1、 四川省营山县回龙中学 2014-2015年高一下期 5月阶段测试 英语试卷 考试时间： 150 分钟； 满分 ： 150 分 第 I 卷（选择题） 一、单项选择：共 15 题 每题 1 分 共 15 分 1 Dont turn off the computer before closing all the programs, _ youll have problems. A.but B.and C.so D.or 2 The weather turned out to be very good, _was more than we could expect. A.which B.what C
2、.that D.then 3 -Why should you be so late today ? -I got stuck in the heavy traffic, or I here earlier. A.had arrived B.arrived C.would arrive D.would have arrived 4 I promise Shirley get a new iPod on her birthday. Will it be a big surprise to her? A.should B.must C.would D.shall 5 The most success
3、ful students are usually _ who come to all the classes. A.that B.those C.them D.one 6 _ that causes heavy haze sweeping over china remains unknown to many scientists. A.what it is B.what is it C.who is it D.who it is 7 On two occasions he was accused of stealing money from the company, but in neithe
4、r case _ any evidence to support the claims. A.was there B.there was C.had there been D.there had been 8 In many countries young people still keep up the _ that women will get married in long white dresses. A.tradition B.topic C.theory D.trade 9 As Mr Smith turned away, we could only see his _ back.
5、 A.wide B.broad C.thick D.thin 10 Doris success lies in the fact _she is cooperative and eager to learn from others. A.which B.that C.when D.why 11 In order to get there on time, they decided to set out_. A.at dawn B.at the dawn C.in dawn D.in the dawn 12 _seems to be no possibility_Li Hua can win t
6、he first prize in the 100 meter race. A.It; that B.There; that C.There; whether D.It; whether 13 There is no doubt_the prices of computers will go down. A.what B.that C.which D.when 14 The question _they can get enough food supply is very important. A.whether B.which C.what D.if 15 After many years
7、research, scientists have found some evidence that water seemed to _ on Mars. A.exist B.survive C.contain D.last 二、完形填空：共 20 题 每题 2 分 共 40 分 Do you know how the word “satellite“ got the meaning “armed guard“? Here is a 16 about it. The word was first used 17 ancient Rome. Rome, 18 you know, w as the
8、 c apital of the Roman Empire and the 19 of Western civilization(西方文明 )for about a thousand years. But economic (经济的 ) problems came one 20 another. Governments changed very 21 , and many people did not 22 laws. The power of the Empire became 23 At last it got so bad that safety 24 not be guaranteed
9、 (保证 ).So many important persons 25 not,w alk in the streets of the city 26 bodyguards. These armed 27 were called “satellites“. Hundreds of years passed. In 1611, Galileo 28 there were some strange bodies 29 around Jupiter (木星 ), 30 like the guards around a very important person, or a prince, or a
10、31 But Galileo did not know how to call the bodies. Then Kepler 32 them. He 33 the satellites in the Roman Empire 34 gave them that name. Since then the word has been 35 all over the world. 16 A.phrase B.word C.story D.saying 17 A.with B.in C.as D.for 18 A.what B.that C.which D.as 19 A.city B.theory
11、 C.centre D.system 20 A.after B.on C.by D.from 21 A.well B.often C.soon D.long 22 A.break B.puzzle C.exist D.obey 23 A.stronger B.weaker C.older D.larger 24 A.would B.must C.could D.might 25 A.needed B.had C.feared D.dared 26 A.without B.with C.by D.for 27 A.guards B.religion C.satellites D.kings 28
12、 A.discovered B.invented C.thought D.looked 29 A.sailing B.hanging C.getting D.moving 30 A.only B.look C.just D.would 31 A.soldier B.guard C.king D.person 32 A.watched B.thought C.named D.found 33 A.listened to B.worried about C.heard about D.heard from 34 A.and B.but C.so D.however 35 A.used B.writ
13、ten C.passed D.heard 三、阅读理解：共 20 题 每题 2 分 共 40 分 A FIVE Americans swept the three Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology (生理学 ) or Medicine last week. It was the first American sweep of the Nobel science prizes since 1983. Its rare for Americans not to receive any of the science prizes, espe
14、cially in recent years. In 2004, seven Americans were among the 10 laureates (获奖者 ) for the science prizes. Last year, the figure was five out of 10. The huge sums of money invested in scientific research is one factor that has helped many Americans to win awards. Another reason is the vast number o
15、f researchers working in the US. American universities also often have a more “creative university environment”where people can focus on research for a long period without any pressure, said Anders Liljas, member of the Nobel Committee. New hope for AIDS patients? AMERICAN scientists Craig Mello (to
16、p) of the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Andrew Fire (above) of Stanford University School of Medicine won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine last Monday. Their discovery is a process that researchers hope to use to silence disease-causing genes (基因 ). It offers new ways for
17、disease treatment. Scientists now hope to develop a new technique that could be used to treat diseases, such as cancers, AIDS and Parkinsons disease. Like father, like son? AS the son of a Nobel Prize winning professor, Roger D . Kornberg (left) had a lot to live up to. But, nearly half a century af
18、ter his father, won his award, Kornberg, 59, a Stanford University professor, won his own last Wednesday: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry. His research into how cells read their genes is very important. It could help lead to the development of new drugs to fight cancer (癌症 ), heart disease and other il
19、lnesses, experts said. First light of the universe TWO Americans won the Nobel Prize in Physics last Tuesday for measuring the oldest light in the heavens. It is considered as “one of the greatest discoveries of the century”. It convinced (使确信 ) scientists that the Big Bang theory (大爆炸理论 ) of the un
20、iverses origin is correct. George F. Smoot (top), 61, of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, and John C . Mather (above), 60, of NASAs Goddard Space Flight Centre, will share the US$1.4 million prize for their work. Beginning in 1989, they measured weak light that originated (源于 ) as
21、early as 380,000 years after the Big Bang. 36 What does the underlined word “swept” in Paragraph 1 mean ? A.cleaned by brushing B.crossed completely C.spread quickly D.took each of the winning 37 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Craig Mello and Andrew Fire have found the w
22、ay to cure cancers, AIDS and Parkinsons disease. B. Roger D . Kornbergs father once won a Nobel Prize. C. George F. Smoot will get US$1.4 million prize for his work. D. Roger D . Kornberg is the youngest of the Nobel Prize owners of this time. 38 The passage is probably taken from_. A.a science repo
23、rt B.a news report C.a history lecture D.an advertisement B Teenagers at one German school are learning how to achieve happiness alongside subjects like maths and languages. The class sit in a circle with their eyes shut and count from one to ten: one begins, the next voice comes from the far right,
24、 a third from the other side. The aim is to listen for an opportunity to shout the number without clashing(冲突 ) with another voice or leaving a pause. On the first try, most of the young Germans try to be first, while a few are too shy to join in. But by the fifth round, they develop a rhythm. The m
25、essage: giving other people space but also confidently claiming your own space is a requirement for social well-being. While the game suggests a soft course for the less bright, the school says it is trying to make it affect even clever pupils. The Willy Hellpach School is the first in the nation to
26、 develop a happiness course, intended for 17-19-year-olds preparing for university-entrance exams. “The course isnt there to make you happy,” Ernst Fritz-Schubert, the school principal, warned the pupils who were taking the course, “but rather to help you discover the ways to become happy.” Cooking
27、a meal together will be one of the class exercises, along with improving body language under the guidance of two professional actresses. “In the first period, we had to each say something positive about another member of the class and about ourselves. No laughing at people or teasing,” said Fanny, 1
28、7. The message: self-esteem(自尊 ) improves happiness too. The course is taught for three periods a week and will be graded as a part of overall assessment. Despite the happy subject, the pupils themselves insist it is no laughing matter. Max, 18, says he is happy when he finds people who share his in
29、terests. Janina, 18, says she needs to be fit to feel happy. “We want to show how proper food or exercise can help in becoming happy,” the principal said. He hopes other schools in Germany will copy the idea. The school has attracted national interest since it announced its new course. 39 What would
30、 be the best title of this passage? A.Basic Things for Happiness. B.Tips to Be Happy. C.Learning How to Be Happy. D.Laughing a Lot at School. 40 Why is the happiness course compared with maths and languages? A.It has been developed as a school subject. B.It is more important than traditional courses
31、. C.It is part of the research. D.It arouses the students interest. 41 Who are expected to take the course at the school? A.First year students. B.All the students. C.Students with mental problems. D.Students who are going to graduate. 42 Which of the following is NOT true about the happiness classe
32、s? A.Students learn through playing games. B.Cooking a meal together is a class activity. C.Students are only made to be happy. D.Students say positive things about each other. C George Gershwin, born in 1898, was one of Americas greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen y
33、ears old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs. Many of Gershwins songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever.
34、 Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way from jazz to country. In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a
35、 special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at t
36、he concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular. In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition (作曲 )with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was a
37、fraid that classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics (评论家 )were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe
38、 and the United States. It still remains one of his most famous works. George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty-nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. People mourned the loss of the man and a
39、ll the music he might have still written. 43 Many of Gershwins musical works were _ . A.composed for Paul Whiteman B.performed in various ways C.played mainly in the countryside D.written about New Yorkers 44 What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman? A.It attracted more people to thea
40、tres. B.It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra. C.It caused a debate among jazz musicians. D.It proved jazz could be serious music. 45 What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris? A.He argued with French critics. B.He studied with Nadia Boulanger. C.He changed his music style. D.He created one o
41、f his best works. 46 What can we infer from the last paragraph? A.Many of Gershwins works were lost. B.Brain cancer research started after Gershwins death. C.A concert was held in memory of Gershwin. D.The death of Gershwin was widely reported. 47 Which of the following best describes Gershwin? A.Se
42、rious and boring B.Talented and productive C.Popular and unhappy D.Friendly and honest D Butterflies are some of the most fascinating and beautiful insects in the world. Adult butterflies will live about two to four weeks. They use their senses of sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste to survive in
43、 the world, find food and mates, lay eggs in a proper place, migrate and avoid hungry enemies. Butterflies have large compound eyes (复眼 ), which allow them to see in all directions without turning their heads. Like most insects, butterflies are very near-sighted, so they are more attracted to many f
44、lowers. Butterflies do not “see” colors such as red, green and yellow, but they can sense sunlight, which shows the direction in which the sun is shining, as well as ultraviolet light (紫外线 ), which is present on many flowers and guides butterflies to find honey sources. Butterflies have a very well-
45、developed sense of smell, but it is not in their nose, since they dont have one. Sense receptors (感受器 ) are in their antennae (触角 ), feet and many other parts of the body. They can help butterflies find their favorite flower honey, food and mates. Butterflies feet have sense organs that can taste th
46、e sugar in flower honey, letting the butterflies know if something is good to eat or not. Some females also carefully choose host plants by tasting to find proper places to lay their eggs. Adult butterflies feed their babies using a long tube. Butterflies force blood into the tube to straighten it o
47、ut, allowing them to feed. Butterflies get all their food from this tube. Butterflies dont have ears. Instead they “hear” sounds through their wings by sensing changes in sound vibrations. Butterflies may possess senses we havent known about till today, because their body structure is very different
48、 and difficult to understand, when observed through our own human senses. 48 What can we learn from the second paragraph? A.Butterflies have good eyesight. B.Butterflies can see in all directions and dont need to turn heads. C.Butterflies are sensitive to bright colors including red and yellow. D.Bu
49、tterflies cannot sense the ultraviolet light. 49 How do butterflies hear sounds? A.Using their feet to sense the vibration of things B.Using their ears to listen directly C.Using their wings to sense the sound vibrations D.Using their antennae to judge the sound 50 Why do female adult butterflies carefully choose the host plants? A.To
