1718学年上学期高一期末考试英语试题附答案10.docx

1、1718学年上学期高一期末考试英语试题附答案10曙光中学2017-2018学年第一学期期末考试高一年级英语试题卷试卷满分120分，考试时间 100分钟 第I卷第一部分 听力1-20题 略第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 AModern life is impossible without travelling. The fastest way to travel is by air. With a modern plane you can trav

2、el in one day to places which took a month or more one hundred years ago.Travelling by train is slower than by air, but it has its advantages. You can see the country you are travelling in. Modern trains have comfortable seats and dining cars. They make even the longest journey enjoyable.Some people

3、 prefer to travel by sea when it is possible. There are large lines and river boats with which you can visit many other countries and different places. Travelling by sea is a very pleasant way to spend a holiday.Many people like to travel by car. You can make your own timetable. You can travel three

4、 or four hundred miles or only fifty miles a day, just as you like. You can stop wherever you wish: where there is something interesting to see, at a good restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal, or a hotel to spend the night. That is why travelling by car is popular for pleasure trips, while peo

5、ple usually take a train or a plane when they are travelling on business.21. From the passage we know that the most flexible(灵活的) way to travel is _.A. by car B. by train C. by plane D. by boat22. The underlined word “They” in the passage refers to_.A. modern trains in the country B. the travelers o

6、n modern trainsC. comfortable seats and dining cars D. the slower ways to travel23. The best title for this passage A. How to travel B. Ways to travel C. Modern life D. Holiday planningBMartha Graham, born in 1894, was one of the most famous dancers and creators of dance, whose influence(影响) on danc

7、e has been compared with the influence Picasso had on the modem visual arts, Stravinsky had on music, or Frank Lloyd Wright had on architecture. She created almost two hundred dance pieces. She is often called the Mother of Modem Dance.Earlier in her life, however, Martha did not know that she would

8、 become a dancer. At that time, the dancers were looked down on. So Marthas parents didnt approve of her desire to dance at the beginning. Until 1916, she began her studies at the newly created Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts, founded by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, where Graham worked

9、 very hard to improve her ability to dance because she was considered too old to begin dancing.In 1936, Graham made her defining work, “Chronicle”, which signaled the beginning of a new era(纪元) in modem dance. The dance brought serious issues to the stage for the general public in a dramatic manner.

10、 Influenced by the Wall Street Crash of 1929, the Great Depression that followed, and the Spanish Civil War, it focused on depression and isolation, reflected in the dark nature of both the set and costumes. Graham continued to dance past the age of seventy. Once again, she was met with criticism fr

11、om people who came to watch her shows. But she didnt give up. Her last completed ballet(芭蕾舞) was 1990s Maple Leaf Rag. “A Dancers World” is an introduction to Graham and her work. She tells about her dances and her dance group shows some of their methods.Martha Graham received many awards during her

12、 lifetime, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in nineteen seventy-six. She was the first dancer to receive the countrys highest civilian honor. She died in 1991 at the age of ninety- six. In 1998, Time magazine listed her as the “Dancer of the Century” and as one of the most important peopl

13、e of the twentieth century.24. Some famous artists mentioned in Paragraph I show Martha Graham .A. was influenced greatly by themB. kept in touch with them regularlyC. had a great effect on modem danceD. liked to make more friends with them25. When Martha Graham continued to dance in her 70s, she .A

14、. was warmly welcomed by the youthB. achieved huge success once againC. received many awards for her ageD. was attacked by people26. The text is mainly about .A. the background of modem dance in AmericaB. the development of modem dance in AmericaC. Martha Graham and her achievements in danceD. the a

15、wards Martha Graham won in her life CIndia has a very vast history and heritage（遗产）. The country has witnessed some of the most important events in the past and every event has an effect of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, and economy of the country. This is one of the leading reasons wh

16、y tourists prefer India to travel and explore. Historical tours in India provide everything that a traveler expects from his/her journey. These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore Indian history.Historical tours of India generally consisted of four phases: ancient, medieval（中世纪

17、的）, modern India and contemporary（当代的）India. Some of the historical travel packages are:Forts and PalacesThe rich cultural past of India is reflected in the countless（无数的）forts and palaces across the country. Most of the forts were constructed as a defense device to keep the enemy away and palaces w

18、ere made on the names of the kings and queens. Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi), etc.India Heritage ToursThe main purpose

19、 of India Heritage tours is to make Indians as well as tourists familiar with the rich Indian legacy（遗产）. The heritage of the country is at least 5000 years. Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput heritage, Golden Triangle, splendid Gujarat, etc. South India Historical ToursThe So

20、uthern India is known for its diversity and there are many places, which attract tourists, not only from the country but also from all around the world. The famous tourists destinations（景区）in South India include Goa, Cochin, Kerala, Munnar, Periyar, Kottayam and the list goes on and on.27. The main

21、purpose of this passage is .A. to report some important events in the history of IndiaB. to introduce some tours that can explore the history of IndiaC. to help study the culture and history of IndiaD. to tell us how to explore the history of India28. Many tourists prefer to travel to and explore be

22、cause .A. modern India has little to study B. Indian people have an interesting lifestyleC. its culture is greatly influenced by its historyD. Indias history is longer than that of any other country29. Most forts were built in order to .A. honor the kings B. act as a palace for queensC. keep enemies

23、 away D. attract tourists 30. According to the passage, Rajput heritage .A. is a famous fort in India B. is one of the heritages in India C. has a history of no more than 200 yearsD. lies in South India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。How to make friends at a new school

24、Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you dont even know where to go for your own classes.31However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.Be yourself.32If some people dont accept you, theyre not the kind of fr

25、iends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sport may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot.33_Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make

26、 them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!Believe in yourself.A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, dont keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact (目光接触) with other people.34Intro

27、duce yourself. Tell them your name and where youre from.Remember peoples names.You like it when people use your name, and so do other people.35Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname (昵称). Youd be surprised how often this might come in handy.A. Be friendly to others.B. Making new fri

28、ends can be hard.C. Join after-school activities you like.D. Never change who you are to please others.E. If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi”.F. People may become happy if you remember his or her name.G. Dont sit at the back of the classroom where other people dont notice you! 第II卷第三部分 语言

29、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 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 When I was young, my parents ran a snack bar in our small town. One evening in early April, my mother told me to fill in at the snack bar 36 a worker who had the flu. I told her I would mess it up, 37

30、I had never worked at the bar before. I 38 that instead of making money, I would end up owing it. You can do it, said my mother, 39 , you wont get much business until lunch.But Ill never remember the orders, and Im no good 40 money. Please, Mom, dont 41 me. Then Ill help you, she said. I shrugged my

31、 shoulders. I thought my mothers 42 was a bad one, but I 43 . When I got to the bar the next day, I found my mother was 44 . Because the weather that day was rainy and cold, people wanted hot snacks and drinks. 45 , I was really slow at taking the orders and making change. The line of people grew, a

32、nd everybody seemed 46 . I was so nervous that my hands shook, and I 47 a cup into pieces. What a mess! Then my mother came to 48 me, and she also showed me how to make 49 . If someone gave me $5 for something that cost $3.25, I handed over 50 quarters and a dollar and said, 75 cents makes four dollars, plus one dollar makes five. Things went more 51 after that. By the end of the day, I coul