1、- 1 -第八中学 2010-2011 学年高一第一学期期中考试英语试卷一. 单项选择 （每小题 1 分，共 20 分）1.Im leaving for Shanghai tomorrow._A. See you later. B. Have a pleasant trip!C. Lets go out for a drink. D. Bring me a present.2. Jim, Im _ my present job. I want to look for another one.A. fond of B. busy with C. tired of D. pleased with3
2、. Mike _ the skate shoes as soon as he saw them in the shop window, and he bought them at once.A. got tired of B. was good atC. fell in love with D. caught sight of4. The child asked his mother _ go out to play tennis.A. that he could B. if he could C. if could he D. that could he5. It was in this h
3、ouse _ he heard some strange sounds.A. that B. where C. which D. who6.Dont waste your words any more; she is as _ as a mule (骡子) and no one can persuade her.A. reliable B. stubborn C. determined D. tired7. She was not happy with my attitude _ her and said that I didnt respect her.A. about B. towards
4、 C. for D. at8. I suppose that you havent finished that report yet._ I finished it yesterday.A. As usual B. In fact C. As a matter D. At an end9. Didnt you ask Jim for help?Jim?! He is just too _ to lend me any money!A. busy B. mean C. unfriendly D. bad10. His family has _ in this village for many y
5、ears.A. settled B. lived C. kept D. stayed11. I _ the Chinese Communist Youth League when I was 13 years old in junior school.A. took part in B. joined in C. entered D. Joined12. Oh, its you. I didnt _ you just now!Thats because I have just had my hair cut and Im wearing new glasses.A. recognize B.
6、know C. see D. find- 2 -13. The number of people at present _ sixty, but a number of people_ coming here to get tickets for free.A. is; is B. is; are C. are; are D. are; is14. Put some balloons here to _ the festival atmosphere (气氛). A. make for B. add to C. add up D. join in15. To tell you the trut
7、h, the film _ on the book by Jack London is not good at all. A. basing B. is based C. is basing D. based16. role she played in the film! No wonder she has won an Oscar AHow interesting BHow an interesting CWhat interesting DWhat an interesting17. It is reported that two schools, _are being built in
8、my hometown ,will open next year,A they both B which both C both of them D both of which 18 The man pulled out a gold watch, _ were made of small diamonds.A the hand of whom B whom the hands of C which the hands of D the hands of which19 .- Did you see a man in black pass by just now?- No, sir. I _
9、a newspaper.A read B was reading C would read D am reading20. It _the first time that I _ been to Shanghai.A is; had B has been; had C was; had D was; has完型填空（每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）Once there was an old farmer, with a horse which was almost as old as himself. He _21_ one morning with his young son, _22_t
10、he horse before it died. Father and son walked, _23_the farmer did not want the horse to be_24_. They met two men on the road_25_said: “Why are you walking, farmer? You have a horse. Its _26_to market.” The farmer knew that this was_27_, so he rode on the horse, _28_his son walked. Then they met two
11、 old ladies. “_29_are you doing up there, farmer? Cant you_30_how tired your boy is?” _31_the farmer got down, and his son rode_32_. _33_, three old men stopped them. One said: “Why are you walking, farmer?_34_. Its too hot for an old man like you to walk today.” So the farmer got up 35_his son, and
12、 they_36_. _37_, a young woman - 3 -passed them. “Why arent you walking?” she asked. “It isnt _38_ to market. Give your poor old horse a rest.”So the farmer, and his son, got down_39_. It is a fact that you cannot please_40_the people all the time. 21. A. set out B. set up C. set down D. set22. A. s
13、elling B. buying C. to sell D. to buy23. A. so B. because C. that D. when24. A. very tired B. too tired C. quite tired D. tiring25. A. which B. who C. as D. where26. A. a short way B. a long way C. the right way D. the wrong way27. A. real B. true C. truly D. really28. A. while B. when C. as D. duri
14、ng29. A. What B. How C. Why D. When30. A. see B. watch C. look D. notice31. A. BecauseB. As C. For D. So32. A. thus B. yet C. instead D. either33. A. First B. Finally C. Near D. Next34. A. Sit down B. Sit up C. Get up D. Get down35. A. behind B. after C. beside D. above36. A. walked on B. rode on C.
15、 moved on D. drove on37. A. Some time later B. A moment ago C. In no time D. At once38. A. near B. long C. far D. short39. A. once again B. on their own C. the other day D. all the same40. A. both B. each of C. all D. none of二阅读理解（每小题 2 分，共 40 分）When Albert Einstein was young, he was a quiet child w
16、ho spent much of his time alone. He was slow to talk and had difficulty in learning to read. When Albert was five years old, his father gave him a compass (指南针). Albert was filled with wonder when he discovered that the compass needle (针) always pointed in the same direction the north. He asked his
17、father and uncle what caused the needle to move.Their answers were difficult for Albert to understand. Yet he spent a lot of time thinking about them. He said later that he felt something must be behind things.- 4 -Albert did not like school. The German schools of that time were not pleasant. Studen
18、ts couldnt ask questions. Albert said he felt as if he were in prison. One day Albert told his uncle Jacob how much he hated school, especially mathematics. His uncle told him to solve mathematical problems by pretending to be a policeman. “You are looking for someone,“ he said, “but you do not know
19、 who he is. Call him X. Find him by using your mathematical tools.“Albert learned to love mathematics. He was studying the complex mathematics of calculus (微积分学) while all his friends were still studying simple mathematics. Instead of playing with friends he thought about things such as “What would
20、happen if people could travel at the speed of light?“. Albert wanted to teach mathematics and physics. He graduated with honors, but it was a pity that he could not get a teaching job. 41. Why did Albert Einstein hate school?A. He couldnt play with his friends there.B. Students were not allowed to a
21、sk questions.C. The schools were like prisons at that time.D. He had to learn mathematics that he didnt like.42. What does the underlined word “complex“ probably mean?A. Useful. B. Difficult C. Boring. D. Interesting.43. We can learn from the passage that _.A. Einstein became a mathematics teacher a
22、fter graduationB. Einstein gradually loved mathematics with his uncles helpC. learning mathematics is like working as a policemanD. Einstein liked playing with other children44. What is the main idea of the passage?A. How Albert Einstein studied in school.B. Something about Albert Einsteins early in
23、terests. C. Something about the young Albert Einstein.D. Why Albert Einstein learned more than his classmates. BEvery year, for Moms birthday, Mothers Day, or Christmas, my dad goes out for presents. He gets her something he knows she would love to have, but Mom would never admit to it. Hes a true h
24、andyman with tools and wood, so Mom has just about every type of shelving and other wooden furniture she needs in the house. Mom is an American flag fan. There are many patriotic (爱国的) things in Mom and Dads house and they are proud to live in Texas. My dad gets in a bad mood sometimes when things a
25、rent going as planned, and he has a fairly short temper (脾气) with the family. He doesnt hit us, but he simply expresses his anger with words. Later, he is sorry for everything he has said to us, so he usually buys roses for Mom. Mom is his number-one girl. June 1st of 2008 was their 23rd wedding ann
26、iversary (周年纪念), and I find that they have grown closer and closer, and in almost every one of those years, my dad has surprised me. Unlike a great number of fathers nowadays, my dad has never been bad to the family. He was a frequent drinker before he and my mom met, but now he drinks less.Any time
27、 Mom needs him, he is there for her. My dad wont even allow a representative of any company on the phone being rude to my mom. He has even taught me how to deal with them, and also how to deal with my own difficulties.- 5 -45. From the passage, we can learn that the authors father _A. is an American
28、 flag fan B. has a short temperC. always drinks a lot D. is rude to his wife 46. What will the authors father do after expressing his anger?A. Buy presents for the author. B. Make every type of shelving.C. Buy roses for his wife. D. Drink more. 47. What can we learn from the passage? A. Mother likes
29、 making handicrafts. B. Father dislikes buying roses. C. Father often hits his child after drinking. D. Mother and Father got married in 1985.48. The passage mainly tells us how _. A. Father married Mother B. Father taught the author to face difficultiesC. How devoted Father is to his familyD. Fathe
30、r keeps his wordCI want to tell you a story that changed my life many years ago. We were living in College Station, Texas and my wife and I were on our way home from Houston to Texas one Saturday morning. We decided to stop at a local restaurant to get something to eat since we had enough time. When
31、 we finished, we got back into our car and before I started it, we noticed a homeless man standing in front of the building. His clothes were worn and it looked as though he didnt have any money. It was cold and Im sure he wanted something warm to drink; however, it was not this that moved (感动) me.
32、A dog was also walking up to the front of the building. Being a dog owner, I knew that the dog was a mother, and that she had just had some pups (幼小动物). She was hungry and weak and I felt bad for her. I knew if she didnt eat soon, she and her puppies would not live on. People walking by didnt even n
33、otice her. She was not as pretty and clean as most dogs, but she still deserved (值得) better. We still did not do anything, but someone else did. The homeless man, who I thought could not afford anything to eat, went back into the store and bought dog food with all of the money he had.49. Where did t
34、he story happen?A. In front of the local restaurant.B. In front of a building.C. In the car parking. D. Near the authors house. 50. What do we know from the passage?A. The author wanted to help the dog but he was unable to.B. The dog and her puppies were in danger of dying of hunger.C. The dog was n
35、ot cute enough to be loved.D. The author didnt like dogs.51. Which of the following moved the author?A. The homeless man had no money to buy food for himself.B. The homeless man wore worn clothes on a cold day.C. The homeless man bought food for the dog with all of his money.D. Most people walking b
36、y the dog didnt notice her.- 6 -52. What can we conclude from the passage?A. The author was so hungry that he went into the local restaurant to eat.B. The author didnt understand what the homeless man did.C. The dog shouldnt be taken care of carefully because it looked ugly.D. Things are not always
37、what they seem.53. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. My MemoryB. My Wife and IC. The Homeless PersonD. A Mother DogDTelevision in the United States is free To pay for programs, there are many advertisements. Often these advertisements are short plays with actors The f
38、ollowing television advertisement is like many others that Americans see dailyWe see a man and his wife at the breakfast table. They have been married for a long time. They are not speaking to each other. They havent spoken to each other at the breakfast table for years The husband is reading his ne
39、wspaper We cant see his face The wife looks very bored as she pours a cup of coffee for him Today, she is using a new kind of coffee for the first time The husband picks up his cup He isnt very interested He tastes his coffee Suddenly he puts down his newspaper Something is different, Can it be the
40、coffee? He takes another taste Its wonderful He smiles He looks at his wife and says in amazement, “Doris, when did you cut your hair?” Doris is pleased She answers, “Two months ago ” Doris asks, “Herbie, when did your hair begin to turn gray?” He replies， “A long time ago ” Doris says, “Oh, very ha
41、ndsome ” Now they arent bored anymore Breakfast is different Has a new kind of coffee changed their lives?54 In the TV story, Doris looks bored because_Ashe doesnt like the breakfast that morningBshe has been married to Herbie for a long timeCHerbie doesnt care much for herDHerbie isnt interested in
42、 the breakfast she cooks55 The TV story wants to tell the viewers_Ato have an immediate try at the new coffeeBto have a good laugh at the good coupleCthat a nice breakfast must go with nice coffeeDthat advertisement can certainly increase goods production56 This text is mainly about_Awho pays for TV
43、 programs in the United StatesBwhat a TV advertisement is usually like in the USACwhy long-married couples dislike speaking to each otherDwhat made Herbie and Doris not bored any moreEAbout ten men in every hundred suffer from color blindness in some way. Women are luckier; only about one in two hun
44、dred is affected in this matter. Perhaps, after all, it is safer to be driven - 7 -by a woman! There are different forms of color blindness. In some cases a man may not be able to see deep red. He may think that red, orange and yellow are all shadows of green. Sometimes a person cannot tell the diff
45、erence between blue and green. In rare cases an unlucky man may see everything in shades of green a strange world indeed.Color blindness in human beings is a strange thing to explain. In a single eye there are millions of very small things called “cones”. These help us to see in a bright light and t
46、o tell difference between colors. There are also millions of “rods”, but these are used for seeing when it is near dark. They show us shape but no color.Some insects have favorite colors. Mosquitoes prefer blue to yellow. A red light will not attract insects, but a blue lamp will. In a similar way h
47、uman beings also have favorite colors. Yet we are lucky. With the aid of the cones in our eyes we can see many beautiful colors by day, and with the aid of the rods we can see shapes at night. One day we may even learn more about the invisible colors around us.57. The passage is mainly about _.A. color and its surprising effects.B. women being luckier than menC. danger caused by color blindnessD. color blindness58. According to the passage, with the help of the “cones”, we
