新课标高一英语寒假作业含答案解析.docx

1、新课标高一英语寒假作业含答案解析新课标2016年高一英语寒假作业1第卷 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。A To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella（雨伞） to keep the water off when it rains, but actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. Its fir

2、st use was as a shade against the sun!Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese in the 11th century BC.We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing

3、 connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was commonly used in ancient Greece. But it is believed th

4、at the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.During the Middle Ages, the use of umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late 16th century. And again it was considered as a symbol of power. By 1680, the umbr

5、ella appeared in France and later in England.By the 18th century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe.Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasnt until the twentieth century that womens umbrellas beg

6、an to be made, in a whole variety of colors.8According to this passage, the umbrella was probably first invented in ancient _.A. China B. EgyptC. Greece D. Rome9Which of the following statements is NOT true about the umbrella?A. No one exactly knows who the inventor of the umbrella was.B. The umbrel

7、la was first invented to be used as protection against the sun.C. The umbrella changed much in style in the 18th century.D. In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.10A strange feature of the umbrellA s use is that it was used as _.A. protection against rainB. a shade a

8、gainst the sunC. a symbol of honor and powerD. womens decoration (装饰) B As we all know, it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence (独立宣言). He wrote it in two weeks, and after a few changes, it was accepted by the Congress (国会). As a result, he became famous.Born in 1743 in Vir

9、ginia, Thomas Jefferson, a wonderful student at school and almost talented(天才的 ) lawyer later, was much interested in politics.Jefferson was elected the Governor of Virginia in 1779, and he was sent to France as the representative of the American government in 1784. Sixteen years later, at the age o

10、f 57, he was elected president after Washington and Adams.Far from a handsome man, he was tall with long arms and big hands. Jefferson, who was an amusing(令人愉快的) talker in conversation but a poor speaker, was generally good-natured.Jefferson was regarded as a defender of freedom in America. As a pre

11、sident, he protected the right of free speech. Interestingly enough, in his eight years as president, Jefferson never vetoed (否决) a bill which the Congress had passed. He did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia.Thomas Jefferson died on July the fourth, 1826, the fiftieth anniversary o

12、f American Independence.25. From the passage we can infer that America won its independence in _.A. 1786 B. 1800 C. 1842 D. 177626. How old was Thomas Jefferson when he was elected President of the U.S.A.?A. He was 47. B. He was in his forties. C. He was 57. D. We dont know.27. Which of the followin

13、g statements is TRUE? A. Jefferson was an amusing talker, but not good at speaking in public.B. Jefferson was not an easy person to get along with.C. Jefferson was not only very talented but also very handsome.D. Not being politically minded, Jefferson never vetoed a bill passed by the Congress.28.

14、Jefferson died when he was _.A. 72 B. 83 C. 73 D. 92C Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.My earliest memories of my father are of a tall，handsome，successful ma

15、n loving his work and family，but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him；as a school girl and young adult (成年人) I feared him and felt bad about him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight As and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was.

16、Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to try to think up things to say, feeling on guard.On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my fathers friends for lunch at an outdoor cafe. We walked along that afternoon，did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my so

17、ns funny facial expressions. Gone was my fathers critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father，who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?The next day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about

18、 his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, Im at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, Im delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he

19、 was.21. Why didnt the writer feel good about her father as a young adult?A. He was silent most of the time.B. He was too proud of himself.C. He did not love his children.D. He expected too much of her.22. When the writer went out with her father on weekends, she would feel_.A. nervous B. sorryC. ti

20、red D. safe23. What does the writer think of her father after her visit to Tucson?A. More critical.B. More talkative.C. Gentle and friendly.D. Strict and hard-working.24. The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to_.A. the authors sonB. the authors fatherC. the friend of the

21、authors fatherD. the caf owner D Hellen Keller lived in the USA. She was a great woman .When Hellen was a baby, she got very sick. Several weeks later, the doctor said: “She is better, but now she cant see and hear.” Her mother and father were very sad.After a few years, things got worse; there was

22、no way for Hellen to speak to other people. She heard nothing. She didnt understand anything.Then one day a teacher came to live with Hellen and her family. The teacher helped Hellen learn about words. Hellen was a very bright child and soon she learned to spell her first word. When she was old enou

23、gh, she went to college. Hellen was very famous. She helped many blind and deaf people. She traveled around the world and helped many people.The world remembers her today as a brave and wonderful woman. She was blind and deaf, but she found a way to see and hear.1. Hellen got very sick and become bl

24、ind and deaf when she was a _.A. student B. baby C. nurse D. doctor2. After a few weeks, Hellen _. A. couldnt hear but see everything B. could hear but see nothingC. could neither hear nor see D. Could hear and see3. _ taught Hellen the first word.A. Her mother B. Her father C. Her teacher D. Her fr

25、iend4. Hellen Keller was famous because _.A. She was an American. B. She traveled around the world.C. She went to college.D. She was blind and deaf, but she helped many people in the world.第二节 （七选五 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。_11_ If you use it often and in the right wa

26、ys, you will become a more skilled thinker and your ability to focus will increase. But if you never use your brain, or abuse it with harmful chemicals, your ability to think and learn will decrease. Here are some simple ways that may help you._12_Dont you feel drained (劳累) after a couple of hours o

27、f watching TV? Your eyes are sore and tired of being focused on the light box for so long. When you feel like relaxing, try reading a book instead. If youre too tired, listen to some music. When youre with your friends or family, leave the tube off and have a conversation. All of these things use yo

28、ur mind more than television and allow you to relax.Exercise.I used to think that Id learn more by not exercising and using the time to read a book instead. _13_ It improves productivity (生产力) during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy. Afterwards, you

29、can concentrate (专注) more easily.Read challenging books.If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability, you should read books that make you focus. Reading a classic novel can change your view of the world and will make you think in more elegant English. _14_ Reread it when necessary, and y

30、oull soon grow accustomed (习惯) to the authors style.Early to bed, early to rise._15_ Youll be the most energetic if you go to bed early and dont sleep for more than 8 hours. In my experience the early morning hours are the most productive. If you have the opportunity, take a 1020 minute nap (小憩) whe

31、n you are hit with a wave of drowsiness (睡意)A. Take a time to reflect.B. Reduce television watching.C. Spending some time alone will be helpful.D. Your brain needs exercise just like a muscle (肌肉)E. Dont be afraid to look up a word if you dont know it.F. Nothing makes it harder to concentrate than s

32、leep loss.G. But I realized that time spent exercising always leads to greater learning.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I was required to read one of Bernie Siegels books in college and had a great liking for his positivity from that moment on. The stories of his untraditional 31 and th