1、 高一年级暑假空中考试试题（一） 英 语 试 卷 本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）。考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。 第 I 卷 第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 （ A 、 B 、 C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项。 A Grandpa Nybakken loved life especially when he could play a trick on somebody. At those times, his large Norwegian frame
2、 shook with laughter while he pretended innocent surprise, exclaiming, “Oh, forevermore!” But on a cold Saturday in downtown Chicago, Grandpa felt that God played a trick on him, and grandpa wasnt laughing. Grandpa worked as a carpenter. On this particular day, he was building some boxes for the clo
3、thes his church was sending to an orphanage abroad. On his way home, he reached into his shirt pocket to find his glasses, but they were gone. He remembered putting them there that morning, so he drove back to the church. His search proved fruitless. Suddenly, he realized what had happened. The glas
4、ses had slipped out of his pocket unnoticed and fallen into one of the boxes, which he had nailed shut. His brand new glasses were heading for China! The Great Depression was at its height, and Grandpa had six children. He had spent twenty dollars for those glasses that very morning. “Its not fair,”
5、 he told God as he drove home in frustration. “Ive been very faithful in giving of my time and money to your work, and now this.” Several months later, the director of the orphanage was on vacation in the United States He wanted to visit all the churches that supported him, so he came to speak on Su
6、nday night at my grandfathers small church in Chicago. Grandpa and his family sat in their usual seats among the small congregation (教堂会众 ). “But most of all,” he said, “I must thank you for the glasses you sent last year.” “Even if I had the money, there was simply no way of replacing those glasses
7、 Along with not being able to see well, I experienced headaches every day, so my co-workers and I were much in prayer about this. Then your boxes arrived When my staff removed the covers, they found a pair of glasses lying on the top.” After a long pause, he continued, “Folks, when I tried on the gl
8、asses, it was as though they had been custom-made just for me! I want to thank you for being a part of that!” The people listened, happy for the amazing glasses. But the director surely must have confused their church with another, they thought, there were no glasses on their list of items to be sen
9、t overseas. But sitting quietly in the back, with tears streaming down his face, an ordinary carpenter realized the Master Carpenter had used him in an extraordinary way. 21. Which of the following is NOT true about Grandpa Nybakken according to the passage? A. He was an outgoing man and held an act
10、ive attitude towards life. B. He had a large family to support. C. He was a carpenter working in the church. D. He was a loyal Christian. 22. The people in the church but Grandpa felt confused at what the director said because _. A. Grandpa didnt tell the director that he was the owner of the glasse
11、s B. the director wanted to return the glasses even though he liked it C. the director could not get such glasses in their own country D. the glasses were not included in the donation list 23. Who does “the Master Carpenter” in the last paragraph probably refer to? A. Grandpas master. B. One of Gran
12、dpas friends. C. God. D. Grandpas co-worker. 24. Which can be the best title of the passage? A. Grandfathers life. B. The Helpful Donation. C. The Perfect Mistake. D. An Impressive Speech. B As a parent you might never guess all the ways a good imagination benefits your child. It helps a preschooler
13、: Develop social skills As children play pretend, they explore relationships between family members, friends and co-workers and learn more about how people interact. Playing doctor, they imagine how physicians care for their patients. Playing house, they learn more about how parents feel about their
14、 children. Imaginative play helps develop sympathy for others. If children can imagine how it feels to be left out of a game or to lose a pet, they are better able to help those in need. They become more willing to play fair, to share, and to cooperate. Build self-confidence Young children have very
15、 little control over their lives. Imagining oneself as a builder of skyscrapers or a superhero defending the planet is empowering to a child. It helps them develop confidence in their abilities and their potential. Boost intellectual growth Using the imagination is the beginning of abstract thought.
16、 Children who can see a kings castle in a mound of sand or a delicious dinner in a mud pie are learning to think symbolically. This skill is important in school where a child will have to learn that numerals symbolize groups of objects, letters symbolize sounds, and so on. Practice language skills K
17、ids who play pretend with their friends do a lot of talking. This helps boost their vocabulary, improve sentence structure and enhance communication skills. Work out fears Playing pretend can help children work out their fears and worries. When children role-play about the big, bad monster under the
18、 bed, they gain a sense of control over him and he doesnt seem quite so big or so bad. Imaginative play also helps kids let out confusing feelings they might have, such as anger toward a parent or rivalry (竞争 ) with a new sibling (兄弟姐妹 ). To encourage your youngsters imagination, read to him every d
19、ay. Books offer children the opportunity to visit other worlds and create new ones of their own. For generations children have enjoyed reading the story of Peter Pan because Peter takes them on fascinating adventures. Readers Digest Young Families offers a beautiful vintage Disney edition of Peter P
20、an, which is an iParenting Media Award winner. Click here to find out how you can get this classic story along with 2 free books - Bambi and Pinocchio. 25. Where can you probably find the article? A. Newspaper. B. Magazine. C. Internet. D. Book. 26. Whats the meaning of the underlined word? A. impro
21、ve. B. limit. C. pull. D. praise. 27. Whats Not the advantage of children having a good imagination? A. Understanding the other peoples feelings and problems. B. Expressing their feelings like anger. C. Having a strong faith in their own abilities and potential. D. Helping them form a good habit of
22、reading story. C A hoarder is someone who is unable or unwilling to throw items away, and the disposal (处理 ) of items causes them considerable pain. When people hoard a massive amount of objects, it takes over the inhabitable spaces of their home. As the collection grows, they are unable to do simpl
23、e , quotidian activities such as cooking a meal or watch TV. Sometimes the hoarding is so severe that parts of their homes become inaccessible. But among the many problems that such behavior brings about, the most significant are the health risks. Once hallways and windows are blocked, hoarders are
24、at the risk of dying in a fire, since they no longer have a clear path of evacuation(疏散 ). Things that are piled up high can fall on top of the homeowner, or a person trying to climb over a pile of objects can experience a fall. There is also the problem of sanitation(卫生 ). Areas where food cant be
25、properly cleaned begin to attract insects, and bathrooms that are full of many possessions can no longer be washed. Unfortunately, the serious effect of the problem can become worse for two reasons. One is that since the behavior progress behind closed doors, people can accumulate collections of obj
26、ects for years before friends or family members become aware of the problem. A second reason is that hoarders often dont recognize that they have a problem, and will continue to live in denial until they get professional help. When attempting to make a diagnosis, psychologists dont regard hoarding a
27、s a disorder in itself. Instead, its often seen as a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (强迫症 ), depression, or anxiety. The mental health community has only recently begun an intensive study of boarding, and more research is needed in order to understand its causes and find effective treatment
28、. 28. The first paragraph mostly serves to _. A. introduce the problem of hoarding B. inform the public of the hoarders lifestyle C. illustrate how frequently hoarders lifestyle D. explain how hoarded react when items are disposed 29. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TR
29、UE? A. Hoarders houses are not always out of order. B. Hoarding is regarded as a disorder by psychologists. C. Symptoms of hoarding cant be easily noticed since it progresses quietly. D. The mental health community has found effective treatments for hoarding. 30. We can infer from the passage that _
30、. A. hoarding is a serious problem that needs concern. B. the main reason of hoarding is the economic burden. C. food preparation becomes easier if a person is a hoarder. D. hoarded items cant be piled higher than a persons head. 31. The underlined word “quotidian” probably means _. A. abnormal B. o
31、rdinary C. skillful D. popular D How can a creature weighing over 5 tons and normally taking 150 kilograms of food and 120 liters of water per day survive in a desert environment? In the southwest African country of Namibia, and the Sahara lands of Mali further north, the desert elephant does just t
32、hat. Although not regarded as a separate species from the African elephant, the desert cousin differs in many ways. Their bodies are smaller, to absorb less heat, and their feet are larger for easier walking across sandy surfaces. They are taller, to reach higher branches. They have shorter tusks (象
33、牙 ), and most importantly, longer trunks to dig for water in riverbeds. Desert elephants can travel over 70 kilometers in search for feeding grounds and waterholes, and have a larger group of families. They drink only every 3-4 days, and can store water in a “bag” at the back of their throat, which
34、is only used when badly needed. Desert elephants are careful feeders-they seldom root up trees and break fewer branches, and thus maintain what little food sources are available. Young elephants may even eat the dung (粪便 ) of the female leader of a group when facing food shortage. During drought the
35、y are unlikely to give birth to their young but with good rains the birthrate will increase greatly. Desert elephants have sand baths, sometimes adding their own urine (尿液 ) to make them muddy! As we continue to overheat our weak planet, it can only be hoped that other animal species will adapt as e
36、xtraordinarily well to change as the desert elephant. 32. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 means “_”. A. remains in the African countries B. drinks 120 liters of water a day C. manages to live in desert areas D. eats 150 kilograms of food daily 33. Desert elephants are called careful feeders becau
37、se they _. A. rarely ruin trees B. drink only every 3-4 days C. search for food in large groups D. protect food sources for their young 34. The author answers the question raised in the first paragraph with _. A. stories and explanation B. facts and descriptions C. examples and conclusion D. evidenc
38、e and argument 35. What can be inferred from the last sentence in the passage? A. Overheating the earth can be stopped. B. Not all animal species are so adaptable. C. The planet will become hotter and hotter. D. Not all animals are as smart as desert elephants. 第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分 ) 根据短文内容，从
39、短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 While it is impossible to live completely free of stress, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it cant be avoided 36 37 When you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity. Running, wal
40、king, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try Take care of yourself 38 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 situations. If stress repeatedly keeps
41、 you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor. Make time for yourself Schedule time for both work and entertainment. Dont forget, play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work. 39 Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least half an hour each day to do somethin
42、g you enjoy 40 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 anything. Instead, make a list of everything you have to do, then do one thing
43、at a time, checking off each task as it is completed. Set out to do the most important task first. A. Do whatever you like and want to do B. You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest C. Make a list of things to do D. Try physical activity E. You need a break from your daily routin
44、e to just relax and have fun F. You could smile to yourself in front of a mirror every day G. The following are suggestions for ways to deal with stress 第三部分 英语知 识运用（共两节，满分 45 分） 第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（ A、 B、 C 和 D）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。 In my class, there wa
45、s a really weak-looking guy. I dont 41 know if his name was Vit or Wit. I will 42 him as Wit in this story of mine. He was a pale, thin guy. Not only his build looked weak, the way he 43 was also weak. He walked slowly but he tried to stay off of everyones way. The friends in my class, Jean and Ingr
46、id, would 44 him. Truth to be told, I 45 them as well. We did things like taking his stuff, like his pens and pencils, and 46 them somewhere in the school. Wit was also really 47 of insects, even butterfly. Jean, Ingrid, and I often put beetle on his clothes and he would run around, trying to 48 it
47、off. There were many beetles in the school so that was the 49 insect we used to scare him with. Other insects such as butterfly were hard to 50 so we pretty much gave up on it. We would often take the 51 when Wit was off-guard and put the insects on him. 52 it was on him, he would run around or jump
48、 about. He was too scared to 53 it and pull it off. Suddenly one day, we were 54 by the school. When I walked into the room, Wits mother, as well as Ingrids mother, Jeans father, and mine were 55 in the room silently. Wits mother said that Wit went home and 56 the sandbag shouting “Jean! Ingrid! Archer!” 57 every day. I wanted to laugh but didnt with all the 58 she was putting on us. She asked many things, including things I had no idea about such as “Who put Wits bag in the girl toilet?” A
