高一上学期英语期中试卷（附答案）和高考满分作文：《祝福是一种虚伪的常识》（12）

高一上学期英语期中试卷（附答案）和高考满分作文：祝福是一种虚伪的常识（12） 英语试题卷英语试题卷共10页。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡和答题卷规定的位置上。2答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。3答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卷规定的位置上。4所有题目必须在答题卷上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。5考试结束后，将答题卷交回。第卷（选择题 共100分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，请先将答案划在试题卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试题卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题；每小题l.5分, 满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man order?A. Eggs.B. Salad.C. A cup of tea.2. Why did the woman give the man a bad grade?A. He turned in his paper late.B. She cant read his handwriting.C. She thought his paper didnt have a name.3. What will the boy do?A. Call his mother. B. Go home. C. Watch the girl from the window.4. Where did the man get the book?A. From the library.B. From the woman.C. From a bookstore.5. What will the woman probably do?A. Mail a letter. B. Put gas in her car. C. Go shopping for food.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Buy a sleeping bag.B. Check the weather online.C. Look for temperature display.7. Who is the woman?A. A store clerk.B. The mans wife.C. The mans friend.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Where are the speakers?A. At a caf.B. In a hospital.C. At the airport.9. What will the woman do?A. Make coffee.B. Call the nurse.C. Take some medicine.10. Who will the woman see today?A. Her sister.B. Her mother.C. Her brother.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What did the man do on his trip?A. He went fishing.B. He spent time in the sun.C. He went hiking.12. How long will the womans vacation be?A. Three weeks.B. Two weeks.C. One week.13. Who will the woman take a vacation with?A. Her mother.B. Her sister.C. Her aunt.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What is the speed limit?A. 40 miles per hour.B. 45 miles per hour.C. 60 miles per hour.15. Why was the woman driving incorrectly?A. She had been drinking.B. She wasnt paying attention.C. She was looking at her cell phone.16. What did the woman get a ticket for?A. Driving too fast.B. Not using her turn signal.C. Not having a drivers license.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. In which year did Bethany Hamilton lose her arm?A. 1990.B. 1994.C. 2003.18. Which award did Bethany Hamilton win?A. An EPSY Award.B. A Courage Athlete Award.C. A Comeback Teen Award.19. How big was the shark that attacked Bethany Hamilton?A. Thirteen feet long.B. Fourteen feet long.C. Fifteen feet long.20. Where is Bethany Hamiltons broken surfboard?A. In Hawaii.B. In California.C. In Fiji.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）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。AAustralia is a big country, but it is easy to get around. The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon(地平线) are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. You can explore the big country in different ways.AirFlying is the best way to cover large distances in a short time. You can spend more time on the Australias landscapes(陆地风光) and relaxing lifestyle. Moreover, competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.DriveAustralia has a big network of well-kept roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world. You have no trouble finding car rental companies at major airports, central city and suburbs(郊区).BusBus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and cheap. Buses generally have air conditioning, reading lights, adjustable(可凋) seats and videos. Services are good for everyone.RailTrain travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australias size, all from the comfort of your carriage. Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers.FerryThe Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Sea-link ferries connect South Australia and Kangaroo Island several times a day. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital citiesBesides all of above, you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central Australia-impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to complete.21. If you want to see the largest land sights in a short time you can .A. travel by plane B. ride a bus C. take a train D. drive a car22. Which of the following is TRUE about traveling in Australia?A. More travelers make the flying fees higher than beforeB. You can rent a car easily to explore its touring routesC. Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable and cheapest wayD. Train services can make you more comfortable23. Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs .A. several times a day B. only during rush hoursC. only at night hours D. between different citiesBI was in a terrible mood. Two of my friends had gone to the movies the night before and hadnt invited me. I was in my room thinking of ways to make them sorry when my father came in.“Want to go for a ride, today, Beck? Its a beautiful day.”“No! Leave me alone!” Those were the last words I said to him that morning. My friends called and invited me to go to the mall with them a few hours later. I forgot to be mad at them and when I came home to find a note on the table. My mother put it where I would be sure to see it.“Dad has had an accident. Please meet us at Highland Park Hospital”.When I reached the hospital, my mother came out and told me my fathers injuries were extensive. “Your father told the driver to leave him alone and just call 911, thank God! If he had moved Daddy, theres no telling what might have happened. A broken rib（肋骨）might have pierced（穿透）a lung.”My mother may have said more, but I didnt hear. I didnt hear anything except those terrible words: Leave me alone. My dad said them to save himself from being hurt more. How much had I hurt him when I hurled those words at him earlier in the day?It was several days later that he was finally able to have a conversation. I held his hand gently, afraid of hurting him.“Daddy I am so sorry”“Its okay, sweetheart. Ill be okay. ”“No,” I said, “I mean about what I said to you that day. You know, that morning?”My father could no more tell a lie than he could fly. He looked at me and said. “Sweetheart, I dont remember anything about that day, not before, during or after the accident. But I remember kissing you goodnight the night before. ”He managed a weak smile.My English teacher once told me that words have immeasurable power. They can hurt or they can heal. And we all have the power to choose our words. I intend to do that very carefully from now on.24. The author was in bad mood that morning because _.A. he couldnt drive to the mall with his friendsB. his father had a terrible accidentC. his father didnt allow him to go out with his friendsD. his friends hadnt invited him to the cinema25. Why did the author say sorry to his father in the hospital?A. Because he was rude to his father that morning.B. Because he didnt get along with his father.C. Because he failed to come earlier after the accident.D. Because he couldnt look after his father in the hospital.26. The reason why the authors father said he forgot everything about that day is that _A. he had a poor memory B. he didnt hear what his son saidC. he lost his memory after the accident D. he just wanted to comfort his son27. What lesson did Beck learn from the matter?A. Dont hurt others with rude words.B. Dont treat your parents badly.C. Dont move the injured in an accident.D. Dont be angry with friends at small things.CSome people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.The first step is to feel positive about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn. Be patient. You do not have to understand everything all at once. It is natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes. In other words, do not worry about taking risks.The second step is to practice your English. For example, write in a journal, or diary, every day. You will get used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. In addition, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English.The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your journal. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. Write these accomplishments in your journal.You must be positive about, learning English and believe that you can do it. It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will have more confidence in yourself.28The word “communicating” means _.Agetting informationBsharing or exchanging ideas, news, information etc.CspeakingDexpressing the reason and the result29. When you learn English, you dont need to .A. be patient B. make mistakesC. express your ideas in English D. understand everything all at once30. Which is NOT helpful for you to enjoy learning English?A. To communicate in English.B. To worry about making mistakes.C. To think about what has been done after classes.D. To make a record of your achievements.31. What is the main idea of this passage?A. It is very important to learn a second language.B. Some people learn a second language easily while other people do not.C. There are ways to help you learn a second language more easily.D. Dont worry about making mistakes when learning a second language. DOld age may not sound exciting. But recent findings offer good news for older people and for people who worried about getting older.Researchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of 50.In fact，they said，by the age of 85，people are happier with their life than they were when they were 18 years old.The findings came from a survey of more than 340,000 adults in the US.The Gallup Organization questioned them by telephone in 2008.At that time，the people were between the ages of 18 and 85.The researchers asked questions about emotions like happiness，sadness and worry.They also asked about mental or emotional stress.Arthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study. His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of 22 and 25.The findings showed that stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their fifties. Happiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early seventies. The people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their seventies and eighties.The study also showed that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older. However，women at all ages reported more sadness，stress and worry than men.The findings appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Researchers said they didnt know why happiness increases as people get older. One theory is that，as people grow older，they grow more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions. They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.Professor Stone said the emotional patterns could be linked to changes in how people see the world, or maybe even changes in brain chemistry.The researchers also considered possible influences like having young children，being unemployed or being single. But they found that influences like these did not affect the levels of happiness and wellbeing related to age.32How many people were involved in this survey?AMore than 340 adults. BLess than 314,000 adults.CMore than 340,000 adults. DMore than 3,000,000 adults.33What kind of people has the highest stress levels?APeople who were between the ages of 18 and 85.BThose in their seventies and eighties.CPeople who reached their fifties.DAdults between the ages of 22 and 25.34Which of the following is NOT true?AMen and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older.BResearchers know exactly why happiness increases as people get older.CWomen at all ages reported more sadness，stress and worry than men.DLevels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of 22 and 25.35Which of the following is the best title for this passage?AThe Older，the HappierBWhy Elder People Feel Happier than Young People?CDifferent Emotional Patterns Between Men and WomenDWhat Makes the Elder Happy？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坡入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5 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。Do you know how to pick a good book youll really like? Here are some tips. 36 . Reading on your own isnt like reading for school. You can pick something that you love to read, not for school. They can be ancient martial (武术) arts, computers, or fashion design. You name it, there are books about it.Whats Your Type? 37 . Fiction books, like novels, can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience. Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why of something. They tell stories using facts but that doesnt mean theyre boring. Many of them read like novels from start to finish.Read the description. The reviews and quotes on the back and inside covers of many books give you an idea of what the book is about. They can also help you pick future books, too. If you find a book you really like, take a minute to read the quotes and see which authors praised the book. 38 .Find a Family Favorite. Which book did your mother love best when she was at your age? 39 . Find out and give them a read then you can share your thoughts about the book.Finally, youll probably enjoy what youre reading a lot more if you find a quiet place and make time for the book. 40 . You can put on some good music, get yourself some tea and let yourself be carried away by the book. Youll see that time does fly when youre reading something you love!A. How about your brothers and sisters?B. Often, theyll have similar styles and you might find books you like by those authors, too.C. Read for School.D. Most reading is best enjoyed when you can concentrate (全神贯注) on it.E. Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction (or both)?F. Nonfiction books are always more popular.G. Start with Your Interest.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5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，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Our lovely neighbors have always had a beautiful St. Francis statue (雕像) by the gate on the side of their house. Ive always loved to 41 at it whenever I look out of the kitchen window. The other day I noticed it wasnt there! I 42 where it had gone! I hoped it was just moved and not stolen! I told Milan about its 43 and he said he would ask the 44 the next time he saw them.Yesterday he 45 Mrs “Neighbor” and mentioned the missing statue to her. He told her how much we loved it and hoped it hadnt been 46 ! She said that she had just moved it to the backyard 47 would bring it back right away! “Oh, no!” said Milan, “Were just glad its 48 !” That evening we went out to sit in our garden and 49 that the statue was back in its old 50 ! Oh, sweet neighbour! You are so kind and 51 !The next day we were out in the garden again ,planting 52 , and realized that we had too many. We actually couldnt 53 a place to put them all! I had to leave before we 54 what to do with them. On my way out, I met Mrs “Neighbour” and 55 her for moving the statue back! I told her that it wasnt 56 ! And she said that the spot where the statue lay was too bare.There were no flowers. 57 , an idea went on in my head. The remaining flowers. She could have them. She was so 58 .Now St. Francis 59 among beautiful flowers. I look out of my kitchen window again now and smile! The statue is 60 more beautiful to me now.41. A. laughB. stareC. aimD. point42. A. knewB. ignoredC. forgotD. wondered43. A. disappearanceB. secretC. funD. story44. A. strangersB. passers-byC. neighborsD. friends45. A. came acrossB. cheered upC. turned toD. calmed down46. A. changedB. damagedC. stolenD. sold47. A. andB. forC. so D. or48. A. rareB. activeC. valuableD. safe49. A. confirmedB. notice