually challenging job and marry someone cleverer.21. According to the text, it is commonly believed that _.A. people s IQ level fa

8、lls as they ageB. it is wise to share family members viewsC. people cannot improve their intelligence during adulthoodD. doing something challenging is good for ones intelligence22. The underlined word “nosedive” inparagraph 2 probably means _. A. vary B. develop C. change D. fall23. Which of the fo

9、llowing can help improve ones intelligence according to Professor Flynn?A. Making many friends. B. Staying with smart people. C. Doing exercise every day. D. Learning from brothers or sisters24. The purpose of the text is to _.A. inform B. advertise C. entertain D. persuadeBHow Important Is Fashion?

10、Is looking fashionable more important than being comfortable? Many people seem to think so, judging by the things they wear. But fashion is not everything. It is more important to be a healthy andgood person.People try to be fashionable. Some people think they have to have a certain body type, so th

11、ey go on extreme, unhealthy diets in order to change their bodies. In addition, many women wear uncomfortable fashions, such as high-heeled shoes that create blisters(水泡), tight body shapers that limit blood flow, and sticky false eyelashes(假睫毛). Men and women alike spend time and money on products

12、that change their natural hair color and use hot irons and blow dryers to curl or straighten their hair. Some people spendseveral hours a day in front of a mirror. Is fashion important enough to spend so much time and effort on changing how you look like?If the purpose of fashion is to make a person

13、 feel good, it does not make sense that he or she would go through so much discomfort to be fashionable. Fashion should not come first. People should prioritize(优先考虑)being healthy and positive. What people wear does not indicate anything about their personalities. Instead of spending hours choosing

14、a suit, perhaps you should call your friends and do something together! Instead of going on strict diets and starving, why not eat some healthy foods and then exercise? By doing these things, you can keep a healthy lifestyleand truly grow as a person.25.The authors main purpose in writing the text i

15、s to.A.show readers advantages and disadvantages of dietingB.inform readers of the latest fashion trendsC.tell readers ways to become fashionableD.persuade readers to value health more than fashion 26.Which statement best shows the authors viewpoint?A.When you look good, you feel good.B.Fashion incr

16、eases famous peoples self-respect.C.Fashion can make people do some unhealthy things.D.People need to diet to lose weight.27.Which of the following activities would the author most likely suggest?A.Going skating with friends. B.Starting a new diet with a friend.C. Shopping for bargain clothes. D.Cha

17、nging the hairstyle every week. CPeople from Britain and Ireland first came to live in Australia in 1788. They brought different dialects (方言)of English with them. These different kinds of English began to mix and change. The newcomers soon began to speak with their own typical accent(口音) and vocabu

18、lary. More and more people came to Australia during the Gold Rush in the 19th and 20th centuries. Some came from Britain and Ireland; others came from non-English speaking countries. Australian English continued to grow and change.Australian English has also been influenced by American English. Duri

19、ng the Second World War, there were many American soldiers staying in Australia. More importantly, American television shows and music have been popular in Australia since the 1950s.Australians use many words that other English speakers do not use. The famous Australian greeting, for example, is Gda

20、y! A native forest is called the bush and central Australia is called the outback. Many words were brought to Australia from Britain and Ireland. For example, mate means “friend”，and it is still used in Britain. Some of these words have changed in meaning. Some words have come from Australian origin

21、al languages, many of which are names for animals, plants and places, like dingo and kangaroo.Australian spelling comes from British spelling. In words like organise and realise, -ise is the expected and taught spelling method. In words like colour, favourite, -our is the normal, but nouns such as t

22、he Labor Party and Victor Harbor are spelled with -or. Program, on the other hand, is more common than programme.There are also differences in the definition (定义)of words Australians use in different parts of the country. For example, football means “rugby” in New South Wales and Queensland, but “Au

23、stralian rules football” in everywhere else in Australia. In New South Wales, a swimming costume is called a cossie or swimmers, while in Queensland it is called togs and bathers in Victoria.28. According to the passage, which of the following is spoken only by Australians?A. Mate. B. Outback. C. Pr

24、ogram. D. Rugby.29. What can we conclude from the last paragraph?A. The same word might have different meanings in different parts of Australia.B. There arc different expressions about sports in Australia.C. Australian rules football is the most popular sport in Australia. D. Australians are fond of

25、 sports and games.30. What might be the best title for the text? A. The History of Australia. B. The Development of Australian English. C. The Birth of Australian English. D. Different Kinds of English Across the World.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。If you feel depres

26、sed (消沉的) its best to do something about it depression doesnt just go away on its own. In addition to getting help from a doctor here are four things you can do to feel better.Exercise.Take a 15-to-30-minute walk every day or dance if you prefer.31But make yourself do it anyway. Once you get in the

27、exercise habit it wont take long to notice a difference in your mood.Provide yourself with good nutrition (营养).Depression can affect appetite (食欲). Some people may not feel like eating at all while others might overeat.32So eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and get regular meals.Find out troubles.

28、 33When you know whats got you feeling blue and why talk about it with a caring friend. Talking is a way to receive some understanding. If theres no one to tell pouring your heart out to a journal works just as well. 34Depression affects a persons thoughts making everything seem unhappy and hopeless

29、. If depression has you noticing only the negative, make an effort to notice the good things in life. Try to notice one thing and then try to think of one more. Consider your strengths or gifts.Most of all dont forget to be patient with yourself.35A. Depression takes time to heal.B. Take action to s

30、olve problems.C. Look on the bright side.D. Proper nutrition can affect a persons mood and energy.E. Try to make out any situations that have led to your depression.F. People who are depressed may not feel much like being active.G. With depression a persons creativity and sense of fun may seem block

31、ed.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分 ）阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，然后从21-40题所给的选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Can you love someone too much? _36_ you can express the wrong kind of love, but Im sure you cant _37_ too much.One of my favorite stories tells of a woman who finally _38_ to ask her boss for a r

32、aise in salary. All day she felt _39_. Late in the afternoon she worked up the _40_ to speak to her employer. To her delight, he _41_ a raise. The woman arrived home that evening to a beautiful _42_ set with their best dishes. Her husband had come home early and _43_ a festival meal. She wondered if he _44_ knew that she would no