1、高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家投稿兼职请联系：2355394692 2014-2015 学年高一年级第二学期期中测评 （时间：120 分钟 分值：150 分）第一部 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 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。AIn Germany there are different kinds of high schools. Some prepare students for workers, others prepare them for college. All scho
2、ols are great places for making friends and learning German.Short daysMost high schools in Germany begin at about 800 am. and end at about 330 pm. This means your morning will be busy with classes. You will have time to do homework and take part in private clubs after school.Formal settingIn Germany
3、, teachers and students relationship is more formal than you might be used to. Teachers are respected and students must use the formal “Sie(德语，您)” when talking to teachers.Getting to schoolMost students take public transport to school or ride a bicycle. Some areas have school buses. It is not common
4、 for parents to drive students to school.Private clubsIn many countries, schools offer official sports and afterschool activities. This is less common in Germany. Afterschool activities are usually organized through private clubs. There are clubs for things like soccer, dance, choir, theatre and alm
5、ost everything else. Once you are in Germany, ask around at school and talk to other students to find out what private clubs are in your area and meet your interests.Different states, different schoolsEach of Germanys 16 states has its own slightly different school systems. The school system in Bran
6、denburg will be a little different from the system in Bavaria for example. Where you live, your knowledge level and your age will decide what school you can attend.1. For high school students in Germany, which is NOT the common transport to school?A. School buses. B. Parents cars.C. Public transport
7、. D. Students bicycles.2. From the passage, we can learn that in Germany _.A. all kinds of high schools are for collegeB. age is not important for attending schoolsC. students can take part in after-school activities from 800 am to 330 pmD. students can join private clubs to meet their interests by
8、themselves3. What can be the best title for this article?A. German Private Clubs B. German Public Transport高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家投稿兼职请联系：2355394692 C. German High Schools D. German College Systems4. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The school system is a little different in dif
9、ferent states in Germany.B. How much you can pay will decide what school you can attend in Germany.C. The relationship between teachers and students is informal in Germany.D. Its not uncommon for parents to drive students to school.BA woman saw three old men with long white beards（胡须） sitting in her
10、 front yard, hungry. She did not know them but invited them in. “We do not go into a house together,” they replied. And she asked why.One of the old men explained: “His name is Wealth,” pointing to one of his friends, “and he is Success, and I am Love.” Then he added, “ Now go in and discuss with yo
11、ur husband which one of us you want in your home.”The woman went in and told her husband what had happened. Her husband was overjoyed. “How nice!” he said. “Since that is the case, let Wealth come in and fill our home with wealth!” His wife disagreed, “My dear, why not invite Success?” Their daughte
12、r-in-law gave her own suggestion: “Wouldnt it be better to invite Love? Our home will be filled with love then.” “Lets heed our daughter-in-laws advice,” said the husband to his wife. “Go out and invite Love to be our guest.”Love got up and started walking toward the house. The other two also got up
13、 and followed him. Surprised, the woman asked Wealth and Success, “I only invited Love, why are you coming in?”The old men replied together. “If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would have stayed out. But since you invited Love, wherever he goes, we go with him. Wherever there
14、is Love, there is also Wealth and Success!”5. The underlined word “heed” means “ ”.A. give B. refuse C. follow D. offer6. Whats the best title of the passage?A. What a clever daughter-in-law! B. An old couple and love.C. Which one is the best choice? D. Wealth, success and love.7. From the story, we
15、 can know that the daughter-in-law is a woman with .A. care B. imagination C. love D. cleverness8. The story seems to be .A. a love story B. a fable(寓言故事) C. a true story D. a detective story（侦探小说）CSHEFFIELD LINCOLN COLLEGE OF ENGLISHClasses for foreign students at all levels3 months, 6 months, 9 mo
16、nths and one year course高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家投稿兼职请联系：2355394692 Open all yearSmall class (maximum 12 students)Library, language laboratory and listening centreAccommodation(膳食供应) with selected families25 minutes from LondonCourse fees for English for one year are 1,380 with reduction for shorter period
17、s of study9. Lincoln College of English_.A.is at the centre of LondonB.lies far away from LondonC.takes in foreign students from beginners to the advanced(高级 )D.accepts students only at the beginning of the year10. While you stay there,_ will take care of you.A.the school where you stayB.the family
18、you have chosenC.your classmatesD.your own parents11. If you go there for a one-term course, you will pay_ for it.A.1,380 B. over 1,380C. much less than 1,380 D. nothing12. Which word can NOT be used to replace the underlined word?A. decrease B. dropC. increase D. lesseningDAfter spending a good Chr
19、istmas holiday at my grandmas house, my wife Tere and I drove back home. We were so tired when we arrived home, so we left the car in the driveway and decided to unpack it in the morning.At seven oclock in the morning, we woke up refreshed. But when we opened the front door, there was no car in the
20、driveway! Tere and I looked at each other, looked back at the driveway, and looked at each other again. Then she asked this wonderful question: “Well, where did you park the car?” Laughing, I answered: “Right in the driveway.”We walked around the block and couldnt find the car，so we called the polic
21、e. As time went by, Tere became increasingly upset as she remembered more and more of what had been in the car our wedding album, family photos from past generations and my wallet, just to name a few things. These were items of little importance to our survival, yet they seemed of major importance a
22、t that moment. Frustrated, Tere asked me: “How can you remain cool when all of these things and our brand new car are missing?”I said: “Honey, we can have a stolen car and be upset, or we can have a stolen car and be happy. Either way, we have a stolen car. I truly believe our attitudes and moods ar
23、e choices, and right now I choose to be happy.”Five days later our car was returned without any of our belongings, and with over $3,000 高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家投稿兼职请联系：2355394692 worth of damage to the car. After I picked up the car from the dealer, I ran into another car, which cost another $3,000 worth
24、of damage.As I was standing in the driveway looking at the car, kicking myself for hitting the other car, Tere arrived home. She put her arm around me and said: “Honey, we can have a wrecked (坏了的) car and be upset, or we can have a wrecked car and be happy. Either way, we have a wrecked car, so lets
25、 choose to be happy.”I surrendered (放弃) with a hearty laugh and we went on to have a wonderful evening together.13.The authors wife became more and more troubled after their car was stolen when she realized _.A. the author parked the car in the wrong placeB. there was nothing they could do to find t
26、he carC. the car was loaded with valuable items they had boughtD. the car was full of things that brought back family memories14. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?A. The car was returned exactly before it had been stolen.B. The author got in an accident on his way t
27、o pick up his stolen car.C. The stolen car was a Christmas gift from the authors grandmother.D. In the face of losses, the author and his wife inspired each other.15. Which best presents the key message the author wants to convey with the article?A. Misfortune never comes alone, so be prepared.B. It
28、s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.C. Troubles can be a blessing sometimes.D. An error doesnt become a disaster until you refuse to correct it.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 15 分）根据短文内容，从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。Why Exercise Is Cool?Exercise Strengthens MusclesDid you eve
29、r do a push-up or swing across the monkey bars at the playground? 1 6 By using your muscles to do powerful things, you can make them stronger. For older teens and adults, this kind of workout can make muscles bigger, too.17. Can you touch your toes easily without yelling ouch? Most kids are pretty f
30、lexible, which means that they can bend and stretch their bodies without much trouble. Being flexible is having “full range of motion,” which means you can move your arms and legs freely without feeling tightness or pain.Exercise Keeps the Balance18 Your body needs a certain amount of calories every
31、 day just to function, breathe, walk around, and do all the basic stuff. 19 If youre not very active, your body wont need as many calories.高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家投稿兼职请联系：2355394692 Whatever your calorie need is, if you eat enough to meet that need, your body weight will stay about the same. If you eat mo
32、re calories than your body needs, it may be stored as extra fat.Exercise Makes You Feel GoodIt feels good to have a strong, flexible body that can do all the activities you enjoylike running, jumping, and playing with your friends. Its also fun to be good at something, like scoring a basket, hitting
33、 a home run, or perfecting a dive.But you may not know that exercising can actually put you in a better mood. 20 Its just another reason why exercise is cool!A. So you want to do some aerobic (有氧的) exercise right now?B. Food gives your body fuel in the form of calories, which are a kind of energy.C.
34、 When you exercise, your brain releases a chemical, which may make you feel happier.D. Those are exercises that can build strength.E. Exercise Makes You FlexibleF. Exercise Makes Your Heart HappyG. But if youre active, your body needs an extra measure of calories or energy.第二部 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节
35、 完形填空 （共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）I still remember the day when I was driving to the supermarket I own(拥有). When I came out, I found a boy _21_my car with a brush（刷子）. I went over and patted（轻拍） him _22_the shoulder, which surprised him very much. In no time he began to _23_at me. So I was sure he _24_
36、some money. From the shoes he was wearing I could hardly imagine how _25_ he was. So I offered him a $1000 bill. To my great surprise, he _26_ to take it. When I was wondering what he was doing, he said, “I was waiting here for 4 hours, waiting for you. Your _27_ is so beautiful and I like it, but I
37、 dont need that. ”I knew he was mentioning the _28_.As he had refused the money, I offered to drive him around the town. The boy became so _29_ that he got into the car at once, “Would you please drive me _30_? It is only about 3 miles.” What the boy wanted to do was to show off to his friends and h
38、is family. _31_ I stopped, he jumped out and ran into an old building, telling me to wait there for some time. Very soon he came out, saying to a little girl on his back, “Look at this beautiful car. I will buy you _32_ some day.”I noticed his sister had a pale face. _33_, her legs were too thin, an
39、d she was unable to _34_.After that day I went to his home several times. And I got to know more about him and his _35_. Although they were poor, the boy _36_ refused my money, and said, “I can _37_money by myself, thank you.”Soon I _38_ my manager of the supermarket that a boy would go to _39_ here
40、 the next day.No matter how poor we are, we would _40_ give in to ourselves. 21 Arepairing Bfixing hitting cleaning高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家投稿兼职请联系：2355394692 22 Aover Bin on off23 Ashout Bsmile throw cry24 Alost Breceived needed got25 Arich Bhandsome brave poor26 Abegged Ballowed refused agreed27 Acar Bsu
41、itcase clothes shoes28 Abox Bpaper bill wheel29 Aunhappy Bexcited unfriendly scared30 Ayard Bschool home office31 AAs soon as BAs well as So far as As long as32 A. one Bthis that it33 ASo BWhats worse In general However34 Arun B climb walk jump35 Abrother Bfriend boss family36 Ano longer Bat first o
42、nce again at last37 Aspend Bmake borrow save38 Atold Banswered warned asked39 Ashop B sleep buy work40 Aalways Bever never often第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Once upon a time, there was a farmer in the central region of China. He didnt have a lot of money and
43、, instead of a tractor, he used 41 old horse to plow his field.One afternoon, while 42 (work) in the field, the horse dropped dead. Everyone in the village said, “Oh, what a horrible thing to happen.” The farmer said 43 (peace), “Well see.”Admiring his attitude, they gave him a new horse 44 a gift.
44、Everyones reaction now was, “ 45 a lucky man.” And the farmer said, “Well see.”Later in the year, the farmers young boy 46 (go) out riding on the horse and fell and broke his leg. Everyone in the village said, “what a shame for the poor boy.” The farmer said: “Well see.”Two days 47 (late), the army
45、came into the village to draft new recruits(新兵). When they saw that the farmers son had a broken leg, they decided not to recruit（招聘）48 .Everyond said， “What a fortunate young man.” The farmer smiled again and said, “Well see.”Moral(寓意) of the story: Theres no use in overreacting to(对作出反应) the event
46、s and circumstances 49 our everyday lives. Many times what 50 (look) like a setback(挫折), may actually be a gift in disguise.第三部分：写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节：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，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家投稿兼职请联系：2355394692 增加:
47、 在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）, 并在其下写出该加的词。 删除: 把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改: 在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意: 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改 10 处, 多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。I had a interesting dream last night. I dreamed that I took part in a race. At first, I could not to run very fast and fell behind. So I didnt lose heart and kept running. All the students on the playground cheer me on, “Come on! “I was so encouraged that I ran faster and fast till I caught up all the other runners. I felt as if flying like a superman. In the end, I get to the finish line first.I won the race. I felt very proudly of myself. Many of my classmate threw
