1、 开来中学 20182019 学年度高一第一学期期末英语试一、阅读理解(共 15 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 30 分)A“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Similarly, if we drink a little more water ever day, we may find that we need to go to the doctor a lot less often. A healthy diet is made up of water and a great many different kinds of foods. We kn
2、ow that healthy foods like fruits, vegetables and fish, are important as they provide us with energy and fiber, without giving us too much fat and sugar. But why is water important?The human body needs water to survive. Water is important as it carries poisons and waste out of our bodies. However, d
3、octors advise us to drink plenty of water, much more than the small amount we need to stay alive.Some doctors believe that water is important for our health in all kinds of ways. They believe that a great many illnesses and health problems stars as a result of dehydrationa lack of water in the body.
4、 Most people are dehydrated at least some of time, although they probably dont know it. It is surprising to learn that if we feel thirsty, we are already in the first stages of dehydration. In fact, we are advised to drink water before we feel thirsty.These doctors think that health problems such as
5、 headaches, high blood pressure and asthma could be helped if people drink more water. They also believe that drinking more water can help people who are overweight. Water contains no calories so it will not make us put on weight. If we drink water, we will probably drink less sugary soft drinks suc
6、h as Coca-cola. Doctors also believe that drinking more water may stop people from overeating. They say that many people think that they are hungry when they are, in fact, thirsty. Doctors suggest, therefore, that we eat less food and drink more water. There are still many health problems that canno
7、t be solved by drinking water, so we should not stop going to seeing the doctor completely. However, if we make a decision to drink water every day, we may find that we need to go to the doctor a lot less often.1.From the text, we know water can carry_.A.energy and fiber in our bodiesB.poisons and w
8、aste out of our bodiesC.sugar and fat out of our bodiesD.fruit, vegetables and fish in our bodies2.Some doctors think that_.A.people eat too much sugar B.water is not important for our healthC.we should go to the doctor less oftenD.some health problems are caused by a lack of water3.Lack of water ca
9、used people to put on weight too much because_.A.water has no calories B.it makes them hungryC.they think they are thirsty and eat too muchD.they think they are hungry and eat too much4.Where can we see the text?A.A post(帖子) B.International NewsC.A notice D.A magazine about healthy dietBHome Alone i
10、s a very funny 1990 American film. It tells us a story about a boy who is accidentally left alone at home. One night before Christmas, the McAlister family meets at their house. They are planning to fly to Paris for the holiday and are busy getting ready. Eight-year-old Kevin is the youngest child a
11、nd is fighting with his brothers, sisters and cousins. When he goes to bed, he is so angry that he wishes all his family would go away. In the morning, everyone wakes up very late. They are all in a hurry to get to the airport, so they forget Kevin and he is left alone at home by accident.Although K
12、evin is alone, he is very happy at first. His terrible family has gone- his wish has come true. He watches TV, eats lots of fast food and plays games. He has a good time. But later on, he goes out and hears two bad men called Harry and Marv planning to steal from his house. He goes home and plans so
13、me very funny ways to catch Harry and Marv. Many things in the house gets broken as Kevin tries to stop them. Finally, the police come and the men are taken away.The house is now in a mess, so Kevin tidies it up and waits for his parents. They get back from Paris and are very happy to find that Kevi
14、n is safe.5.Why does Kevin think his family are “terrible” at first?A.Because his family are busy preparing for the holiday.B.Because he is angry with his brothers, sisters and cousins.C.Because his family wakes him up late.D.Because he is left alone at home.6.What doesnt Kevin do when he is alone a
15、t home?A.Going to the police station. B.Eating fast food.C.Playing games. D.Stopping the thieves from stealing.7.When Kevins family come home, they find _.A.the house is in a mess B.two bad men are at their homeC.Kevin is safe D.Kevin is gone8.What is the best title of this passage?A.Eight-year-old
16、Kevin B.Family on HolidayC.Two Bad Men Caught by a Boy D.Home Alone A Funny American FilmCIt has long been thought that first-born children are more successful than their younger brothers and sisters and often have qualities of being more organised and responsible as well as being eager to be in cha
17、rge.But a new study has shown that the elder childs achievements can help improve their younger siblings(兄弟姐妹) exam results by helping them to raise their game. For the first time ever, researchers from the University of Essex examined how the success of first born children in school affected their
18、younger brothers and sisters by studying primary school test results.And the data showed that having an older brother or sister improved a childs learning with the equal effect of spending an extra 670 on the younger siblings schooling. One of the studys authors Birgitta Rabe explained, the older si
19、blings achievement may have a direct effect on the younger siblings school grades if the older sibling teaches the younger sibling or helps with homework; the younger sibling imitates(模仿) the older sibling, for example in their work style, or tries to be different, for example to avoid competition;
20、the older sibling passes on important information about educational choices or school and teachers to the younger sibling.The effect is even more noticeable in less well-off families showing poorer children benefit more from a successful older sibling. “We find that the effect is larger for siblings
21、 in families relying on free school meals, living in poverty and speaking a language other than English at home. This means that children who live in poverty benefit more from a successful older sibling than children who live in well-off families.”9. The study is mainly based on the childrens _.A. e
22、xam results B. work styleC. family background D. educational choices10. According to the study, _ tend to benefit more from a successful older sibling.A. the children who live in rich families B. the children who live in poor familiesC. the children whose parents are successful D. the children whose
23、 mother language is English11. What can we conclude from the study?A. Younger siblings are more successful than first borns.B. First-born children are as successful as their younger siblings.C. First-born children are more successful than their younger siblings.D. The success of first borns has posi
24、tive effects on their younger siblings.12. The passage is likely to appear in _.A. a newspaper advertisement B. a high school textbookC. a science magazine D. a news report DIt is common and usual to see people freak out when they face challenges in their life. We all pass in different life problems
25、 and challenges. No one is free of life problems. Only a dead man faces no problem. As long as you are alive, challenges are everywhere.How do you face problems and challenges in your life? Problems and challenges are the building blocks of your personality. They make you who you are. Besides, wheth
26、er what has happened in your life builds or destroys you depends on how you look at it. If you take your problems as troubles, they will be troubles and may cause destruction. If you take them as constructive tools, you are going to be built up on them.Problems are everywhere. No one can avoid them.
27、 And they are good too. They open up a different look and opportunity if you are willing to see. When you face troubles, do not lose heart. Just cool yourself to think in a different direction. Think in a positive way. Every problem has its own good as well as bad sides. Concentrate on the good one.
28、 Look at the bright side.Besides, there is always a good person, perhaps your mom or dad, or one of your friends, right beside you, who can turn everything into your best if you are willing to turn to them. No matter what happens, they will be there to help you. Trust them and they will never let yo
29、u down. All you need to know is that you are loved wherever you are.13.In Paragraph 1 “freak out” probably means _.A.get tired B.stay calm C.keep silent D.feel upset14.What can we learn from Paragraph 2 ?A.Problems cause troubles. B.Attitude is everything.C.Challenges can be avoided. D.Personalities
30、 are built on failures.15.Whats the authors purpose to write the text?A.To prove. B.To compare. C.To encourage. D.To explain.二、 七选五(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。Here are some tips on listening.16_.Relax yourself 17 _. You need to relax.This will help you with your
31、listening.Listen carefully to the first sentenceThe first sentence tells a lot about the whole passage. For example, if,at the beginning, you hear “Many shops in many parts of China have decided to take away all kinds of Japanese goods off their shelves, but some people say its not a good idea. Our
32、reporter says”,18_.Think when youre listening19_ . For example, you can think of the following questions:What happened? When,where and how? What was the result and what did the speaker want to tell us? In this way, you may understand the passage better.20_ Its important for you to remember some impo
33、rtant facts. For example, if the passage is a science report, you should try to remember its findings, and how the scientists got their results. This is also helpful to your listening.A. Listen to important factsB. Pay attention to key wordsC. Maybe they can help you in one way or anotherD. When you
34、re listening, try to do some thinkingE. This is especially helpful to improve your listening skillsF. Before you start listening to something, dont get excited or nervousG. you know you will hear a piece of news, not a childrens story, or a science report三、 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
35、各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A ship hit a rock on its way back. The only 21 of the shipwreck was washed up on a small, 22 island. He prayed 23 for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the 24 for help, but none seemed forthcoming.Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a
36、little hut 25 driftwood to protect him from the bad weather, and to store his few 26 . But then one day, after searching for food, he arrived home to 27 his little hut in flames, the 28 rolling up to the sky.The 29 had happened; everything was lost.He was shocked with grief and 30 . “God how could y
37、ou do this to me!” he cried.Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the 31 of a ship that was 32 the island. It had come to rescue him. “How did you know I was here?“ asked the tired man of his 33 . “We saw your smoke 34 ,”they replied.It is easy to get 35 when things are going bad.But we sh
38、ouldnt 36 , because Nature is 37 in our lives, even in the midst of pain and 38 .Remember, 39 your little hut is burning to the ground it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of Nature.For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, Nature has a 40 answer for it .21. A. captain
39、 B. boss C. friend D. survior22. A. lonely B. populated C. rich D. poor23. A. happily B. feverishly C. sadly D. surprisingly24. A. horizon B. sky C. land D. tree25. A. by B. with C. out of D. in26. A. possessions B. food C. furniture D. animals27. A; look for B. find C. search D. search for28. A. fi
40、re B. cloud C. smoke D. wind29. A. best B. worst C. most D. least30. A. sadness B. silence C. fear D. anger31. A. sound B. voice C. whisper D. footstep32. A. reaching B. arriving in C. approaching D. getting to33. A. friends B. rescuers C. searchers D. brothers34. A. sign B. mark C. scene D. signal3
41、5. A. encouraged B. discouraged C. enabled D. disabled36. A. lose heart B. lose our heart C. Lose a heart D. lose hearts37. A. at work B. at play C. at large D. at table38. A. blame B. suffering C. praise D. wandering39. A. the first time B. the last time C. every time D. next time 40. A. wrong B. r
42、ight C. different D. positive四、 语法填空(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)用所给词的正确形式填空。Bob Black usually wakes 41_about five minutes before the alarm clock goes off, When he hears the alarm clock , he jumps out of his bed. It takes him 42_(little) than fifteen minutes 43_(wash), have a breakfast ,leave home and
43、 get on a bus.He is always 44_(one) person to get to the office. This morning are always very busy and the afternoon are even 45_(busy),Meetings and phone calls takes up46_large part of the day, Every minute of the day is filled with urgent matters ,By around 8:00 PM. He usually finds some time to d
44、o his 47_(own) paperwork and answers some 48_(person) e-mails ,When he gets home at about ten, he looks at some documents that he brings back from the office 49_he can be ready for the next days work, He goes to bed around mid-night when his wife and children are already 50_(sleep).五、 短文改错(满分 10 分)假
45、定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加,删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号 (),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线() 划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词 ;2.只允许修改 10 处,多者(从第 11 处起) 不计分。Things change so quickly! Im now in hospital recovering from liver failure. I regret take those we
46、ight-loss pills. They contain a harmful chemical that is caused my liver to fail. The pills were going to complete destroy my liver if I continued taking it. My mother insisted sending me to the hospital, when I received good treatment.It was a really painful experience, but Im feeling better now. I
47、 follow my doctors advices and exercise for at least half an hour every day ( but I seldom go to the gym!) and ate a lot of fruit and vegetables. People should love their bodies. My mother is right: dont damage your healthy for a slim and attractive figure. It isnt worth it. We shouldnt be ashamed o
48、f the way we look, shall we?6、 书面表达(满分 25 分)近年来外国留学生到中国学习，成千上万的留学生已经来到中国学习，而许多其他学生还一直在设法来中国，请根据下面表格提示,以 Studying In China 为题写一篇短文。注意:1.短文须包括所有要点 ,内容连贯;2. 词数;100 左右; 开头已给出(不计入总词数) 。Studying In ChinaIn recent years, studying In China has been popular Advantages Disadvantages1.与不同文化背景的人交友2. 学习中国的传统3. 更快地学习汉语1.缺乏生活经验、自理能力差2. 情感
