2010-2011学年浙江省宁波市高一下期末英语试卷与答案.doc

1、2010-2011学年浙江省宁波市高一下期末英语试卷与答案 单项选择 * - Poor Steven! I could hardly recognize him just now! - . He has changed so much. A Never mind B No problem C Not at all D Me neither 答案： D - How much do I owe you for dinner - . Its nothing. A Youre welcome B Forget it. C With pleasure D Thats right 答案： B My sis

2、ter met him at Ningbo Grand Theatre yesterday afternoon, so he your lecture. A couldnt attend B mustnt have attended C shouldnt attend D couldnt have attended 答案： D His promise he would give away half of the years income to the earthquake-stricken area turned out a lie, made the public feel cheated.

3、 A that; what B that; which C what; which D which; that 答案： B To our great , his parents were at his mark. A surprise; surprised B surprises; surprising C surprises; surprised D surprise; surprising 答案： A Swimmers must be very strong in order to build up speed because of the high resistance(阻力 ) of

4、the water. Runners, , must struggle against the heavy resistance of the air and ground. A generally B similarly C naturally D probably 答案： B It is reported that people are likely to tell lies over the phone as they are in emails. A as twice B twice than C twice more D twice as 答案： D Some people have

5、 concerns over the Disneyland in Shanghai will have a negative effect on the one in Hong Kong, has been criticized for being too small. A that; that B which; which C whether; which D what; which 答案： C Its a long story and there is not much time left, so Ill tell you about it . A in detail B in brief

6、 C in general D in all 答案： B wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton has attention of millions of people in the world. A A; / B The; / C A; the D The; the 答案： D - What kind of house do you want to have Something big - Well, it be big - thats not important. A mustnt B neednt C cant D wont 答案： B

7、After sailing for five months, they arrived at they thought was the place they had been looking for. A what B that C which D where 答案： A On April 24, Tsinghua University its 100th anniversary at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. A congratulated B challenged C celebrated D participated 答案： C S

8、unglasses are sometimes worn to the eyes strong sunlight. A prevent; from B care; of C defend; against D protect; from 答案： D As the war in Libya goes on, an increasing number of people in the country from their homes and a safe place to stay. A have been driven; are trying to find B has been driven;

9、 is trying to find C are being driven; have found D have been driven; have tried to find 答案： A 完型填空 Many years ago I drove a taxi for extra money. I drove mainly from the downtown to the 16 , beside the Greenwood Racetrack which was in operation at that time. Each time a taxi drove up to the station

10、, many kids would run along the 17 to the passenger door. One 18 kid would open the passenger door and say, “ 19 , sir.” The passenger would always say thanks and give the kid a 20 on his way from the taxi to the entrance of the track. It was a routine that everybody knew. One day I noticed a boy, w

11、ho was 21 than most of them but was pushed away by even the smallest kid. He never pushed back. 22 , he would even step aside when others pushed forward. But he never 23 . Then one morning as I was 24 to the sidewalk, all the other kids were running after a taxi 25 mine. They didnt notice mine. The

12、boy saw me and walked toward my taxi. As I pulled up I made sure that I stopped in a 26 with the passenger door right beside him. He 27 the passenger door with a flourish(夸张动作 ) and said, “Good luck at the track, sir.” 28 , the man did not tip him a quarter. Instead he 29 , “Get out of my way!” He p

13、ushed him aside so 30 that the boy fell on the sidewalk and I knew he was badly hurt. I got out of my car quickly 31 find that the man disappeared in the crowd. So I looked for the kid. I decided to give him $20 for all his 32 . But he was far up ahead, walking out of the station 33 . The traffic po

14、liceman waved at me to get my car going. 34 , I never saw him again. Id like to find him one day and tell him that if only he had stuck around a little longer I would have given him a whole $20. I learned an important lesson from the boy. When things seem so 35 that you are ready to give up, that is

15、 the time when things are most likely to turn around for you. 【小题 1】 A school B station C office D hospital 【小题 2】 A sidewalk B way C track D step 【小题 3】 A strong B tall C lucky D active 【小题 4】 A Stop B Welcome C Help D Good luck 【小题 5】 A smile B tip C hug D prize 【小题 6】 A short B bigger C weaker D

16、smarter 【小题 7】 A In fact B In general C In total D In case 【小题 8】 A gave in B gave away C gave up D gave off 【小题 9】 A pushing up B speeding up C keeping up D pulling up 【小题 10】 A above B beside C in front of D over 【小题 11】 A position B car C tree D situation 【小题 12】 A closed B opened C kicked D knoc

17、ked 【小题 13】 A Therefore B So C However D Then 【小题 14】 A smiled B wept C advised D shouted A hard B softly C sweetly D slowly 【小题 16】 A and to B but to C only to D so as to 【小题 17】 A strength B efforts C courage D work 【小题 18】 A nervously B anxiously C madly D silently 【小题 19】 A So far B From then on

18、 C Once more D Just then 【小题 20】 A unavoidable B poor C hopeless D challenging 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 阅读理解 Lily， Susan, David, Chris和 Micha

19、el分别计划假期去景点旅游，阅读下面旅游杂志上的 6个旅游广告（ A、 B、 C、 D、 E和 F），从中找出符合 5位兴趣爱好的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。 【小题 1】 Lily： I enjoy shopping, dining and nightlife. I want to surf and learn about Hawaiian culture. 【 小题 2】 Susan： I like a relaxed lifestyle. I want to take a scenic helicopter and watch the amazing

20、eruptions( 火山喷发 ) of red-hot lava. 【小题 3】 David： I like a relaxed and simple lifestyle. 【小题 4】 Chris： I like surfing and mountain-climbing and enjoy shopping, dining and nightlife. 【小题 5】 Michael： I love outdoor activities and want to take a scenic helicopter. A Oahu Island the gathering place Home

21、to 80 per cent of Hawaiis people, Oahu lets you enjoy the bustling and colourful city life of Honolulu, and world-famous Waikiki beach. Glamorous Waikiki is the main place for sun and surf. Otherwise go swimming, snorkeling, or relax and sunbathe on the many other fabulous beaches. Oahu is the place

22、 to be for shopping, great dining and great nightlife! But if nightclubs arent your scene, you may like to visit the museum at Pearl Harbour, or climb Nuuanu Oali mountain to find the best view of the whole island. B Hawaii the big island Hawaii is also the name of the biggest island of the group. I

23、f youd like a more relaxed lifestyle with friendly locals, then the Big Island has plenty of room for you. Take a helicopter ride around snow-capped Manna Kea, the highest mountain in the world if you measure from the ocean floor. Or visit Kilauea, the worlds largest active volcano（活 火山） . Hawaiis d

24、ramatic black lava landscape even include beaches with black sand. C Kauai the garden island Small and uncrowded, Kauai is the perfect gateway for families and couples looking for a peaceful holiday. It has world-class golf courses, with great views! This island is ideal for those who love outdoor a

25、ctivities. The beautiful green Na Pali cliffs and coast are a great place to go camping, hiking and horse riding. You can go kayaking on the river, or take scenic helicopter flights. D Maui the rainbow island Maui combines beautiful scenery with luxury resort-style living. No matter where you stay,

26、youll see many wonderful rainbows. Of course there are the lovely beaches for snorkeling, surfing and whale watching, but you can also hike up Haleakala, the worlds largest inactive volcano. The town of Lahaina offers a luau - a fun evening of hula dancing and traditional banquet. It isnt as busy as

27、 Waikiki, but there are still plenty of shopping, fine restaurants and nightlife. E Lanai Hawaiis best-kept secret Far away from the crowds, this island offers you a totally relaxing experience. It is a haven for all kinds of wildlife. You can go fishing on the deserted beaches, or just laze there.

28、Maybe you can climb Lanaihale mountain. From the top you can see all the other islands. F Molokai very different The lifestyle here lets you understand the way Hawaii was many years ago. If youre looking for a total escape from a busy city life, this is definitely the place. Forget shopping, fancy d

29、ining and nightlife. Let a guide bring you on a horseback or bicycle tour of the rugged but beautiful scenery. Hike over the stunning cliffs of the Kalaupapa peninsula. The most important thing to do on Molokai, though, is relax and slow down. 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 F 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C Nowaday

30、s, theres a lot of debate about single sex education since it has begun to regain its popularity recently. According to long term studies of children from around the world, students achieve more and learn better in single sex schools. An Australian study of 270,000 students found that both boys and

31、girls performed much higher on standardized(标准化 ) tests when they attended separate schools. During an experiment in Virginia in 1995, 100 eighth graders were separated just for math and science courses. Almost immediately, the girls began to achieve more, become more confident and take part more of

32、ten in class activities. In 2001, a British study concluded that nearly every girl regardless of (不论 ) her ability or socio-economic status performed better in single sex classrooms than co-ed ones. The study of 2,954 high schools and 979 primary schools showed that while boys at the lowest levels i

33、n study improved the most in single sex schools, single sex education was particularly beneficial (有益的 ) to girls. Every one of the top 50 private elementary schools and top 20 private high schools in Britain are single sex schools. Girls became more confident in themselves as students and earned hi

34、gher scores on their College Board and Advanced Placement examinations. A quarter of the female members of the US Congress and one-third of all female members of Fortune 100 boards graduated from all-womens colleges. While the statistics are not as dramatic for boys, however, boys tend to soften the

35、ir competitive edge and become more cooperative in a single sex setting. They can just be boys and not worry about what the girls might think. Single sex education has a pleasant way of encouraging children to be fearless, to be curious, to be enthusiastic - in short, to just be themselves. Children

36、 are subjected (屈从于 ) to pressures from every quarter to become adults before they are ready to do so. They grow up too quickly. Why not let them be children for a few more years Single sex education with its gentler, more controlled social atmosphere is just the right answer for many children. 【小题

37、1】 With the experiment in Virginia in 1995, the writer wants to show that . A single sex education has become popular in recent years B the effect of single sex education on girls is immediate C students at separate schools are better prepared for standardized tests D both boy and girl students achi

38、eve more and learn better in single sex schools 【小题 2】 According to the article, which of the following statements about single sex education is TRUE A Girls performances in single sex classrooms are determined by their ability and socioeconomic status. B In all-boys schools boys with the worst acad

39、emic performances improved the most. C Single sex education was particularly helpful for boys. D There are more single sex schools than co-ed schools in Britain. 【小题 3】 In the article, the underlined phrase “soften their competitive edge” probably means . A act in a kindly manner B become less compe

40、titive C lose interest in something D take advantage of something 【小题 4】 What is the main point of the article A Ways to reduce pressure and help children grow. B The reason why girls perform better than boys at school. C The advantage of single sex education. D The development of single sex educati

41、on in different countries. 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C A person steps on what seems like solid ground but discovers with horror that the ground is giving way underfoot. The person struggles desperately but is trapped. There is no escape. Slowly the person sinks deeper and at last is gone

42、. The solid ground was solid only in appearance. It was actually quicksand, which is a deep mass of fine sand mixed with water. How is quicksand formed Water pushes up from below the surface and is held by the sand. The grains of sand are forced apart by the water. They cannot hold any weight. The s

43、ubsurface water may have come from a spring, a river, or a stream. Sometimes pools of water near beaches become filled with sand. When the soil under these pools does not allow for good drainage(排水 ), the sand can become stretches of quicksand. Is it true that a person who steps into quicksand is do

44、omed to die No, for people have fought their way from quicksand to firm land again. It is panic(恐慌 ) that creates the condition that can result in death, for the more a person struggles, the worse matters become. Quick movements will make the sand yield for a time, but then it rushes back and settle

45、s solidly around the body. People trapped in quicksand should either lie back with arms outstretched, or not move at all. When the weight of the sand around his body has displaced equals that persons weight, the victim will stop sinking. With feet held still, and with slow movements of the arms, as

46、in the backstroke(仰泳 ) in swimming, people have managed to roll to safety and reach firm ground. 【小题 1】 Quick movements by a person trapped in quicksand will _. A help the person reach firm ground B help prevent panic C make the same sand yield temporarily D make the sand hold the persons weight 【小题

47、 2】 Quicksand is _. A a mass of fine sand mixed with water B formed only along rivers C found below subsurface water D solid ground 【小题 3】 Which statement does the article lead you to believe A Stretches of quicksand are found only under the sea. B People should never try to escape from quicksand. C

48、 It is hard to keep calm if you fall into quicksand. D Only heavy people can be trapped in quicksand. 【小题 4】 The passage mainly tells about _. A what solid ground looks like B the nature of quicksand C stepping into quicksand D escaping from quicksand 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B A rat looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package. What food might it contain He was alarmed to discover that it was a rat trap (捕鼠夹 ). Going back to the farmyard the rat gave a warning: “There is a rat trap in the house, a rat trap in the house