新疆克拉玛依十三中2018_2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题（实验班）.doc

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1、1克拉玛依市第十三中学 2018-2019 学年第二学期高一英语期中测试卷（实验班）一、阅读理解（每小题 2 分，共 40 分）AThe man goes quietly into the room. He stands over the bed where his three-day-old son is lying and begins to speak to him.“My son, I have dreamt of you for many, many years. I had your name picked out even before you were born because

2、 I knew that I wanted you. Every time I thought of you I would have a smile on my face. Gabriel. You always gave me joy.“I really hope we have a great relationship, where you can talk to me about anything and not be embarrassed. Most of the time it will seem like I am too old to understand, but Im s

3、ure you will see that, as I did with my father, my advice is some of the best you will get.“I am sorry for the misunderstandings (误会 ) we will have, but you will understand I spent my whole life waiting for you. You are my son, so I am not going to sit back and watch you hurt yourself. You are very

4、important to me. ”The man stops and looks at his son. Then he begins to sob (呜咽).“Sorry, my dear, Im crying because something bad happened. I am seriously ill. I will leave you soon.” The man gives a weak laugh. “This is the first time in many years I have been brought to tears.” The man kisses the

5、baby who is sleeping so soundly and whispers, “I will love you forever.”1. Why does the man say so many words to his son?A. He wants his son to fall asleep. B. He loves his baby very much.C. There are misunderstandings between them. D. He dreamed of his son the night before.2. Why does the man cry w

6、hen he is talking to the child?A. He will be too old to understand his son one day. B. He will die and leave his son soon.2C. His son doesnt listen to him and falls asleep. D. His son will hurt himself some day.3. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?A. He picked out the childs name befo

7、re he was born. B. The man is not pleased with his present life.C. The man has had a great relationship with his child. D. The mans family will be much happier than before.BThe Greatest show on EarthThe Olympic Games are the greatest festival of sports in the world. Every four years, many countries

8、send their best sportsmen to compete for the highest honour in sport. As many as 6，000 people take part in over 20 sports. For the winners, there are gold medals and glory. But there is honour, too, for all who compete, win or lose. That is in the spirit of the Olympicsto take part is what matters.T

9、he Olympic Games always start in a bright colour and action. The teams of all the nations parade in the opening ceremony and march round the track. The custom is for the Greek team to march in first, for it was in Greece that the Olympics began. The team of the country where the Games are being held

10、the host countrymarches in last.The runner with the Olympic torch (火炬) then enters the stadium and lights the flame. A sportsman from the host country takes the Olympic oath (宣誓) on behalf of all the competitors. The judges and officials also take an oath. After the sportsmen march out of the stadiu

11、m, the host country puts on a wonderful display.The competitions begin the next day. There are usually more than twenty sports in the Games. The rule is that there must be at least fifteen. The main events are in track and field，but there are a few days before these sports start. Each day the compet

12、itors take part in different sports，like riding，shooting，swimming，and crosscountry running. Points are gained for 3each event. Medals are awarded for the individual winners and for national teams.More and more women are taking part in the Games. They first competed in 1900, in tennis and golf. Women

13、s swimming events were introduced in 1912.But it was not until 1928 that there were any track and field events for women. Now they compete in all but half a dozen of the sports. In horse riding, shooting, and boat racing, they may compete in the same events as men.4Why is there honour for the losers

14、 as well as for the winners?ABecause losers and winners should be equally treated. BBecause failure is the mother of success.CBecause losers need encouragement. DBecause what really matters is to take part in the Olympic Games.5Which of the following is a longestablished practice in the opening cere

15、mony?ARunners enter the stadium with torches. BEach team puts on a wonderful display.CThe Greek team marches in first. DSportsmen and sportswomen wear magnificent clothes.6Who takes the Olympic oath?AA judge from a foreign country. BA sportsman from the host country. CAn officer from the host countr

16、y. DA Greek sportsman.7When did women start taking part in the Olympic Games?AIn 1912. BIn 1900. CIn 1928. DIn 1924.CLaptop computers are popular all over the world. People use them on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States

17、 today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that 4allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want. Within five years, each of the 1500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a $10 mill

18、ion computer program at Westlake, a 110-year-old college. The students with laptops will also have access to the Internet. In addition, they will be able to use e-mail to “speak“ with their teachers, their classmates, and their families. However, the most important part of the laptop program is that

19、 students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs. They can work with it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the treesanywhere at all!Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptop use in higher education, such as colleges and universities, is workable. As la

20、ptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers. In addition, the portable computers can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources. State higher-education officials are studying how laptops can help students. State officials are also

21、testing laptop programs at other universities, too.At Westlake College, more than 60 percent of the staff use computers. The laptops will allow all teachers to use computers in their lessons. As one Westlake teacher said, “ Here we are in the middle of Virginia and were giving students a window on t

22、he world. They can see everything and do everything.“8. The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to _.A. work at home B. access the Internet C. use for their schoolwork D. connect them to libraries9. Why is the word “speak“ in the second paragraph in quotation marks(引号

23、)?A. None of the above reasons is correct. B. They use the computer language.C. Laptops have speakers. D. They dont really talk.10. Which of the following is true about Westlake College?A. All teachers use computers. B. It is an old college in America.C. 1500 students have laptops. D. Students there

24、 can do everything.511. A window on the world in the last paragraph means that students can _.A. get information from around the worldB. travel around the worldC. attend lectures on information technology D. have free laptopsDMany animal and plant species have become extinct and many more are in cri

25、tical danger. Finding ways to protect the earths wildlife and conserve the natural world they inhabit (居住) is now more important than ever.DodoThe Dodo is a classic example of how human caused damage to the earths biology. The flightless Dodo was native to the Island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

26、. It lived off fruit fallen from the islands trees and lived unthreatened until humans arrived in 1505. The easily controlled bird became a source of food for sailors and was attacked by animals introduced to the island by humans such as pigs, monkeys and rats. The population of Dodos rapidly decrea

27、sed and the last one was killed in 1681.RhinosThe Rhino (犀牛) horn is a highly prized item for Asian medicine. This has led to the animal being hunted in its natural habitat. Once widespread in Africa and Eurasia, most Rhinos now live in protected natural parks and reserves (保护区). Their numbers have

28、rapidly decreased in the last 50 years, and the animals remain under constant threat from poachers(偷猎者).The Giant PandaThe future of the World Wildlife Funds symbol is far from certain. As few as 1,000 remain in the wild. The Chinese government has set up 33 panda reserves to protect these beautiful

29、 animals and made poaching them punishable with 20 years in prison. However, the pandas distinct black and white patched coat fetches a high price on the black market and determined 6poachers still pose (造成) one of the most serious threats to the animals continued existence.WhalesThe International W

30、haling Commission is fighting to ensure the survival of the whale species. Despite the fact that one-third the worlds oceans have been declared whale sanctuaries (保护区),7 out of 13 whale species remain endangered. Hunted for their rich supply of oil, their numbers have decreased to just 300. Collisio

31、ns with ships, poisonous pollution and being caught in fishing nets are other major causes of whale deaths.TigersThe last 100 years has seen a 95% reduction in the numbers of remaining tigers to between 5,000 and 7,000 and the Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers are already extinct. The South China tige

32、r is precariously close to disappearing, with only 20 to 30 still alive. Like the Rhino horn, tigers bones and organs are sought after for traditional Chinese medicines. These items are traded illegally along with tiger skins.12. Which group of the following animals has already died out according to

33、 the text?A. The Dodo and the Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers. B. The Rhino, Whale and the South China tiger.C. The Rhino, Panda, Whale and Tiger. D. The Dodo, Rhino and Giant Panda. 13. _can serve as a cure for certain diseases.A. The Dodos delicious meat B. The pandas black and white patched coatC

34、. The whales rich oil D. The Rhino horn and tigers bones and organs 14. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The number of South China tigers has reached crisis point.B. The whale is the representing mark for the World Wildlife Fund.7C. People hunt for the endangered animals for high pro

35、fit.D. Many animals are threatened with extinction as a result of human activity.15. Which of the following is mentioned in all the descriptions of those wild animals?A. The way of their life. B. Why they are hunted. C. The reason for their extinction or being in danger.D. Punishment for hunting wil

36、d animals.EMy mother is a diligent and kind woman. She is very busy from morning till night. As a teacher, she works hard._16_Both my brother and I love her dearly as she loves us.My mother has been teaching math at a middle school in my hometown. She goes to work early in the morning and does not r

37、eturn home until late in the afternoon._17_She treats them with patience and teaches them well. For her excellent quality and very good teaching results, she has been elected as a model teacher several times._18_Every day, when she comes back home from work, she sets about doing housework, sweeping

38、the living room and bedrooms or cleaning the furniture, and putting everything in good order. She seems to be busy all the time. As she has been very busy working every day, she looks older than her age. But she looks as cheerful and happy as ever. Mother never buys expensive dresses for herself, bu

39、t she often buys some inexpensive but high quality clothes for us. _19_She just eats a plain meal outside when she is too busy to cook herself. She lives a busy yet simple life, without any complaints.Often she says to us, “work while you work, and play while you play. That is the way to be happy an

40、d gay. If you do not work, you will become lazy and be of no use to society”. What a piece of good advice this is! 8_20_This advice of hers will always serve as a guide to my behavior. My mother is great indeed, and I always feel proud of her.A. As a mother, she takes good care of us and gives us ev

41、ery comfort.B. She enjoys listening to classic music.C. She never goes to expensive restaurants to enjoy meals.D. She loves her students and cares for them.E. My mother is hard-working and never wastes money.F. Can you tell us something about your mother?G. I never forget it and always bear it in my

42、 mind.二、完形填空（每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）Once upon a time there were two brothers who lived near each other. One day, they had a 21 because of some small things. And neither was willing to 22 each other. One morning, there was a knock at door of the elder brother. He 23 it and found a man standing beside the d

43、oor. “Im a carpenter(木匠). Im 24 a few days work. Perhaps you would have a few small jobs I could help with.” “Yes,” said the elder brother. “I do have a job for you. 25 at that farm across the small river. It is my younger brothers. We had a quarrel, so I wont like to see his 26 anymore. I want you

44、to build me a 8-foot 27 .” The man said, “I think I understand the situation. Dont worry. Ill be able to do a job that makes you 28 .” So the elder brother was very glad and left for the town nearby. In the evening, the carpenter had just 29 his job when the elder brother returned. But he was 30 to

45、find, instead of a fence, before him, stood a 31 , which went from one side of the river 32 the other! On the other 33 of bridge, was his younger brother.“Do you know the name of the bridge?” The carpenter asked.“No,” the elder brother was 34 . “OK, I can tell you. Its name is understanding and 35 ,

46、” the carpenter smiled. Suddenly they began to understand 36 . Surely, between two brothers there 9should be a bridge rather than a 37 . Standing on the bridge, they 38 each others hands with 39 in their eyes. “Could you stay another few days? Ive a lot of other work for you,” said the elder brother

47、. “Id love to 40 on,” the carpenter said. “But I have many more bridges to build.”21. A. meeting B. question C. quarrel D. decision22. A. like B. forgive C. speak D. think23. A. got B. shut C. opened D. left24. A. looking up B. looking at C. looking on D. looking for25. A. See B. Look C. Observe D.

48、Watch26. A. farm B. face C. river D. eyes27. A. fence(栅栏) B. bridge C. road D. wall28. A. excited B. moved C. pleased D. surprised29. A. begun B. done C. continued D. finished30. A. happy B. surprised C. anxious D. sad31. A. bridge B. fence C. house D. river32. A. till B. to C. across D. between33. A. field B. end C. side D. stage34. A. disappointed B. worried C. amazed D. puzzled35. A. hate B. love C. joy D. anger36. A. anything B. nothing C. everything D. something 37. A. river B. farm C. fence D. wall38. A. brought B. took