甘肃省兰州市第一中学学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题Word版含答案.docx

1、甘肃省兰州市第一中学学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题Word版含答案兰州一中2017-2018-1学期期中考试试题 高一英语 说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。第I卷（选择题）第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节 阅读理解（共10小题每小题2分，满分20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，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。A.In 1943, when I was 4, my parents moved from Coeur dAlene, Idaho, to Fa

2、irbanks, Alaska, where adventure was never very far away.We arrived in the summer, just in time to enjoy the midnight sun. All that sunlight was fantastic for Mums vegetable garden. Working in the garden at midnight tended to throw her timing off, so she didnt care much about my bedtime.Dad was a Ra

3、ilway Express agent and Mum was his clerk. That left me in a mess. I usually managed to find some trouble to get into. Once I had a little fire going in the dirt basement of a hotel. I had tried to light a barrel(桶) of paint but couldnt really get a good fire going. The smoke got pretty bad, though,

4、 and when I made my exit, a crowd and the police were there to greet me. The policemen took my matches and drove me home.Mum and Dad were occupied in the garden and Dad told the police to keep me, and they did! I had a tour of the prison before Mum rescued me. I hadnt turned 5 yet.As I entered kinde

5、rgarten, the serious cold began to set in. Would it surprise you to know that I soon left part of my tongue on a metal handrail at school?As for Leonhard Seppala, famous as a dog sledder(驾雪橇者), I think I knew him well because I was taken for a ride with his white dog team one Sunday. At the time I d

6、idnt realize what a superstar he was, but I do remember the ride well. I was wrapped(包裹) heavily and well sheltered from the freezing and blowing weather.In 1950, we moved back to Coeur dAlene, but we got one more Alaskan adventure when Leonhard invited us eight years later by paying a visit to Idah

7、o to attend a gathering of former neighbors of Alaska.1. What can be inferred about the authors family?A. His father was a cruel man.B. His parents didnt love him.C. His parents used to be very busy.D. His mother didnt have any jobs.2. What happened when the author was 4?A. He learned to smoke.B. He

8、 was locked in a basement.C. He was arrested by the police.D. He nearly caused a fire accident.3. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Leonhard was good at driving dog sleds.B. The author spent his whole childhood in Alaska.C. Leonhard often visited the authors family after 1950.D. The author suffered

9、a lot while taking the dog sled in Alaska.4. What is the authors purpose of writing the text?A. To look back on his childhood with adventures.B. To describe the extreme weather of Alaska.C. To express how much he misses Leonhard.D. To show off his pride in making trouble. BThere have always been a l

10、ot of commonly believed but false ideas about being fat and doing exercise. Some people believe that they cant help putting on weight as they get older, while others hold that if they stop exercising, their muscles will turn into fat. Here are some more myths：Ill never lose weightI come from a fat f

11、amilyWrong! While we cant change the body type we are born with, we cant blame our genes for making us fat. Theres plenty of evidence that fatness runs in families, and the main reason is that they share the same habits of eating too much and exercising too little.I am fat because I burn calories sl

12、owlyWrong! Fatness is not caused by a slow metabolism(新陈代谢). In fact, although fat people consume more energy than slim people, they also fail to realize how much they eat! Keeping a diary can help you work out your daily food intake more accurately.Exercise is boringWrong! Anything will become bori

13、ng if you do it repetitively. The key is to develop a balanced and varied programme thats fun as well as progressive. If you enjoy a Sunday walk, take a different route. If you do yoga, try a tai chi class. If you like swimming, set yourself a distance or time challenge.No pain, no gainWrong! Exerci

14、se is not meant to hurt. Indeed, pain is your body telling you somethings wrong, and continuing to exercise could lead to serious injury. You may experience mild discomfort as you begin to exercise regularly, but this is your body adapting to the positive changes in your lifestyle and the aches shou

15、ld disappear relatively quickly. If they dont, rest and seek medical advice.5. What does the author think about being fat?A. It is the family genes that make people fat.B. People are fat because they consume too little energy.C. A diary of exercise can prevent people from becoming fat.D. It is the c

16、onsequence of peoples unbalanced lifestyle.6. According to the author, how can we make exercise more interesting?A. By taking varied exercise.B. By choosing simple exercise.C. By doing regular exercise.D. By sticking to outdoor exercise.7. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To declare the importa

17、nce of keeping fit.B. To clarify some misconceptions about fatness and exercise.C. To confirm what has long been believed about keeping fit.D. To explain some medical facts about being fat and doing exercise. CMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail(地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to

18、two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it

19、 from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9：30 am until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.Hours_of_serviceOpen: 5 am Mon.Fri. 7 am Sat.Sun.Close: midnight Sun.Thur. 3 am Fri.Sat. nights Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the la

20、st train times posted in stations.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change, the fare is $. When paying with a SmarTrip card, the fare is $.Fares_for_senior/disabled_customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/d

21、isabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, SmarTrip cards and passes, please visit or call 2026377000 and 2026378000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 20296211

22、00.Travel_tips(提示)Avoid riding during weekday rush periodsbefore 9：30 am and between 4 and 6 pm.If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 2029621195.8. What should you know about farecard machines?A. They start selling tickets at 9：30 am.B. They are connect

23、ed to change machines.C. They offer special service to the elderly.D. They make change for no more than $5.9. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?A. At midnight. B. At 3 am. C. At 5 am. D. At 7 pm.10. What is good about a SmarTrip card?A. It is convenient for old people. B. It saves

24、 money for its users.C. It can be bought at any time. D. It is sold on the Internet. 第二节 阅读填空（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 How to Welcome Change in Your LifeDo you embrace(欣然接受) the road you are now on or resist and avoid change at all costs when a recent event has shake

25、n you greatly? Here are things you can do in the midst of uncertainty to choose differently to change the track of your life. Dont react. What do we do when we dont know what to do? First, stop, take a deep breath and dont do anything. _11_ It is having faith and trusting what you do know in the unk

26、nown. Reflect on the past. Another activity is to recall times in your life when you were faced with an unknown. Then, think about how you handled the Use your past experiences to bring you strength, and to remain you what you are capable of.Make conscious decisions._13_ However, more possibilities

27、open up when we are at peace. Go over your list of what ifs and make a more balanced list of the best and worst situations possible. Then talk to loved ones about what you would do in each situation and the choices you do have._14_ We often see fears as our greatest enemy, yet they provide us with a

28、n enormous opportunity for self-growth. What if we were to see them as friends who want to help us become a better person? Let your fears help you instead of hurting you. Then, write down what comes to you. _15_.A. Dont panic.B. Befriend your fears.C. You may be surprised by the answers. D. When we

29、are fearful, our options seem limited.E. Then try to feel at ease with the state of “not knowing”.F. Learning from past failures helps you make better decisions.G. Remembering these incidents will remind you that youve gone through difficult situations.第二部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分55分） 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题分，满分30

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，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My mother has a unique way of embarrassing her children. Whenever she gets_16_about something, she jumps up and down, screaming. We_ 17_this as the “silly dances”. As her daughter, I find this _18_embarrassing. Anytime she goes into the si

31、lly dance, I will _19_slowly away, smile awkwardly, and _20_to people, “No, shes not my mother.”Even though my mother brought me much _21_ when I was little, and even though she _22_does the silly dance when something goes her way, I now _23_ it. Because the silly dance shows just who she is, and it

32、 shows that she is happy. _24_she didnt do her dance and just obeyed our wishes for “not_25_, Mom”, she would compromise(妥协) who she is. I owe a lot of my _26_for the theater to my mother. I now sing publicly like my mother does. And my friends are always doing that _27_awkward smile and usually _28_under their breath, “Carolyn, public.