广东省佛山一中珠海一中金山中学学年高一英语下学期期中试题Word文档格式.docx

1、A. must have happened; what B. could have happened; as C. must have happened; as D. could have happened; what4. It is so wet there that the trees are extremely tall, some _ over 90 meters.A. are measured B. are measured C. measured D. measuring 5. The fact is _ I earned my passage by working as an u

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3、blic to see _ use a new invention can be of to human life.A. whose B. what C. which D. that8. Evidence has been found through years of study _ childrens early sleeping problems are likely to continue when they grow up.A. whether B. how C. that D. why9. You are saying that everyone should take equal

4、responsibility, and that is _ I disagree.A. why B. where C. what D. how10. _ is no doubt _ Shanghai Book Traders will make greater and greater contributions to the development of Shanghai.A. It; that B. There; what C. There; that D. It;11. _ the Silk Road covered a huge distance _ modern day Xian wi

5、th the Middle East and Europe, today one area in particular is associated with the name of the Silk Road.A. Why; linking B. Why; linked C. Although; linked D. Although; linking12. It _ long before we _ the result of the experiment.A. will not be; will know B. is; will know C. will not be; know D. is

6、 know13.One can always manage to do more things, no matter _ full ones schedule is in life.A. where B. when C. what D. how14. You have to take some necessities such as ropes, a flash, boots, _ you may get lost in the mountain if going hiking.A. in case B. in order that C. now that D. so that15. Some

7、 great people said it was their primary school teachers and their lessons _ they were fond of _ influenced their whole lives.A. which; that B. that; which C. which; which D. that; that16. This is the small house less than 15 square meters, under _ roof lives a large family of three generations.A. wh

8、ich B. whose C. as D. that17. Biarni was hoping to join his father _ was with Eric, but he was blown off course and found himself in an unknown land, _ he eventually reached Greenland.A. who; from where B. who; from which C. what; from where D. what; from which18. Today, the Xinjiang Autonomous Regi

9、on remains an international crossroad _ traders from surrounding countries, and tourists from all over the world regular meet.A. whose B. where C. when D. why19. Paper cuts used for religious purposes _ as offerings to the dead. People _ whom the dead person was related would make these offerings on

10、 special days.A. are used; to B. using; to C. are used; for D. using; for20. Michael put up a picture of Lionel Messi beside the bed to keep himself _of his own dreams.A. reminding B. to remind C. reminded D. remind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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AThree mag

11、ical destinations just one day!Tour CodeAdultChild（3-16）StudentFamily（2+2）Tour203948489346TOUR DETAILSWindsor CastleTime-honored in history, Windsor Castle is proudly located on a wooded hill overlooking the Thames River. Dating back to Norman times, it is famous for sweeping landscaped gardens, whi

12、ch is easy to see why its the Queens favorite week place. Famous for its architecture and Royal palace, the Castle was built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion. Its home to priceless artworks and you can visit Queen Marys Dolls House. Remember dont miss the ceremonyChanging of the Guards.

13、 StonehengeStonehenge is located in the county of Wiltshire. This is your chance to see a side of the world-famous stones that most people dont get a chance to see! You will never forget your first glimpse of grand Stonehenge with its rocks rising up against the skyline on Salisbury Plain. There are

14、 many unsolved mysteries about the rocks. Was Stonehenge intended as a religious temple? A clock for astronomy? A burial ground? Make up your own mind as you explore this unique site that has confused the world for 5, 000 years. BathBeautiful Bath was the first city in England to be added to the UNE

15、SCO World Heritage List. No tour of Bath would be complete with a visit to the famous Roman Baths that gave the city its name. This beautifully preserved bathing site still has flowing water from Brains only hot spring. You will be amazed by the impressive torch-lighting ceremony as dusk falls. You

16、can also have a taste of Baths water in Pump Room, where hot waters are drawn for drinking. 21. If your family （2 adults and 2 children） want to visit Winsor, Bath and Stonehenge, it will cost you at least _.A.188 B.356 C.168 D.34622. Where can visitors see Changing of the Guards?A. In WinsorCastle.

17、 B. In Bath. C. In Stonehenge. D. In Pump Room.23. Where is the passage probably taken from?A. a science fiction novel B. a travelling brochure C. a news report D. a sports magazineBWhen I graduated from high school, I wanted to major in comparative literature. But, once I found out my friends were

18、going into “real” majors, like marketing, nursing, and engineering, I figured I needed to do the same to ensure a good career. So I changed my mind and chose Business Management as my major. I forced myself to believe that I would enjoy it and succeed in the future, but eventually I exhausted myself

19、 understanding the economy and trying new marketing techniques. Coming out of this experience, I realize it is ok to be different from others and to study things like art history and other majors offered in the College of Humanities（人文学科）!The worries most people have about a Humanities degree and fi

20、nding a career afterwards are that the majors are too abstract, and one will not obtain any applicable skills. Actually ideas discussed in Humanities classes, which are occasionally different from what people commonly believe, offer a broad perspective（视角）. How could one effectively be an unbiased（无

21、偏见的）writer with only a knowledge of the popular opinion of society? How could one speak persuasively with closed minds? Only seeing the world through a single perspective leads to missed learning, missed friendships, and missed growth! With a broader perspective, well be freer, more open-minded, and

22、 less limited in what we can become!STEM （science, technology, engineering, and mathematics） graduates learn actual skills in their studies, while humanities majors learn “soft skills” like communicating effectively through writing critically and speaking persuasively, synthesizing（综合）ideas through

23、gathering and interpreting information, and developing cultural awareness. Do those soft skills sound useless and inapplicable to you? Think of it. How often do you communicate with others? Produce ideas? Encounter people from other cultures? Every day. Every SECOND of every day. So why not master t

24、hese skills?If you choose a major in the College of Humanities, you will be needed. The job market is quietly creating thousands of openings a week for people who can bring a humanists grace to our rapidly evolving high-tech future. Your skills will be valuable to any workplace you hope to be in. Ch

25、ase after your dream major with all your energy, no matter what other people think.24. Why did the author choose Business Management as his major at first?A. He was tired of learning comparative literature.B. He came to enjoy learning marketing techniques.C. He wanted to go to the same university as

26、 his friends.D. He believed Business Management was more practical.25. According to the author, what is a possible way to gain a broad perspective?A. Making more friends and learning from them.B. Exchanging ideas in a philosophy class.C. Opening your mind to future possibilities.D. Getting to know t

27、he popular opinion of society.26. In which of the following situations do soft skills play the most important role?A. Writing a software program. B. Performing a heart operation.C. Playing a musical instrument. D. Negotiating with a business partner.27. What could be the best title for the passage?A

28、. Stick to Your Desired major B. Broaden Your PerspectiveC. How to Acquire Soft Skills D. Humanities vs. STEMCA small school in rural India is gaining attention over the fact that all 300 students are ambidextrous（左右手都灵巧的）. Data shows that only one percent of the global population is ambidextrous, b

29、ut the ambitious founder of Veena Vandini School, in Madhya Pradesh, is aiming to change that, starting at a local level.A former soldier and Veena Vandini School founder VP Sharma stated that he was inspired to focus on ambidexterity training by Indias first president Rajendra Prasad who was in office from 1950 to 1962. Unexpectedly, the president was ambidextrous. I read in a magazine that Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Indias first president, used to write with both hands. This inspired me to give it a try, “Mr. Sharma said.”Later when I laun