1、2011届浙江省金华一中高三上学期期中考试英语卷 单项选择 * Did you notice that guy almost hit a kid on a bicycle No. I _ the other way. A was looking B looked C have looked D am looking 答案： A -Can I pay the bill by check -Sorry, sir. But it is the management rule of our hotel that payment _ be made in cash. A shall B need C w
2、ill D can 答案： A The driver got out of the car_it caught fire. A directly B that C unless D until 答案： A _twice a year, whether it is a car or bus or a truck, is the rule that every driver must obey in this city. A Examining B Examined C Being examined D Having been examined 答案： C Peter was fired agai
3、n. He really didnt know _ went wrong. A why B what C where D that 答案： B I have some big news for you. Youve been accepted as a member of our club. - _Thats great! A Have I B Pardon C Congratulations! D Good idea! 答案： A I was so excited at the news that I could hardly _ my feelings in words. A carry
4、B convey C talk D communicate. 答案： B The parents are _ by law to send their children to school. A demanded B required C requested D called 答案： B On March 14, violent crimes in Lhasa of Tibet broke out, _ 13 innocent people and with more than 300 _. A killed; injured B killing; injured C killed; inju
5、ring D killing; injuring 答案： B The scientists are able to _ accurately when the spaceship will reach the moon. A accumulate B calculate C appoint D estimate 答案： B -You couldnt have chosen a better way to solve the issue, I think. -_. A Well, nothing much B Oh, dont complain about it C Sorry, but Ill
6、 find a better one D Thanks a lot. 答案： D “Stop thief! Stop thief!” But the thief was _ by the crowd and we lost sight of it. A drowned B swallowed C caught D stopped 答案： B The waters off the Diaoyu islands, first _ in Ming Dynasty, are our traditional fishing area. A discovered B discovering C being
7、 discovered D having discovered 答案： A When I came to the cinema, the film had already been on. So I _ my way to the seat. A went B walked C moved D felt 答案： D Dont you know that the famous university is as a matter of fact _ used to be a church A where B what C which D one 答案： B It was early in the
8、morning and the traffic was _. A fluent B free C light D little 答案： C The traffic slowed down because of the heavy snow in Yushu County, presenting a new _ to the discovery from the earthquake. A suffering B disaster C damage D challenge 答案： D She has waited for the guest for two hours and reached t
9、he _ of her patience. A limit B top C point D need 答案： A Now, thanks to the governments quick reaction, thousands of children who would otherwise have died_. A would be saved B are saved C had been saved D have been saved 答案： D Was it when you were attending high school _you first listened to pop mu
10、sic A when B that C which D where 答案： B All Hangzhou drivers are required to _ the departments of traffic control of any changes in their personal information. A inform B contact C perform D tell 答案： A Mary, I have got a new cell phone number! - Oh, hold on. Ill put it down just _. A in need B in ca
11、se C in time D in use 答案： B Nowadays, many people walk to work_ Copenhagen Conference calling for living a lowcarbon lifestyle to cope with global warming. A in relation to B in response to C in addition to D in opposition to 答案： B I hear that you will be on travel again. -Yeah. My boss _ for me to
12、discuss business details with someone from another company. A asked B arranged C sent D called 答案： B I didnt invite him to the party but he came anyway and got completely drunk. -_he hadnt come! The party could have been a success. A How come B Only if C What if D If only 答案： D The home improvements
13、 have taken what little there is _ my spare time. A from B in C of D at 答案： C In order to prevent the disease _ to other districts, the authorized organization killed thousands and thousands of cows. A extending B spreading C expanding D stretching 答案： B These seats are _ for the elderly and disable
14、d. A observed B deserved C preserved D reserved 答案： D Mr. and Mrs. White are determined to give their children _ first-rate education, though they are both out of _ work now. A a, the B the, the C a, / D the, / 答案： C The 40-somethings found themselves in an embarrassing situation _ rapid changes in
15、all aspects of society. A as a consequence of B in favor of C for the purpose of D by means of 答案： A Have you finished your first paper -_. Just half of it. How about you A Not at all B Not likely C Not a bit D Not yet. 答案： D Lets go Dutch for this supper, OK -No, _ this time, as a reward for all yo
16、ur help. A its up to you B its my treat C lets talk about it D it doesnt matter 答案： B When we got there, he was about to leave. So he only had time to explain _ to us how he _ our plan. A impatiently; like B limitedly; thought about C carelessly; thought of D roughly; found 答案： D Later in this chapt
17、er cases will be introduced to readers_ consumer complaints have led to changes in the law. A where B when C who D whose 答案： A Sometimes people have no belief _ his choices about their eating habits. A on which to base B which to base on C to base on D to be based on 答案： A Co-operation or teamwork,
18、the importance of which is often _, plays an important part in football matches. A stressed B thought of C paid much attention D talked 答案： A Mr. Smith is no longer _he used to be. -So he is. Success and wealth have _ his character. A what; trained B who; transferred C what; transformed D who; trans
19、formed 答案： C _ you are familiar with the authors ideas, try reading all the sections as quickly as you can. A Ever since B Now that C So that D As long as 答案： B The present situation is very complex, so I think it will take me some time to _its reality. A make up B figure out C look through D put of
20、f 答案： B In summer people often wear dark glasses as _ against the bright sunshine. A permission B protection C prediction D prevention 答案： B 完型填空 The letter was a great disappointment to me. It was from Holy Cross, the only school I really wanted to 41 . I scanned the page, “. We had a great applica
21、nt pool this year. We cant offer sp aces to 42 and place you on our waiting list.” “What does it say, honey ” my dad asked, his voice full of 43 for me. “I didnt get in, but Im on the waiting list.” “Well, at least it isnt 44 ,” he said brightly. “Yeah, but 45 , I dont want to be on the waiting list
22、; I want to be 46 . No one gets in off the waiting list. Its a way of saying Thanks for 47 .” “Then lets go out there and tell them so.” “That sounds 48 , dad.” I said sadly, “It doesnt work.” Upset and annoyed, I 49 myself in my room. However， my fathers advice kept 50 in my head. I thought about i
23、t for a few days, finally coming to the 51 that he was right. And the next day I seated myself across from Mr. Luis Soto, my admissions officer. “What can I do for you, Nacie ” he asked pleasantly. “Well, sir, I am here to tell you that I love this school and would love a 52 to be here. I just wante
24、d to tell you how much going here would 53 to meit is my only dream college and that I would use my time here to the best 54 . I wanted to let you know that if you gave me a chance and reconsidered my application, you wouldnt 55 it.” The words had poured out 56 I could stop them or check their despe
25、rate tone. Mr. Soto looked me over for a minute before he smiled broadly. “OK, that is the kind of thing we love to hear. Congratulations, youre in.” It was so 57 and I asked, “Im sorry ” “We want people in the class who want to be here, who will 58 the best of this education. Im glad you came to ta
26、lk 59 to me. Im happy to offer you a position in the Class of 2009.” The whole experience taught me a lesson: if you truly want something, never, ever 60 . 【小题1】 A attend B study C admit D visit A everyone B anyone C someone D no one A trust B pity C anxiety D curiosity A admission B imagination C r
27、estriction D rejection A ever B again C also D still A recognized B received C accepted D permitted A writing B trying C replying D waiting A lame B reasonable C painful D practical A enjoyed B comforted C stayed D buried A saying B ringing C showing D reminding A point B conclusion C agreement D ar
28、rangement A chance B motivation C degree D change A refer B turn C mean D stick A contribution B condition C advantage D result A suspect B disappoint C refuse D regret A as B when C until D before A unbelievable B unforgettable C unbearable D favorable A take B get C make D receive A patiently B op
29、enly C carefully D calmly A get through B give up C keep on D try out 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B 阅读理解 Birds that are half-asleepwith one brain
30、hemisphere （半球） alert and the other sleepingcontrol which side of the brain remains awake, according to a new study of sleeping ducks Earlier studies have documented half-brain sleep in a wide range of birds The brain hemispheres take turns sinking into the sleep stage characterized by slow brain wa
31、ves The eye controlled by the sleeping hemisphere keeps shut, while the wakeful hemispheres eye stays open and alert Birds also can sleep with both hemispheres resting at once Decades of studies of bird groups led researchers to predict extra alertness in the end-of-the-row sleepers which tend to be
32、 attacked more easily Sure enough, the end birds tended to watch carefully on the side away from their companions Ducks in the inner spots showed no preference for gaze（注视） direction Also, birds napping at the end of the line depend on single-hemisphere sleep, rather than total relaxation, more ofte
33、n than inner ducks did Turning 16 birds through the positions in a four-duck row, the researchers found that compared with 12 percent for birds in internal spots, outer birds half-asleep during some 32 percent of napping time “We believe this is the first evidence for an animal behaviorally controll
34、ing sleep and wakefulness at the same time in different regions of the brain,” the researchers say The results provide the best evidence for a long-standing assumption that single-hemisphere sleep evolved（发展） as creatures scanned for enemies The preference for opening an eye on the lookout side coul
35、d be widespread, he predicts Hes seen it in a pair of birds napping side-by-side in the zoo and in a single pet bird sleeping by a mirror The mirror-side eye closed as if the reflection were a companion and the other eye stayed open Useful as half-sleeping might be, its only been found in birds and
36、such water animals as dolphins, whales, and seals Perhaps keeping one side of the brain awake allows a sleeping animal to surface occasionally to avoid drowning Studies of birds may offer unique insights（深刻的理解） into sleep Jerome M Siegel of the UCLA says he wonders if birds half-brain sleep “is just
37、 the tip of the iceberg ” He supposes that more examples may turn up when we take a closer look at other species 【小题 1】 According to the passage, birds often half sleep because _ A they have to watch out for possible attacks B their brain hemispheres take turns to rest C the two halves of their brai
38、n are differently structured D they have to constantly keep an eye on their companions 【 小题 2】 What is implied about the example of a birds sleeping in front of a mirror A An imagined companion gives the bird a sense of security B Birds prefer to sleep in pairs for the sake of their security C The p
39、henomenon of birds napping in pairs is widespread D A single pet bird enjoys seeing its own reflection in the mirror 【小题 3】 While sleeping, some water animals tend to keep half awake in order to _ A alert themselves to the approaching enemy B emerge（浮现） from water now and then to breathe C be sensit
40、ive to the ever-changing environment D avoid being swept away by rapid currents 【小题 4】 By saying “just the tip of the iceberg”, Siegel suggests that _ A half-brain sleep has something to do with icy weather B the mystery of half-brain sleep is close to being solved C most birds living in cold region
41、s tend to be half sleepers D half-brain sleep may exist among other species 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D An old problem is getting new attention in the United Statesbullying Recent cases included the tragic case of a fifteen-year-old girl whose family moved from Ireland She hanged herself
42、 in Massachusetts in January following months of bullying Her parents criticized her school for failing to protect her Officials have brought criminal charges against several teenagers Judy Kuczynski is president of an anti-bullying group called Bully Police USA Her daughter Tina was the victim of s
43、evere bullying starting in middle school in the state of Minnesota Her said, “Our daughter was a very outgoing child She was a bubbly personality, very involved in all kinds of things, had lots of friends And over a period of time her grades fell completely She started having health issues She could
44、nt sleep She wasnt eating She had terrible stomach pains She started clenching(咬紧 ) her jaw and grinding(磨 ,咬牙 ) her teeth at night She didnt want to go to school.” Bullying is defined as negative behavior repeated over time against the same person It can involve physical violence Or it can be verba
45、l for example, ins ults or threats Spreading lies about someone or excluding a person from a group is known as social or relational bullying And now there is cyber bullying, which uses the Internet, e-mail or text messages It has easy appeal for the bully because it does not involve face-to-face con
46、tact and it can be done at any time The first serious research studies into bullying were done in Norway in the late 1970s The latest government study in the United States was released last year It found that about one-third of students aged twelve to eighteen were bullied at school Susan Sweater is
47、 a psychologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and co-director of the Bullying Research Network She says schools should treat bullying as a mental health problem to get bullies and victims the help they need She says bullying is connected to depression, anxiety and anti-social behavior, and bullies are often victims themselves 【小题 1】 Which of the following is NOT bullying A To beat someone repeatedly B To call someone nam
