贵州高一高中英语期末考试带答案解析.docx

1、贵州高一高中英语期末考试带答案解析贵州高一高中英语期末考试班级:_ 姓名：_ 分数：_一、阅读理解1.Fun and Free Things to do in AdelaideFree Bike RidesThe Adelaide City Council has taken a great initiative（带头）by offering free bikes for hire all throughout the city.You just need to provide current and valid（有效的）photo identification,such as a passp

2、ort or drivers license,and youll be handed over a bike complete with helmet and lock.The Museum and Art GalleryThe citizens of Adelaide are very lucky to have an art gallery and museum that are open to all,allowing you to get a taste of art and culture at zero cost.Not only is this a lovely way to p

3、ass time,but it can help to educate as well as entertain your children.If you are in the mood for a meal,you can camp out on the lawns surrounding the Art Gallery with a packed lunch from home,taking in the sunshine and fresh air.Free TastingsIt may seem impossible to get a bite to eat without spend

4、ing a single penny,but even that is possible in Adelaide. Many restaurants offer free tastings.You might want to check out Food Glorious Food,located in the David Jones Food Court,where you can sample their excellent Japanese food.A good bet for a free sampling would be an Asian restaurant which wou

5、ld be more keen on attracting potential customers with free samples.Kid-friendly OptionsThe Adelaide Botanic Gardens and Le Cornu also come with a child minding service where your children can play under supervision（监管）.Or you can make a trip to the local library or take your kids window shopping at

6、 the mall.Take your kids to the Adelaide Hills or to skate parks,or if you want to treat them to free chocolate,take them to Haighs Chocolate Factory for a free tour.【1】What can be used to hire a bike in Adelaide? ASome cash.BA helmet.CA passport.DSome photos. 【2】What can you do on the lawns of Art

7、Gallery? ATaking an art course.BHaving a packed lunch.CLearning about foreign cultures.DEntertaining your kids to free tastings. 【3】Where should you go for Japanese food? AThe Museum.BThe Art Gallery.CThe Food Court.DFood Glorious Food. 【4】What do The Botanic Garden and Le Cornu have in common（共同）?

8、AThey dont charge much.BThey provide excellent goods.CThey are child-friendly places.DThey allow children to play alone.2.This year,many schoolchildren across the United States have taken part in local and state spelling competitions. The young competitors could spell words that even some adults may

9、 never have heard of.More than 280 local winners earned the right to compete in this years National Spelling Final,which took place from May 28 to June 3 near Washington,D.C.,at the National Harbor in Maryland.Most competitors in the National Spelling Final were between the ages of 12 and 14.But one

10、 competitor was less than half that agefive-year-old Edith Fuller.She won an area spelling competition in her home state of Oklahoma.The five-hour competition lasted 37 rounds.Edith correctly spelled wordslike sevruga（一种俄罗斯鱼子酱）,jacamar (a kind of bird);and Nisei (a child of Japanese immigrants).Jnan

11、a,a Sanskrit（梵语）word made the youngest person qualify（获得资格）for the National Spelling Final.When she was just four,Edith surprised her parents when she was able to spell the word restaurant.At that moment,her mom and dad realized their child might be something special there.Edith is homeschooled,so h

12、er parents are able to spend a little more time teaching her to spell.Her mom spoke with the Media about the benefits of homeschooling Edith.We have the freedom to answer her questions,to help her advance at her own pace,she said.Now,Edith is already being called a spellebrity（拼写达人）.【1】Where did the

13、 local winners take part in the National Spelling Final?A. In Washington D.C.B. At the National Harbor in Maryland.C. In Oklahoma.D. Its not mentioned in the passage.【2】The reason why Edith Fuller won in her home state is that. Ashe was the youngest competitorBshe could spell the words like sevuga,j

14、acamar,etcCshe competed in 37 roundsDshe could spell Jnana,a Sanskrit word 【3】What can we know about Edith after reading this passage? AShe was a homeschooled kid.BShe was the youngest person to qualify for the National Spelling Final.CHer parents were ever surprised at her spelling gift.DAll are ri

15、ght.3.Taxi-sharing could have a good effect on car numbers.Taxi-sharing services could reduce the number of cars on the road by 75%,a study has suggested.The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) study found that a number of 3,000 four-passenger taxis could take the place of the present number

16、 of 13,000 yellow taxis in New York City.But it would mean that people would have to travel with strangers.The study was based on data from 3 million taxi rides.Most experts who are looking at our city future agree that there is a real need to do something about the heavy traffic.Studies suggest tha

17、t around the world people waste 7 billion hours each year sitting in traffic.And the effects on the environment are also severe-with cars in traffic burning 3 billion more gallons of gas.Prof Daniela Rus from MITs Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab writes,Instead of taking one person a

18、t a time,drivers could transport two to four people at once,leading to fewer trips in less time to make the same amount of money.The team developed a math method that could arrange cars based on real-time requests.A system like this could allow drivers to work shorter time,while also creating less t

19、raffic,cleaner air and less stressful rush hour,said Prof Rus.Such a system would be particularly suitable for smart cars controlled by computer systems, she added.【1】Whats the shortcoming of sharing a taxi? APassengers have to wait longer.BPassengers have to face strangers.CPassengers have to talk

20、more.DPassengers have to pay more. 【2】What is the main cause that leads to taxi-sharing? AThe busy people.BThe serious pollution.CThe heavy traffic.DThe gas shortage. 【3】According to Prof Daniela Rus,who can also benefit from taxi-sharing? AThe gas companies.BThe math experts.CThe car producers.DThe

21、 taxi drivers. 【4】The taxi-sharing trips had better to be carried out by. Acars controlled by computer systemsBcars driven by the latest robotsCthe Science and Artificial Intelligence LabDthe Massachusetts Institute of Technology4.I was headed out the door the other day with my two sons.We were goin

22、g to drive to the local grocery store to pick up a few odds and ends that we had run out of during the week.I shut the door quickly because my dogs were already barking at being left behind in the house.We headed down the hill but when I reached into my pocket for the car keys,they werent there.Shak

23、ing my head,I walked back up the hill and saw my keys still dangling from the hook（挂钩）where I always hang them.This,of course,isnt the only time I have forgotten something recently.In fact,it seems to be happening more and more.There isnt a week that goes by that I dont forget something and then rem

24、ember it later in the day or misplace something and have to go looking for it.The medical professionals all reassure（使安心）me that this is a normal part of getting older.They say not to worry about it and to take it with a smile.I am doing my best to do so.I think I will be alright with my forgetful m

25、ind too as long as I can keep remembering the important things in life.I dont mind misplacing my keys as long as I can remember that God loves me.I dont mind forgetting what I came into a room for as long as I can remember what I am in this life for.I dont mind being a bit absent-minded as long as I

26、 am being loving-hearted.May you always remember the important things in life: You were created in love.You were created to love.You are called to kindness and made for joy.You can make a difference in this world with every choice you make.【1】What do the underlined words refer to ? ASmall household

27、items.BFood for dogs.CThe car keys.DClothes for children. 【2】What can we learn about the author? AHe has accepted the doctors advice.BHe seldom forgets to put things in place.CHe doesnt like to be troubled by his dogs.DHe is sure to recover from his forgetful mind. 【3】If the author misplaced his key

28、s again,he. Awould get madBwould turn to GodCwouldnt care about itDwouldnt forget to smile 【4】The authors purpose of writing this passage is. Ato tell us it is normal to get oldBto describe an unforgettable storyCto encourage us to love and help othersDto remind us to value the important things二、其他

29、Tips to Be an Expert at Managing Your TimeDo you have too much to do and too little time?Of course!Actually its the biggest problem facing most people today.The key to becoming more efficient（高效的）is the ability to set priorities（优先顺序）and focus on one task at a time.【1】Learn from the experts.If you w

30、ant to be a big success in any area,find out what other successful people in that area are doing.【2】And do the same things until you get the same results.Be open to new ideas.The most foolish person of all is either the person who feels he has no time to learn about time management or, the person,wh

31、o feels that he already knows all thats needed to know on the subject.【3】Develop a plan.Successful men and women are both effective and efficient（高效的）.【4】Develop a plan,then decide what is the most important thing to do and how to do it.【5】Start with your top tasks.Focusing on your highest-value tasks is the starting point of getting your time under control.Although small things are easier and are often more fun than the big,important things. AFocus on the key tasks.BStart from small things.CThey do the right things in the right way.DBut never forget to