1、2011-2012学年吉林省吉林一中高一下学期期中考试英语试卷与答案（带解析） 单项选择 * First impressions are the most lasting. After all, you never get _ second chance to make_ first impression. A a; the B the; the C a; a D the; a 答案： C I was on the highway _ this car went past followed by a police car. They _ at least 150 kilometers an h
2、our. A when; should have been driving B while; would have driven C as; could have driven D when; must have been driving 答案： D It is not always easy for the public to see _ benefit a new invention can be of to human life. A whose B what C which D that 答案： B _, Mark Twain became worldwide famous at on
3、ce. A The novel was brought out B The novel brought out C The novel was coming out D The novel came out 答案： B The old ladys hand shook frequently. She explained to her doctor _this shaking had began half a year before, and _, only because of this, she had to give up her job. A when; how B how; when
4、C how; how D why; why 答案： C Would you mind me using your computer now _. Im not using it now anyhow. A Never mind B Sure, go right ahead C Certainly not D Thats great 答案： C After they married, they decided to move back to the village and _. A bring down B calm down C put down D settle down 答案： D In
5、many parts of China, _ the idea _ boys are more important than girls. A it has; which B there exists; that C there is existing; which D there remains to be; that 答案： B I was impressed _ his huge feet _ approximately 1 foot 8 inches. A in; measuring B about; measured C with; measuring D for; measured
6、 答案： C , I lost heart in English learning, but my teacher often said to me, “Keep on studying hard , and youll succeed .” A At one time; in time B At one time; on time C At a time; in time D At a time; on time 答案： A The World Wide Web is sometimes jokingly called the World Wide Wait because it _ be
7、very slow. A should B must C will D can 答案： D Americans eat_ vegetables per person today as they did in 1990. A more than twice B as twice as many C twice as many as D more than twice as many 答案： D Heres a _ in our office that when its somebodys birthday, they bring in a cake for us all to share. A
8、tradition B balance C concern D topic 答案： A _ your son is well again, you no longer have anything to worry about. A If B when C Now that D As soon as 答案： C As early as his second film, Chaplin had developed his own manner of acting, the one that _world famous. A would become B had become C was to be
9、come D became 答案： C 完型填空 I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didnt like attention drawn to myself. And 1 assigned（指定） a seat by the teacher, I always 2 to sit at the back of the classroom. All this 3 after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I try out for
10、 the basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy 4 because I didnt have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the 5 to keep pace with the others on the team and they would laugh at me. Without the teacher who kept insisting on my “ 6 for it”, I wouldnt have decided to give a try. Getting up
11、 the courage to go to the tryouts was only the 7 of it! When I first started 8 the practice sessions (练习赛 ), I didnt 9 know the rules of the game, not to mention what I was doing. Sometimes Id get 10 and take a shot at the wrong directionwhich made me feel really stupid. 11 , I wasnt the only one “n
12、ew” at the game, so I decided to 12 on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didnt 13 “just yet”. I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the 14 and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and motivating. Very soon the competitive 15
13、in me was winning over my lack of confidence. With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the process (过程 ) friends who respected my 16 to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much fun! With my 17 self-confidence comes more praise (赞扬 ) from teachers and classmates. I have gone fr
14、om “ 18”in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself, 19 raising my handeven when I sometimes wasnt and not 100 percent 20 I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself. 【小题1】 A as B until C unless D once A hoped B agreed C meant D chose A continued B
15、changed C settled D started A idea B plan C belief D saying A right B chance C ability D patience A going B looking C cheering D applying A point B half C rest D basis A enjoying B preparing C attending D watching A even B still C yet D ever A terrified B exhausted C pleased D puzzled A Interestingl
16、y B Fortunately C Obviously D Hopefully A focus B spy C rely D try A want B do C support D know A steps B orders C rules D games A roles B part C mind D value A efforts B curiosity C wish D strength A expressed B improved C confirmed D recognized A dreaming B playing C relaxing D hiding A by B for C
17、 with D to A lucky B happy C sure D satisfied 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 D 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 A 【小题 5】 C 【小题 6】 A 【小题 7】 B 【小题 8】 C 【小题 9】 A 【小题 10】 D 【小题 11】 B 【小题 12】 A 【小题 13】 D 【小题 14】 C 【小题 15】 B 【小题 16】 A 【小题 17】 B 【小题 18】 D 【小题 19】 D 【小题 20】 C 阅读理解 Why should mankind explore space Why should money, tim
18、e and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few obvious benefits Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked. Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup (基因构成 ) as hu
19、man beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible. Nearly
20、every successful civilization(文明 ) has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects. Exploration also allows minerals and other potential
21、(潜在的 ) resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions(物质财产 ). Knowledge or techniques have been gained through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length
22、or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products (副产品 ) of technological developments in the space
23、industry! While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it a
24、lso holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human being to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist. While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive(适应的 ) ability of humans would allow us to live o
25、n other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future. 【小题 1】 Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph1 A To express his doubts. B To compare different ideas. C To introduce points for disc
26、ussion. D To describe the conditions on Earth. 【小题 2】 What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph2 A Humans are nature-born to do so. B Humans have the tendency to fight. C Humans may find new sources of food. D Humans dont like to stay in the same place. 【小题 3】 The underlined word spi
27、n-offs in Paragraph 4 probably refers to_. A survival chances B potential resources C unexpected benefits D physical possessions 【小题 4】 What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets A Our genetic makeup. B Resources on the earth. C The adaptive ability of humans. D By-products in space
28、exploration. 【小题 5】 What does the writer want to tell us in the passage A Space exploration has created many wonders. B Space exploration provided the best value for money. C Space exploration can benefit science and technology. D The Exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth. 答案： 【小
29、题 1】 C 【小题 2】 A 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 C 【小题 5】 D Animals can move from place to place, but plants cannot. When an animal is under attack, it can run away or fight back. Plants certainly cannot run away, and they lack teeth and claws. But plants can defend (保护 ) themselves by using both physical and chemic
30、al means. Some plants have their own ways to keep animals away. For example, the leaves of the holly plant have sharp spines (刺 ) that discourage grass-eating animals. Holly leaves on lower branches have more spines than leaves on upper branches. This is because the lower leaves are easier for most
31、animals to reach. Some plants, such as the oak tree, have thick and hard leaves that are difficult for animals to eat. Some grasses may contain a sandy material; eating such grasses wears down the animals teeth. Many plants also have chemical defenses. Some plants produce chemicals that taste bitter
32、 or cause an unpleasant reaction. Some plants may fight against an attack by increasing the production of these chemicals. When a caterpillar (毛虫 ) bites a tobacco leaf, the leaf produces a chemical messenger. This messenger sends to the roots the information to produce more nicotine. The higher lev
33、els of nicotine discourage the caterpillar. Many plants depend on both physical and chemical defenses. A certain plant in China, for instance, has prickly (多刺的 ) leaves, and each prickle contains poisonous venom (毒液 ) A single experience with this kind of plant will teach an animal to stay away from
34、 it in the future. 【小题 1】 To defend themselves, oak trees use_. A chemical means B physical means C bitter chemicals D sandy materials 【小题 2】 How does tobacco protect itself against an attack from a caterpillar A Its leaves fight against the attack by physical means. B Its roots send a messenger to
35、discourage the caterpillar. C Its roots increase the production of nicotine when it is attacked. D Its leaves produce poisonous sand to drive the caterpillar away. 【小题 3】 What would be the best title for this passage A Plants and Animals B How Plants Defend Themselves C Attacks and Defenses D How An
36、imals Eat Plant Leaves 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 B Jane Austen, a famous English writer, was born in Steventon, Hampshire, on December 16, 1775, and died on July 18,1817. She began writing early in life, although the prejudices(偏见 )of her times forced her to have her books published anonymously.(
37、匿名 ). But Jane Austen is perhaps the best known and best loved of Baths many famous local people and visitors. She paid two long visits during the last five years of the eighteenth century and from 1801 to 1806, Bath was her home. Her deep knowledge of the city is fully seen in two of her novels, No
38、rthanger Addey and Persuasion, which are largely set in Bath. The city is still very much as Jane Austen knew it, keeping its streets and public buildings the wellordered world that she described so well in her novels. Now the pleasure of learning Jane Austens Bath can be enhanced (增强 )by visiting t
39、he Jane Austen Center in Gay Street. Here, in a Georgian town house in the heart of the city, you can find out more about Bath in Jane Austens time and the importance of Bath in her life and work. The Center has been set up with the help and guidance of members of the Jane Austen Society. After your
40、 visit to the Center, you can look round the attractive shop, which offers a huge collection of Jane Austen related books, cards and many specially designed gifts. Jane Austen quizzes are offered to keep the children busy. You can also have walking tours of Jane Austens Bath, which is a great way to
41、 find out more about Jane Austen and discover the wonderful Georgian city of Bath. The tour lasts about one and a half hours. The experienced guides will take you to the places where Jane lived, walked and shopped. 【小题 1】 Jane Austen paid two long visits to Bath_ . A in her early twenties B in her e
42、arly teens C in her late twenties D in her late teens 【小题 2】 What can we learn about Bath from the passage . A Bath has greatly changed since Jane Austens death. B The city has changed as much as Jane Austen knew it. C Bath remains almost the same as in Jane Austens time. D No changes have taken pla
43、ce in Bath since Austens time. 【小题 3】 The author writes this passage in order to _. A attract readers to visit the city of bath B ask readers to buy Austens books C tell readers about Jane Austens experience D give a brief introduction to the Jane Austen Society 【小题 4】 After you have visited the Cen
44、ter, you can get the following things EXCEPT_. A books about Austen and her family life B cards and gifts that have something to do with Austen C the quizzes written by Austen to keep the children busy D the books written by the other writers about Austen 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 C In 1
45、901， H. G. Wells, an English writer, wrote a book describing a trip to the moon. When the explorers landed on the moon, they discovered that the moon was full of underground cities. They expressed their surprise to the “moon people” they met. In turn, the “moon people” expressed their surprise. “Why
46、,” they asked, “are you traveling to outer space when you dont even use your inner space ” H.G. Wells could only imagine travel to the moon. In 1969, human beings really did land on the moon. People today know that there are no underground cities on the moon. However, the question that the “moon peo
47、ple” asked is still an interesting one. A growing number of scientists are seriously thinking about it. Underground systems are already in place. Many cities have underground car parks. In some cities, such as Tokyo, Seoul and Montreal, there are large underground shopping areas. The “Channel”， a tu
48、nnel connecting England and France, is now complete. But what about underground cities Japans Taisei Corporation is designing a network of underground systems, called “Alice Cities”. The designers imagine using surface space for public parks and using underground space for flats, offices, shopping, and so on. A solar dome would cover the whole city. Supporters of underground development say that building down rather than building up is a good way to use the earths space. The s
