甘肃省会宁县2017_2018学年高一英语上学期期中试题201711110222.doc

甘肃省会宁县2017-2018学年高一英语上学期期中试题（满分120分，考试时间100分钟）第一部分 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，从每小题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。A Have you ever wondered why birds sing? Maybe you thought that they were just happy. After all, you probably sing when you are happy.Some scientists believe that birds do sing some of the time just because they are happy. However, they sing most of the time for a very different reason. Their singing is actually a warning to other birds to stay out of their territory.Do you know what a “territory” is? A territory is an area that an animal, usually the male, claims (声称) as its own. Only he and his family are welcome there. No other families of the same species are welcome. Your house is your territory where only your family and friends are welcome. If a stranger should enter your territory and threaten you, you might shout. Probably this would be enough to frighten him away.If so, you have actually frightened the stranger away without having to fight him. A bird does the same thing. But he expects an outsider almost any time, especially at nesting (筑巢) season. So he is screaming all the time, whether he can see an outsider or not. This screaming is what we call a birds song, and it is usually enough to keep an outsider away.1. Some scientists believe that most of the time birds singing is actually _. A. an expression of happinessB. a way of warningC. an expression of angerD. a way of greeting2. What is a birds “territory”?A. A place where families of other species are not accepted.B. A place where a bird may shout at the top of its voice.C. An area for which birds fight against each other.D. An area which a bird considers to be its own.3. Why do birds keep on singing at nesting season? A. Because they want to invite more friends.B. Because their singing helps to frighten outsiders away. C. Because they want to find outsiders around.D. Because their singing helps to get rid of their fears.4. How does the writer explain birds singing? A. By comparing birds with human beings. B. By reporting experiment results.C. By describing birds daily life.D. By telling a birds story.B What will man be like in the futurein 5,000 or even 50,000 years from now? We can only guess, of course, but we can be sure that he will be different from what he is today, for man is slowly changing all the time. Let us take an obvious example. Man, even five hundred years ago, was shorter than he is today. Now, on average, men are about three inches taller. Five hundred years is a relatively short period of time, so we may believe that man will continue to grow taller. Again, in the modern world we use our brains a great deal. Even so, we still make use of only about 20% of the brains capacity (能力). As time goes on, however, we shall have to use our brains more and more, and eventually we shall need larger ones. This is likely to bring about a physical change till the head, in particular the forehead, will grow larger. Nowadays our eyes are in constant use. In fact, we use them so much that very often they become weaker and we have to wear glasses. But over a long period of time it is likely that mans eyes will grow stronger. On the other hand, we tend to make less use of our arms and legs. These, as a result, are likely to grow weaker. Meanwhile, however, our fingers will grow more sensitive, for they are used a great deal in modern life. But what about hair? It will probably disappear from the body altogether in the course of time because it does not serve a useful purpose any longer. In the future, then, both sexes are likely to be bald (秃顶的). Perhaps all this gives the impression that future man will not be a very attractive creature to look at. This may well be true. All the same, in spite of all these changes; future man will still have a lot in common with us. He will still be a human being, with thoughts and emotions similar to our own.5. Why is it certain that future man will be different? A. Because all our predictions will come true. B. Because man never stops changing. C. Because man hopes for a change. D. Because man will live a different life.6. Mans forehead will grow larger because _. A. he will make use of only about 20% of the brains capacity. B. the other 80% of his brain will grow in proper time. C. he had a rather narrow forehead a few hundred years ago. D. he will have to use his brain more and more as time goes on.7. The passage tells us about _. A. how mans life will be in the future. B. what future man will look like. C. the fact that mans organs will function differently in the future. D. the fact that man is growing uglier as time goes on.CCafe Hub Next to the Castle lies The Hub, home of the Edinburgh International Festival and one of the most talked about spots in town. Our cafe is open every day for mouth-watering lunches, snacks and fine dining. Come in and enjoy the atmosphere of The Hub or watch the world go by from our beautiful terrace(阳台).The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh.Open every day from 9: 30 a.m. till late.Tel: 0131173 2067 www. thehub-edinburgh.comFarm World Enjoy being “A Farmer for a Day”. Join in delivering and feeding our spring babiesbottle feeding sessions twice daily. Fun for all family. Horse Rides, BMX Bikes Cross Country Course. Tractor Ride through 600 acres, New Adventure Playground, Nature Trails. Full details on website.Open: MayOctober Wednesdays to Saturdays and daily during school holidays 11 a.m. 5 p.m.Tel: 01797 260256/260321 www.farmworldrye.co.uk Enter the Europe-wide student competition!Are you curious, creative and energetic? Are you interested in the new media? Are you between 12 and 9 years of age? Then Join Multimedia 2010 is for you!Your challenge will be to build a team and develop a multimedia presentation in English-based on one of three different topics. You can register between May 1 and June 15，2010 and will have to turn in your entry before September 15, 2010.The rewards are wonderful：150,000 in prize for schools and teams and the chance to attend a European student camp, which means new experiences and an opportunity to make friends throughout Europe!For further information and registration forms, go to：www.siemens. com/join.multimedia.8. You can visit Farm World _.A. on Monday in MayB. any day in OctoberC. at 2 p.m. during the summer holidaysD. at 10:30 a.m. during school holidays9. From the advertisements above, we can learn that _. A. Cafe Hub is a popular place in the local areaB. families can enjoy Horse Rides on New Adventure Playground C. Farm World provides lunches, snacks and fine diningD. the Europe-wide student competition will be held on June 15, 201010. Youll have to register first if you want _ .A. to enjoy delicious food B. to try Tractor Ride through 600 acresC. to enter the Europe-wide student competitionD. to watch the world go by from the beautiful terrace 11. According to the passage, there will be rewards for the Europe-wide student competition.A. one B. twoC. threeD. four DSome people collect stamps. Other people collect works of art or musical instruments. But a man in the American state of Maryland collects secrets.For the past 10 years, people have been sending Frank Warren postcards and other objects with secrets written on them. He now has a million secrets. “Its a drawing of a lift. And the secret says: I feel guilty when I take lifts for one floor, so I limp(一瘸一拐地走) when I get out ”Frank said.Ten years ago, Mr. Warren created an art project called PostSecret. People then began to send him postcards, other objects and emails telling their secrets. Every Sunday, he chooses 10 secrets and puts them on the website.Mr. Warren says he created PostSecret so people could share their secrets in a safe place. “I was struggling with secrets in my own life. And it was by creating this safe place where others could share their secrets with me, I think that space was something I needed just as much as they did.”He has published six books full of the secrets people have shared with him. One secret in each book is his. Eric Perry delivers mail for the U.S. Postal Service. He has brought thousands of secrets to Franks home over the past three years. “I have a couple of the books that Franks given me and Ive read them all and my family has read them all and its wild!”The project itself was once one of Franks secrets. His wife Jan didnt know exactly what he was doing until the first book was published. The publisher told him that the address was going to be on the book, and he refused. However, the address was there just because of the contract(契约) between them. Actually Warren wasnt very happy about that.Some people tell Frank of their secret desire to kill themselves. So he and the PostSecret community have raised more than $1 million to help prevent suicides（自杀）.12.It is implied in Mr. Warrens words in Paragraph 2 that _.A. the person was ashamed of using an elevator for one floorB. Americans are not allowed to use an elevator for one floorC. the person felt guilty when pretending to be a disabled oneD. he has received different secrets about using an elevator13.Mr. Warren created PostSecret in order to _.A. satisfy his curiosity about others secretsB. collect more materials for his series of booksC. offer a safe place for people to share their secretsD. earn a lot of money by sharing others secrets online14.What do we know about Eric Perry from the passage?A. His family are eager to collect the books written by Frank.B. His main job is to deliver mails and postcards for Frank.C. He has been a postman who has a great many secrets.D. He has developed a good relationship with Frank.15.What was Mr. Warrens secret according to the passage?A. He once took the lift only for one floor.B. He is interested in collecting others secrets.C. He created an art project without telling his wife.D. He helped prevent others from committing suicides.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。Everyone wants to be self­confident, but maybe we just don't know how to be.Here are some tips on how you can feel more confident about yourself. 16 Everyone has shortcomings.When you have found your shortcomings, work to overcome them.If you are a shy person, take part in social activities, such as parties, and speak to at least one or two people there.Second, try to spend more time with positive people.Successful and confident people have their own ways of settling problems. 17 Third, set goals for yourself.With each goal you achieve, your self­confident will increase. 18 We are afraid that we might lose.Stop thinking like that and give yourself a chance. Fourth, start each day with a sense of opportunity. 19 Think positively about yourself. Actually everyone has his or her own way of becoming confident. 20 Friends may have useful suggestions, too.In short, as long as you try new things, you are sure to become more confident. A. Pay attention and learn from them.B. You should talk with your friends.C. First, dont think about your weak points.D. It's not always right to ask friends for help.E. Sometimes we might be afraid of trying new things.F. Start your day by reading something encouraging.G. First, you should know what your weak points are.第二部分 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。A little boy invited his mother to attend his schools first teacher-parent meeting. To the little boys 21 , she said she would go. This 22 be the first time that his classmates and teacher 23 his mother and he felt 24 of her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar（疤痕）that 25 nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to 26 why or how she got the scar.At the meeting, the people were 27 by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother 28 the scar, but the little boy was still embarrassed（尴尬）and 29 himself from everyone. He did, however, get within 30 of a conversation between his mother and his teacher.The teacher asked 31 ,“How did you get the scar on your face?”The mother replied, “ 32 my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was 33 afraid to go in because the fire was 34 , so I went in. As I was running toward his bed, I saw a long piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked 35 but luckily, a fireman came in and saved both of us.” She 36 the burned side of her face. “This scar will be 37 , but to this day, I have never 38 what I did.”At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes. He held her in his arms and felt a great 39 of the sacrifice（牺牲）that his mother had made for him. He held her hand 40 for the rest of the day.21. A.enjoyment B. disappointment C. surprise D. excitement22. A. wouldB. couldC. shouldD. must23. A. noticedB. greetedC. accepted D. met24. A. proudB. ashamedC. afraidD. tired25. A. includedB. passedC. covered D. shaded26. A. talk about B. think aboutC. come aboutD. hear about27. A. impressed B. surprisedC. excitedD. comforted28. A. in sight ofB. by means ofC. by way ofD. in spite of29. A. hidB. protectedC. separatedD. escaped30. A. understandingB. remindingC. hearingD. learning31. A. carefullyB. seriouslyC . nervouslyD. anxiously32. A. IfB. WhenC. SinceD. Because33. A. soB. much C. quiteD. too34. A. out of controlB. under controlC. in controlD. over control35. A. helplessB. hopeless C. senseless D. useless36. A. pointedB. showedC. wipedD. touched37. A. longB. lastingC. tiringD. frightening38. A. forgotB. recognizedC. consideredD. regretted39. A. delightB. senseC. happiness D. failure40. A. quietlyB. slightlyC. tightlyD. suddenly第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Made up of many plates like a puzzle, the surface of our planet is not all in one piece. Not only that, but these plates(板块)keep slowly moving around, sliding past one another and bumping into each other, 41 (cause) natural disasters called earthquakes. In the past ten years, China 42 (suffer) from earthquakes frequently. Unexpectedly, the worst Chinese earthquake occurred in Wenchuan in Sichuan province 43 the 12th of May in 2008, which did great damage to this area. 44 number of the missing, the dead and the injured was very large, among 45 there were a number of students. Whats mor