广东省汕头市潮师高级中学学年高一英语上学期期中试题.docx

1、广东省汕头市潮师高级中学学年高一英语上学期期中试题 2016-2017学年第1学期高一英语期中考试题 （笔试答题时间120分钟，满分135分；另加听力15分；总分150分） 第I卷第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节:话题语篇（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、 B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Towards the end of Middle English, a sudden change in pronunciation started, with vowels (元音) being pronounced shorter and shor

2、ter. From the 16th century the British had contact (接触) with many people from around the world. This meant that lots of new vocabulary entered the language. The invention of printing also meant that there was now a common language in print. Books became cheaper and more people learned to read. Spell

3、ing and grammar became fixed, and the dialect of London became the standard. In 1604 the first English dictionary came out. Early Modern English and Late Modern English are mostly different in the number of words. Late Modern English has many more words, mainly because of the following two reasons:

4、First, the Industrial Revolution (工业革命) led to the need for new words. Second, the British Empire covered one quarter of the earths surface, and the English language took in foreign words from many countries. From around 1600, the English colonization (殖民地化) of North America led to American English.

5、 Some English pronunciations and words “froze” when they reached America. In some ways, American English is more like the English of Shakespeare than modern British English. Some expressions that are called “American English” are in fact from British expressions. They were kept in the colonies while

6、 lost for a time in Britain. Spanish also had an influence (影响) on American English. For example, words like canyon, ranch, stampede and vigilante are from Spanish. They entered English by the people of Spain who settled in the American West. French words and West African words also influenced Ameri

7、can English. Today, American English has a greater influence, because of the USAs movies, television, popular music, trade and technology. 1. What we can learn from paragraph 1? A. The sudden change in pronunciation started at the beginning Middle English. B. A great many of new vocabulary didnt app

8、ear in English until 16th century. C. People could read much easier because of the dialect of London became the standard. D. After the first English dictionary, spelling and grammar became fixed at last.2. What helped to increase the vocabulary of Late Modern English?_ a. the invention of printing b

9、. the Industrial Revolution c. the colonization d. the contact with other countries A. a, b, c B. a, c, d C. a, b, d D. b, c, d3. The third paragraph mainly talks about . A. English colonies in North America B. the development of American English C. other languages influence on American English D. t

10、he difference between American English and British English B People who like travelling have their reasons. They believe that travelling can help them expand their field of view, especially in the geographical and historical sense. They also think that touring will give them more chances to enjoy di

11、fferent kinds of food and experience new things that would never be brought by other activities. But those who dislike travelling also have some reasons. Travelling, in my opinion, does more good than harm. Most importantly, it broadens (使扩大) our mind. We can get in touch with other civilizations (文

12、明), cultures, customs and ideas. Through history, most people travelled because of necessity (必要性)not for pleasure. People travelled just in order to remain alive. They searched for food to eat or places to live in. They sometimes ran away from enemies. This is not to say that no one ever travelled

13、just for the fun of it. In ancient times, for example, rich Romans travelled all the way to Greece to take part in the Olympic Games, and festivals. Of course, some people decided to travel just out of curiosity (好奇心). They wanted to find out what it looked like beyond the horizon (地平线). Also busine

14、ss travel has been going on for centuries. Traders could not only make money but also learn to speak several languages and be introduced to different cultures. So, travelling does enrich our mind and draw new ideas to us. There is no doubt that we can get much from it.4. People enjoys travelling bec

15、ause . A. Enlarge their knowledage B. Have more chances to eat different food C. Experience new things D. Above all5. How many reasons for travelling are mentioned in Paragraph 3?_ A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.6. Whats the main idea of this passage?_ A. Different kinds of travelling. C.Ways to

16、 enjoy yourself while travelling. B. Travelling enriches our mind. D.The advantages and disadvantages of travelling. C An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members. Frag

17、ile items, like those made of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall

18、 on the floor directly and not on you. There is a strong chance of short circuits（短路）and fire breakouts during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens. During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not g

19、o near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases at all times. If you are outdoors, do not t

20、ake shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object. If trapped in debris (瓦砾堆), cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers

21、can find you. Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust. 7. The purpose of the passage is to tell readers _. A. the damage caused

22、by earthquakes B. the rescue work after earthquakes C. what to do about earthquakes D. how to prevent earthquakes8. The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means _. A. easily broken B. easily found C. expensive D. heavy 9. During the earthquake, people are advised to _. A. go out the b

23、uilding at once B. turn off power and gas immediately C. take shelter under a tree D. drive to a safe place 10. What should people NOT do when they are trapped in debris? A. Cover their mouth with a handkerchief. B. Tap on a pipe or wall for help. C. Use a whistle for help. D. Light a fire for help.

24、第二节: 七选五（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。How to make good choices Making the right decisions is very important for the directions you can choose in your life. 11 And in that case, this article is here to guide you and give you ideas to know how to make a good choice. 12 Wh

25、ether its about a relationship you have or a personal problem, do not do anything rash（草率的）without thinking about the results, and planning how you will do what you wish. Some results can be bad, but sometimes its worth it, and thats what you have to decide for yourself. Avoid rash decisions. 13 Tak

26、e some days to be sure about what you want, and wait for you to be calm and relaxed before you make the final decision and do something about it. Its a good idea to talk with someone and get some opinions on what you could do. 14 Dont get nervous at small things that require small decisions and that

27、 will not affect your life further. You should know what is important enough to be thinking well about it. Over-thinking everything can cause stress（压力），which is very bad for you. Trust yourself. Go with what you think, but always think any big and important decision through. 15 After all, the only

28、person you can trust to want the best for you is yourself.A. Have confidence in yourself.B. Do not over-think everything.C. Use the step-by-step decision-making progress.D. Think about what you are doing before you do it.E. Dont do something out of feelings in the moment.F. Sometimes it can be very

29、hard to choose the right thing.G. The best decision makers arent people who never make mistakes.第二部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。 Our country has many chances for adults who want to make their lives better. There are public schools you can attend. In the schools,

30、you can take things_16_ English, arithmetic and history, you can find classes in almost_17_ subject you want to study. You may want to_18_ to type, sew, paint or fix TV sets. You may want to learn _19_ about the trade you are already in. You may want to get a high school diploma (文凭). You may_20_ wa

31、nt to go to college. All it takes is time and effort. In many cities, there are adult classes in_21_ schools. You can attend many of these classes without _22_ to pay money. In some schools you may have to pay a small fee. There are _23_ many kinds of private(私人的) schools for adults, where you may h

32、ave to pay more money. Many job chances are_24_ to those who wish to work. It helps if you know_25_ than one language. There are good_26_ for interpreters and typists who know English. There are many good jobs in government. In most cases, you must be a citizen of this country, and you must_27_ a civil service examination. These examinations are_28_ to everyone, regardless of (不管)ra