内蒙古呼伦贝尔市扎兰屯一中学年高一英语上学期期中试题.docx

1、内蒙古呼伦贝尔市扎兰屯一中学年高一英语上学期期中试题扎兰屯一中2015-2016年度上学期高一期中考试英语试题时间： 100分钟 总分：130 第卷（共 80 分）第一部 听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部 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，从题中所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳答案。AI like hosting parties. Some people dont like it because they like to stay at a quiet place. But I like that kind of at

2、mosphere(气氛). Of course, it is very busy, sweet, happy, exciting and tiring. But I can get different experiences every time.When I have party at home, I may prepare everything with my wife, thinking about the menu, decorating the house, shopping and cooking. That would make us two feel more close an

3、d happy of the life. I remember last time when I had several friends at home for dinner. The main food I served was pizza. One of my friends brought her four-year-old daughter to come together. I invited the little girl to make pizza with me together. She was so excited and curious about it. I gave

4、her everything needed for a pizza but with a small amount. Then she could do each step after me. At that moment, she was so nice and patient and peaceful and so eager for the pizza making knowledge. We successfully made a big one and a small one, and she felt so proud of that small pizza. She asked

5、her mother to take a picture for the baby pizza because she wanted to share this amazing moment with her father. That is a sweet time in my memory and could also be the same for the little girl, because she learned and experienced a lot during it. Life is the best teacher for a child even for an adu

6、lt.1. The writer likes hosting parties because of _.A. some delicious food B. cooking C. shopping D. the atmosphere2. _ helps the writer prepare everything for parties.A. His wife B. His daughter C. His friends son D. His friends daughter3. The writer invited the little girl to _.A. cook B. make cak

7、es C. make a pizza D. decorate the house4. They made _ pizza(s).A. one B. two C. three D. four5. From the passage, the little girl joined the party with her _.A. father B. mother C. brother D. sisterBThere are many things we need to know but we do not learn at school. For example, if we want to use

8、our money wisely, we need to shop carefully. We need to know how to compare the prices of things in different shops. We need to be able to compare the quality of different brands. We need to know how to make a choice when we shop.Knowing how to make such choices is a life skill, and we need these sk

9、ills if we want to live useful and happy lives.Some of these choices are small. For example, will I take an apple for lunch or a pear? Will I take a bus to school today or will I walk? Will I wear the red T-shirt or the blue one to the movies? Other choices are more important. For example, will I ea

10、t healthy food for lunch or will I eat junk food because it is tastier? Will I work hard at all my lessons or will I only work hard at the lessons which I enjoy? We make decisions like these every day.Making wrong choices can result in unhappiness. We have to realize that the choices we make can aff

11、ect the rest of our life. Just as importantly, our choices can also affect other people. Next time you decide to waste time in class, play a joke on someone or talk loudly at the movies, think about this: who else does my choice affect?6. What helps us use our money more wisely? A. Comparing the pri

12、ces and the quality. B. Buying things in different shops. C. Choosing different brands. D. Choosing famous brands.7. Why do we need life skills? A. To know how to shop sensibly. B. To live a useful and happy life. C. To compare brands and prices. D, To learn things at school.8. According to this pas

13、sage, we make choices _. A. most days B. some days C. once a day D. every day9. Which of these choices is more important than the others according to the passage? A. Which fruit to take for lunch. B. How to get to school. C. Which T-shirt to wear to the movies. D. Which subject to work hard at.10. W

14、ho do our choices may affect? A. Ourselves and our parents. B. Only ourselves. C. Ourselves and other people. D. Everybody except us.CWho do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(1860-1935)Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She created shelters, education

15、 opportunities and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(1907-1964)Rachel Carson was born in the rural town of Springdale, Pennsylvania in America. The popular 1962 book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson made people reali

16、ze the dangers and harmful effects of pollution on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.Angela Merkel(1954-)In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman of the country. She had been a scientist in the past. As Germanys leader, she has had an effect on the whole world.Sandra Day OCo

17、nnor(1930-)When Sandra Day OConnor finished her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find a job because she was a woman. However, she became the first woman to join the US Supreme Court in 1981 after years of hard work.Margaret Thatcher(1925-)In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain

18、s first woman Prime Minister. She served until 1990, which made her the first British leader to serve three terms in a row. Because of her high standards and strong will, people called her Britains Iron Lady.Marie Curie(1867-1934)Polish-born scientist Marie Curie discovered that some types of metal

19、give off energy called radiation(辐射). Her research led to new medical treatment and arms. She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.11. Who once won the Nobel Prize?A. Jane Addams and Marie CurieB. Jane Addams and Margaret ThatcherC. Marie Curie and Angela MerkelD. Mar

20、ie Curie and Rachel Carson12. We can infer from the text that Rachel Carson worked to _. A. help the poor B. spread geographic knowledge C. protect the environment D. protect the rights of women13. What do Angela Merkel and Margaret Thatcher have in common? A. Both of them were scientists before com

21、ing to power. B. Both of them are the first woman leader of their country. C. Both of them are famous for being strict. D. Both of them have worked for three terms.14. Who once failed to find a job? A. Jane Addams B. Sandra Day OConnor C. Rachel Carson D. Margaret Thatcher15. What would be the best

22、title for the text? A. Great Women B. Famous Scientists C. Strong Leaders D. Ways to Success for Women附加题（5小题，共10分）DMany years ago I lived in a western country. I got my first job in the city and I was excited to go to the office by bus!I left home each morning in time to catch the 8:05 bus from the

23、 main road. One morning I could see the bus coming. I could also see an elderly lady walking with a lovely dog beside her. There were some teenagers behind her.The bus arrived and we got on. Unlike in eastern countries, only eight passengers were permitted to travel standing. I was inside the bus wh

24、en the conductor(售票员) called, Only eight standing passengers! Could the last one to get on please get off. I saw those teenagers inside, right in front of me!I thought that it was I who now had to get off. I turned and saw the elderly lady with her dog. They were about to get off instead. I moved qu

25、ickly to get in front of her. I encouraged her to stay and got off. To my surprise, when I moved past her, I realized that she was blind! Her only companion was her guide dog!Well, I finally got to the office. After the days work, I went to the bus stand near my office to make the return journey. Wh

26、at a pleasant surprise! The lady and her dog were there! I was really pleased because Id get a better chance to speak with her. I opened the conversation and she recognized my Asian accent. She asked if I was the same person who helped her that morning. Amazing! From then on it was a long happy conv

27、ersation.The bus arrived. We got on, and were able to choose any seat as the bus was empty. Our journey started, and so did our friendship.16.Why did the author get off the bus?A. He wanted to help the old lady.B. He was the last one to get on the bus.C. He had got something important to do.D. He di

28、dnt like the teenagers in front of him.17.How did the author feel when he met the lady again?A.Nervous and uncomfortable. B. Surprised and happy. C. Unhappy and bored. D. Worried and sad.18.What can we learn about the old lady?A. She took the bus to go to work.B. She liked talking with strangers.C.

29、She was interested in Asian accent.D. She walked with the help of her dog.19.The author most probably comes from _.A. England B. Canada C. India D. Australia20.According to the passage, the author _A . was ready to help others B. was sorry to find the lady blind C. was interested in travelling by bu

30、s D. was excited to find another better job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。People often say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and thats actually quite true. 21 After all, making a good first impression is all about making others feel good when

31、spending time with them. The following tips will help you make a positive impression every time.Dress appropriately(恰当地) 22 That means dressing up or putting on nice, clean, situation-appropriate clothes for social situations. It isnt difficult and it doesnt have to cost you much, either.Be aware of

32、 you body languageWords express very little of what you say. Body language can tell someone a lot about your mood and confidence level. 23 Eye contact is an easy way to make others feel comfortable, important and special. Nervous body language can make others uncomfortable and anxious. Try to be aware of your body language when communicating with others.Respect the opinions