1、2011-2012学年浙江省台州中学高一下学期期中考试英语试卷与答案（带解析） 其他 根据短文内容，从 A、 B、 C、 D 和 E 中选出最适合填入短文空白处的选项。 A. It can protect your brain from being hurt in a bike accident B. Go for bike rides with your kids so you can show them what safe riding looks like C. Never wear ear-phones while biking D. You have to choose good s
2、hoes E. Check your childs bike to keep it safe and in good condition Bike Safety Bike riding is a great way to get exercise and fresh air and share time as a family. But before your kids rush out and start biking, theres an important thing you need to consider safety. Helmet（头盔） Basics Always wear a
3、 helmet when riding a bike, no matter where you are or how short the ride is. 【小题 1】 _. Heres why: Many bike accidents mean brain damage or death for someone who does not wear one while riding. To protect against brain injury, make sure your kids wear a correctly fitting helmet on every ride. Safe C
4、lothing What kids wear when riding a bike is also very important for safety. Bright-colored clothes will help kids be visible on the road. Besides, 【小题 2】_. Kids should never ride barefoot（赤脚） ! Rules of the Road for Bike Riding Here are some must-know safety tips to teach kids: Stop at all stop sig
5、ns and obey traffic lights just as cars do. Always stop and check for traffic in both directions when leaving a driveway. 【小题 3】 _. Its important to hear everyone else on the road. Making Safety a Family Activity One of the best ways to help kids learn safe bike riding is to set a good example by fo
6、llowing the rules of the road yourself. 【小题 4】 _. Its also a great way to stay active as a family and spend valuable time with your kids! 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 2】 D 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 B 单项选择 * Can you keep an eye on my bag, M ary I just want to use the bathroom. _. It will be safe with me. A I dont think so
7、 B Forget it C Go ahead D Youre welcome 答案： C Id _ it if you could fix my laptop as soon as possible. I need it to prepare for my lecture next week. A admire B appreciate C dislike D congratulate 答案： B If you are going to stay in the United States for longer than a(n) _ visit, you may be interested
8、in learning more about its people and culture. A formal B regular C brief D unexpected 答案： C What is the price of gas these days Oh, it _ sharply since last month. A is rising B has risen C is arising D has arisen 答案： B Nowadays school bus safety has drawn much attention nationwide for childrens saf
9、ety is _ worries parents most. A why B which C that D what 答案： D Im surprised to hear that Sue and Paul have _. So am I. They seemed very happy when I last saw them. A broken up B showed up C dressed up D turned up 答案： A We dont have to keep these old chairs any more. _, they are falling apart（支离破碎）
10、 . A Therefore B However C Otherwise D Anyway 答案： D Call me at 9:00. I cant afford to miss such an important meeting. Dont worry, sir. You will surely be _. A reminded B warned C replaced D forgiven 答案： A Did you forget about my birthday _ Ive booked a table at Michaels restaurant for this evening.
11、A So what B Im afraid so. C How could I D For sure. 答案： C My friend Martin was very sick with a strange fever; _, he could neither eat nor sleep. A as a result B after all C in addition D in a word 答案： A Car control is a topic _ Beijingers have argued for a long time. A with which B which C about wh
12、ich D in that 答案： C You _ tell anyone about this its a secret. A neednt B mustnt C couldnt D wouldnt 答案： B I still havent decided whether to go or not. But your time is running out. Please make up your mind _ it is too late. A when B since C until D before 答案： D There is a big garden in the neighbor
13、hood, _ actually has become a good place for people to meet and communicate. A where B in which C that D which 答案： D _ returning home, she found a note _ to the door, reading: “Call in later.” A On; attaching B On; attached C At; attaching D At; attached 答案： B You may _ dishonesty for a while, but y
14、oull be found out sooner or later. A get on with B get through C get away with D get out of 答案： C Why are those people gathering in the middle of the street I dont know. There _ be an accident. A shall B should C can D might 答案： D Flight CA 581_. I must be off now. Have a nice trip. A is being annou
15、nced B has announced C was announcing D will be announced 答案： A The _ of large supermarkets, such as Lianhua Supermarkets, has sounded the death knell（钟） of the local shops. A invitation B arrival C attraction D attitude 答案： B No dessert for me, please. Im on _ diet. Why not just take one bite of _c
16、heese cake Im sure you will love it. A a; a B /; the C a; the D /; a 答案： C 完型填空 One day a farmers donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried _1_ for hours as the farmer tried to think out _2_ to do. Finally, he decided the animal was _3_, and the well needed to be _4_ up anyway; it just wasnt _5
17、_ it to save the donkey. He invited all his _6_ to come over and help him. They all grabbed（握起） a shovel（铁锹） and began to shovel _7_ into the well. At first, the donkey _8_ what was happening and cried horribly(惊恐的 ,害怕的 ). Then, to everyones _9_ he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer
18、finally looked _10_ the well. He was surprised at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. As the farmers neighbours _11_to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would _12_ it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donke
19、y stepped up over the edge of the well and happily ran off! Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. If you want to get out of the well, the _13_ is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a stepping stone（垫脚石） . We can get out of the _14_ wells just by not stoppin
20、g, never _15_! Shake it off and take a step up. 【小题1】 A sadly B happily C excitedly D fiercely A how B what C that D which A painful B old C rare D powerful A drowned B solved C covered D emptied A important B possible C necessary D worth A neighbours B relatives C friends D family A dust B dirt C w
21、aste D soil A doubted B recognized C realized D admitted A sorrow B joy C fear D amazement A down B around C through D over A pretended B continued C stopped D determined A wash B blow C wipe D shake A trick B trap C trouble D tradition A longest B largest C deepest D widest A having fun B watching
22、over C giving up D dying out 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 2】 B 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 C 【小题 5】 D 【小题 6】 A 【小题 7】 B 【小题 8】 C 【小题 9】 D 【小题 10】 A 【小题 11】 B 【小题 12】 D 【小题 13】 A 【小题 14】 C 【小题 15】 C 【小题 1】考查副词。驴子掉到井里了，上不来，自然是痛苦地 sadly叫。 【小题 2】考查疑问词。在 “疑问词 +不定式结构 ”中，作宾语用 what。农户在想该做什么。 【小题 3】考查形容词。根据下文 “他们都拿起了铁铲开始把土抛进井里， ”可知
23、农夫要填井，也就是驴子了。也就是认为驴子太老了没用了。这句话的意思是 “驴子已经老了，再说那井也需要被填平 ” 【小题 4】考查动词。 cover up 掩饰，掩盖；盖住。 【小题 5】考查形容词。结合上文可知农夫认为再救驴子不值得了。 【小题 6】考查名词。结合 47题前 the farmers neighbours可知答案：。 【小题 7】考查名词。既然是填井，自然是向 井里填土 dirt。 【小题 8】考查动词。 realize 意识到。看到人们的行为，驴子意识到了农夫要干什么。其它选项词义不符。 【小题 9】考查名词。让所有的人感到惊奇的是，它安静下来。 【小题 10】考查副词。人在井
24、上，看井里的驴子自然是向下 down看。 【小题 11】考查动词。结合 49题后 shake it off and take a step up。当农夫的邻居继续把土倒在驴子背上时，它会抖下每一铲土并使自己站高一点。 【小题 12】考查动词。结合 11题。 【小题 13】考查名词。从井里出来的窍门是把身上的土抖落 并把它当作垫脚土。 trick n.诡计 ;诀窍 ;谋略。 【小题 14】考查形容词。只要不停地努力我们就能从最深的井里出来，永远不放弃！把它抖下来并向上跨一步。 【小题 15】考查动词短语。结合 14题。 阅读理解 A group of teenagers: they laugh
25、and talk over each other, dance and make faces you wouldnt believe they had just played on the same stage as famous American singers Kid Cudi and Eminem. These seven kids, all under the age of 20, are members of the band Kids These Days (KTD). Fresh out of high school, the band already has done thin
26、gs that most teens couldnt even imagine. They played at festivals including the recent SXSW in Austin and Lollapalooza in their hometown, Chicago, to crowds of loyal fans. KTD uses a mix of hip-hop, jazz, blues and classic rock to make a sound of their own. “KTD simply mixes most, if not all of my f
27、avourite music styles,” said Kamia Jones, as Chicago high school student.“I like that they arent afraid to be different and that their music is real and speaks to the soul.” The band formed two years ago. Now, as well as local fans, they are becoming popular around the world. Their facebook page is
28、filled with supportive posts from admirers from California to Tokyo. “Its really strange to me that people from London, Australia and Russia. They have heard of us and they like our music because its really cool feeling,” says Marcie Stewart, who plays keyboard for the band. Despite their recent fam
29、e, KTD is a group of normal teenagers and they remain very close to one another. While talking to the reporters, they dance and make fun of each other. When asked what advice they would give to other teen musicians, Greg Landfair, KTDs drummer, said, “Keep your heart in it. Never lose the music and
30、what you are doing, because thats what youre here for. Let the music always be first.” 【小题 1】 KTDs music is popular among teenagers mainly because _. A it is about the strange life of teenagers B it mixes many music styles teenagers love into their music C all the band members are young and handsome
31、 D the band members dance and make fun of each other 【小题 2】 What do we know about KTD A They are all of the same age. B They are as famous as Kid Cudi and Eminem. C There are five members in the band. D They have fans around the world. 【小题 3】 According to Greg, teen musicians should_. A make music c
32、lose to their lives B always think of the needs of the fans C love the music they are playing D stay close to the group member 【小题 4】 The author wrote this article to_. A show the kind of music teenagers love B encourage young musicians to play music C describe a special music style D introduce a su
33、ccessful band of teenagers 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 D 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 D 【小题 1】推断题。结合第 5段 KTD simply mixes most, if not all of my favourite music styles可知 KTD的音乐受欢迎的原因是他们把很多年轻人最喜欢的音乐风格结合起来。 【小题 2】细节题。结合 The band formed two years ago. Now, as well as local fans, they are becoming popular around the world.可
34、知答案：。 【小题 3】细节题。结合 “Keep your heart in it. Never lose the music and what you are doing, because thats what youre here for. Let the music always be first. 可知答案：。 【小题 4】写作目的题。全文主要介绍了一个受年轻人喜欢的 KTD乐队。 A Letter from Steve Jobs August 24, 2011 To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community, I hav
35、e always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apples CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. So I resign（辞职） as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board feels fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and
36、Apple employee. As far as my successor goes, I strongly suggest that we name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. I believe Apples brightest days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role. I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank
37、you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you. Steve More Information: Steve Jobs (February 24, 1955October 5, 2011) was an American businessman, designer and inventor. He is best known as the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc. Unluckily, in 2003, Jobs was diagnosed（确诊） wit
38、h a pancreas neuroendocrine tumor（胰腺癌） . Although the cancer was treated in the first place, he appeared thinner as his health fell. On medical leave for most of 2011, Jobs finally made a decision to resign as Apple CEO in August that year. Shortly after that, on October 5, he died. He continues to
39、receive honors and public attention for his influence in the technology and music industries. 【小题 1】 Why did Jobs resign as CEO of Apple according to the letter A He was found seriously ill in 2003. B He felt he could no longer meet the responsibilities as a CEO. C He would like to be Chairman of th
40、e Board rather than CEO. D He was on medical leave for most of 2011. 【小题 2】 Which of the following statement is NOT true A After receiving the medical treatment, Jobs was in good health again. B Tim Cook was a friend and co-worker of Jobs. C People will remember and honor Jobs for his influence in t
41、he technology and music industries. D Jobs believed that Apple would have a bright future. 【小题 3】 What is Jobs mood when writing this letter A Optimistic for the company B Sorry for himself C Grateful to his friends and co-workers D All the above 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 A 【小题 3】 D 【小题 1】细节题。结合 I have al
42、ways said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apples CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.So I resign（辞职） as CEO of Apple.可知 Jobs辞去 Apples CEO的原因是他觉得自己不再符合职责了。 【小题 2】细节题。结合 Although the cancer was treated in the fi
43、rst place, he appeared thinner as his health fell.可知在治疗后 Jobs的身体状况还是不好。 【小题 3】推断题。结合书信的后两段内容可知答案：。 The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is one of the worlds greatest art museums. Millions of people have entered its doors to see paintings by the worlds fine artists. But if these priceless
44、 masterpieces are to be preserved, the Gallery must protect them carefully. The Gallerys 135-man guard force has successfully prevented them from being stolen, but protecting the paintings from nature is a greater problem. In past times, the owners of paintings did not protect them from damaging cha
45、nges in humidity（湿度） and temperature. As a result, the life of these paintings were shortened. In the National Gallery, however, humidity and temperature are carefully controlled. The building is air-conditioned in summer and heated in winter. The air-conditioning and heating system are so important
46、 to the life of the painting that the Gallery has two of each system. If one should fail, the extra one can take over. Light is another enemy of paintings. Ultraviolet rays（紫外线） in light cause paintings to fade（褪色） . Long ago, paintings often hung in dark churches and palaces. A coat of varnish（清漆）
47、was a protection from the weak light. But when museums took over the care of many paintings, they were often hung in brighter light than before. Soon they were in danger of fading. The damaging effects of light were increased when the museums removed the varnish coating, yellowed with age. To protect its paintings, the National Gallery put a special kind of glass in its skylights. This glass allows visible lights to enter the building but it keeps out harmful ultraviolet rays. The Gallery has also developed new and better
