河北大名永年磁县邯郸县高一下期中联考英语卷含答案及解析.docx

1、河北大名永年磁县邯郸县高一下期中联考英语卷含答案及解析2019年河北大名、永年、磁县、邯郸县高一下期中联考英语卷【含答案及解析】姓名_ 班级_ 分数_题号一二三四五六总分得分一、阅读理解1. Mark Twain was a great writer. He was from the USA. He was born in 1835. He was also a famous speaker. He was famous for his sense of humour. Many people liked to listen to him , because he liked to tell

2、some interesting stories to make people laugh all the time. One day Mark Twain was going to a small town because of his writing. Before he was going to leave, one of his friends said to him that there were always a lot of mosquitoes(蚊子) in the town and told him that hed better not go there. Mark Twa

3、in waved his hand and said, “It doesnt matter. The mosquitoes are no relatives of mine. I dont think they will come to visit me.” After he arrived at the town, Mark Twain stayed in a small hotel near the station. He went into his room, but when he was just about to have a rest, quite a few mosquitoe

4、s flew about him. The waiters felt very sorry about that. “Im very sorry, Mr. Mark Twain. There are too many mosquitoes in our town.” One of them said to him. Mark Twain, however, made a joke, saying to the waiter, “The mosquitoes are very clever. They know my room number. They didnt come into the w

5、rong room.” What he said made all the people present laugh heartily. But that night Mark Twain slept well. Do you know why? That was because all the waiters in the hotel were driving the mosquitoes away for him during the whole night. 1. That day Mark Twain went to the town _. A. to see one of his f

6、riends B. because he wanted to do something there for his writing C. because he was told there were a lot of mosquitoes there D. to see one of his relatives 2. The waiters felt sorry because _. A. they did something wrong to Mark Twain B. their hotel was too small C. the room was not very clean D. t

7、here were quite a few mosquitoes in Mark Twains room 3. All the people present laughed heartily because _. A. the mosquitoes were very clever and they didnt come into the wrong room B. the mosquitoes knew Mark Twains room number C. Mark Twain gave the waiters some nice presents D. Mark Twain made a

8、joke 4. From the story we know _. A. no mosquitoes troubled Mark Twain in the night B. the owner of the hotel told the waiters to look after Mark Twain well at night C. Mark Twain didnt have a good rest that night D. there were not mosquitoes in the hotel any longer 2. More and more people are aware

9、 that an afternoon nap(小睡) can do a body good. But there are still doubters out there. To help spread the power of the afternoon nap, we list some common misunderstandings about napping we still hear. Misunderstanding # 1 : Napping is only for the lazy. Fact: Around a third of American adults nap on

10、 the average day, and for good reason: A short nap can improve everything from alertness(警觉) and memory to creativity and productivity(生产效率). And none of these sounds like laziness to us! Misunderstanding # 2 : If I take a nap, Ill only wake up feeling worse. Fact: That weak feeling after you wake u

11、p from a nap is real (it even has a name: sleep inertia), but its not a guarantee(保证). How you feel after your nap is a factor of how long you sleep. Experts generally agree that a nap should last no longer than 30 minutes. “If it takes longer than 30 minutes, you end up in deep sleep. Youre going i

12、nto a stage of sleep where you find it very difficult to wake up.” said sleep expert Michael J. Breus, Ph. D. Next time youre in the mood for a nap, set your alarm for 20 to 30 minutes, tops. Misunderstanding # 3 : You mustnt nap at work. Fact: In fact, in the office environment, were all for catchi

13、ng a few winks (眨眼) during the workday. Some companies have even created special rooms for afternoon naps as more and more employers come around to the idea that a well-rested workforce is a more productive workforce. If your employer doesnt offer a place to lay your head, try to find an empty confe

14、rence room where you can close the door and turn off the lights. Really want. You can also take a nap during your lunch break on a park bench or in your car. Misunderstanding # 4 : Ill be more productive if I just finish this task, rather than waste time sleeping. Fact: Yes, youll be away from your

15、desk if you spend 10 to 30 minutes sleeping. But youll likely make up for that “wasted” time afterward. “My research shows that people feel tired after a long time of work during the day,” Sara Mednick told Bloomberg Businessweek. “Its difficult to keep energetic and productive all day.” However, a

16、nap can leave you feeling refreshed and more ready to deal with the task at hand. 1. According to the passage, a short nap has the following benefits EXCEPT_ . A. making people think more quickly B. improving peoples memory C. allowing old people to live longer D. raising peoples work efficiency 2.

17、How you feel after your nap is connected with _. A. the way of sleep _ B. the place of sleep C. the environment of sleep D. the length of sleep 3. Sara Mednick indicates that _. A. taking a short nap at work is a waste of time B. people become less productive without a nap C. people become less prod

18、uctive after a nap D. napping is only for the lazy and young children 4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The advantages of taking a nap. B. The more naps you take, the more productive you become. C. 4 things people get wrong about napping. D. How to take an afternoon nap

19、 correctly. 3. Contestants from around the world met in Pomona, California, this month to test their skills at things like driving a car, walking down stairs, and opening doors. Sounds easy, right? But the competitors werent peoplethey were robots! The bots were participating in(参加) the final round

20、of the USs DARPA(Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) Robotics Challenge. This event, which took place on June 5-6, tested robots on how well they could respond during a disaster and the winning team finally took home a $2 million grand prize. The DARPA challenge was created after the 2011 Fuk

21、ushima nuclear disaster in Japan. An earthquake caused a tsunami, which damaged a nuclear power plant. Workers at the plant needed to shut off an important valve(阀门), but it was too dangerous for humans to reach it. The US scientists at DARPA wondered whether the disaster could have been avoided if

22、a robot had been sent to do the job . So they set up the robotics competition. Turning a valve was just one task a robot might have to perform when entering a disaster zone. In addition to doing this, robots participating in the challenge had to navigate a course containing several other tasks: driv

23、ing and exiting a vehicle, opening a door, walking over or clearing objects, cutting a hole in a wall, plus climbing a flight of stairs. Teams had to complete the challenge in one hour, and points were awarded based on how quickly the robots completed a task. They didnt have to attempt all the tasks

24、. To make things even more realistic, challenge organizers caused short computer-system blackouts(断电) that prevented robots and the human operators controlling them from communicating. That means teams had to program their robots to be partially autonomous(独立的). Robots also couldnt be attached to an

25、ything that could keep them from falling down, which happened a lot. 1. What do we know about this years DARPA challenge? A. It lasted five days. B. It was held in Japan. C. Its winner got a cash prize. D. Its winner will work in Fukushima. 2. What does the underlined part “the job” in Paragraph 3 r

26、efer to? A. To open a door. _ B. To close a valve. C. To predict a tsunami. D. To rebuild a nuclear power plant. 3. The robots that participated in the USs DARPA challenge were required to _. A. challenge all the tasks B. have a good sense of smell C. complete their tasks in an hour D. act in the da

27、rk in the whole process 4. What is the text mainly about? A. A nuclear disaster. _ B. A research program. C. A robotics competition. D. A scientific organization. 4. Opening in 1934, the Brookfield Zoo quickly received a worldwide reputation for its special displays and unique(独一无二的) exhibits. Addre

28、ss: 1 st Avenue between Ogden Avenue and 31 st Street, Brookfield, Illinois Phone: 708-688-8000 Getting to the Brookfield Zoo by Public Transportation: The Metra Rail Burlington Northern line runs from Union Station downtown to the “Zoo Stop”(Hollywood Station) and from there its only a 2-block nort

29、heast walk to the zoo. Driving from Downtown: Drive along the Eisenhower Expressway west to First Avenue exit. Head south about 2.5 miles and follow the signs to the zoo entrance. Parking at the Brookfield Zoo: Parking fees are $9 for cars and $12 for buses. The Brookfield Zoo Hours: The Brookfield

30、Zoo is open 365 days per year. Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Brookfield Zoo Tickets: Adults(ages 12-64), $13.50; Seniors(ages 65+), $9.50; Children(ages 3-11), $9.50; Children(ages 2 and under), free The Brookfield Zoo Featured Exhibits: Tropic World; Wol

31、fWoods; Living Coast; Seven Seas; Fragile Kingdom; Australia House; Havitat Africa. About the Brookfield Zoo: The Brookfield Zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. Its home to a variety of animal species, and its use of natural barriers and moats(壕沟) is so much more relaxing and enjoyable than watching a lion pace back and forth in a cage. The absence of bars also makes for great wildlife photo opportunities. The Brookfield Zoo also focuses on education, with detailed displays about the animals being viewed and the interactive program that lets kids get some hands-on e