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1、全国百强校黑龙江省大庆中学学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题绝密启用前【全国百强校】黑龙江省大庆中学2016-2017学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题试卷副标题考试范围：xxx；考试时间：27分钟；命题人：xxx学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_题号一二三四五六总分得分注意事项1答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）评卷人得分一、阅读理解（题型注释）Volunteering abroad is a great way to help others, improve your skills and become a more confident, indep

2、endent person. If you are interested in volunteering abroad, here are some places to go.AustraliaIf you seek a life on the beach, in a great climate with friendly people, Australia might be your best bet. With thousands of volunteers already signing up to leave for Australia during the holidays, it

3、will be a very popular option.BrazilThis vast country has some great opportunities on offer and is especially popular this year. A lot of volunteer work is available in Brazil centers on conservation and ecological projects. With the worlds largest rainforest in Brazil, of which huge part is in dang

4、er, there are lots of different jobs you can do.KenyaKenya is the destination for those seeking an African experience. Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages (孤儿院) or with local children living in slums (贫民窟). There is a great demand for volunteers in Africa because many people live in pov

5、erty, so if you truly feel like making a difference to a community, Kenya should be at the top of your list.Costa RicaGolden sandy beaches, clear coastlines and beautiful cities are what Costa Rica is all about. Because of its small size, you can see a lot of the country in just a short time. You ca

6、n really make the most of your time as a volunteer. A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological work, so if you want to look after turtles on the beach. Costa Rica could be just the place for you1、If you are interested in protecting the environment, you will probably go to .AAustraliaBKenya

7、CBrazilDCosta Rica2、It can be inferred from the passage that volunteers in Kenya mainly work with .AanimalsBplantsCthe elderlyDchildren3、If you choose to go to Costa Rica, you are supposed to .Awork with animals on the beachBsurf with children in the waterCtake care of trees in the forestsDlook afte

8、r children who have lost their parentsAt 2:30 on December 5,1945, five US Navy training planes took off in clear weather from the base Lauderdale, Florida. The planes flew cast over the coast.and disappeared. The group was Flight 19, on a run between Florida and Bahamas. Tailor was the group leader.

9、 At about 3:40, Tailor reported that his compasses were not reading properly. The other planes followed their leaders aimlessly, first east, then west, then northeast over the ocean, as Tailor tried to make sure of the direction by radio. Then, suddenly Tailor was heard to give orders to dive.Quickl

10、y, two giant Martin seaplanes were sent up to search for Flight 19. Several hours later, the wind became strong and visibility (能见度) dropped. A return to base was ordered. But only one of the Martin seaplanes landed. Four days later, the Navy and Coast Guard combed a 100,000 square miles area with m

11、ore than 100 planes and ships. No sign was ever shown of the missing planes.Today, people have noted the disappearance of many ships and planes in the southwest part of the North Atlantic and began to call this area the Bermuda Triangle(百慕大三角区).The points of the triangle are Bermuda, Puerto Rico and

12、 a spot in the Gulf of Mexico, west of Florida. It is a two-faced water world of tiny islands, bright beaches and beautiful waters. Yet thick fogs, powerful currents(激流) and sudden storms are hidden behind this smiling surface.4、Why did Flight 19 disappear?ABecause the wind became strong and visibil

13、ity dropped.BBecause Tailor was given wrong orders to dive.CBecause Tailor couldnt read his compasses correctly.DBecause something unknown made the compasses unable to work as usual.5、In what position did Flight 19 disappear?AIn the southwest part of the North Atlantic Ocean.BIn the northeast part o

14、f the North Atlantic Ocean.CTo the southwest part of Bermuda in the Atlantic Ocean.DTo the northeast part of Bermuda in the Atlantic Ocean.6、How many planes disappeared altogether that day?AFive.BSix.Ctwo.DOnly one.7、The underlined word “combed” in the passage mean“”.Acovered withBflew overCdid up o

15、nes hair with a combDsearched all overIts been a hard time for rhinos (犀牛) lately. Recently the International Union for Conservation announced the western black rhinos had died out in the wild. It was last seen in western Africa in 2006. Now, those who work to protect the animals are trying to make

16、sure that wont happen to other rhinos.19 south-central black rhinos in South Africa were driven to an area nearly 1,000 miles away, which was said to be the gentlest and quickest way to transport the animals. They were taken to a new home that would keep them safe from hunters.Though it is not allow

17、ed to hunt rhinos, many are still killed for their horns. which can sell for as much as $ 30,000 each. Most of them are used to make drugs as traditional medicines in Asian countries. Some people believe that the horns work well in treating pain, fever and even cancer. However, there is no medical e

18、vidence yet.Black rhino population began falling rapidly in the second half of the 1900s because of poaching. In fact, some people still hunt the animals at the risk of being put into prison. And many of the places where the animals used to live in were destroyed when people started building farms o

19、n the grasslands. Until the 1960s, about 65,000 black rhinos lived throughout most of Africa. Today, fewer than 5,000 are leftmost of them in zoos and wildlife reserves.South Africa has the largest population of rhinos in the world. Poaching is an especially big problem in that country. So far, more

20、 than 340 rhinos have been killed there. Since 2003, the Black Rhino Expansion Project has been helping the south-central black rhinos in South Africa. The group works with landowners to find areas where rhinos can live safely away from hunters.So far, the group has successfully saved about 120 rhin

21、os. Leaders of the project say the south-central black rhinos have seen a rise in numbers. It is hoped that, with continued support, these rhinos can escape the unfortunate result of the western black rhinos.8、According to the text, the western black rhinos .Acannot be seen in the wild at presentBon

22、ce lived in most parts of AfricaCwere killed in a natural disasterDdisappeared in the early 1990s9、Rhinos are hunted mainly because .Athey often come to attack peopleBthey take up too much farmlandCtheir horns can be made into drugsDtheir blood helps people prevent disease10、The underlined word “poa

23、ching” in Paragraph 4 refers to the fact that black rhinos .Alost the places where they livedBwere hunted without permissionCwere killed without controlDdied of a strange disease11、What would be the best title of the text?AThe rhinos in South AfricaBThe habits of black rhinosCThe death of rhinosDSav

24、ing black rhinosYou want to run across the street to catch the bus which is leaving soon? But wait! Youd better not. If a policeman sees you, youll have to pay a fine. New traffic laws say that if people cross the street when the light is red, they can be fined as much as 50 yuan.Traffic accidents k

25、illed more than 100,000 people in China one year. Chinese cities have more cars than ever. Drivers and pedestrians must work together to make the streets safer.The law has new rules for drivers and pedestrians. Drivers have to slow down when they are close to crosswalks. If people are in a crosswalk

26、, cars must stop to let them pass. There are rules for bus drivers, too. If bus drivers, smoke, drink or make phone calls while driving, they can be fined. Buses that carry too many people are also against the law.Pedestrians will have to walk more safely under the new law. They must cross streets a

27、t crosswalks. Also, they shouldnt climb over the fences (栅栏) along streets.Do you bike to school? Its not a good idea to carry classmates on the back. You could be fined 50 yuan. And stay in the bike lane (车道), when you re riding. The big roads are for cars and buses.Do you like to ride your uncles

28、motorbike? When you put on your helmet (头盔), ask him to put one on, too. People on motorbikes must wear helmets, the new law says. If they dont, theyll have to pay 200 yuan.Do you ride in cars often? Dont forget to put on your seat belt (安全带), even if youre going for a short taxi ride. It could save

29、 your life.If you see a hit-and-run(肇事逃逸), tell the police. They may give you a reward (奖赏).And dont be afraid to help people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident. Dont worry about money. The new law says that doctors must take care of them even if they cant pay right away.12、According to the new traffic laws, if you run across the street when the light is red, you will .Abe not in dangerBbe finedCstop the trafficDsee a policeman13、When you ride in a car, even if in a taxi, you have to .APut on the helmetBstay in the bike lane