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1、1山西大学附中 20182019 学年高一第一学期期中(总第二次)考试英语试题（满分：100 分，测试时间：90 分钟）第 I 卷 (选择题 共 56 分)第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 36 分）第一节 （共 13 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 26 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAsk Dr. Jeffers?This month Dr. Jeffers is answering questions about the human brain and how it works.Dear Dr. Jeffers,One of my coll

2、eagues, Felix Moeller, told me that scientists are learning to use computers to read minds. Is there any truth to this story?Jane Leon, New York, USADear Ms. Leon,Well, a lot of research is being conducted in this area, but so far, the brain scanning equipment and corresponding computer programs hav

3、ent been able to actually read thoughts. In one experiment, test subjects（受试者）were connected to scanning equipment and shown two numbers on a screen. They were then asked to choose between adding or subtracting（减）the two numbers. Using this method, researchers were able to follow brain processes and

4、 make the correct assumptions（假设） 70 percent of the time. Its not quite mind reading, but its certainly a first step.Dr. J.Dear Dr. Jeffers,My three-year-old son loves it when I dig my fingers into his sides and tickle （胳肢）him until he laughs uncontrollably. The other day I noticed him trying to tic

5、kle himself but he couldnt do it. Why not?Glenn Lewis, Vancouver, CanadaDear Mr. Lewis,Its because of how the brain works. The brain is trained to know what to pay attention to and what to ignore. It causes us to ignore physical 2feelings we expect to happen, but it causes a mild panic reaction when

6、 there is an unexpected feeling. For example, you dont notice how your shoulder feels while youre walking down the street. But if someone comes up behind you and touches you lightly on the shoulder, you may jump in fear. Its that unexpected part that causes the tickle reaction.Dr. J.1. What can we l

7、earn from the answer to the first question? A. Some equipment is able to read human minds.B. Some progress has been made in mind reading.C. Test subjects have been used to make decisions.D. Computer programs can copy brain processes.2. People laugh when tickled by others because the feeling is _. A.

8、 unexpected B. expected C. comfortable D. uncomfortable3. Who has got a little child according to the text? A. Ms. Leon B. Mr. Lewis C. Mr. Moeller D. Dr. Jeffers4. According to the text, Jeffers is probably _. A. a computer programmer B. a test subjectC. a human brain expert D. a medical doctorBWhe

9、n her five daughters were young, Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity (团结). To show this, she held up one chopstick, representing one person. Then she easily broke it into two pieces. Next, she tied several chopsticks together, representing a family. She showed the girls it wa

10、s hard to break the tied chopsticks. This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they grew up.Helene An and her family own a large restaurant business in California. However, when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975, they didnt have much money. They moved

11、their family to San Francisco. There they joined Dannys mother, Diana, who owned a small Italian sandwich shop. Soon afterwards, Helene and Diana changed the sandwich shop into a small Vietnamese restaurant. The five daughters helped in the restaurant when they were young. However, Helene did not wa

12、nt her daughters to always work in the family business because she thought it was too hard.Eventually the girls all graduated from college and went away to work for themselves, but one by one, the daughters returned to work in the family business. They opened new restaurants in San Francisco and Los

13、 Angeles. Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other, they worked 3together to make the business successful. Daughter Elizabeth explains, “Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity, and to have unity we must have peace. Without the strength of the family, there is n

14、o business.”Their expanding business became a large corporation in 1996, with three generations of Ans working together. Now the Ans corporation makes more than $20 million each year. Although they began with a small restaurant, they had big dreams, and they worked together. Now they are a big succe

15、ss.5. Helene tied several chopsticks together to show A. the strength of family unityB. the difficulty of growing upC. the advantage of chopsticksD. the best way of giving a lesson6. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that the An family A. started a business in 1975B. left Vietnam without much moneyC. bo

16、ught a restaurant in San FranciscoD. opened a sandwich shop in Los Angeles7. What can we infer about the An daughters?A. They did not finish their college education.B. They could not bear to work in the family business.C. They were influenced by what Helene taught them.D. They were troubled by disag

17、reement among family members.8. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. How to Run a CorporationB. Strength Comes from PeaceC. How to Achieve a Big DreamD. Family Unity Builds SuccessCWhy play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides. Following the rules planning y

18、our next move acting as a team member these are all “game” ideas that you will come across throughout your life.Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life in

19、to exciting dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating (合作) . Many childrens games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. F

20、or instance, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones, which 4sharpens the hand-eye coordination（协调）needed in hunting.Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly com

21、petition. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.Sports are also an event that unites people. Soccer is the most popular

22、sport in the world. People on all continents play itsome for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.Next ti

23、me you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life.9. Through playing hide-and-seek, children are expected to learn to _.A. be a team leader B. obey the basic rulesC. act as a grown-up D.

24、 predict possible danger10. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can_.A. describe life in an exciting wayB. turn real-life experiences into a playC. make learning life skills more interestingD. change peoples views of sporting events11. According to the passage, why is w

25、inning Olympic medals so encouraging?A. It inspires peoples deep love for the country.B. It proves the exceptional skills of the winners.C. It helps the country out of natural disasters.D. It earns the winners fame and fortune.12. Iribarnes goal of forming the foundation is to _.A. bring fun to poor

26、 kidsB. provide soccer balls for childrenC. give poor kids a chance for a better lifeD. appeal to soccer players to help poor kids13. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Games benefit people all their lives. B. Sports can get all athletes together. C. People are advised to play games for fun. 5

27、D. Sports increase a countrys competitiveness.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最佳选项，并将其答案标号涂在答题卡上对应题目的选项处。选项中有两项为多余选项。Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 14 . Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when y

28、ou are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 15 . Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-t

29、aking is a selective process. 16 .The following methods may work best for you. Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it. Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts. Write your notes in your own words. 17 . Note any questions or idea

30、s you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 18 .A. Use words, not complete sentences.B. There are three practical note-taking methods.C. You must

31、 write your notes on separate paper.D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.G. First, the simple act of writing something down ma

32、kes it easier for you to understand and remember it.第二部分 英语知识运用 （共三节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意。然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Even though it was only October, my students were already whispering 6about Christmas plans. With each passing day everyone became more 19 waiti

33、ng for the final school bell. Upon its 20 everyone would run for their coats and go home, everyone except David.David was a small boy in ragged clothes. I had often 21 what kind of home life David had, and what kind of mother could send her son to school dressed so 22 for the cold winter months, wit

34、hout a coat, boots, or gloves. But something made David 23 . I can still remember he was always 24 a smile and willing to help. He always 25 after school to straighten chairs and mop the floor. We never talked much. He 26 just smile and ask what else he could do, then thank me for letting him stay a

35、nd slowly 27 home.Weeks passed and the 28 over the coming Christmas grew into restlessness until the last day of 29 before the holiday break. I smiled in 30 as the last of them hurried out the door. Turning around I saw David 31 standing by my desk. “I have something for you”, he said and 32 from be

36、hind his back a small box. 33 it to me, he said anxiously, “Open it.” I took the box from him, thanked him and slowly unwrapped it. I lifted the lid and to my 34 saw nothing. I looked at Davids smiling face and back into the box and said. “The box is nice, David, but it s 35 .”“Oh no it isnt,” said

37、David, “Its full of love, my mum told me before she died that love was something you couldnt see or touch unless you know its there.”Tears filled my eyes 36 I looked at the proud dirty face that I had rarely given 37 to. After that Christmas, David and I became good friends and I never forgot the me

38、aning 38 the little empty box set on my desk. 19. A. anxious B. courageous C. serious D. cautious20. A. warning B. ringing C. calling D. yelling21. A. scolded B. wondered C. realized D. learned22. A. modestly B. naturally C. correctly D. inappropriately23. A. popular B. upset C. special D. funny24.

39、A. expressing B. delivering C. wearing D. sharing25. A. practised B. wandered C. studied D. stayed26. A. would B. should C. might D. could27. A. aim at B. turn to C. put off D. head for28. A. argument B. excitement C. movement D. program729. A. school B. year C. education D. program30. A. relief B.

40、return C. vain D. control31. A. weakly B. sadly C. quietly D. helplessly32. A. searched B. found C. raised D. pulled33. A. Holding B. Handing C. Sending D. Leaving34. A. delight B. expectation C. appreciation D. surprise35. A. cheap B. empty C. useless D. improper36. A. as B. until C. because D. tho

41、ugh37. A. advice B. support C. attention D. command38. A. from B. behind C. over D. towards第 II 卷 （非选择题 共 44 分）注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 3 个词）或括号内单词的正确形式.I was twelve years old when I learnt to ride a bike. The bike was a birthday present from my u

42、ncle. You can imagine how 39 (excite) I was when I saw the bike, and I begged my uncle to teach me how 40 (ride) it right away. However, before I got on the bike, I felt 41 (extreme) nervous and I was afraid that I would fall off and hurt 42 (me). My uncle held onto the seat and helped me to get 43

43、the bike. While I was riding, he was running along beside me, holding the seat so I would not fall over. I was so 44 (grate) to him for his help. As I was practicing, I became more and more confident. Then, I heard my uncle shouting, “You are riding it by yourself now!” I was scared. I was really ri

44、ding by myself, but 45 if I fell off? Could I use the brakes to stop? As I was wondering about this, my uncle ran after me and got hold of the bike. I 46 (slow) down and came to a stop. My heart was still beating fast when I got off the bike. 47 (late) that day, having learnt how to get on the bike

45、and get off it, I felt like I was walking on air! I am still thankful to my uncle for teaching me to ride a bike on my 48 (twelve) birthday.第三节 根据提示词或句意完成句子，每空一词。 （共 9 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 9 分）49.From his _(amaze) looks, I knew he hadnt expected my early arrival. 50.The population of China is larger than _

46、 of any other country in the world. 851.I dont appreciate _(treat) like a second-class citizen. 52.You have no idea how she finished the relay race _ her foot wounded so much.53.He was _ (shoot) in the back while he was trying to escape.54.It is requested that the reporter _(refer) to should be to b

47、lame for the wrong report.55.Mr.Li made up his mind to try a new approach to _ (teach) English in his class. 56.A notice was put _ in order to remind the students of the changed lecture time. 57.This is the first time that we _(see) a film in the newly-built cinema together. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 25 分）第一节

48、短文改错 (共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分) 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）,并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改：在错词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。Dear Jenny,Welcome to my school! When you arrive, there will be a party for you organizing by my classmates. You may att

49、end to English classes to feel a differently learning style. After that, you can go to your host family that you can experience the Chinese way of life. You can have meals together, chat about anything that interests us.The host family will also show you around some famous tourist attraction. You can s