1、- 1 -临泽一中 2017-2018 学年度第二学期期末质量检测高一英语试卷 第卷（选择题共 85 分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：单项填空（共 15 小题：每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1.In most countries, on April Fools Day, people often play _ trick on each other, and children especially have _ great funA. a; a B. the; the C. ; a D. a; 2. M
2、y mother bought a new skirt for me at a _.A. price B. discount C. cost D. pay3. Rather than_on a crowded bus，he always prefers_ a bicycle.A. ride; ride B. riding; ride C. to ride; riding D. ride; to ride4.Youd better call the airline to _ your flight reservation a week before you leave for Ottawa. A
3、. confirm B. account C. charge D. recognize5. To ensure the safety at home, parents should not put the medicine _ the reach of their children.A. out of B. away from C. within D. up from6. Everyone knows smoking is _to their health, but many of them cant give it up.A. bad B. good C. helpful D. harmfu
4、l7.The American student speaks Chinese very fluently _ he were a native Chinese.A. as though B. even though C. as for D. ever since8. According to the law, anyone who destroyed the forest will not _ what hehas done.A. get away from B. get along with C. come up with D. get away with- 2 -9.Dont worry.
5、 He is only _ hurt.A. narrowly B. slightly C. almost D. extremely 10._ is well-known that Yang Liwei is Chinas first astronaut to fly to space.A. What B. It C. As D. Which11.You _ buy a gift, but you can if you want to.A. couldnt B. mustnt C. neednt D. wouldnt12. The children were all_after they saw
6、 the_film.A. inspired; inspiring B. inspired; inspired C. inspiring; inspired D. inspiring; inspiring 13.Social attention should be paid _ our earth from _.A. to preventing; being polluted B. to prevent; pollutingC. to prevent; being polluted D. to preventing; polluted14.Everyone at the meeting agre
7、ed to the suggestion _ a new bridge _across the river.A. which; should be built B. that; should be builtC. as; should be built D. that; should build15.Im thinking of the test tomorrow. Im afraid I cant pass this time. _! Im sure youll make it.A.Go ahead B. Good luck C. No problem D. Cheer up第二节 完形填空
8、（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。As I was a young boy, my family was very poor. I would often help do something for the neighbors to16a little pocket money.One day I17on the door of an elderly woman and asked 18 she needed me to clean the yard. She asked wh
9、y I was not in 19 and I showed her my worn20 , which no longer kept me warm. She 21 me to work in the yard. When I finished, she looked at me and said, “I suppose you want to be22now.” She then23a jar filled with dollar bills and said, “Im glad youve done a24job today but - 3 -that is not something
10、you should be doing again. I want you to25new clothes and get back to school. I also want you to come back to 26 me with your report card and I will27you when I see you have worked hard and have some good28. Now reach out your little hands and take out as much 29as you can.”I put my hands in the jar
11、 and 30 so much money that it was 31 forme to buy what I badly needed. Later, I returned several times to see the woman and she did just as she32. She looked at my report card and gave me a handful of dollars and some delicious food every time I 33 her that I had an “A”.I was twelve years old when I
12、 moved from that neighborhood. I will never forget the huge34this wonderful lady made over my life with her35. This is something I hope to do myself in this lifetime over and over again.16. A. save B. give C. earn D. change17. A. turned B. knocked C. worked D. looked 18. A. how B. when C. why D.if19
13、. A. school B. time C. trouble D. bed 20. A. bag B. carpet C. coat D.sofa21. A. allowed B. forced C. helped D.stopped22. A. punished B. tested C. praised D.paid23. A. set up B. took out C. talked about D.put away24. A. boring B. new C. fine D.terrible25. A. keep B. buy C. remove D. make26. A. visit
14、B. forgive C. welcome D.serve27. A. recognize B. reward C. understand D.protect28. A. goals B. stories C. marks D.ideas29. A. room B. money C. food D. time30. A. grabbed B. lost C. borrowed D.charged31. A. rare B. enough C. simple D.special32. A. promised B. discovered C. knew D. admitted33. A. aske
15、d B. required C. showed D.wrote- 4 -34. A. decision B. progress C. mistake D.difference35. A. courage B. kindness C. honesty D.happiness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。AThe summer vacation is approaching. For such a long holiday , have you decid
16、ed where to relax yourself from the great pressure of school study? Our company is good at civil tours. We take pride in offering you the best services and in providing you with a vacation that will be fondly remembered. The following places can be your unforget-table destinations in our country.A.
17、The Australian MuseumThe Australian Museum has an international reputation in the fields of natural history and indigenous studies research and exhibitions. The museum was established in 1827 and is Australias first museum of natural science and cultural artifacts.B. Sydney Olympic ParkHome of the B
18、est Games Ever and 2003 Rugby World, Sydney Olympic Park is a gold medal attraction and continues to serve as a major sport and social venue.Apart from its ultra-modern sport venues, Sydney Olympic Park is set in extensive parklands.Bicentennial Park, one of Sydneys most popular entertainingareas, i
19、s criss-crossed with walking and bicycle tracks.C. Art Gallery of New South WalesLocated within a short walking distance from Sydneys CBD, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of Australias foremost art museums housing some of the finest works of art in the country.The Gallery has a rich and di
20、verse collection including key works of the Heidelberg School and favorite modern Australian artists including Brett Whiteley and Margaret Preston, as well as permanent Australian, European, Asian, - 5 -contemporary and photographic galleries.D. Koalas Park SanctuaryKoalas are on show every day. Sho
21、ws are at 10:20 A.M., 11:20 A.M., 2:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M. where you can cuddle, feed, pat and have your photo taken with the Koalas. See free roaming Koalas as well, 10 acres of rainforest. Walk in and pat our kangaroos.36. How long has the Australian Museum been built?A. Around 220 years. B. Around 19
22、0 years. C. Around 140 years. D. Around 100 years.37. Which of the following might be more entertaining to a sports fan?A. Koalas Park Sanctuary. B. Art Gallery of New South Wales.C. The Australian Museum. D. Sydney Olympic Park38. You can watch Koalas Show at _.A. 10:20 P.M. B. 11:20 P.M. C. 2:00 P
23、.M. D.3:00 A.M.BBefore I spoke to his school, Matt was waiting for me. He sat in his wheelchair unable to move. As soon as he saw me he started smiling. He could not talk but his laugh melted the hearts of everyone walking by.One of the teachers told me that he was actually very smart. He just could
24、 not control his muscles due to a childhood disease. He was happy and popular at his schoolhis parents love and encouragement made all the difference. On the contrary, at a book signing session, I met a girl by the name of Anne. She walked up with her mom with a bright smile. Anne asked about my boo
25、k with a slur（含糊不清) in her speech indicating a slight head injury. I told her about it and she smiled the whole time and asked me to sign one for her. I did.Five minutes later, I heard a voice from Annes father, “You know you will not understand the book. You arent smart enough.” He said it so loudl
26、y that people were staring in their direction. She was absolutely crushed（使消沉）and her bright smile was now replaced with a look of total despair. He brought the book back to me and asked me to take it back. I asked him if he would allow - 6 -me to purchase the book for Anne, but he said no with a he
27、artless response. I thought back to Matt. He could not speak, walk, run or play but was actually very happy and even doing well in school because of the love and encouragement of his parents. Anne, on the other hand, had a slight learning problem and may never know happiness or success because of a
28、serious and disapproving father.What kind of parents are you? The truth is that whatever you are telling your kids makes the difference between their success and failure in life.39. According to the author, Matts happy life mainly lies in _.A.the authors appreciation B. the friendly attitude of all
29、the people aroundC. the teachers help D. his parents support and encouragement40. The author wanted to buy the book for Anne in order to _.A. teach the father how to educate childrenB. save her from feeling uncomfortableC. help her to improve her reading abilityD. show how generous she was41. What i
30、s Annes problem?_A.She was in total despair.B.She wasnt smart enough. C.She cant speak and read. D.She suffered from head injury.42. What can we infer from the conditions of the two children?_A.They need more people to help themB. They are suffering different difficulties to some extent.C. What pare
31、nts do plays an important part in their success.D. The children with disability are well worth sympathizing.CThere was a time in the 1960s and 1970s when some people believed that coffee would replace tea as Britains favourite drink, but that did not happen, and today, tea remains Britains favourite
32、 drink.To say that the British are fond of tea is something of an understatement（轻描淡写). From the Royal(皇室的) Family down to the homeless - 7 -and the out-of-work, tea is more than just a pleasure. It is an important part of life!The popularity of tea in the United Kingdom has a long history. It was i
33、n 1657 that Thomas Garway, the owner of a coffee house, sold the first tea in London. The drink soon became popular as another choice besides coffee.In those days, however, tea was not something for anyone. For a century and a half, it remained an expensive drink. Many bosses served a cup of it to t
34、heir workers in the middle of the morning, thus inventing a lasting British institution, the “tea break”. But as a social drink outside the workplace, tea was served for the nobility(贵族) and for the growing middle classes. Among those who had the money for tea, it became very popular as a drink to b
35、e enjoyed in cafes and “tea gardens”.It was the 7th Duchess of Bedford who, in around 1800, started the popular “afternoon tea”, which took place at about four oclock. At about the same time, the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread with something (e. g. jam) between them, and befo
36、re long, a small meal at the end of the afternoon with tea and sandwiches had become part of a way of life.As tea became much cheaper during the nineteenth century, its popularity spread right through British society. Inworking-class households, it was served with the main meal of the day, eaten whe
37、n workers returned home after a days labour.This meal has become known as “high tea”.Today, tea can be drunk at any time of day. Most people in Britain drink tea for breakfast. The mid-morning “tea break” is an institution in British offices and factories. Later in the day, “afternoon tea” is still
38、a way of life in the south of England and among the middle classes, while “high tea” has remained a tradition in the north of Britain.43. Who played an important part in the beginning of tea time in England?_A. Thomas Garway. B. The Royal Family.C. The Earl of Sandwich. D. The Duchess of Bedford.44.
39、 What does the underlined word “institution” mean in Paragraph 4?_- 8 -A. drink B. workplace C. tradition D. order45. What can we learn from the passage?_A. The “tea break” kept the workers from being sleepy after lunch.B. Workers could enjoy a cup of tea in “tea gardens” at their workplace.C. “High
40、 tea” was usually served with the main meal for the middle classes.D. The “afternoon tea” together with sandwiches became popular in around 1800.46. What is the best title of the passage?_A. The Popularity of Tea B. Tea and the BritishC. Tea and the Middle Class D. The History of TeaDVolunteering is
41、 one of the major assets (宝贵的财富) of any American city or town. People get together to help others less fortunate than themselves, or victims of a natural or man-made disaster. Since the start of our country this has been one of the noticeable features of our society.Beginning in the Colonial (殖民的) P
42、eriod and continuing down to today our countrys history is full of examples of people helping each other.Requiring high school students to participate in voluntary community service projects introduces them to this important part of our society. And while many students complain about this program at
43、 first, a large number of them find great individual satisfaction when they look back at the things they achieved.Our son, who graduated in 2005, found that he enjoyed the time he spent with primary school students helping them with their reading. In some ways he became a hero to the young boys and
44、girls he was spending time with, simply because he was a high school student and took the time to get to know them. By the end of his first year in the program he was looking forward to the next school year and a new group of kids. It was particularly satisfying when a child he had helped saw him so
45、me place in the community and remembered him.- 9 -Having high school students take part in required community service activities helps give them an important sense of belonging to the adult world. It also gives them first-hand experience in activities and situations they might not otherwise experien
46、ce. And it shows them that they can make a valuable contribution towards the society with just a little effort and a few hours of their time.Yes, some of the students are going to complain and try to avoid participation. But lets not destroy a good program just because of a minority who would compla
47、in whatever the activity.47. What kind of feeling is expressed in Paragraph 1?_A. surprise.B. doubt. C. concern. D. pride.48. The underlined part “this importing part” in Paragraph 2 refers to “_”.A.volunteering B. negative part C. American history D. the Colonial Period49. What do we know about the
48、 authors son?_A. He has been a volunteer for about one year.B. He won much respect for his voluntary work.C. He hoped the children he helped would remember him.D. He felt pleased when he was recognized by other volunteers.50. In Paragraph 4, the author mainly discusses _.A. the benefits of required volunteeringB. the importance of first-hand experienceC. the requirements for being a volunteerD. the responsibility of contributing to society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
