学年甘肃省嘉峪关市一中高一下学期期末考试英语试题.docx

1、学年甘肃省嘉峪关市一中高一下学期期末考试英语试题2017-2018学年甘肃省嘉峪关市一中高一下学期期末考试英语试题 (试卷满分 120 分，考试时间为 100 分钟)第一部分： 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。A Last night, on my way home I stopped because of being attracted by some hamburgers at a fast food restaurant. On my way in, a homeless ma

2、n approached me and asked, “Do you have any bottles lying around?” I knew he would recycle them for a few cents, but I didnt have any, so I said no. And again he asked, “Can you spare some change?” I smiled, and said no again. He was very respectful; he smiled back and said, “OK, thank you.” Even th

3、ough he didnt have anything, he was still in good spirits. From the way he spoke I could tell he was smart. Then I bought one hamburger and enjoyed my meal, but in the back of my mind I wondered whether the homeless man was hungry. After I finished my meal I decided to order another one for him. At

4、this point I didnt know if he was still around, but I tried anyway. At the counter I ordered a hamburger and also a hot chocolate, because it was cold outside, and I thought it would help warm him up. They delivered me the hot chocolate first and as I waited for my hamburger, I noticed the homeless

5、man was standing right beside me. I looked at him and smiled, “This hot chocolate is for you.” He replied like a gentleman, “Thank you so much. Thats very kind of you.” I always believe no matter how hard up I am, there are always those who are worse off than I. When you help someone, its not always

6、 about money, its about love. The love you give today, someone might forget tomorrow. It doesnt matter. Love anyway, because the greatest thing you can give is love. 1. What does the underlined phrase mean according to the passage? A. Rich in money. B. Selfish. C. Generous. D. Short in money.2. We c

7、an learn from the first two paragraphs that the author _. A. was angry with the homeless man B. was an old friend of the homeless man C. decided to help the homeless man after his meal D. finished his meal quickly to help the homeless man3. We can infer from the text that the homeless man was _.A. o

8、ld and sick B. sad and nervous C. polite and friendly D. calm and confident4. The author wants to tell us that _. A. there is always someone that we can help B. money cannot buy everything C. love cannot be forced D. we shouldnt forget those who once helped usB Why is pink or purple a color for girl

9、s and blue or brown for boys? The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are give

10、n money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils (灾祸). Peoples choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies reactions (反应)

11、 toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomachaches. Red can cause a persons blood pressure to rise and increase peoples appetites (食

12、欲). Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a persons eye. Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want

13、 to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help. The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.5. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their . A. commercial purposes B. personal experiences

14、 C. cultural values D. physical reactions to the color6.Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button? A. To encourage people to buy the goods. B. To increase peoples appetites. C. To relax people physically. D. To cause a persons blood pressure to rise.7. What color might help lose

15、weight according to the text? A. Red B. Blue. C. Purple D. Green.C What do you usually do when a flying insect lands on your arm? You may blow it away. But what if that insect is a ladybug (瓢虫)? It is possible that you would let it stay. What is it about ladybugs that we like? Farmers once thought l

16、adybugs were a good lucky sign. A ladybug in the field meant the crops would be successful and that the weather would be good. The farmers may have thought too highly of such a small bug, but in fact ladybugs do help out with the crops. They eat harmful insects. Actually, it is not the adult ladybug

17、 that eats other insects. Its the baby ladybug. When the baby ladybugs hatch(孵化), they are very hungry and will eat mites, aphids, mealybugs, green flies, and other cropdestroyers. In the 1800s, ladybugs were brought all the way from Australia to California and set free among orange trees that were

18、dying from being eaten by insects. They completely saved all the trees. Ladybugs go about their daily business without worrying much about anything. Very few birds or insects will eat a ladybug because it gives off a dangerous fluid (液体). Ladybugs also protect themselves by playing dead. They fall o

19、ff leaves and stay still until their attacker goes away. So the next time you see a ladybug, think about what it may be doing. Maybe it is off to save an orange tree. Maybe its next move will be to roll off a leaf and play dead or stand up to a bird about 100 times its size. Maybe its letting you kn

20、ow that the weather will be good tomorrow. Who knows? Ladybugs are special that way.8Ladybugs were brought from Australia to California in the 1800s to _. A . add more ladybugs to the area Breport the weather for farmers Cact as a lucky sign of good crops Dsave orange trees by eating insects9From th

21、e passage we know that _. Ait s the adult ladybug that eats most of the harmful insects Bladybugs often roll off a leaf and play dead to attack the birds Cladybugs can give off a dangerous fluid to protect themselves Dthe baby ladybug mainly eats mites, aphids, mealybugs, and oranges10The underlined

22、 phrase “stand up to” most probably means _. Afight Bsupport Cadmire Dwatch11Which of the following may the author agree with?ALadybugs do harm to nature. BLadybugs are unusual insects.CLadybugs are dangerous insects.DLadybugs eat more than they should.D When students and parents are asked to rate s

23、ubjects according to their importance ,the arts are unavoidably at the bottom of the list . Music is nice, people seem to say, but not important. Too often it is viewed as mere entertainment, but certainly not an education priority (优先). This view is shortsighted. In fact, music education is benefic

24、ial and important for all students. Music tells us who we are. Because music is an expression of the beings who create it, it reflects their thinking and values, as well as the social environment it came from. Rock music represents a lifestyle just as surely as does a Schubert song. The jazz influen

25、ce that George Gershwin and other musicians introduced into their music is obviously American because it came from American musical traditions. Music expresses our character and values. It gives us identity as a society. Music provides a kind of perception(感知)that cannot be acquired any other way. S

26、cience can explain how the sun rises and sets. The arts explore emotive(情感的) meaning of the same phenomenon. We need every possible way to discover and respond to our world for one simple but powerful reason: No one way can get it all. The arts are forms of thought as powerful in what they communica

27、te as mathematical and scientific symbols. They are ways we human beings “talk” to each other. They are the language of civilization through which we express our fears, our curiosities, our hungers, our discoveries, our hopes. The arts are ways we give form to our ideas and imagination so that they

28、can be shared with others. When we do not give children access to an important way of expressing themselves such as music, we take away from them the meanings that music expresses. Science and technology do not tell us what it means to be human. The arts do. Music is an important way we express huma

29、n suffering, celebration, the meaning and value of peace and love.So music education is far more necessary than people to realize.12. According to Paragraph 1, students_. A. view music as an overlooked subject B. disagree with their parents on education C. regard music as a way of entertainment D. p

30、refer the arts to science13. In Paragraph 2, the author uses jazz as an example to _. A. compare it with rock music B. show music identifies a society C. introduce American musical traditions D. prove music influences peoples lifestyles14. According to the passage, the arts and science _. A. approac

31、h the world from different angles B. explore different phenomena of the world C. express peoples feelings in different ways D. explain what it means to be human differently15. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Music education makes students more imaginative B. Music should be of top education

32、 priority. C. Music is an effective communication tool. D. Music education deserves more attention. 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。Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 16_ Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers va