广东省河源市学年高一英语上学期期中试题无答案.docx

1、广东省河源市学年高一英语上学期期中试题无答案广东省河源市2016-2017学年高一英语上学期期中试题（无答案）本试题分三个部分：阅读理解；英语知识运用；写作 ；满分120分，考试时间120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 ，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhat would it be like to be over 100 meters in the air？Besides taking a plane，there is a more interes

2、ting and relaxing way to experience it：having a ride on a Ferris wheel （摩天轮）London Eye，EnglandWith a height of about 135 meters，the London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in EuropeThere are 32 cars（轿厢） and each can carry 25 people at mostOn the ride，people can get a view of London TowerBuckingham Pa

3、lace and Big BenOne turn takes 30 minutesHigh Roller USIt is the worlds tallest Ferris wheelIt is 168 meters tallHigh Roller first opened in Las Vegas on March 31st，2014A ride takes 30 minutesYou can also enjoy videos and music during the rideTianjin Eye，ChinaTianjin Eye is a 120metertall Ferris whe

4、elIt lies on a bridge over the Haihe River in Tianjin，ChinaIt is the only Ferris wheel in the world to stand on a bridgeThe wheel has 48 carsEach can take eight passengersPeople can get good views of the city during the 30minute tripRoue decision Paris FranceRoue decision Paris looks like all other

5、Ferris wheelsIt is about 60 meters tall and has 42 carsBut people can move itBecause of this，the big wheel has been to many other places like Manchester in the UK and Bangkok in Thailand1There arecars in London EyeA.25 B.30 C.32 D.1352The tallest Ferris wheel in the world is inAParis BTianjin CLas V

6、egas DLondon3High Roller ismeters taller than Tianjin EyeA.33 B.48 C.60 D.108BOnce upon a time，a hippo （河马）lived in a river next to a big treeOne day，a bird came and nested （筑巢）in the treeThe songs of the bird filled the hippo with so much envy （羡慕）that he couldnt think of anything elseEvery day he

7、would think why he wasnt born to be a bird even though the bird told him many times he was so lucky to be so big and such a good swimmerFinally，the hippo made up his mind that he would come out of the river，climb the tree and start singingHowever，when he tried to climb the tree，it was very clear tha

8、t the hippo didnt have wings，nor claws to climb withRealizing that he would never climb up the tree，he angrily hit the tree until it came crashing to the groundThen he stepped onto the leaves of the fallen tree，and began singingUnfortunately，hippos cant sing，eitherAll that came from his mouth were t

9、errible noises，and when the other animals heard this，they all came around to make fun of the hippoHe was so ashamed by thisHe also felt bad about having knocked the tree overHe used all his strength to raise the tree back up again，and look after it until it completely recovered（康复）4The hippo envied

10、the bird becauseAhe could fly highBhe could build a nestChe could sing wellDhe could live in the tree5The hippo in this storyAwas happy all the timeBdid not respect his friendsCliked to talk a lot but did nothingDcorrected his mistake when he realized it6From the passage，we can infer（推断） that the hi

11、ppo wouldafter such an experienceAbe a good singerBbe good at climbing treesCstop envying the birdDnot make friends with other animals7The best title of this passage may be“”AThe hippo that wished to singBThe tree that was knocked overCThe bird that wished to swimDThe animals that were in high spiri

12、tsC Jinesh was around 7 or 8 years old when I first met him. He was a soft spoken boy from a southern place in India. Everyone carries some load; Jinesh too had one. Camouflaged in his smile was something I dont know what it means to carry. But there he was going around with courage I have seen only

13、 in a few. He wore a mask(面具), for he experience chemotherapy (化疗), and he was battling a cancer. First time I smiled and said a Hi and Jinesh gently responded back. He was preparing to leave for his hometown. His father was kind enough to share his sons treatment. I could do nothing to offer comfor

14、t, just a smile and a couple of words. They were off. I never thought our relationship would grow in the next few years.A few months later they were again in the hospital for a follow up. I came across them at the restaurant and I recognized that little face, now without the mask.I said a Hello and

15、asked the little man whether he recognized me. It was an honor that he remembered me. Our journey grew further. I spent many minutes with him and we exchanged phone numbers. I promised I would visit him later and carried on. He was staying next to our hospital. What could I gift a boy like Jinesh? I

16、 decided on a pack of colors. What could I expect in the room of a small boy undergoing chemotherapy? As I entered he was beaming with a smile and I felt small before his ability to take life as it comes. I realized(意识到) that the most important things in life are not things. He started showing me th

17、e drawings and crafts he had done, for hed done quite a bit of them and decorated(装饰) his room. How many times do I fail to decorate my life?On July 7, 2012 Jinesh breathed last after his battle. I still find it hard to think that it all happened. He was calm enough to say Goodbyes to people he knew

18、 during his last days. Jinesh is one of the real-life heroes(英雄). 8. The underlined word camouflaged may mean . A. expressed B. judged C. pretended D. hidden9. By saying our journey grew farther the writer meant .A. their friendship continued to developB. they went on a trip to a distant placeC. the

19、y talked for a long time togetherD. they went for a walk in the distance10. Why did the writer feel small before Jinesh? A. Because Jinesh could know the future of his life.B. Because Jinesh accepted the challenges of life bravely.C. Because Jinesh took nothing in life seriously.D. Because Jinesh de

20、corated his room with his drawings.11. Facing death, Jinesh remained . A. nervous B. upset C. calm D. pitifulDMy friend Karen and I were always together. Karen was only a few months older than I. I always thought she was so beautiful, with long hair and blue eyes. I loves Karen so much because she l

21、iked me for being the way I was. I could be myself and share my secrets with her and I never felt like I was being judged.We continued as best friends throughout grade school. One day, Karen was going to another friends place and asked me to come along, but I couldnt go because I had a job that afte

22、rnoon. We walked together to the Beckers home where I was to work and then she continued on her way without me. We had agreed that I would meet her at the corner when she returned and I finished my job.At four oclock I rushed to the corner so I wouldnt be late for meeting Karen. Just as I arrived at

23、 the corner, I saw Karen crossing the street. In a second it happened. I saw Karens body fly up in the sky. A car had hit her! Karen was on life support for a week before it was decided that they would allow her to go in peace. Karens parents wanted to donate（捐赠） her organs to the hospital, but ther

24、e was nothing left healthy enough to be used because she was hit so hard.I have never got so close to another person since Karen died. I do miss her! Do you cherish your friends? If you dont, please do, as you may lose them one day.12. Whats the best title for the passage?AA horrible car accident BA

25、n unforgettable experienceCMy dearest friendKaren DAn unforgettable girl13. When Karen was hit by a car, she was_.A. on her way to a friends place B. on her way to the Beckers homeC. shouting to the writer who was so far from her D. heading to the corner where she and the writer would meet14Why were

26、 Karens organs unable to be donated?A. Because he parents refused to do that B. Because all of her organs were seriously damaged C. Because the doctors thought it was too cruel D. Because no patients needed organs in the hospital then15What does the writer suggest we do?A. Cherish our friends B. Acc

27、ept the fact that people dieC. Be careful when crossing the street D. Never be too close with someone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。Some people just know how to start a conversation with anyone, in any place. If youre not one of these lucky types, dont worry. 16 Remark

28、(评论) on the surroundings or occasion. If youre at a party, for example, you could comment (评论) on the food or the music in a positive way like this: “I love this song.” or “The foods great.” 17 For example. “How is the wine?” or “Who do you know here? Most people enjoy talking about themselves so as

29、king a question is a good way to get a conversation started. 18 For example, “I really like your purse. Can I ask where you got it?” or “Youre really doing well in this. Can you show me how to do it?”Remark on anything you have in common. People would like your saying “My daughter went to that schoo

30、l, too. How does your son like it?” 19 Dont say something that obviously causes offence(冒犯) and avoid heavy subjects such as politics or religion(宗教). Stick to light subjects like the weather, surroundings，and anything you have in common such as movies or sports teams.Listen effectively. 20 You cant

31、 concentrate on what someones saying if youre thinking about what youre going to say next. The key to effective communication is to focus fully on the speaker and show interest in whats being said. Nod occasionally, smile at the person, and encourage the speaker to continue with or “uh huh.”A. Choose subjects(主题) youre interested in.B. Use a praise(称赞) to create a good atmosphere.C. Keep the conversation going with small talks.D. It does not mean waiting for your turn to talk.E. Ask specific(特定的) questions that are related to the drinks.F. Ask