1、1四川省宜宾市一中 2018-2019 学年高中英语上学期第 8 周周练题第一部分：完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）Before my year abroad, everyone advised me to say “yes” to everything. They werent 1 . However, here in Germany, “I dont mind” doesnt seem to be an acceptable 2 . Neither does “Ill do whatever you want to do” nor “Really, eithe
2、r way is fine by me”. It really is 3 yes or no.Despite having a huge smile on your face, most Germans will look at you 4 youre unable to make a 5 , which of course isnt true; were just being really typically British. My first encounter of this was when I 6 the hotel for my first two nights in German
3、y. The 7 asked when I would like my breakfast in the morning. Being typically British, I replied saying whenever was 8 for her. She gave me a(n) 9 look and asked again.“No, when do you want to have 10 ? Er, OK . err 8 am?” she smiled and I 11 quickly, “Only if that is 12 for you though.”I knew about
4、 the British stereotype (模式化的形象) of 13 before I came abroad. However, I didnt 14 how much truth there was to it until I arrived here and began experiencing it on a day-to-day basis. 15 give you funny looks in restaurants if you say thank you repeatedly when they 16 all kinds of services. But thats o
5、nly right for the British. For everyone else, being so polite is totally 17 . And when it comes to me 18 questions, its even worse. “Would you be able to do that for me if its not too much trouble, please?” just doesnt work here. You have to be 19 and say what you want. The first time I said “Pass t
6、hat here”, my heart was 20 and I could almost hear my mum screaming in my head about manners. 1. A. wrong B. special C. clever D. kind2. A. excuse B. sentence C. reward D. answer3. A. also B. still C. just D. even4. A. as if B. now that C. unless D. although5. A. living B. decision C. wish D. differ
7、ence6. A. chose B. ordered C. left D. reached 7. A. customer B. owner C. cook D. employer 8. A. cheapest B. longest C. easiest D. hardest 29. A. confused B. cautious C. anxious D. wild10. A. tea B. lunch C. breakfast D. coffee11. A. begged B. agreed C. apologized D. added12. A. difficult B. ridiculo
8、us C. convenient D. dangerous 13. A. business B. politeness C. weakness D. happiness 14. A. realize B. believe C. expect D. forget15. A. Farmers B. Officers C. Friends D. Waiters 16. A. accept B. offer C. guarantee D. introduce 17. A. unfortunate B. unsatisfying C. unnecessary D. uninteresting18. A.
9、 asking B. listing C. discussing D. solving19. A. careful B. direct C. creative D. honest20. A. breaking B. moving C. aching D. racing第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 16 分）第一节（共 3 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 6 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。AHorses had been running wild in the America for thousands of years, until they w
10、ent extinct. Modern horses, as we know them, came to America in around 1519 AD with the Spanish settlers led by Hernn Cortz.Over time, some developed into the domesticated (驯养的) horse. However, America has preserved many of these wild horses that came from their Spanish ancestors (祖先). There has bee
11、n debate about the future of wild horse populations in America. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) says that there are about 33,780 wild horses throughout 10 states in the western part of the U.S.These wild horses have no natural enemies and are under federal protection, so their population si
12、ze can double every four years. This does lead to problems. For many years, wild horses that came too close to cattle or sheep on public grazing lands (牧场) were caught or killed. Then a national campaign encouraged states and the federal government to protect the animals as a symbol of the American
13、West. In 1971, a law was passed to allow only agents 3of the BLM to gather the horses as part of their work in preserving federal lands.Most people (scientists included) believe that wild horse populations need to become a lot smaller. The BLM, which keeps track of wild horses, suggests that we have
14、 about 14,000 more horses than can exist in balance with the ecosystems that they live in. This causes a huge problem that has to be dealt with both environmentally and politically. A solution needs to be found not only to preserve the species but to also keep its population under control. And then,
15、 politically this needs to be done in some way.Some things have already been done to try to get the number of wild horses down, which include adoption of wild horses and the practice of giving vaccines (疫苗) to the female horses to make them unable to reproduce.21. What was the main reason people cau
16、ght or killed wild horses?A. To make money. B. To get pleasure.C. To control their numbers. D. To protect domestic animals.22. According to the BLM, _.A. it is impossible to keep track of wild horsesB. it is wrong to give vaccines to the female horsesC. the number of wild horses should be brought do
17、wn to about 19,780D. the symbol of the American West doesnt have to be wild horses23. In the text, the author mainly talks about _.A. the Bureau of Land ManagementB. Americas wild horse problemC. life in the American WestD. native horses in America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
18、佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Tips for taking care of friendshipsSome people are meant to come and go from your lives quickly. Other friends may grow with you as your life changes. One way to keep friendships of any level strong is to take good care of them.Send handwritten notesJust find a note card, write somet
19、hing by hand, and then mail it. 24 Since electronic communication is becoming popular these days, a handwritten note can really make an impression.Be active in contacting friendsMany people call up friends only when they need something. The problem with this is it makes it look as if you dont really
20、 care about your friend. 25 Regularly check in with your friends so they know you are sincere.Call up friendsElectronic communication is great, but there is nothing like hearing your friends voice to give you a lift. Make a point to call up friends and 4check in with them. 26 Just a few minutes ever
21、y month can make a difference in your friendship.Give meaningful giftsPut some thought into the gifts you give a friend. 27 In fact, often the smallest but most thoughtful ones are the biggest hit.28 People who argue from time to time actually have healthier friendships than those who never discuss
22、their points of conflict (矛盾). Learn how to argue in a healthy way and work through the issues in your friendship.A. Talk things outB. Get together with friendsC. The phone calls dont have to be long.D. The presents dont have to be large or expensive.E. This will really stand out in your friends mai
23、lbox.F. Discuss your issues with the goal of making your relationship healthier.G. Remember to call up friends or send an email to see how they are doing.第三部分：语言知识运用（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）Jack: How much do you know about Antarctica, Kathy?Kathy: It is the driest and coldest place on Earth. 29. _
24、 is difficult for people to get there, and not a(n) 30. _ (comfort) place for people to stay once they arrive.Jack: Are there any mountains in the Antarctic continent?Kathy: Yes. The Antarctic continent has mountain ranges similar 31. _ size to the European Alps (阿尔卑斯山). But they lie buried under an
25、 ice cap 32. _ is five kilometres thick.Jack: Do you know why it 33. _ (consider) as the coldest continent on Earth?Kathy: Even though Antarctica receives more sunlight than the equator, the temperatures are 34. _ (low) because the ice cap reflects the heat back into space. Thus, the coldest tempera
26、ture ever 35. _ (record) on Earth was in Antarctica in July, 1983.Jack: How many people are living in this special area? And what can we enjoy while 36. _ (tour) there?Kathy: Although no human population is native 37. _ Antarctica, about 1,000 people work there in the summer months, and another 12,0
27、00 tourists visit it every year. They come to enjoy the bright blue skies and the fresh white snow fields. 38. _ a tourist is lucky enough, he or she can join an expedition (探险) there.第四部分：短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）One afternoon, I was wandering on the street when I saw my brother by the chance.
28、He was behaving very strange. He looked around before going quickly into a shop. When he came down, he had a box in his hand. I knew some villagers turned to steal because they were poor. The thought whether my brother could be one of them drove me crazily. I was determined to find out the truth. Wh
29、en he 5questioned, tears filled his eyes. He said he was collecting beer bottle from kind shopkeepers, but would feel embarrassing if he was seen by others. I was very sorry that I have misunderstood my brother.完形填空15 _ _ _ _ _ 610 _ _ _ _ _11-15_ _ _ _ _ 16-20 _ _ _ _ _阅读理解 21_ 22_ 23 _七选五 24 _25 _
30、26_27_ 28_语法填空29_ 30_ 31_ 32_ 33_34_ 35_ 36_ 37_ 38_参考答案1-5 ADCAB 6-10 DBCAC 11-15 DCBAD 16-20 BCABD21-23DCB 24-28 EGCDA 29. It 30. comfortable 31. in 32. that / which 33. is considered 34. lower 35. recorded 36. touring 37. to 38. If短文改错：. . by the chance. 去掉 the. . very strange. strange strangely. . he came down . down out. . turned to steal . steal stealing. The thought whether . whether that. . drove me crazily. crazily crazyWhen he questioned . questioned 前加 was. beer bottle . bottle bottles. feel embarrassing . embarrassing embarrassed. I have misunderstood . have had
