1、 沈阳铁路实验中学 2014-2015学年度下学期期末考试高一英语时间：100 分钟 分数：120 分第二部分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWalking down a path through some woods in Georgia, I saw a small pool of water ahead on the path. I angled my direction to go around it on the part of
2、the path that wasnt covered by water or mud. As I reached the pool, I was suddenly attacked!Yet I did nothing for the attack. It was so unpredictable and from somewhere totally unexpected. I was surprised as well as unhurt though I had been struck four or five times. I backed up a foot and my attack
3、er stopped attacking me. Had I been hurt I wouldnt have found it amusing. And I was laughing. After all, I was being attacked by a butterfly!Having stopped laughing, I took a step forward. My attacker rushed me again. He charged towards me at full speed, attempting to hurt me but in vain. For a seco
4、nd time, I took a step backwards while my attacker paused. I wasnt sure what to do. After all, its just not everyday that one is attacked by a butterfly. I stepped back to look the situation over. My attacker moved back to land on the ground. Thats when I discovered why my attacker was charging me o
5、nly moments earlier. He had a mate and she was dying.Sitting close beside her, he opened and closed his wings as if to fan her. I could only admire the love and courage of that butterfly in his concern for his mate. He had taken it up on himself to attack me for his mates sake, even though she was c
6、learly dying and I was so large. He did so just to give her those extra few precious moments of life. Should I have been careless enough to step on her? His courage in attacking something thousands of times larger and heavier than himself just for his mates safety seemed admirable. I couldnt do anyt
7、hing other than reward him by walking on the more difficult side of the pool. He had truly earned those moments to be with her, undisturbed.Since then, Ive used that butterflys courage as an inspiration and to remind myself that good things are worth fighting for.21. The writer changed his direction
8、 while walking down a path because he wanted_.A. to get close to a butterflyB. to escape a sudden attackC. to look over the bad situationD. to avoid getting his shoes dirty22. From the passage we can learn that the attacker _.A. struck the author four or five times and made him badly hurtB. paused u
9、ntil the author took a step backwardsC. thought it was the author who caused the death of his mateD. attacked the author for his mates safety and to accompany her for the last moments of life23. From this experience the man learned_.A. butterflies are brave insectsB. the small can defeat the large C
10、. how to deal with challeng es in his lifeD. people should try their best to fight for everything24. Which of the following words can best describe the butterfly?A. amusing B. ambitious C. courageous D. aggressive BIt was the end of my first senior year. I was riding with my friends, and a bottle of
11、 beer was passed around the car. Everyone was taking swigs(一大口). When the bottle got to me, I thought:“What should I do?”I took a swig. It was the biggest mistake of my life. I had to drive home later that night.I went back to my car, got in and drove off. At a stop sign I saw a policeman sitting in
12、 the parking lot across the street. His headlights were turned on, and I knew he was going to follow me. Then he flashed his lights at me. All I could think was: “Oh no, that swig!”I pulled over and waited for him to come to my door. It felt like forever. “Can I see your license and registration, pl
13、ease, Miss?” I gave them to him. He took them and went back to his car for a while. When he returned, he asked if I had been drinking.“No,” I said. He asked me to step out of my car.“Walk heel to toe down the white line, please.” I passed the test. Next he had me stand on my left foot, lift my right
14、 foot and hold it for 30 seconds. Im not the most coordinated (动作协调的) person and I cant even walk and chew gum at the same time, so, needless to say, I didnt pass. Then he asked me to take a breathalyzer test.That was where I messed up. I told him I didnt want to and didnt understand why I had to. T
15、he officer asked me three more times, and I continued to refuse. He told me to turn around and place my hands behind my back. He arrested me right then and there.The policeman drove me to a police station 20 minutes from my home. He called my parents and told them where I was.I went to court two mon
16、ths after that, charged with refusing to obey an officer. I got a $700 (4,340 yuan) fine and 40 hours of community service. Ill be on probation (缓刑) for a year, and Ill have to take the driving test again. I lost my license for a whole year.This was a huge learning experience for me. It opened my ey
17、es to how easy it is to make a stupid decision. I want everyone reading this to know that its not right to drink and drive. It definitely isnt worth losing your license over.25. What can we infer from the first paragraph?A. The author didnt remember she had to drive home later when riding with her f
18、riends.B. The author felt just one mouthful would not affect her driving.C. The author wished she had refused to drink that night.D. The author lost her driving license on the way.26. What did the policeman ask the author to do at the stop sign?a. Show her driving license.b. Walk in a straight line.
19、c. Stand on her head.d. Stand on one foot for 30 seconds.e. Take her tem perature.A. a, b, d B. a, c, d C. b, c, e D. b, d, e27. Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?A. The author was in jail for 40 hours and had to do community service.B. The author thought her punishment shouldn
20、t be so serious.C. The author believed she would have avoided punishment if she had obeyed the policeman.D. The author was really sorry that she had made a serious mistake.28. The article wants to _.A. show that severe punishment works.B. explain how policemen test drivers.C. warn people against dri
21、ving after drinking.D. blame the authors thoughtless friends.CA scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of some four-year -olds a piece of candy and w atching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see. Some last a few minutes before the
22、y give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment. By the time the children reach high school, something remarkable has happened. A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and depe
23、ndable. The children who gave in to temptation(诱惑) early on were more likely to be lonely, easily frustrated(沮丧)and inflexible(固守己见的). Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesnt show up on an IQ test.The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind h
24、ave long been scientists concerns. But brain theory cant explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul. Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to predi
25、cting peoples success, brain ability as measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thought of as “character“. EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together; how ones ability to handle stress, for instance, affects
26、 the ability to concentrate and put intelligence to use. Among the ingredients(要素) for success , researchers now generally agree that IQ counts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck. While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issue
27、s finally taken seriously, some few fear EQ invites misuse.29. Which of the following is true of EQ and IQ according to the text?A. The higher a persons EQ is, the higher his or her IQ is. B. The higher a persons IQ is, the higher his or her EQ is.C. Some people can be blessed with lots of both, but
28、 some with little of either. D. Scientists have already discovered the way in which EQ and IQ work together.30. The underlined word “upbeat“ in Paragraph 4 probably means _.A. kind B. optimistic C. excited D. floating31.Why does the author mention the experiment at the beginning of the text?A. To in
29、troduce the topic of the text. B. To prove the scientists wisdom.C. To amuse both the children and readers. D. To show us how to do an IQ test.32.What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows? A. Information about famous people with high EQ. B. Examples showing the opposite voice a
30、bout EQ. C. Some reasons why EQ is a relatively new field. D. Strong demand for basic emotional education.DThings to See Saturday, Sunday and holidays 2:00 p.m.4:50 p.m. Closed during state functions. Admission is 4.50. Phone 677- 7129 or 677- 7270. Trinity CollegeThe sole college of the University
31、of Dublin, Trinity was founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592. The reason most visitors venture to Trinity is to take a look at the Book of Kells, which is on display at the Old Library. The ticket price includes admission to the Long Room, a striking space that contains 200,000 of the colleges oldest
32、 books. Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am5pm, Sunday noon4:30 p.m. (from 9:30 a.m. June to September). College Green. Phone 608 -1177.Irish Museum of Modern ArtHoused in the beautifully restored (修复) Royal Hospital Kilmainham (which was modelled (复制) on Les Invalides in Paris), the museu m exhibits con
33、temporary art and has an impressive permanent collection that includes pieces representing the cutting edge of Irish and international art. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m.5:30 p.m., Sunday and holidays noon5:30 p.m. The museum has no admission charge. Military Road, Kilmainham. Phone 612- 9900.
34、James Joyce CentreJames Joyce is one of Dublins most famous 20th century writers. Author of such works as Dubliners, Ulysses and his autobiographical novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Joyces name is forever linked to the city of Dublin. The James Joyce Centre is dedicated to promoting t
35、he life and works of James Joyce to novices and scholars alike. Open Tues.Sat. 10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m., Sun. 1: p.m.5:00 p.m., admission costs 5.00 for adults. North Great Georges Street. Phone 878- 8547. 33. What can we know from the passage?A. Dublin Castle was used for government conferences.B. The n
36、ovel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is about James Joyces life.C. Dublin Castle served as a court of law in the 1930s.D. The sole college of the University of Dublin was established by Queen Elizabeth II.34. Which word can replace the underlined word “renovated” in the first paragraph?A. re
37、paired B. reviewed C. recreated D. destroyed35. Which place do you pay the most money to visit?A. Dublin City Hall. B. Dublin Castle.C. Irish Museum of Modern Art. D. James Joyce Centre.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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The revision period is, arguably, the most diffi
38、cult part of any exam process. The exam itself lasts usually between one and three hours. 36 However, the opinion that the exam is the most important peak of the entire process should provide some comfort. A well-structured revision plan can help you revise well. Below are my top tips for creating a
39、 well-structured and comprehensive revision plan, which will provide the best chance of success in the summer.1. 37 It is certain that planning your revision timetable must be done before anything else, to ensure there is enough time for comprehensive coverage of all subjects. With most exams starti
40、ng at the end of June, the revision plan should be in place by the end of March at least.2. Continual assessment (评估)38 In order to chart (跟踪记录) your development effectively, we recommend that our students attempt practice papers in each subject, marked according to the relevant mark scheme and cur
41、riculum.3. Order your subjects strategically39 Ordering your subjects in an effective manner can help to do this. For example, scheduling English revision to appear early in your revision plan may provide useful when revising essay-based subjects such as History, Religious Studies and Politics later
42、 on.4. Each subject is differentDepending on your learning style, you may find one easier than the other. More unusual exam types, such as performance exams, require their own unique attention. 40 A. Besides, your time arrangement may be dependent on your own gift for in that subject. B. Make a deta
43、iled timetableC. Pressure and nerves can undoubtedly make it an uncomfortable experience.D. Revision is a process of improvement.E. Plan earlyF. Starting with a subject that appears early on in the exam schedule is a wise decision.G. The best revision plans have an element of strategy to their creat
44、ion.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，选出可以填入的空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。At college I had a math teacher, MrsSmith, who took her job seriously and expected her students to put forth the same degree of commitment Strict but fair, she held our attent
45、ion with her time-proven approach One of her 41 was for students who were more advanced academically I chose to 42 it and soon realized that the course was a bit over my head I 43 with the complex problems that others seemed to learn without much effortOne Friday we were tested 44 our ability to use
46、 a theorem（定理） that no one in the class thoroughly understood The teacher would 45 our papers I was absolutely 46 Finally, I didnt use the required theorem Instead, I decided to use more familiar theorems to arrive at an 47 I knew I had failed because I hadnt done the 48 assignmentl became resigned
47、to my fate Our test papers were 49 back the following Monday Everyone received a “C“ except for me .To my surprise, I received an “A“ I 50 that there must be a mistake I watched 51 as the teacher approached my desk, smiled, and asked for my test 52 back She then went back to copy my work onto the bl
48、ackboard, 53 the class how I had arrived at the correct answer “Mathematics is meant to be a creative tool, pushing our minds to a rewarding answer,“ she said with confidence 54 I didnt use the required theorem, she seemed genuinely proud of how Id worked through the problem The class saw her fold my test paper and put it into her textbook She announced that it would be 55 with future classesMy teacher would have been justified in giving me a 56 grade Instead, she used the 57 to deeply influence a student who often struggled And after forty years, I still cherish the 58 It helped change my
