河南省中牟县第一高级中学2018_2019学年高一英语上学期第二次双周考试题（实验班）.doc

1、1河南省中牟县第一高级中学 2018-2019 学年高一英语上学期第二次双周考试题（实验班）第一卷 第一部分听力（略）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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AJourney to Asia in 2018Follow the Silk RouteThough they were ruled by Russia for more than 100 years, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan have remain

2、ed far more connected to their earlier histories. This M-day journey, with guidance from Times-selected experts,will take you deep into the heart of these Silk Road nations.Journey 11 daysTime Apr. 15，May 20 and Sept. 23, 2018 Travelers 20Costs $6,495Saudi Arabia and the Emirates：The Past and Future

3、 of OilOil transformed the Arabian Peninsula, bringing wealth to the traditional area as well as problems with the Western nations that needed it. Learn more on this journey accompanied by New York Times - selected experts. Explore the conservatism(保守主义）that existed in Saudi Arabia, and then see the

4、 modem architectural city Abu Dhabi.Journey 10 daysTime Oct. 23 and Nov. 6, 2018 Travelers 24 Costs $ 11695Seventy Years of the State of Israel2In 2018, Israel will observe its 70th anniversary as a nation. But its history goes back more than 5,000 years, and even now, its future promises many diffi

5、culties. On this nine-day journey, travel with experts from the New York Times, a leader in its even-handed coverage of Israel, Palestinians and the Middle East. Enjoy extraordinary opportunities to hear from opinion makers, scholars, grassroots activists and media experts.Journey 9 daysTime Mar. 18

6、 and Oct. 7, 2018 Travelers 25 Costs $6,995Kashmir： The Religious Melting Pot of IndiaOne of the most populous nations on earth. India also has some of the most varied religions on earth. On this 13 - day journey：explore this nations colorful religious history, from Delhi to Kashmir, with expert gui

7、dance and unparalleled access to remote areas.Journey 13 daysTime Mar. 24, Apr. 14 and Oct. 62018 Travelers 20 Costs $7,89521Which place might visitors go to if they choose Follow the Silk Route?A. Russia. B. China. C. Israel, D. Uzbekistan.22If you want to have a trip during November, which journey

8、 should you choose?A.Follow the Silk Route.B.The Past and Future of Oil.C. Seventy Years of the State of Israel.D.TheReligious Melting Pot of India.23What can visitors learn about during the trip in India?A. Its religious history. B. Its Modem architecture.C. Its coloiful activities. D. Its media in

9、dustry.324What do the four trips have in common?A. They all provide expert guidance.B. They all last no more than 10 days.C. They all accept less than 20 visitors.D. They all cost about 6,000 dollars.BA young woman carrying a three-year-old child got on a bus. The conductor(售票员) hurried to give her

10、a warm welcome and then kindly asked the other passengers to make more room for the woman and her child. On seeing this, people began to talk. “You know this conductor used to be very rude. Now suddenly he has changed his bad behavior（行为,举止;态度）, ” said a middle-aged man.“Yes, he should be praised an

11、d we must write a letter to the company,” said a second passenger. “Thats right,” another lady said, “I wish a newspaper reporter were here so that more people could learn from this conductor.”Just then a gentleman who looked like a teacher turned to the conductor and said, “Excuse me, but can I kno

12、w your name, please? Your excellent service must be praised.”Before he could open his mouth, the three-year-old child sitting on the young womans lap interrupted, “I know his name. I call him Dad.”25. The passengers were _ to see the conductors kindness to the woman and the child.A. excited B. pleas

13、ed C. interested D. surprised26. One passenger suggested writing a letter to the company to _.A. make a demand for more buses B. praise the conductor for his good serviceC. criticize the conductor for his rude behaviorD. invite a newspaper reporter to write about the conductor27. What was the gentle

14、man?4A. A teacher. B. A newspaper reporter.C. Not known from the story. D. The conductors friend from his company.28. The word “he” in the last paragraph refers to _.A. the gentleman B. the conductor C. the middle-aged man D. the three-year-old childCI was a shy girl. I didnt even like to answer the

15、 telephone for fear Id have to talk to somebody I didnt know. I enjoyed the loneliness of exploring nature. However, at school I had to spend all day in the company of others. My escape was reading. I spent a lot of lime studying and was rewarded with good grades. My only failure was Spanish Id get

16、all As on my written work and tests, but Ds and Fs on the spoken part.Eventually I went to college. During my third year of college, I had enough of being shy and determined to change my outlook and behavior. One day while at school, I noticed an advertisement for positions on the local classical mu

17、sic radio station. I had grown up listening to classical music, and I could easily pronounce names such as Tchaikovsky, Albinoni, and Chopin.I had absolutely no background in radio, and absolutely no hope of getting the job. The idea of talking to thousands of listeners in “M radio land” terrified m

18、e. However, I luckily survived the interview. I was given brief descriptions of symphonies (交响乐）and a public service announcement to read, and a list of composers names to pronounce. It wasnt hard for me. I left the recording session (录音时段） with a sense of relief and a sense of accomplishment. About

19、 two weeks later I actually landed the job. It was a challenging job, but I grew to enjoy it greatly. I began to feel comfortable talking to people.Although I now spend many hours each week talking with people, Im still basically a quiet person. Perhaps it is my soft voice and my quiet nature that h

20、elps draw people out as they respond to my questions as I interview them. My former shyness is a fortune, as I can relate to people who feel discomfortable 5when they talk to newspaper reporters. I still enjoy moments of loneliness and the peace found in nature. But Im also glad I decided to make a

21、change in my life that has opened many doors and opportunities that I never knew existed.29.What do we learn about the author?A.She didnt like reading. B.She didnt work hard enough.C.She wasnt interested in music. D.She wasnt good at speaking Spanish.30.How did the author feel before the interview?A

22、.Very excited. B.Pretty confident.C.Highly confused. D.Extremely nervous.31.What does the author later think of her quiet personality?A. It makes others feel less comfortable. B. It is of benefit to her challenging job.C. It prevents her being a newspaper reporter. D. It draws a negative response fr

23、om audiences.32.The text mainly focuses on the authors.A.desire to find her true selfB.feeling about being a radio hostessC.story of exploring the meaning of life D.experience and feeling of overcoming shynessDLaptop(手提式电脑) computers are popular all over the world. People use them on trains and airp

24、lanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want. Within five years,

25、 each of the 1,500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a 10 million computer program at Westlake, a 110-year-old college. The students with laptops will also be able to use the Internet. In addition, they will be able to use e-mails to “speak” with their teachers,

26、classmates, and 6families. However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs. They can work with it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the treesanywhere at all!Because of the many changes in computer technolo

27、gy, laptops used in higher education, such as colleges and universities, are workable. As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers. In addition, the laptops can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources. State higher-educatio

28、n officials are studying how laptops can help students. State officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities, too.At Westlake College, more than 80 percent of the staff(职员) use computers. The laptops will allow all teachers to use computers in their lessons. As one Westlake teacher

29、 said, “Here we are in the middle of Virginia and were giving students a window on the world. They can see everything and do everything.”33. The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to _.A. connect them to the Internet B. use for their schoolworkC. work at home D. conn

30、ect them to libraries34. Which of the following is True about Westlake College?A. All teachers use computers. B.1, 500 students have laptops.C. Students there can do everything. D. It is an old college in America.35. The underlined “a window on the world” in the last paragraph means that students ca

31、n _.A. attend lectures on information technology B. travel around the worldC. get information from around the world D. have free laptops第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）7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。Nowadays, many people do not read for pleasure. The Internet and television have become most pe

32、oples main form of entertainment, and reading is becoming a thing of the past. 36 _And there are ways to make it even more enjoyable, whether you do it frequently or just for assignments. Identify what kind of reading you want to enjoy.Believe it or not, people enjoy different kinds of reading. Some

33、 people do research, some people read to learn how to do things, and some people read in order to enjoy stories or poetry. 37 _Realize that there are countless types of reading materials.For example, if you want to read stories, keep in mind that there are many types, like romantic novels, creative

34、nonfiction, etc. Dont decide you dont like reading just because you dont like one particular kind of books. 38_ But in the end, Youll slowly develop an interest in reading.Try listening to music.39_ Soft music is generally received better, but any type will do. It depends on what you like.40_Find a

35、place that is quiet, well-lit, and comfortable. You can even make a reading comer in your room.A. Create a good reading environment.B. Concentrate on what you re reading.C. Remember, you will have trial and error.D. Therefore, watching TV plays an important role.E. Before anything else, figure oul w

36、hy you want to read.F.For some people, this makes reading more pleasant.G. However, reading can greatly increase your life experience.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）8阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（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。After a long day at school, I walked home with my

37、 heavy schoolbag. Sleepy and _41_, I threw my things on the couch and hurriedly took something from the _42_ to eat. I passed by the living room and wished I could watch TV, but I knew my _43_ would take me the whole night. I took my schoolbag and went _44_ to my room. I tried to understand chemistr

38、y and _45_ sleepiness at the same time I tried to keep my eyes _46_ and I wanted something to cheer me up.Later, I _47_ the sound of the front door opening. And 1 waited for itthe sound of my mom singing. Though she sang off-key (跑调） ，it made me _48_ that she was here. I ran down to _49_ her. We hug

39、ged each other and talked for a while. I like it when my mom was happy. Her _50_ seemed to flow down to me and I got the power to _51_ the stress (压力）again.Sometimes, I wonder _52_ my mom can still be positive after coming back from work. Every weekday，she wakes up _53_ in the morning to go to work

40、and spends all hour on the bus before getting downtown. At a _54_ factory, she works standing for the whole day and draws patterns for clothes over and over. After work， my mom often gets stuck (卡在）in _55_ for two hours on her way back home. When I _56_ my school life with her work life, I should no

41、t be the one to complain. At least I have some interesting things to do at school,_57_ if my mom makes one mistake at work, she will lose her job. I appreciate that my mom has a positive attitude and lives her life with a joyful heart, _58_ encourages me to do my work well, _59_ there may be difficu

42、lties. Seeing her happy makes feel _60_, too.41.A.heavy B.busy C.hungry D.unlucky42.A.classroom B.kitchen C.bedroom D.apartment43.A.dream B.supper C.homework D.experience44.A.downstairs B.outdoors C.upstairs D.indoors45.A.break off B.put off C.get off D.fight off46.A.closed B.safe C.open D.loose947.

43、A.felt B.found C.made D.heard48.A.angry B.disappointed C.excited D.upset49.A.tell B.greet C.notice D.help50.A.need B.idea C.tip D.energy51.A.face B.change C.get D.suffer52.A.how B.what C.why D.whether53.A.early B.soon C.fast D.late54.A.furniture B.shoe C.car D.clothing55.A.work B.traffic C.duty D.ta

44、sk56.A.fill B.swap C.connect D.compare57.A.but B.so C.or D.and58.A.which B.that C.the one D.where59.A.unless B.though C.as D.as if60.A.good B.unhappy C.successful D.important第卷第二节语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面对话，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。In a desert the weather is often dry and hot. Some pe

45、ople think desert is a place_61_ there is nothing but sand. That is true sometimes,_62_ some deserts have many kinds of plants and animals living in them. These plants and animals can exist for long periods of time _63_rain.Some animals in the desert get all the water they need by _64_(eat) the plan

46、ts _65_ have water in them. People who have been _66_(lose)in the desert have died because they had no water _67_(drink). Some of these people would not have died if they had known how to survive. People who know how so survive in such _68_ dry place often know how to get water from the _69_(leaf)of

47、 plants.A person may enjoy living in the desert because he _70_(think) it is a beautiful place, but another person may think the same place is not pretty at all.第四部分写作（共两节满分 35 分）10第一节短文改错（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改句子，请你修改你同桌写的句子。每句一个错误。71.This is the theatre which well visit a well-kn

48、own pianist.72.Water is a liquid, boiling of which is 100 .73.But my connection with panda goes back to my days on a TV show in the mid-1980s,which I was the first Western TV reporter permitted to film a special unit caring for pandas.74.Scientists have advanced many theories about why human beings

49、cry tears, none of whom has been proved.75.I cant believe the reason why she explained to me.76.But the good news is anyone can overcome shyness quite easily.77.Building up your confident isnt something that can happen overnight.78.And when it comes to speak to girls,all you need to remember is one word: “Hello.”79.One of the great things about living in China is what convenient it is to travel to different places.80.And as I left the station ,I couldnt help but thinking that this simple train journ