河南省兰考县第二高级中学学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题 Word版含答案.docx

1、河南省兰考县第二高级中学学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题 Word版含答案兰考二高2017-2018学年上学期期末考试高一英语试题注意事项：答案必须写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。第卷（选择题）第一部分 听力（省略）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，满分30分)AHomeschool materials are every where. In fact, as a homeschool parent, one of the best learning tools you

2、can use is making use of songs. Think of it. When you hear your favorite songs come on the radio and as soon as the lyrics begin, you can join in at once and sing along. Perhaps, you havent heard this song for months or even years! Doesnt it amaze you? There is no doubt that learning through lyric a

3、nd rhyme(韵律)is a great way!With some careful searching, you can come up with many songs, lyrics, and rhymes that fit well with your homeschool lesson plan or unit study. Some places even have songs that have the same themes with the lessons. They are perfect to be used to add to your homeschool mate

4、rials! Even if you dont find a particular great song for what you may be teaching at the time, you can write your own. With a little practice, you can not only write your own songs over time but also be surprised how good you can become.Take any of the traditional chidrens songs and modify(修改) them

5、to meet your needs. This is an interesting exercise for both you and your children. It helps you with reading, recognizing(识别)sounds, and improving memory. Soon youll have your children want to write and sing their own songs!Song and singing is such a great way to teach your children. Its fun and re

6、laxing. Sometimes you really need such a break from your study and work. It will cost nothing. So turn your creativity and imagination loose and have fun. Whistle (吹口哨) while you work!21.In Paragraph 1, the author proves his point through_.A. his favorite songs B. his own experienceC. peoples common

7、 experience D. singing along with the radio22.What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A .Songs. B. Themes. C. Lessons D. Plans23. According to the passage, modifying traditional songs can _A. improve peoples writing ability B. make materials more interestingC. help children sing

8、 better D. help people improve memory24.The passage is probably written to_A .homeschool students B. homeschool parentsC .all the children D. school teachersBToday, roller skating is easy and funBut a long time ago, it wasnt easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didnt exist. That changed bec

9、ause of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlins work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball（化装舞会）. He was very pleased and a

10、little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under

11、 each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin.Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merl

12、in had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlins grand entrance for a long time!25The text is mainly about _. Aa strange man Ban unusual party Chow roller sk

13、ating began Dhow people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century26People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he _.Aoften gave others surprises Bwas a gifted musician Cinvented the roller skatesDwas full of imagination27Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to _ .Aimpress the party guestsBarrive

14、at the party soonerCtest his inventionDshow his skill in walking on wheelsC O. Henry was a pen name used by an American writer of short stories. His real name was William Sydney Porter. He was born in North Carolina in 1862. As a young boy he lived an exciting life. He did not go to school for very

15、long, but he managed to teach himself everything he needed to know. When he was about 20 years old, O. Henry went to Texas, where he tried different jobs. He first worked on a newspaper, and then had a job in a bank, when some money went missing from the bank. O. Henry was believed to have stolen it

16、. Because of that, he was sent to prison. During the three years in prison, he learned to write short stories. After he got out of prison, he went to New York and continued writing. He wrote mostly about New York and the life of the poor there. People liked his stories, because simple as the tales w

17、ere, they would finish with a sudden change at the end, to the readers surprise. 28. People enjoyed reading O. Henrys stories because _. A. they had surprise endings. B. they were easy to understand. C. they showed his love for the poor. D. they were about New York City.29. O. Henry went to prison b

18、ecause _. A. people thought he had stolen money from the newspaper. B. he broke the law by not using his own name. C. he wanted to write stories about prisoners. D. people thought he had taken money that was not his.30. What do we know about O. Henry before he began writing? A. He was well-educated.

19、 B. He didnt want to go to school. C. He was devoted to the poor. D. He was very good at learning.31. Where did O. Henry get most material for his short stories? A. His life inside the prison. B. The newspaper articles he wrote. C. The city and people of New York. D. His exciting early life as a boy

20、. D Fascinated with images from the Mars Rover? It turns out you dont have to go to space. The following spots may look like they are on another planet, but they are right here on earth. * Socotra Island, Indian OceanThe largest of the four-island Socotra Archipelago, the island has about 250 specie

21、s of plants that are not found anywhere else in the world. This includes the canopy-topped dragons blood tree, which has blood-red resin(树脂）that runs down if the trunk is cut deep. It can grow to 10 feet with a bulbous(球根的）trunk that swells with water absorbed in case of dry weather. See it for your

22、self: There are regular flights from the Yemen capital of Sanaa on(Felix Airways) ($ 180 each way)* Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, ArizonaThis wilderness in Northern Arizona/southern Utah is home to some of the most striking landscapes in the American Southwest. The nearly 300,000-acre site is

23、known for its abundance of colorful shale（页岩）and Navajo sandstone that has been eroded(侵蚀）by the elements to create cliffs that rise as high as 3,000 feet. In the northwest of the park is the Coyote Buttes, where youll find The Wave, a wall of red sandstone that twists and turns in a way that just d

24、oesnt look natural -but is. See it for yourself: Permits are required to hike in Vermilion Cliffs. Paria Canyon and Buckskin Gulch permits are available at on-site pay stations or in advance ($5 per person). *Perito Moreno Glacier, ArgentinaThe huge size of the Perito Moreno Glacier is unbelievable-

25、it is more than 50 miles in length and 500 feet deep. The terminus(终点）of the glacier is Lago Argetino, where a 50-foot blue-hued ice wall rises from the lake. The Perito Moreno is also one of the only glaciers left on earth that is still growing. See it for yourself: Many tour companies offer day tr

26、ips to Perito Moreno from El Calafte. Viators full-day tour includes transportation from a local hotel and a guided tour for $ 106 per person. 32.Which is true about the canopy-topped dragons blood tree? A. It grows where there is little rain. B. It has blood-red skin. C. It is shaped like a dragon.

27、 D. It stores water for dry season. 33.What do we know about The Wave? A. It is created in a natural way. B. It is created by waves. C. It is as high as 3,000 feet. D. It looks quite natural. 34. How much does a couple pay for a trip to Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina? A. $106 B.$ 212 C.$ 360 D. $

28、42035.Where does the text probably come from? A. A geography book. B. A tourist guidebook. C. A news report. D. A TV program. 第二节（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。 _36_ It is a very happy day for many boys and girls. Before the term ends in some schools, the children act a n

29、ativity (基督诞生) or birth play, showing how Jesus was born in a stable（马棚）.On the twenty-fourth of December, all children are very excited._37_ The younger children think that Father Christmas will come down the chimney of fireplace, so they hang up a sock for him to put presents in. The greedy ones e

30、ven hang up a pillowcase or a sack to try to get more presents._38_On Christmas morning, the children wake up very early. Some even turn on the light at two oclock, and most of them are awake by six oclock although there is no light in England for another hour or two at this time of the year. _39_ A

31、t about one oclock in the afternoon, the Christmas dinner is brought in._40_ Children search in their Christmas pudding for new coins which are hidden in it. The rest of the day is full of games and eating until the happiness of all Christian holidays comes to an end. A. People are often busy going

32、shopping.B. The turkey or chicken is quickly eaten.C. Now the Chinese people also celebrate Christmas.D. Children look for their presents, and the young ones play while the dinner is prepared.E. Later that night, Father or Mother will put presents in the sock, and leave others at the side of the bed.F. Usually they are sent to bed early so that their parents