高一英语下学期阶段性测试试题.docx

1、高一英语下学期阶段性测试试题2018年春镇平一高高一阶段性检测英语试题第I卷第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。AThe Boy Made It!One Sunday, Nicholas, a teenager, went skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a fierce snowst

2、orm swept into the area. Unable to see far, he accidentally turned off the path. Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, all alone! He didnt have food, water, a phone, or other supplies. He was getting colder by the minute.Nicholas had no idea where he was. He tried not to panic. He thought about all

3、the survival shows he had watched on TV. It was time to put the tips he had learned to use.He decided to stop skiing. There was a better chance of someone finding him if he stayed where he was. The first thing he did was to find shelter from the freezing wind and snow. If he didnt, his body temperat

4、ure would get very low, which could quickly kill him.Using his skis, Nicholas built a snow cave. He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle. Then he piled branches on top of himself, like a blanket, to stay as warm as he could.By that evening, Nicholas was really hungry. He ate

5、 snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that his body wouldnt lose too much water. Not knowing how much longer he could last, Nicholas did the only thing he couldhe huddled(蜷缩) in his cave and slept.The next day, Nicholas went out to look for help, but he couldnt find anyone. He followed his t

6、racks and returned to the snow cave, because without shelter, he could die that night. On Tuesday, Nicholas went out to find help. He had walked for about a mile when a volunteer searcher found him. After two days stuck in the snow, Nicholas was saved.Nicholas might not have survived this snowstorm

7、had it not been for TV. He had often watched Grylls survival show Man vs. Wild. Thats where he learned the tips that saved his life, In each episode(一期节目)of Man vs. Wild, Grylls is abandoned in a wild area and has to find his way out.When Grylls heard about Nicholas amazing deeds, he was super impre

8、ssed that Nicholas had made it since he knew better than anyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive.21. What happened to Nicholas one Sunday afternoon?A.He hurt his eyes B. He broke his skis. C. He got lost. D. He caught a cold22. How did Nicholas keep himself warm?A. He found a shelter. B.

9、He built a snow cave. C. He kept on skiing. D. He lighted some branches. 23. On Tuesday, Nicholas _.A. returned to his shelter safely B. got stuck in the snow C. was saved by a searcher D. stayed where he was24. Nicholas left Grylls a very deep impression because he _.A. was very hard-working B. wat

10、ched Grylls TV program regularlyC. created some tips for survival D. did the right things in the dangerous situationBSamuel Osmond is a 19-year-old law student from Cornwall, England. He never studied the piano. However, he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beeth

11、oven just a few minutes after he hears them. He learns a piece of music by listening to it in parts. Then he thinks about the notes in his head. Two years ago, he played his first piece Moonlight Sonata（奏鸣曲）by Beethoven. He surprised everyone around him.Amazed that he remembered this long and diffic

12、ult piece of music and played it perfectly, his teachers say Samuel is unbelievable. They say his ability is very rare, but Samuel doesnt even realize that what he can do is special. Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents, but music teachers told him he should study music

13、 instead. Now, he studies law and music.Samuel cant understand why everyone is so surprised. “I grew up with music. My mother played the piano and my father played the guitar. About two years ago, I suddenly decided to start playing the piano, without being able to read music and without having any

14、lessons. It comes easily to me -I hear the notes and can bear them in mind-each and every note,” says Samuel.Recently, Samuel performed a piece during a special event at his college. The piece had more than a thousand notes. The audience was impressed by his amazing performance. He is now learning a

15、 piece that is so difficult that many professional(专业的) pianists cant play it. Samuel says confidently,” Its all about super memory-I guess I have that gift.”However, Samuels ability to remember things doesnt stop with music. His family says that even when he was a young boy, Samuel heard someone re

16、ad a story, and then he could retell the story word for word.Samuel is still only a teenager. He doesnt know what he wants to do in the future. For now, he is just happy to play beautiful music and continue his studies.25. What is special about Samuel Osmond?A. He has a gift for writing music. B. He

17、 can write down the note he hears.C. He is a top student at the law school. D. He can play the musical piece he hears.26. Everyone around Samuel was surprised because he _.A. received a good early education in music B. played the guitar and the piano perfectlyC. could play the piano without reading

18、music D. could play the guitar better than his father27. What can we infer about Samuel in Paragraph 4A. He became famous during a special event at his college.B. He is proud of his ability to remember things accurately(精确地).C. He plays the piano better than many professional pianists.D. He impresse

19、d the audience by playing all the musical pieces.28. Which of the following is the best title of the passageA. The Qualities of a Musician B. The Story of a Musical TalentC. The Importance of Early Education D. The Relationship between Memory and Music. CWelcome to the Electronic Village to explore

20、new ways of language teaching and learning.Electronic Village Program (Thursday, June 18,2015)Nearpod 9:00 am to 10:00 am Room 501Nearpod is a software program that creates a rich context(语境) for students to learn vocabulary. The presenter will show how to use it.TEO 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Room 502Our s

21、tudents come from different backgrounds but have the same desire to learn on-line. The presenter will use examples from his first on-line class to explain how any teacher can begin teaching on-line with TEO.Kahoot 10:30 am to 11:00 am Room 601 Kahoot software can be used to create grammar tests whic

22、h can be graded on a network. It can provide students with instant feedback(反馈), including reports about their strengths and weaknesses.Prezi 3:00 pm to 4:20 pm Room 602 Uses of Prezi in listening and speaking courses draw students attention to speaking more fluently. The presenter will show how stu

23、dents can use Prezi to confidently present on variety of topics, including introducing family, friends, and hobbies.29. Nearpod can be used to . A. offer grammar tests B. teach listening on-line C. help vocabulary learning D. gain fluency in speaking30. If you want to improve your speaking skills, y

24、ou can go to_ .A. Room 501 B. Room 502 C. Room 601 D. Room 60231. A teacher who wants to learn on-line teaching is expected to arrive by .A. 9:00 am B. 10:30 am C. 2:00 pm D. 3:30 pm DYou are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the wo

25、rld is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing(内化) your victimization. The truth is, your life is

26、 likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they dont let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they

27、 dont blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual (精神的)growth.Victims and creators live in the sam

28、e physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is quite different. Victims are trapped in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause othersand even themselvesto feel like victims, too. Creators choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which ins

29、pire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the e

30、nd of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the sadness, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.In every moment and every situation, you can choose t

31、o have fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.32. What does the word “they” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A. Opportunities and problems B. People and things around you. C. Creators and their

32、 choices. D. Victims and their sufferings.33. According to Paragraph 2, creators _.A. handle ups and downs of life wisely B. possess the ability to predict future lifeC. seem willing to experience failures in life D. have potential to create something new34. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Creators and victims face quite different things in life.B. Victims can influence more people than creatorsC. Creators and