2010—2011学年度广东省惠阳高级中学高一下学期期末考试英语卷.doc

1、20102011 学年度广东省惠阳高级中学高一下学期期末考试英语卷 完型填空 I can still remember when I met my best friend She had just moved into the neighborhood and her grandmother brought her down to 11 me I hid behind my mother and she hid behind her grandmother， 12 to look at each other Soon we lost the 13 and started playing wit

2、h each other In the 7th grade， I first lost touch with her She was 14 family problems and I deserted her to be with the cooler people because they knew she had been a 15 person None of my new friends liked her as much as I did because they knew she had 16 However， every summer we could always sit at

3、 each others house and watch soap operas， and talk about all the boys we liked It was last year when I noticed the problem I guess I was too devoted in high school to 17 she needed someone there for her Anyway， she made a new best friend and so did I Then 1 didnt know why， but she started cutting he

4、rself! She then was diagnosed（诊断） with clinical（临床的） depression At first， 1 was very 18 ， but we still stayed in 19 I wanted to be there for her since her new best friend basically 20 her and people were calling her 21 ， and I knew I still cared about her like a sister. Yesterday she came to me and

5、said： “I never knew what a best friend was until you were the only person that would stop me cutting I 22 you so much， and you didnt even know you were 23 me ” We both cried And I guess a kind of 24 from my life so far is never to give up on your friends Even if they arent as cool as others， or peop

6、le think they are crazy，they need someone there If you desert them， you will only be 25 yourself. So if a friend needs you, and you care for them, you can never desert them. 【小题1】 A follow B meet C join D support A scared B annoyed C worried D delighted A temper B interest C confidence D shyness A t

7、aking up B getting through C going through D making up A happier B cooler C stronger D cleverer A problems B shortcomings C partners D disabilities A admit B accept C consider D realize A calm B considerate C upset D helpful A place B touch C control D mood A confused B bothered C reminded D deserte

8、d A crazy B stubborn C clumsy D stupid A expect B influence C appreciate D demand A urging B blaming C helping D hurting A honour B favour C pleasure D lesson A innocent B successful C guilty D reliable 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题

9、 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 阅读理解 Years after throwing a bottle-up note into a lake for a class project and just one year after his death, a mans childhood message was found and returned to his mother. Eleven years ago, a then 10-year-old boy, Joshua Baker, wrote the message, folded and

10、 put it in an empty container, his mother, Maggie Holbrook said. He died last February in a motor vehicle accident in California. He had recently returned after a serving in the Middle East as a US marine. “ I think he was just letting us know he was OK and keep doing what we are doing ,” Holbrook s

11、aid. The message surfaced in White Lake in late April, just days after the 11th anniversary of its being thrown into the lake. It was found by one of Bakers closest friends, Steve Lieder, she said. Lieder and two friends were chatting near the lake when Lieder looked down and saw the bottle. He brok

12、e it open and found the note inside. “My name is Joshua Baker. I am 10. If you find this, put it on the news. The date is 4/16/95.” They immediately took it to Holbrook, who said she is now having the note preserved and will display it in her home. She can remember when her son wrote the message for

13、 the school project. She said she always wondered why he didnt put it in the nearby Wolf River, which has a much stronger current（水流） . “I still remember the day he wrote it,” Holbrook said. “ I couldnt understand why he threw it in the lake. No one would never see it again. Now I know.” 【小题 1】 What

14、 was Joshua Baker when he died in motor vehicle accident in California A An official B A soldier C A worker D A teacher 【小题 2】 Who found the bottle according to the passage A Joshua Bakers mother B A fisherman C Joshua Bakers friend D Joshua Bakers mothers friend 【小题 3】 What does the underlined sent

15、ence mean A The mother believes his son is still living with her in the house. B The mother thinks his son will come to see her one day C The mother thinks its foolish to throw the note in the lake D The mother thinks the bottle is her sons gift only left to her after his death 【小题 4】 Which of the f

16、ollowing statements is correct according to the passage A The man threw the bottle into the lake without any purpose. B The man didnt put the bottle into the nearby river because it had a strong current. C Not until recently did his mother understand why he put the bottle into the lake instead of th

17、e nearby river. D The man made the bottle-up note so as to let his parents know he was OK. 【小题 5】 The best title for this passage would be _. A A mans Bottle Message Found After His Death B A Ridiculous and Unbelivable Bottle Message C A Strange Bottle-up Note Appearing In a Lake D An Important Chil

18、dhood Message 11 Years After His Death 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A A blogger is a person who writes on an Internet computer Web site called a blog. The word blog is a short way of saying Web log, or personal Web site. Anyone can start a blog, and they can write about anything th

19、ey like. There are millions of blogs on the Internet today. They provide news, information and ideas and many people read them. They contain links to other Web sites. And they provide a place for people to write about their ideas and react to the ideas of others. A research company called Perscus ha

20、s studied more than 300 Web logs . It says that blogs are most popular with teenage girls. They use them to let their friends know what is happening in their lives. The study also says that more than 100,000 bloggers stopped taking part in the activity after a year. However, some people develop seri

21、ous blogs to present political and other ideas. For example, the Republican and Democratic parties in the southern state of Kentucky recently started their own blogs. And American companies are beginning to use blogs to advertise their products. At the same time, some long-standing blogs have ended

22、last week, blogging leader Dave Winer closed his free blog service weblogs. com. He says the site became too costly to continue. He started the blog four years ago. And thousands of people had written on it. They are now upset because they did not know that the site was closing. One blog that is sti

23、ll going strong is called Rebeccas Pocket. Rebecca Blood created the Web-site in 1999. She wrote about the history of blogs on the site. That article led to a book called The Weblog Handbook. It has been translated into four languages so far. Ms. Blood says Rebeceas Pocket gets about 30,000 visitors

24、 a month. She writes about anything and everything-politics, culture and movies. She recently provided medical advice. And she wrote about how to prevent people from stealing money from on -line bank accounts. 【小题 1】 The author wrote this passage mainly to _. A introduce an Internet computer Web sit

25、e called blog B introduce a short way of saying Weblog C tell readers about blogs D tell readers how to write blogs 【小题 2】 From the passage we can learn that blogs cover almost everything EXCEPT _. A different ideas B medical advice C advertisements D account passwords 【小题 3】 Which of the following

26、statements is NOT true according to the passage A Politicians don t use blogs at all. B A lot of bloggers no longer write or read blogs. C Among school children, fewer boys like to use blogs. D People have 5 language versions of The Weblog Handbook to read. 【小题 4】 Dave Winer closed his weblogs. com

27、because _. A more than 100,000 bloggers stopped taking part in the activity B American companies used blogs to advertise their products C people stole money from on -line bank accounts D He couldnt afford the increasing money needed to run the blogs 【小题 5】 The reason why Rebecca s Pocket is still go

28、ing strong is that _. A it was created by a woman B it is about the history of blogs C it provides useful information and advice D it has editions in at least four different languages 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C Learning English is a great challenge, but with a little help from

29、technology it can be as easy as a piece of cake. As well as the classroom, teachers and textbooks, the Internet, TV and radio programs can play an active role in helping learn English. The Internet is full of rich and up-to-date information. English learners might wish to try http:/. This website is

30、 co-established by the British Council, the BBC World Service and Central Radio and TV University. It provides cultural information about Britain and has an example of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) that students can use for practice. Different levels of grammar tests can

31、also be found. Make friends online Another useful website for middle school students and teachers is: Besides reading 21st Century School Edition online, students are also invited to put their views on different topics up on the website. Users have the opportunity to make friends with people who sha

32、re their interests. In the teaching and learning section, there are reading and vocabulary tips for students. Compared with the Internet, TV programs have their own advantages: one does not have to sit at a computer and the audio and visual effects can even be relaxing. One popular English-learning

33、program is called Modern English. This focuses on oral English in practical situations such as taking photos and shopping. The short dialogues and useful phrases may help students to express themselves if they go abroad or meet foreigners in China. More than 50 TV stations in about 300 cities have a

34、ired the program. Word to World If you watch Beijing Television Channel 8, you might see a program titled Study Abroad. On this show Professor Wang Qiang from New Oriental School hosts From Word to World. He selects words with a deep cultural background and teaches useful phrases related to that wor

35、d. Cartoons are also used to explain how to use the word in daily life. Listening to the radio may not be a new way to learn English but it is easy. China Radio International airs a program called Studio Classroom at 6:30 a.m. every day. This 25-minute program is aimed at middle school students and

36、covers subjects from current news to travel and history, all in simple language. 【小题 1】 This passage _. A introduces some new websites and TV and radio programs B focuses on advantages and disadvantages of different medium forms C recommends technological help in learning English D aims at advertisi

37、ng various English courses 【小题 2】 If you want to read an English newspaper and make comments on different topics, you try_. A . B . C Modern English D Studio Classroom 【小题 3】 One can practise oral English in everyday situations in _. A Studio Classroom B From Word to World C Study Abroad D Modern En

38、glish 【小题 4】 According to the author, one advantage of TV programs over the Internet is that they _. A offer more English learning resources B cost you nothing C have better audio and visual effects D have English courses available whenever you need them 【小题 5】 The author wants the readers to know t

39、hat learning English _. A is difficult B is easy C is neither easy nor difficult D can be made much easier with a little help of modern technology 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D A California family drives a car that could help protect the environment. When Jon and Sandy go to the s

40、tore or to their daughters soccer games, they drive in high-tech style. They drive a $1 million, fuel-cell-powered car. It may be the worlds most expensive car and one of the most environmentally friendly cars. The FCX is the first fuel-cell-powered car to be used by a family anywhere in the world.

41、The FCX uses hydrogen and oxygen for fuel. Car makers have been working to develop vehicles that are better for the environment. They are developing cars that use fuel other than gasoline. And then what is fuel cell technology Fuel cell technology works by changing the chemicals hydrogen and oxygen

42、into water. This process produces electricity, and water vapor which comes out of the exhaust pipe. Most cars release dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Many scientists say these gases are major contributors to global warming. “The FCX is driven just like any other vehicle o

43、n the road, but without the gases which pollute the environment,” scientists say. Fuel cell technology has been around since the 1800s, but scientists have yet been to perfect it. They say it may take years before the technology is ready for widespread use. Another earth-friendly car is already on t

44、he market. Hybrid cars use both gasoline and an electric motor. They are becoming more popular with customers because they cut pollution and improve fuel efficiency. 【小题 1】 Which of the following about the FCX is not true A It may be the most expensive car in the world. B It is one of the most envir

45、onmentally friendly cars. C It releases dangerous gases to pollute the air. D It uses hydrogen and oxygen for fuel other than gasoline. 【小题 2】 According to the passage, what is the major cause for global warming A Gases from FCX. B Water vapor from cars. C Hydrogen and oxygen. D Gases from cars. 【小题

46、 3】 From the passage, we know that fuel cell technology _. A works by water B has a history for over two hundred years C works by electricity D has been widely used since the 1800s 【小题 4】 We can infer from the passage that _. A future cars will be environmentally friendly B there will be no gasoline

47、 for cars C people cant afford to buy cars in the future D global warming has been stopped 【小题 5】 Hybrid cars are popular because _. A they are the fuel-cell-powered cars B they are energy-saving and cut pollution C they are perfect cars in the world D they produce no gases to pollute the environmen

48、t 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 阅读填空 Charlie Chaplin developed his own manner of acting, the one that was to become world-famous. He wore a small black hat, very wide trousers, a moustache and carried a stick that he swung in the air 【小题 1】 he walked. During his first year, Chaplin acted in 35 films, many of 【小题 2】 he wrote and directed himself. Chaplins earliest films were 【小题 3】 (silence), because the equipment for adding sound to films had not yet been developed. The 【小题 4】 (devel