嘉峪关市一中2010-2011学年第二学期高一英语下册期末考试题

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第三部分：阅读理解 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

A
Who is better at predicting earthquakes, animals or scientists with instruments? Evidence collected so far suggests that an ordinary animal―a dog, a horse, a pig―may give as reliable a warning of an impending earthquake as scientists.
In 1970, 200 instruments failed to predict a California earthquake that shook buildings in San Francisco, 78 miles away. But in 1974, several months before a big earthquake in China, pigs climbed the walls, hens would not roost(栖息), trained dogs did not obey mands and farmyard geese refused to fly.The Chinese scientists paid attention to these and other signs, they educated people before the earthquake struck there and saved a hundred thousand lives.
Many nations now have animals-warning centers to try to learn the animal sense so that instruments can be built to detect the same signal.
46.This passage mainly tells us .
A. about the big earthquake in San Francisco
B. that animals can predict earthquakes
C. animals are better at predicting earthquakes than scientists
D. that some of the animals are clever than human beings
47. In this passage, “an impending earthquake” means an earthquake .
A. that will take place very soon B. that has just taken place
C. that will not take place D. that will take place in a very long time
48. In 1974, many people’s lives were saved in the earthquake because .
A. animals climbed the walls or did not obey orders
B. people knew the correct time of the earthquake
C. scientists knew an earthquake would e and people were well prepared for it
D. scientists prevented the earthquake from taking place
49. Now many countries want to predict earthquakes better .
A . with the help of animals B. all by themselves
C. than animals D. without animals
B
Central Park
Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife―both the human and animal varieties. Call (212) 360-3465 or (212) 360-2726 for daily events and tours. Central Park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts. and from 5th Ave.to Central Park West.
Empire State Building
This is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation deck(掺望台) on the 86th floor is open to the general public, offering a wonderful view of the city. On the second floor you’ll find the New York Skyride, a simulated(模似的) helicopter ride over Manhattan 5th Ave. at 34th St., Midtown/ (212) 736-3100.
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum
Five blocks west of Time Square, this museum has hundreds of air, deep-sea and space exhibits. Walk the flight deck of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier Intrepid; see dozens of old and modern aircraft and ride the Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator.Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave./(212)245-0072.
Madison Square Garden
If it’s big, it probably happens at the Garden. Check out sporting events, concerts and much more. Tours are available. 7th Ave., btwn.31st and 33rd Sts., Middtown/(212)465-6741.
50. The New York Skyride is for .
A. city transportation B. flight training C. model plane sports D. sightseeing
51. If a visitor is interested in music,he will probably go to .
A. Central Park B. Empire State Building
C. Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum D. Madison Square Garden
52. What is the purpose of these texts?
A. To provide information of living in New York.
B. To provide directions of city traffic in New York.
C. To give visitors a guide to New York.
D. To give a brief introduction to the history of New York.

C
Ever since humans lived on the earth, they have made use of various forms of munication. Generally, the expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language difficulty, munication is carried out through sign language in which movements stand for letters, words and ideas. Tourists and the people unable to hear or speak have had to use this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very vivid(生动的) and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot.
Body language passes on ideas or thoughts by certain action, either on purpose or not. A wink(眨眼) can be a way of indication that the party is only joking. A nod means one agrees,while shaking the head indicates “No”.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code (莫尔斯电码) and Smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people.While language is the most mon form of munication, other system and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
53. Which of the following statements best gives the general idea of this passage?
A.When there’s a language difficulty, one will find other forms of munication.
B. Everybody uses only one form of munication.
C. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable for foreigners.
D. Although there are other forms,apart from language,of munication,they are of little value.
54.Which of the following statements is False?
A. There are many forms of munication in the world today.
B. Language is the most mon form of munication.
C. Tourists are not able to use an oral form of munication.
D. Ideas and thoughts can be passed on by body language.
55.Which form could be most monly used among blind people?
A.Picture signs. B.Braille. C.Body language. D.Sighnal flages.
56. In this passage the word “nonlinguistic” means in Chinese.
A.非语言的 B.口语的 C.手势 D.语言的

D
When I was a boy, I belonged to the Boy Scouts（童子军），so I used to go camping every summer, and once something happened which I have never been able to explain.
We were camping in a place above a river. After arriving, we all rushed down to the river and had a swim. Standing by the river, we noticed that it was surrounded by cliffs(悬崖). If someone wanted to reach the river at this point, he had to walk past our camp.
Several days later, the scoutmaster had to be away for a day. That afternoon, we had supper early. We were sitting round the fire, eating and talking, when a man walked past and went down towards the river. We all felt that this man looked very strange, but, because each of us was afraid of looking very stupid, no one said anything.
We ate rather slowly, taking as long as possible. After finishing, we collected our plates together so that we could take them to the river where we always washed them. But no one moved towards the river ― we stood looking at each other ashamed. Then all shouting at once, we began talking about the man who had walked past us. We agreed how strange he looked and we wondered what he could be doing by the river. We knew that he could only return by passing through our camp.
An hour passed. Then one of the boys suggested we should creep（悄悄移动）down by the river so that we could see what the man was doing. Moving very slowly and keeping in the shadow, we crept down towards the bank. One boy climbed a tree so that he could see everything clearly. He called to us that there was no one there, so we ran down to the bank, looking everywhere carefully. We could not understand where the man had gone.
When it got dark, we went back to our camp feeling bewildered. We told the scoutmaster what had happened in the evening. Smiling, he doubted that we had seen the man, but finally suggested we go and look again. We did, but there was no one there.
Many years have passed, but I still remember it as if it were yesterday. What did we see? I do not know.
57. The writer in the text mainly tells us _________.
A. the story of his childhood B. a strange camping experience
C. about a stranger by the river D. about a good place for camping
58. Why did the boys eat their supper slowly?
A. They wanted to delay going to the river bank. B. They were waiting for their scoutmaster.
C. They had a supper earlier than usual. D. They were taking while eating.
59.The word“bewildered”in the text probably means _________.
A. ashamed B. nervous C. unable to understand D. eager to know something
60. When he heard what had happened, the scoutmaster __________.
A. realized who the man was B. started to worry about the man
C. went back to look for the manD. felt it hard to believe the boys

E
People within a country do business together．They buy goods, or products from one another and sell products to others．
Different countries do business together, too．One country may buy and bring in things from another country．This is called importing products．The same country may also sell things to another country．This is called exporting products．The herlands is a small country better known to us as Holland．It lies in the low country of Europe on the North Sea．
Holland has a steel-making industry which needs iron．This ore（矿石）is found in some parts of the world, but Holland has none．The little country must import it．Ships carry the ore to Holland from places like Canada and Africa．
Holland grows millions of flower bulbs（球茎）every year．The country is famous for these bulbs．Large numbers of tulip（郁金香）bulbs are dug up dried, and exported to many countries．Do you have tulips growing in your garden? Perhaps they are growing from bulbs brought from Holland．
61．Holland is a small country on the ____．
A．Pacific Ocean B．low Europe C．North Sea D．Nertherlands
62．What word means“to sell and send things to another country”?
A．Export B．Import C．Business D．Products
63．Holland is famous for its ____．
A．ship industry B．iron ore C．trade D．flower bulbs
64．Which of the following statements is true?
A．Holland is a large country with large numbers of tulip bulbs．
B．Holland does not trade with other countries．
C．Holland exports iron ore from America and Africa．
D．Holland depend on other countries to keep its industry going．
65．The passage is about ____．
A．tulip bulbs and Holland
B．the low country in Europe
C．doing business with Europe
D．importing and exporting

B．根据对话内容，从对话后选项中，选出五个能填入对话的最佳答案。选项中有二项为多余选项。
----Would you do me a favour, Ben?
----____ 66____
----Could you lend me five dollars? I'll return it on Tuesday．
----I suppose so----if you are sure you can pay me on Tuesday．
----Of course．___67_ Would you mind lending me your car tonight?
---- ____68____ I have to study anyway, so I won't be using it．
----Wonderful! I have one last favor to ask you．I'd appreciate it if I could borrow your blue suit tonight．
----___69___
----It's in the cleaners．I'm taking Kate to the movie tonight and I want to look good．
----Kate? But she's my girl-friend．
----____70___ Could I borrow Kate, too?
A．Oh, I nearly fot．
B．It depends on what it is．
D．There's something else, too．
E．Yes, please do it．
F．Well, I guess not．
G．You may borrow anything I have．
第Ⅱ卷
Ⅳ．单词拼写。
71．The boy is very (好奇的) and he is always asking quertions.
72．My （一代人）have grown up without the experience of a world war.
73．The new model will be in （生产） by the end of this year.
74．Can you explain the （画底线标出）words and expressions .
75．I want to call on a private （侦探）。
76．I am told that this is a （ 多山的）country.
77．She ( 使满足) herself with a glass of beer
78．I think you will meet with many difficulties , but you must （克服）them
79．He ____ （主修） in physics
80． Look at that girlstanding with (姿势)
Ⅴ．短文改错：（共10小题，每小题1分）
　　此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断：如无错误，在该行右边横线上画一个勾（√）；如有错误（每一行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正。
　　该行多一个词；把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。
　　该行缺一个词；在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
　　该行错一个词；在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
　　注意：原行没有错的不要改。
Light travel at a speed which is about a81．____
millions times faster than that of sound．82．____
You can get some idea of this different by 83．____
watching the start of running match．If you 84．____
stand far away from the starter, and you 85．____
can see smoke to e from his gun before86．____
the sound reaches your ears．The speed of87．____
light produces some strange facts．Nearest 88．____
star is so far away which the light you see 89．____
from it tonight started to travel from you 90．____
4 years ago at a speed of nearly 2 million kilometres every minute．
Ⅵ．写作（满分30分）
假设你是星光中学的李华，将参加主题为“Let’s Ride Bicycles”的英语演讲比赛。请撰写一份演讲稿，主要内容包括：
1.目前汽车带来的空气污染和交通堵塞等问题；
2.骑自行车的益处，如节能环保、有利健康等。
参考词汇：低碳生活（low-carbon life）；节能（energy saving）
注意：1.词数：120词左右；
3.演讲稿开头和结尾已给出，请将其抄写在答题卡上且该部分不计入总词数。
Good morning, everyone,
I am Li Hua form Xingguang Middle School. The topic of my speech is“Let’s Ride Bicycles”.___________________________________________________________________________

Thank you!