1、版权所有: 中国好课堂 商丘市一高 2016-2017 学年度第二学期期末试题 高一英语试卷命题人： 审题人： 考试时间：100 分钟第一部分 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。 （从 21 开始涂卡） 。AThe Bay Hotel. Its a quiet, comfortable hotel overlooking (俯瞰) the bay in an uncommercialised Cornish fishing village
2、on Englands most southerly pointIf pop music is no longer your strong point, and you are considering a relaxing holiday where the scenery is breathtaking and the sound of the sea is live music to your ears, come and stay with us For adults onlyHush! Dont tell everyone! 01326 280464 Willapark Manor H
3、otel. Peaceful situation in 14 acres of separated gardens and woodland, overlooking picturesque bayClose to coastal path and beachExcellent cuisineOur excellent service brings our guests back year after yearChildren (reductions) and pets welcome01840 770782 The Country Garden Hotel. Delightful hotel
4、 set in lovely gardens; calm Island of Wight near Tennyson Downs, Great food! Garden, sea view and ground floor rooms Please call for brochure (服务指南) and sample menuAdults only and pets welcome0800 980 1943 Boscastle. Romantic 17th Century farmers cottage in countryside with splendid coastal viewsWe
5、ll-equippedSleeps 5 Regret no pets/smokingGarden with furnitureBrochure; 01633 450417 Godshill. 4 star self-served unitsNon smokingSleeps 2 4Open all yearGood walksClose to pubsPeacefulCosy No petsBrochure: 01983 840371 The Blakeney Hotel. Overlooking harbour, traditional privately owned friendly ho
6、tel with 60 bedrooms, lift, heated indoor pool, spa bath and 版权所有: 中国好课堂 saunasRelax, walk, sail, play golf, explore the villages, countryside and coastSpecial seasonal midweek price for aged citizens01263 7407 S W France. Rural setting near CordesTwo beautifully repainted old houses, sleep 4/5 ,Gar
7、dens, woodland, pool, views, excellent walksAvailable all year roundOutstanding 01962 77696721All of the following hotels are close to the sea EXCEPT _. AS W France BThe Blakeney Hotel CWillapark Manor Hotel DThe Country Garden Hotel 22If you want to take your children and your dog with you on holid
8、ay, you can choose _. AThe Country Garden Hotel BWillapark Manor Hotel CThe Bay Hotel DBoscastle 23The purpose of the passage is to _. Awarn Badvise Cdescribe DadvertiseBAbout whether to live in the city or the countryside my friends have different opinions. To avoid the noise, smog, traffic, and cr
9、ime in the city, most of them are moving outside the city.One friend says, “The air is heavily polluted in the city, so I prefer to live outside, where the air is clean.”Another friend is unpleasant with the traffic, “Downtown is crowded with cars! You cant find a parking place, and the traffic jams
10、 are terrible.” Everyone is worried about crime, “The city is full of criminals. -its too dangerous.”For them, the rural life is a cure for all problems, green grass, flowers, swimming pools, barbecues, and so on. Yet after they have lived there for a year or so, they realize that rural life is not
11、so pleasant as they were expecting. Why? Their gardens! They soon learn that the main part of rural life is yard work. After they work all weekend in their gardens, theyre too tired to swim in their pools or cook some meat on their barbecues. And they 版权所有: 中国好课堂 cant live in the countryside without
12、 a car. Most of them moved to the countryside to avoid traffic, but now theyre blocked on a busy freeway two hours every day to drive to work downtown.My opinions about urban life are different-I love to live downtown! Why? First, in the city, I can enjoy nature. I can walk through the park, smell t
13、he flowers, sit on the grass and visit the animals in the zoo. Yet I dont have to do yard work or feed the animals. Also, I can get everywhere by bus; if there is a traffic jam, I can walk home. I think the criminal life will reflect changes in society too; if people are buying homes outside the cit
14、y, the criminals will soon follow. Criminals want to avoid noise, smog, and pollution, too. Then, overcrowding and crime will be problems of the suburbs instead of the city!24. The first paragraph is used to _ .A. list some figures B. make comparisonsC. lead to the topic D. give suggestions25. What
15、did those moving outside think of their life in the city?A. Cosy B. Convenient C. Colorful D. Crowded26. What is the major problem for those who live in the countryside?A. Being far from downtown.B. Having gardens to take care of.C. Failing to find parking lots.D. Suffering heavy traffic on the road
16、.27. Whats the authors attitude to his city life?A. Approving. B. Ambiguous. C. Grateful. D. Doubtful.CChildren are losing the ability to play properly because they are being given too many toys and games, according to a new research.The studies show that children, especially those under five, are o
17、ften 版权所有: 中国好课堂 overwhelmed (不知所措) and actually play less than those with fewer toys. It may even harm their development. The studies show that giving children too many toys or toys of the wrong type can actually be doing them harm. They get overwhelmed and cannot concentrate on anything long enoug
18、h to learn from it.The conclusions have been backed up by British research looking at children with relatively fewer toys, whose parents spend more time reading, singing or playing with them. It showed such children surpass (胜过) youngsters from richer backgrounds, even those who could use computers.
19、Some parents notice the ill effect early. Orhan Ismail, a researcher saw a change for the worse in Cameron, his 10-month-old son, after he was given a lot of toys last Christmas.Ismail said, “If there are too many toys in front of him, he will just keep flitting（掠过） around them and then end up going
20、 off and finding something like a slipper to play with. Now we just get out one or two toys and hide the rest in a box.”Alexander and her husband also decided to limit the toys their 6 daughters play with. She believed many toys limit childrens imaginations. She said, “A Barbie can only work as a Ba
21、rbie. But a cardboard box can become anything. The only limitations are in the childs mind.”Experts hesitate to put a figure on the number of toys children should have, but many believe two dozen is enough for children of preschool age.28.From which paragraph can we learn that “British research grou
22、p has been in favour of the conclusion”?A. Paragraph 3. B. Paragraph 4. C. Paragraph 5. D. Paragraph 6.29. In the writers opinion, a Barbie _.A. can attract more attention from children than a cardboard boxB. can work more than a BarbieC. may become anything else such as a cardboardD. may keep child
23、ren from further imaginations30. Which of the following is TRUE about toys given to children?版权所有: 中国好课堂 A. too many toys will help children develop wide interests.B. One or two toys at a time will help children concentrate.C. Only wrong types of toys do harm to children.D. The proper number of toys
24、 given to the children depends on their ages.31. It may NOT be a good idea to _.A. spend more time reading or playing with childrenB. choose right types of toys for childrenC. ask experts for the exact number of necessary toys D. put out one or two toys and hide the rest DA tender woman, or an indep
25、endent one, which one would you prefer? A recent research shows that most people would choose the latter. This type of woman is called a nhanzi (“tough woman”). Experts believe these characteristics have social and psychological roots among young females in China. Su Haos friends all call her a toug
26、h woman, because she can finish tough tasks usually carried out by men. For example, she carries 10-litre water to her dormitory on the 5th floor. “I depend on no one but myself,” she says.According to a recent survey by China Youth Daily, tough women have become rather common in society. Of the 21,
27、265 respondents, 78.5 percent said they are familiar with a tough woman. About 50 percent said they like women with tough characteristics, while less than 29 percent expressed the opposite view.Why are tough women gaining popularity? Shen Meng, a psychological consultant, believes the fierce competi
28、tion in society is contributing to this trend. “Women are often in a disadvantaged position compared to men,” Shen says. “In order to survive, they have to be independent, strong and tough.” Liu Xiaolin, professor of psychology at Wuhan Mental Health Center, believes tough women are brought up this
29、way. They are often on close relationship with their fathers, who teach their daughters to be brave and decisive,” he says. As a result, these women are more likely to be psychologically healthy and more tolerant to stress, according to Liu.版权所有: 中国好课堂 Though Liu believes that this is a good trend,
30、Hu Shenzhi, a psychologist at the Guangdong Sunflower Counseling Center, says the popularity of tough woman indicates an unclear line between gender identities, which can lead to relationship problems. “Some women with characteristics that differ from the traditional female image may have a difficul
31、t time finding Mr Right,” he says. “Even if they get married, their manly characteristics might cause family conflicts.32. Which of the followings doesnt belong to the characteristics of a tough woman? A. She is independent of others in daily life. B. She is soft and tender to others.C. She is more
32、tolerant to stress. D. She can solve problems usually for men.33. How many respondents like tough women?A. about 10,600. B. about 16,700. C. 21,265. D. about 6,200.34. Why are there more tough women nowadays?A. Because tough women are more lovely.B. Because more women want to be independent.C. Becau
33、se girls often love fathers more.D. Because of the fierce competition in society.35. What problems may tough women have in their life? A. Its difficult for them to be friends. B. They often suffer gender confusion.C. They may have difficulty with marriage.D. They have different characteristics form
34、traditional female images.第二节 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。 （共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）How to Restore（恢复）Balance in LifeMany of us give our time and energy generously to our family members, friends, and co-workers, but often ignore our own needs. 36 Here some people 版权所有: 中国好课堂 share the ex
35、periences that made them realize they had to start taking care of themselves and what theyre doing about it.Lighten Your LoadBefore you can take care of anyone else, you need to be able to care for yourself. My own personal truth is that I am a part of God, and he does not want me to feel burdened.
36、37 Learn To Accept ForgivenessI accepted forgiveness, and since then have forgiven myself, as well as all the people I considered to have caused me pain in one way or another. 38 Be GratefulI do my own kind of gratitude meditation (沉思) every night. 39 Together, avoiding the negative energy of feelin
37、g like a victim and producing the positive force of gratitude provide me with the strength to take care of both myself and others.Take a Walk40 I do it slowly, and I pray. I notice that when I walk I feel better mentally and physically. I admire trees, the flowers and the sky. I realize I need to lo
38、se weight, but I dont want to fill my head with negative self-talk. I want to have an “I can do this” mentality (思想).A. I was used to slowing down and being gentle with myself.B. I sit quietly, and feel grateful for the blessings Ive received.C. I realized that forgiving means healing.D. I find its
39、easy to forgive myself and others.E. It may not be until we become exhausted that we start paying attention to our own needs.F. He also wants my load to be light enough that I can take on burdens if I have to.G. I try to walk 3-4 times a week for 45 minutes.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）版权所有: 中国好课堂 第一节 完形
40、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。Many years ago, Dad worked as a farmhand (农场工人). At that time, he had a horse. Every Saturday he 41 to the town after dinner and spent a few hours on social 42 with other farmhands, such as drinking, chatting, an
41、d playing cards in the caf. On Saturday evenings, the caf was 43 because many farmhands were there. Before midnight Dad returned home on his horse, quite satisfied with his 44 . In his words, he 45 thought of changing his job.At the age of 31, Dad married my mother who was a schoolteacher. In the fo
42、llowing spring I came 46 into the world. Life became hard, so my mother felt 47 . She told Dad that they must make a 48 .My mother had 49 of how some famous persons, especially Thomas Edison who was born in a poor family, fought against fate and achieved greatness and 50 . And she 51 that I would so
43、me day become a great leader 52 men or cities and Dad should be a successful businessman. So she 53 Dad to give up his job as a farmhand, sell his horse and 54 a small business of his own. And I went to high school and college. She even sent me abroad for 55 education when I graduated from college.
44、Under the drive of my mothers hope, Dad and I 56 what we have today. Dad runs a big international 57 and I am a successful lawyer 58 great fame in my country, 59 not a leader as my mother expected.Dad said, without my mother, we wouldnt be what we are today; at least, he would remain a farmhand. 60
45、he got a lesson of life sometimes we really need drive from outside.41A. rode B. walked C. ran D. drove42A. conversations B. games C. relationships D. activities43A. cold B. crowded C. quiet D. dirty版权所有: 中国好课堂 44A. horse B. entertainment C. life D. beer45A. often B. ever C. never D. sometimes46A. l
46、aughing B. singing C. sleeping D. crying47A. unimportant B. busy C. unsatisfied D. tired48A. living B. change C. decision D. house来源:Zxxk.Com49A. dreamed B. heard C. thought D. spoken50A. honesty B. money C. fame D. energy51A. cared B. knew C. forgot D. hoped52A. training B. ruling C. helping D. pro
47、tecting53A. warned B. wanted C. allowed D. persuaded54A. start B. find C. design D. sell55A. farther B. higher C. easier D. closer56A. showed B. kept C. lost D. achieved57A. company B. school C. farm D. caf 58A. suffering B. sharing C. enjoying D. following59A. though B. if C. and D. since60A. So B. However C. Or D. Because第 II 卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第二节 语法填空（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（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Some years ago, SARS broke out in the mainland of China, 61 (cause) some people to be killed or nearly got close to death. 62 severe wa
