全国百强校重庆市第一中学学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题.docx

1、全国百强校重庆市第一中学学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题绝密启用前【全国百强校】重庆市第一中学2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题试卷副标题考试范围：xxx；考试时间：30分钟；命题人：xxx学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_题号一二三四五六七总分得分注意事项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）Chiang Mai is proud of the citys 700- year history, which has rich traditional relics and unique culture.

2、It is located 700 km north of Bangkok and is situated among the highest mountains in the country. Chiang Mai means “the new city” in Thai. King Mengrai founded the city as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom on April 12,1296. Therefore, Chiang Mai not only became the capital and cultural center of the

3、Lanna Kingdom, but was also to be the center of Buddhism in northern Thailand. King Mengrai , a very religious leader, founded many of the citys temples (寺庙) that remain important today.It is one of the few places in Thailand where it is possible to experience both historical and modern Thai Culture

4、. The city has old temples next to modern stores. It has more than three hundred temples, among which some are the most beautiful and honorable in the entire Buddhist world, giving the city an atmosphere (氛围) of calmness.The old city of Chiang Mai has various dialects, architecture, traditional valu

5、es, festivals, handicraft and classical dances. In addition, it has hill tribes and their wealth of unique culture. Chiang Mai city features old-world beauty and charm as well as modern enjoyment and convenience. It is also filled with natural resources including mountains, waterfalls and rivers. No

6、wadays there are many activities and attractions both in the city and the surrounding province, including river rafting , elephant riding and golf.The quality of living is excellent. Accommodation and food are of the highest standard at a very low cost. Entertainment is plentiful with numerous festi

7、vals, outdoor activities and great nightlife. A number of elephant camps, numerous outdoor activities, a variety of handicraft workshops, various cultural performances, and breathtaking scenery make Chiang Mai one of Asias most attractive tourist destinations.1、What can we learn from the first Parag

8、raph.?AChiang Mai is a new city in Thailand.BChiang Mai is the cultural center all over the world.CMany temples in Chiang Mai have several hundred years of history.DBangkok lies among the highest mountains in Thailand.2、Which words best describe the life in Chiang Mai according to the passage?AOld a

9、nd hopeless.BBusy and polluted.CPoor and inconvenient.DCalm and attractive.3、What is the purpose of the text?ATo introduce the city of Chiang Mai.BTo educate the locals of Chiang Mai.CTo instruct the visitors of Chiang Mai.DTo show the authors respect for Chiang Mai.Too much work and too much wine g

10、o together like biscuits and cheese, a new international studies finds. Employees who work more than 48 hours a week are 11 percent more likely to over-consume (过渡消费) alcohol than those who work standard time, Finnish researchers say. The study looked at more than 300,000 people in Australia, Europe

11、 and North America. No differences were seen between men and women, says the study, published in the British Medical Journal.Risky alcohol consumption is considered as more than 14 drinks a week for women and more than 21 drinks a week for men. About 20 percent of Australians drink at levels that pu

12、t them at risk of lifetime harm from injury or disease. Drinking alcohol can affect the liver or cause brain damage, heart disease, high blood pressure and increase the risk of many cancers.Study author Marianna Virtanen said while alcohol might help ease the stress of working long periods of time,

13、risky consumption could lead to difficulties in the workplace, such as poor performance. The European Union Working Time Directive ensures that workers in EU countries have the right to work no more than 48 hours a week, including overtime. “ But many people , for example well-educated managers and

14、professionals, work much longer hours to achieve faster promotions (晋升), salary increases, and more control over work and employment,” said Prof. Virtanen from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.4、Which place of the following is NOT referred to about the study?AAustraliaBEurope.CNorth Amer

15、ica.DSouth America.5、How many drinks is regarded as risky alcohol consumption for women?ANo more than 14 drinks a week.BMore than 14 drinks a week.CMore than 21 drinks a week.DBetween 14 and 21 drinks a week.6、Some people work overtime in order to _.Aget promotions earlier.Bget more retirement pay.C

16、change more jobs.DMake themselves famous among colleagues.7、Whats the main idea of the passage?AToo much work can lead to alcoholism.BThe bad effect of drinking alcohol.CThe different standard on alcoholism.DToo much wine can lead to hard work.UK 5 DaysToday:A chilly (寒冷的) and frosty start for many

17、this morning, followed by a day of sunshine and local showers. The showers will be slow moving and heavy at times, particularly in the east with a risk of thunder.Tonight:Showers will ease this evening and clear spells (一段时间) will develop, causing a widespread frost. However, rain will push into the

18、 northwest during the early hours, turning heavy at times.Friday:Rain, locally heavy, will continue southwestwards through the day with strong winds. Elsewhere, it will be bright with some sunshine.UK outlook for Saturday to Monday:Rain across central parts on Saturday will ease and move northwards.

19、 Largely dry elsewhere with some misty sunshine. A mixture of sunshine and showers on Sunday and Monday, turning warmer.Updated at 04:04 on Thur. 31 Mar.UK 6-30 daysUK outlook for Tuesday 5 Apr. to Wednesday 13 Apr.:A generally unsettled picture is likely next week, with showers or longer spells of

20、rain affecting the majority of the UK, but with some drier and sunnier interludes (间歇). Temperatures will probably be around normal for most, but central and southeastern areas may see some warmer air moving up from the continent at times. The week after next will probably continue to be changeable

21、with showers or longer spells of rain crossing the UK, but with some brighter and drier interludes in between. Temperatures may become rather low across the north and northwest later next week.Updated at 12:36 on Wed. 30 Mar.UK outlook for Thursday 14 Apr. to Saturday 30 Apr.:It is likely to be chan

22、geable with a mixture of sunny spells and showers. However, some longer drier spells are also likely, particularly in northwestern areas. Overall temperatures will remain around normal for the time of year but with some warmer spells developing at times.Updated at 12:37 on Wed.30 Mar.8、The weather o

23、f tonight is similar to Friday in that_Ait has strong winds.Bit has frosts.Cit has heavy rain.Dit is mainly sunny.9、From Saturday to Monday, it may be rainy in the _.AeastBwestCsouthDnorth10、What will the weather be like in Britain from April 5 to 13?AIt will be quite dry.BIt will be rather cold.CIt

24、 will be generally rainy.DIt will be hot in the north.11、Which part of Britain may have little rain in the second half of April?AThe southeastern areas.BThe northeastern areas.CThe northwestern areas.DThe southwestern areas.Thirteen can be a challenging age. Not only did I have to adapt to my changi

25、ng body, I also had to deal with my parents bitter divorce, a new family and the upsetting move from my country home to a crowed town.When we moved, my beloved companion (伙伴), a small brown horse, had to be sold. I was heartbroken and terribly lonely. I couldnt eat or sleep and cried all the time. F

26、inally, realizing how much I missed my horse, my father bought me another horse, Cowboy.Cowboy was without doubt the ugliest horse in the world. But I didnt care. I love him beyond all reasons.I joined a riding club. When Cowboy and I entered the events where the horse was judged by the appearance,

27、we were quickly “shown the gate”. I knew nothing could turn Cowboy into a beauty. My only chance to compete would be in the timed speed events. I chose the jumping race.For the whole next month we practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot sun and then I would walk Cowboy home, totally exhau

28、sted.All of our hard work didnt make me feel confident by the time the show came. One girl named Becky rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blue ribbons (丝带). I sat at the gate and sweated all out while I watched Becky and her horse charge through the court and finish in fir

29、st place.My turn finally came. At the signal, we dashed (猛冲) towards the first fence, jumped over it without trouble and raced on to the next one. Cowboy then flew over the second, third and fourth fences like a bird and I turned him towards the finish line.No cheers filled the air. The end of our r

30、un was met with surprised silence. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky and her fancy horse by two seconds.I gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what the chances would be, Id always be a winner if I wanted something badly enough and worked for it. I can be the owner of my fate.12、What does the underlined word probably mean in Para. 1?AExciting.BUnforgettable.