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1、- 1 -广东省广州大学附属东江中学 2018-2019 学年高一下学期期中考试（4 月）英语试题本试卷共 8 页，满分 135 分。考试时间 120 分钟。【注意事项】1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号，座位号填写在答题卡上。2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4.考生必

2、须保持答题卡的整洁。第一部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分 40 分）第 1 节 （共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项（A,B,C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThis may be music to your ears.Researchers P Jason Rentfrow and Samuel Gosling gave 3，500 people a personality quiz.Then they asked them to name their favourite kind of music.“We found

3、that the musical styles people like are closely linked to their personalities， ”Gosling says.RAP/HIPHOPKnown for their quick speech，some rappers can say more than 700 syllables (音节)a minute! If you like rap/hiphop，you are energetic(精力充沛的)and have a way with words.You put a fresh spin on things，wheth

4、er its new moves on the dance floor or your hip style.CLASSICALIn the 18th century，classical musicians were like rock stars.Beethoven and - 2 -Mozart，for example，played to packed concert halls. If you like classical，you are open to new ideas and like debating with friends.Creative and imaginative，yo

5、u can easily spend many hours scrapbooking，writing or painting.COUNTRYCountry music came from the folk songs of English，Scottish，and Irish settlers of the southeastern United States.If you like country，you express your opinions well，which makes you the ideal class president or team captain.Tradition

6、al and loyal，you enjoy spending time with your family.POPPop music is designed to appeal to(吸引)almost everyone，and it does.Each year，the industry brings in about 30 billion dollars! If you like pop，you are attractive to your friends.You can make big things happen，like planning for a huge party or in

7、spiring your team to victory.ROCK/ALTERNATIVEIn the 1950s，rock music created a brandnew culture.Teenagers，for the first time，had an identity(身份)separate from adults and children.If you like rock/alternative，you are a risktaker who never accepts no for an answer.You rise to any challenge，like doing v

8、ery well in a big exam or in the school play.If these personality profiles dont match you，thats OK.These are just for fun.1If you like pop music，_Ayou are traditional and prefer to stay with your familyByou are easy to accept new ideasCyou are welcome and your friends all like to be with youDyou hav

9、e a quick speech and can say 30 words in a minute2We can know from this passage that _Ain the 18th century, classical musicians were like pop starsBcountry music came from the folk songs of the Native AmericansCeveryone can find his personality in this passage- 3 -Dpop music is liked by the largest

10、number of people in the world3Whats the best title for the passage?AWhen music came into being. BWhat your favourite music says about you.CSome basic information about music. DHow to like music.BIts 5:00 in the morning when the alarm(闹钟)rings in my ears. I roll out of bed and walk blindly through th

11、e dark into the bathroom. I turn on the light and put on my glasses. The house is still as I walk downstairs while my husband and three kids sleep peacefully. Usually I go for a long run, but today I choose my favorite exercise DVD, Insanity. Sweat pours down my face and into my eyes. My heart races

12、 as I force my body to finish each movement. As I near the end of the exercise, I feel extremely tired, but a smile is on my face. Its not a smile because the DVD is over, but a smile of success from pushing my body to its extreme limit.Some people enjoy shopping, smoking, food, work, or even chocol

13、ate. But I need exercise to get through each day. Some shake heads when they see me run through the town. Others get hurt when I refuse to try just one bite of their grandmothers chocolate cake. They raise their eyebrows, surprised by my no thank you, or by my choice to have a salad. Over the years,

14、 I have learned its okay to just say no. I shouldnt feel sorry for refusing food that I dont want to eat.So what drives me to roll out of bed at 5:00 a.m.? What gives me the reason to just say no to ice cream? Commitment. A commitment to change my life with a way that reduces daily anxiety, increase

15、s self-confidence and energy, extends life and above all improves my body shape. This is the point where a smile appears on my face as I look at myself in the mirror or try on my favorite pair of jeans that now fit just right. Its through commitment and sweat that I can make a difference within myse

16、lf inside and out.- 4 -4Why is there a smile on the authors face in the morning?ABecause she sees her family sleeping peacefully.BBecause she finishes her favorite exercise.CBecause she feels a sense of achievement.DBecause she enjoys the interesting DVD5Which of the following is true according to P

17、aragraph 2?AShe doesnt treat others politely. BShe likes to make others surprised.COthers try to help her by offering her food. DOthers dont understand what she does.6What does the underlined word commitment in the last paragraph mean?AGood health. BFirm belief. CA strong power. DA regular habit.7Wh

18、at can we learn about the author from the text?AShe aims to develop a good body shape. BShe acts in a strange way.CShe wants to look different from others. DShe has difficulty getting along with others.CMany of us love July because its the month when natures berries and stone fruits are in abundance

19、. These colourful and sweet jewels form British Columbias fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection.Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much

20、protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物质). The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries (樱桃), they are so delicious who cares? However, they are rich in vitamin C.When combi

21、ned with berries of slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an - 5 -excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you

22、 like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.zx.x.kIf you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a

23、 “soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a childrens party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.8. What does the author seem to like about cherries?A. They contain protein. B.

24、They are high in vitamin A.C. They have a pleasant taste. D. They are rich in antioxidants.9. Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas?A. To make them smell better. B. To keep their colour.C. To speed up their ripening. D. To improve their nutrition.10. What is “a juicer” in the last paragr

25、aph?A. A dessert. B. A drink.C. A container. D. A machine.11. From which is the text probably taken?A. A biology textbook. B. A health magazine.C. A research paper. D. A travel brochure.D Elephants might be the most well-known and well-loved animal in African wildlife. But conservation (保护) of the A

26、frican elephant faces special difficulties. While the elephant population is half of what it was 40 years ago, - 6 -some areas of Africa have more elephants than populated areas can support. Thats why AWF scientists are studying elephant behavior, protecting habitats and finding ways for humans to l

27、ive peacefully with elephants in Africa.Years ago, overhunting and the ivory trade were the biggest threats to elephants survival. Luckily, ivory bans (禁令), hunting rules and protected areas protect elephants from these dangers today.The 21st century brings a different challenge to elephant conserva

28、tion land-use. Elephants walk across borders and outside parks and other protected areas. So they often destroy crops, causing conflicts (冲突) between local farmers and these big animals.Successful conservation strategies (策略) must allow elephants to walk freely in their natural habitats while reduci

29、ng conflicts between elephants and local people.AWF researchers are searching for a way to give both elephants and people the space they need. The AWF is collecting information on elephant habitats and behavior. The information they gather will help to develop the widest possible space for elephants

30、.The AWF is helping elephants by protecting their habitats. And they also work with local famers to improve their life in order to encourage them to protect rather than destroy elephants. 12. The first paragraph of the text is mainly to tell readers _.A. African elephants are endangered now . B. the

31、re remains a lot to do to protect African elephants.C. African elephants are popular animals. D. the number of African elephants has increased over the years 13. What is the biggest difficulty in protecting African elephants now?A. They are still being killed. B. Their habitats are being destroyed.C

32、. They dont have enough food. D. They cant live in peace with farmers.14. To protect elephants, the AWF does all the following EXCEPT _. A. keeping elephants B. protecting elephants habitats- 7 -C. doing research on elephants D. helping farmers improve their life 15. What is the best title for the t

33、ext? A. African elephants conservation B. Living with African elephantsC. African elephants situation D. African elephants being endangered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佳选项。While it is impossible to live completely free of stress, it is possible to prevent stress as well as re

34、duce its effect when it cant be avoided. 16 Try physical activity.17 Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might tryMake time for yourselfSchedule time for both work and entertainmentDon“t forget, play can be just as important to your overal

35、l well-being as work 18 Go window-shopping or work on a hobbyAllow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoyTake care of yourself19 If you easily get angry and cant sleep well enough, or if youre not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful sit

36、uationsIf stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor 20 Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “theres so much to do, and not enough time”Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result, you may not achieve anythingInst

37、ead, make a list of everything you have to do, then do one thing at a time, checking off each task as it is completedSet out to do the most important task first- 8 -ADo whatever you like and want to doBYou should make every effort to eat well and get enough restCMake a list of things to doDWhen you

38、are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity.EYou need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have funFYou could smile to yourself in front of a mirror every dayGThe following are suggestions for ways to deal with stress第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分 4

39、5 分)第 1 节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给出的四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Sitting in my favorite restaurant one day I noticed a man come in. He looked 21 and mad with the world, a look I had 22 many times before. I gave him my happy “good morning” 23 but his response was still less t

40、han 24 . He looked at me, sat down and 25 his head in the menu. I was not 26 by his response but I wondered if he would 27 and give just a small hello or smile. Over an hour passed and every time he looked my way, he looked meaner (低劣的) and meaner. Finally he called the 28 over to 29 his bill. I tur

41、ned my head away for just a 30 and he was gone quickly. I looked down at his 31 and there was a beautiful rolled up $ 100 bill on it. I was in shock. I 32 got up to get the cash. In my head Right and Wrong were fighting it out. Before I knew it, I was 33 behind the man to offer this 34 back to him.

42、Out of breath, I said, “Sir, did you 35 this? ” He looked shocked. His face turned 36 and a big lump (块) that could 37 an elephant came in his throat. He looked at the ground and finally said “yes”, and then he slowly said “thank you”. Without 38 looking at me, he turned around, got in his car and 3

43、9 - 9 -away. I said “thank you” to God for letting me change one persons 40 towards friendly strangers. 21. A. kind B. cruel C. unhappy D. glad22. A. appreciated B. seen C. hated D. guessed23. A. as usual B. by chance C. in relief D. ever since24. A. peaceful B. suitable C. attractive D. friendly25.

44、 A. nodded B. shook C. buried D. raised26. A. shocked B. excited C. painful D. hopeless27. A. sit down B. look down C. look on D. look up28. A. guest B. waitress C. neighbor D. friend29. A. return B. pay C. add D. steal30. A. goal B. signal C. second D. glory31. A. seat B. dish C. bag D. paper32. A.

45、 frequently B. swiftly C. sincerely D. slowly33. A. debating B. standing C. racing D. apologizing34. A. bill B. form C. sign D. order35. A. refuse B. forgive C. accept D. drop36. A. white B. pale C. blue D. red37. A. protect B. block C. defeat D. feed38. A. even B. only C. just D. else39. A. walked

46、B. hid C. ran D. drove40. A. position B. future C. attitude D. habit第 2 节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。We get the energy for our movements 41. food.Human beings are just like machines42 (work) properly, we must be well energized. The energy chiefly comes from the thre

47、e mealsbreakfast, lunch and dinner。Breakfast is 43. (important) than the other two meals in a day.For one thing, after a nights sleep, most of the energy stored in the human body 44 .(consume). - 10 -Breakfast serves the purpose of restoring energy, thus 45. (make) us energetic again.For another, in

48、 the course of a day, morning is the period of time in 46. we work with high efficiency.Without breakfast, 47. efficiency would be lowered.Finally, the constant lack of breakfast can lead to stomach trouble.48 . , to keep fit, we must have breakfast every day.It 49. be a cup of milk with some bread, or a bowl of porridge with some steamed bread, or anything else of the similar kind.Anyway, we must eat our food, 50. a good breakfast can not only ensure our good health but also make a good beginning for a new day.第三节 词汇填空（共 10 空；每空 1 分，满分 10 分）根据中文提示，填上正确形式的单词。