高一上学期期末试卷答案
1-5 ACACC
6-10 BAACB
11-15ABCAB
16-20 CBBAB
21. A。细节理解题。由Newspaper round before school部分中的Papers must be delivered before 8 a. m. and you must have your own bike可知，报纸递送员必须有自己的自行车。
22. C。细节理解题。由Holiday job部分中的Do you speak another language We need French, Spanish or German speakers可知，该兼职工作内容与语言相关，再由其联系方式可得出正确答案。
23. B。文章出处题。本文展示了四则兼职招聘广告，分析本题各个选项中读物内容的文体特点可推断，本文很可能选自某报纸。
24. C。细节理解题。由第二段中Palacios说的话It's a bit harder than middle school, but that is to be expected from every ongoing year可知，他认为尽管高中比初中要难一些，但这些挑战是意料之中的事。
25. B。细节理解题。由第五段中的The school is fighting against student fear by providing information about high school, even before they enter ... This was done to help the freshmen by solving any doubts they could have可知，学校要求九年级新生提前入校是为了给他们答疑解惑，帮助他们应对高中生活的不适感。
26. D。推理判断题。由第六段中的they adapt well和最后一段中的They do well because they come in with a good attitude and wish to adapt well可知，Garcia对新生适应高中生活的表现比较满意。
27. A。文章出处题。文中多次引用了九年级新生Palacios和学校老师Garcia的话，这是新闻报道中常见的写作手法，故本文是一则对某高中九年级新生适应高中生活的新闻报道。
28. C。细节理解题。由第二段中的Because the city's water mains had suffered more than 300 breaks, no water was available to fight the fires可知，取水困难使得火势不好控制。
29. B。细节理解题。由第四段中的About 250,000 people (two-thirds of the city's population) were left homeless. They were forced to live in tents in public parks可知，地震之后，大部分当地居民无家可归，只能寻求避难之处。
30. B。推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的Caruso was so shocked by the earthquake that he made up his mind never to return to San Francisco again可知，经历过这次地震的Enrico Caruso感到非常恐惧。
31. C。细节理解题。由最后一段中的Describing his broken nose, which was never repaired和Ansel Adams开玩笑所说的话My beauty was damaged forever可知，他在地震中容貌受损。
32. B。推理判断题。由第二段中的Happy with my sporadic babysitting work, I told my mother that, no matter what job I got, I'd never be able to cover college costs on a high school worker's pay可知，作者跟妈妈说明，无论在高中阶段找了什么工作，都没办法挣够上大学的费用，因此可推断，作者不愿意找工作。
33. D。词义猜测题。由第四段中的and there were times I hated jumping in the pool on cold mornings and trying to talk kids into following my instructions可知，作者介绍了这份工作中令他不满意的地方，而and前的分句（即划线词所在分句）与该分句在意义上保持一致，因此可推断，划线词所在分句中作者想表达的意思是：关于这份工作，并不是所有方面都令人愉快。
34. B。细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的I was also able to use my work experience to stand out from other job applicants in college and get a paid research job as a freshman in college可知，上大学应聘岗位时，作者凭借高中时期的兼职经历在诸多应聘者中脱颖而出。
35. A。标题归纳题。本文作者首先用一个现在备受热议的问题引出话题：现在的高中生做兼职仍然有益处吗？接下来作者用自己的亲身经历给出了答案，说明高中生做兼职不仅仅能赚到工资，还能获得很多益处；在最后一段，作者强调了对许多高中生来讲，做兼职都是益处多多的。另外，文章第三段第一句和第四段最后一句都出现了与A项相似的表达。因此，A项作标题最恰当。
36.根据空前“Having an unclear goal can make it difficult to follow through on your efforts and track your progress.”不明确的目标会让你很难坚持自己的努力，跟踪自己的进步。可知，上文提到了目标不明确的坏处，可知本句与上文构成转折，说明有一个明确目标的好处。D. However, having a clear goal will help you stay driven“然而，有一个明确的目标会帮助你保持动力”符合语境，故选D。
37.根据空前“It is wise to decide in advance how you will measure progress. You can choose both short-term and long-term measures of progress. In the short-term, you might measure progress by looking at how much studying you get done in a week.”提前决定如何衡量进展是明智的。你可以选择短期和长期的进步措施。在短期内，你可以通过看你一周完成了多少学习来衡量你的进步”可知，本段主要是关于衡量学习进展的，且上文提到了短期内这一做法的好处，故本句应承接上文说明长期的好处。F选项中In the long-term对应上文中long-term。F. In the long-term, you might watch how your grades improve over the semester“从长远来看，你可能会看到你的成绩在这学期是如何提高的”符合语境，故选F。
38.根据空前“When you set your goal, make sure you have a clear action plan and detailed steps.”当你设定目标时，确保你有一个清晰的行动计划和详细的步骤；以及空后“Action-based steps might include finishing your homework ahead of time, reviewing your notes every day after class, and arranging a meeting with your professor.”行动步骤可以包括提前完成作业，每天课后复习笔记，安排和教授见面。可知，上文提到要设定目标，确保自己有一个清晰的行动计划和详细的步骤，故本句承接上文说明这一做法的原因：这样你就会知道自己在实现什么以及如何实现。E. That way you'll know what you're achieving and how you'll get there“这样你就会知道自己在实现什么以及如何实现”符合语境，故选E。
39.根据本段小标题“Make sure your goal is realistic”确保你的目标现实；以及空后“An example of a realistic goal would be to improve your course grade by one letter before the end of the semester. An unrealistic goal, by comparison, would be to turn an F into an A by the end of the semester.”一个现实目标的例子是在学期结束前把你的课程成绩提高一个档次。相比之下，不现实的目标是在学期末把F变成A。可知，本段主要是关于设定实际目标的问题，G. It's important to dream big, but it's also important to know what you can achieve“有远大的梦想很重要，但认识到你能不能实现目标也很重要”符合语境，故选G。
40.根据空后“If you're working within a school calendar, the end of that semester might be the end of your time schedule. You might decide that you'll achieve your goal before the final week. That means working backwards to figure out what needs to be completed and when.”如果你是在学校的日程表内学习，那么这个学期的结束可能就是你的时间表的结束。你可能会决定在最后一周之前完成你的目标。这意味着逆向工作，弄清楚什么时候需要完成什么。可知，本段主要是关于设立合理时间表的问题，B. Give yourself a reasonable time schedule“给自己一个合理的时间表”符合语境，故选B。
41. B。本句中的it指代上文中的speaking English to yourself，再由上文中的a silly idea、In fact和下文介绍自言自语的好处可知，本空所在句与上句形成对比关系。故effective（有效的）符合语境，说明自言自语实际上是一种可以有效提高英语口语能力的方法。
42. A。43. D。本段是把speaking to yourself与speaking with another person进行比较，说明自言自语说英语的好处。根据常识可知，与他人用英语交谈一般会令人“紧张（nervous）”。自言自语的优势在于能让你从犯错的恐惧和与他人交谈时的紧张中解脱出来。free ... of ... 解除……。
44. D。根据下文中的you may find strange at first可知，自言自语说英语的另外一个好处是你对自己的声音从陌生到接受的改变。故get used to（习惯于）符合语境。
45. B。本文的关键信息为speaking (English) to yourself，故此处选speak，是对speaking的原词复现。
46. C。本段旨在介绍自言自语练习说英语的内容有哪些，一种方法就是从表达你此刻的想法开始。故选ideas，且与下文中的ideas是原词复现关系。
47. C。本空前的important是提示。根据语境可知，你说什么并不重要，重要的是你要持续地说。
48. D。通过自言自语的方式，回答别人提出的问题，自然是一种想象，故选imagining。
49. A。由上文中的asking you questions so that you can answer them可知，用英语回答对方提出的问题，是一种练习用英语思考的极好方法。think符合语境。
50. B。下文中的using a mirror to make short 2-3 minute impromptu speeches是一种完善自言自语“技巧（skill）”的方法。
51. C。本空是对上文中的topic的原词复现。选项中的speech具有干扰性，但说的内容应该是与某个话题相关，而非与演讲或说话方式相关，故排除。
52. D。由下文中的you don't stop speaking可知，此处是建议你要连续几分钟不停地说那个话题的内容。本空与下文中的stop是原词复现关系。
53. A。本空所在句旨在介绍不停地说的重要性，即使你觉得没有什么可说的或者找不到合适的词，也不要停止说话。故选say，且与speak是同义词复现关系。
54. C。本空所在句承接上文内容。当你发现没什么可说的或者找不到合适的词时，如果想不停地说，可以用另一种方式表达你的想法。故different符合语境。
55. B。本空所在句中的this exercise指代“对着镜子进行两到三分钟即兴自言自语演讲”的方法。由上文中的Perfect your talkingto-yourself ... by using a mirror to make short 2-3 minute impromptu speeches可知，这种练习方法是有用的。故选helpful。
56. official
57. honour
58. medal
59. disasters
60. global
61. give up
62. in ruins
63. ups and downs
64. apply for
65. in shock
66. which/that
67. who/that
68. that
69. whom
70. why/for which
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摘要写作
We should take time to learn more about the importance of reading and all the amazing benefits that come with it. Not only can reading help improve your vocabulary, but also reading allows for creative thinking. Besides, reading brings joy and happiness to your life. Reading is one of the most powerful things in the world, offering you new chances to learn, grow and be inspired!
【考点】文字式说明文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇概要写作。写作步骤：1）细读原文。首先要仔细阅读短文，掌握文章主旨。介绍了我们应该花时间更多地了解阅读的重要性以及随之而来的惊人好处。阅读不仅能帮助你提高词汇量，还能激发你的创造性思维。此外，阅读给你的生活带来快乐和幸福。阅读是世界上最强大的东西之一，它为你提供了新的学习、成长和激励的机会!
2）弄清结构，归纳段意。概要写作是写全文概要，不是写某一部分的概要，或者就某些问题写出要点。
3）列出原文要点。分析原文的内容和结构，将内容分项扼要表述并注意在结构上的顺序。在此基础上选出与文章主题密切相关的部分。
4）在写作时要特别注意下面几点：
（1）概要应包括原文中的主要事实，略去不必要的细节。
（2）安排好篇幅的比例，概要应同原文保持协调，即用较多的文字写重要内容，用较少的文字写次要内容。
（3）注意要点之间的衔接，要用适当的关联词语贯通全文，切忌只简单地写出一些互不相干的句子，但也不要每两句之间都加关联词语，以免显得生硬。
（4）不排斥用原文的某些词句，但不要照搬原文的句子，如果不能完全用自己的话语表达，至少对原文句子做一些同义词替换，如果结构上也能有一些转换会更好。
（5）计算词数，看是否符合规定的词数要求。第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Babysitter (临时保姆) needed
We need someone to look after our son on Fridays. He or she needs to see him to the bus to preschool and be here when he gets home about 3 hours later until my husband gets home from work. That time may vary (变化). Our son is a very sweet boy and pretty easy to watch.
Call Mary on 678345211
Newspaper round before school
We need young people to deliver (递送) newspapers on Mon., Wed. and Fri. mornings. The paper round takes about 30 minutes in the village of Cranbrook. Papers must be delivered before 8 a. m. and you must have your own bike.
Interested Call us on 625432544 for more information.
Holiday job
Do you want to make some money this summer Do you speak another language We need French, Spanish or German speakers to work for us in the City Museum shop Tuesday-Saturday.
Call us on 698542458 if you want more information.
Munchies Café part-time work
We are looking for breakfast and lunchtime staff ( 员工) to work in our café on Saturdays. The role will include food & drink service, making sure the café is clean, tidy and presentable at all times, and making our visitors feel welcome.
Come in (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) or call Bella on 612398745 (after 4 p.m.)
21. What must newspaper deliverers do
A. Use their own bikes.
B. Start doing their job at 8 a.m.
C. Be free on weekday mornings.
D. Finish their work in 30 minutes.
22. Which number should you call if you want a job relating to languages
A. 678345211.
B. 625432544.
C. 698542458.
D. 612398745.
23. Where can you most probably find the text
A. In a textbook.
B. In a newspaper.
C. In a tourist guidebook.
D. In a science magazine.
B
Since graduating from middle school, this year's new 9th-grade class is adapting to ( 适应) the challenges of high school, a difficult process ( 过程) for many students. Some of the challenges the students must get used to are the increasing difficulty of schoolwork, the amount of homework, and the change in the grading system amongst other things.
“It's a bit harder than middle school, but that is to be expected from every ongoing year,” David Palacios, 9th-grade student, said.
Adaptation is also influenced by stories the freshmen hear before entering. These stories create a negative (消极的) idea of high school, as they are usually bad stories about classes, teachers, or other topics.
“Stories I've heard of high school are exaggerated ( 夸张的),” Palacios said.
The school is fighting against student fear by providing information about high school, even before they enter. This year, the 9th-grade class entered school on August 8, one day earlier than other high school students. This was done to help the freshmen by solving any doubts they could have.
“In general, they adapt well, because since middle school they have been given some information on what high school is,” Ana Isabel Garcia, high school advisor, said.
The changes faced in 9th grade are more challenging than those found in middle school. However, after experiencing the first two months of 9th grade, many 9th graders agree that 9th grade is not as hard as they thought it would be.
“It's not that different from middle school,” Palacios said.
High school is harder than other grades as it's the final step students take before they enter the real world. Students must see the important role high school plays as it teaches them many skills that will help them improve their future.
“They do well because they come in with a good attitude ( 态度) and wish to adapt well,” Garcia said.
24. What did Palacios think of the freshman challenges
A. They would disappear soon.
B. They were hard to fight off.
C. They happened as expected.
D. They mostly focused on grades.
25. Why did Palacios' school require the 9th graders to enter the school on August 8
A. To show them around the campus.
B. To help them deal with their nervousness.
C. To let them experience high school life in advance.
D. To avoid them hearing bad stories about high school.
26. What kind of feeling did Garcia express in her words
A. Shock. B. Worry. C. Excitement. D. Satisfaction.
27. Where is this text most likely from
A. A news report. B. A study guide.
C. A personal diary. D. A class schedule.
C
At 5:12 am on April 18, 1906, people living in San Francisco were awakened by a 40-second earthquake. After a 10-second stop, an even stronger earthquake struck, lasting 25 seconds. Survivors saw the ground move in waves as high as three feet. The earthquake damaged streets, and streetcar rails.
Fires broke out soon after the earthquake, caused primarily by overturned stoves (炉子) or damaged electrical wiring. Because the city’s water mains had suffered more than 300 breaks, no water was available (可用的) to fight the fires, which rapidly burned beyond control. To control the fire, firefighters began to dynamite ( 炸毁) buildings in its path. Unfortunately, this method sometimes spread the fire. By the evening of April 18, 1, 700 soldiers had arrived in San Francisco to help both local people and the firefighters.
After burning uncontrolled for three days, the fire finally burned itself out by the morning of April 21. More than 28, 000 buildings had been destroyed, resulting in about $500 million in damage.
Although the official number of deaths was 311, it is now believed that about 3, 000 people were killed. About 250, 000 people (two-thirds of the city’s population) were left homeless. They were forced to live in tents (帐篷) in public parks.
Among the earthquake’s survivors was the famous Italian opera singer Enrico Caruso. On the night of April 17, he had performed (表演) the role of José in Georges Bizet’s 1875 opera, “Carmen,” and had been scheduled for another performance on April 18. Caruso was so shocked by the earthquake that he made up his mind never to return to San Francisco again.
Ansel Adams, age 4, survived the earthquake along with his family, though their house and many things were damaged. An aftershock threw young Adams face-first into a garden wall, giving him what his friend Cedric Wright would call an “earthquake nose.” Describing his broken nose, which was never repaired, Adams would later joke, “My beauty was damaged forever.” But he felt the power of the quake, which he called his “closest experience with terrible human suffering.”
28. What made it difficult to control the fire
A. Damaged streets.
B. Fallen buildings.
C. The big problem of getting water.
D. The low number of firefighters.
29. What was the situation like after the earthquake
A. Dead bodies could be found in public parks.
B. More than half of the locals had to find shelter.
C. Over 250,000 people had to live on the street.
D. About 28,000 buildings survived with little damage.
30. How did Enrico Caruso feel about the earthquake
A. Completely lost.
B. Very frightened.
C. Really annoyed.
D. Extremely sad.
31. What happened to 4-year-old Ansel Adams
A. He was laughed at by his friend.
B. His family members were hurt badly.
C. His looks were unexpectedly changed.
D. He got injured while trying to protect his nose.
D
As today's high schoolers are facing too much homework, sports teams and clubs and high-rising college costs, many people are rethinking the idea of high schoolers working. Are there still benefits (益处) of having a job in high school The answer is yes.
When I was 14 years old, my mother suggested that I get a job in order to pay for college. Happy with my sporadic (零星的) babysitting work, I told my mother that, no matter what job I got, I'd never be able to cover college costs on a high school worker's pay.
My mother smiled and told me that there were plenty of other reasons why I should get a job beyond (除了) just the paycheck ( 工资支票). So I found myself applying for and finally accepting a job as a swim instructor and lifeguard at my town's public pool. I ended up working part-time at the pool through all four years of high school.
Not everything about the job was marvelous, and there were times I hated jumping in the pool on cold mornings and trying to talk kids into following my instructions, but overall, like my mother said, I got many benefits from the job beyond just the paycheck.
At my job, I made lots of new friends, more than I had made in high school. I also learnt lots of skills including CPR (心肺复苏法) training and office experience. I was also able to use my work experience to stand out from other job applicants in college and get a paid research job as a freshman in college.
For many high school students, there are many benefits of having a job. Not only will high school jobs give you a way to make some money, meet new people, and develop some skills, you can also use your teenage jobs to get yourself a better job in college.
32. What was the author's attitude when his mother asked him to get a job
A. He was surprised at it.
B. He didn't want to do it.
C. He was excited about it.
D. He wasn't interested in it.
33. What does the underlined word “marvelous” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Easy. B. Moving. C. Relaxing. D. Enjoyable.
34. How did the author's part-time job benefit him
A. It developed his team spirit.
B. It helped him land a good job in college.
C. It led him to meet the best friend of his life.
D. It provided him with enough money to pay for college.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. More than just a paycheck
B. My first job in high school
C. What I learnt from part-time jobs
D. High schoolers are having hard times
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分）
Setting goals can help you stay on top of your studies, but it's important to set the right kinds of goals. That's where S.M.A. R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Action-based, Realistic, Time-scheduled) goals can help.
Set your goal as specific as possible
Having an unclear goal can make it difficult to follow through on your efforts and track your progress. 36. . For example, instead of saying your goal is to get through your math class, figure out what grade you want to earn.
Ensure your progress is measurable
It is wise to decide in advance how you will measure progress. You can choose both short-term and long-term measures of progress. In the short-term, you might measure progress by looking at how much studying you get done in a week. 37.
Decide on action-based steps
When you set your goal, make sure you have a clear action plan and detailed steps. 38. Action-based steps might include finishing your homework ahead of time, reviewing your notes every day after class, and arranging a meeting with your professor.
Make sure your goal is realistic
39. . An example of a realistic goal would be to improve your course grade by one letter before the end of the semester. An unrealistic goal, by comparison, would be to turn an F into an A by the end of the semester.
40.
If you're working within a school calendar, the end of that semester might be the end of your time schedule. You might decide that you'll achieve your goal before the final week. That means working backwards to figure out what needs to be completed and when.
A. Work towards your goal
B. Give yourself a reasonable time schedule
C. You might have a goal of getting an A in English
D. However, having a clear goal will help you stay driven
E. That way you'll know what you're achieving and how you'll get there
F. In the long-term, you might watch how your grades improve over the semester
G. It's important to dream big, but it's also important to know what you can achieve
语言运用（共三节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
You may think that speaking English to yourself is a silly idea. In fact, it is one of the most 41 ways of improving your speaking skills.
First off, speaking to yourself will 42 you of the fear of making mistakes and feeling 43 as you probably would when speaking with another person. You don't even have to speak loudly. Yet, this will help you 44 the sound of your own voice when speaking English, which you may find strange at first.
If you are wondering what there is to 45 about, you can always start by expressing the 46 you are having at the moment. What you say isn't important; it's 47 that you simply keep talking. Another thing you can try is 48 that someone is asking you questions so that you can answer them. This is an excellent way of practicing to 49 in English.
Perfect your talking-to-yourself 50 by using a mirror ( 镜子) to make short 2-3 minute impromptu (即兴的) speeches. Pick any topic you like, and speak about that 51 for several minutes straight, without 52 . It's important that you don't stop speaking even if you feel that you have nothing else to 53 or that you can't find the right word. Go around and express your ideas in a(n) 54 way. In time, you will realize how 55 this exercise really is.
41. A. unusual B. effective C. difficult D. similar
42. A. free B. tell C. warn D. advise
43. A. excited B. calm C. angry D. nervous
44. A. listen to B. take care of C. pass on D. get used to
45. A. learn B. speak C. worry D. discuss
46. A. methods B. stories C. ideas D. fears
47. A. natural B. interesting C. important D. strange
48. A. realizing B. remembering C. accepting D. imagining
49. A. think B. answer C. teach D. study
50. A. problem B. skill
C. situation D. understanding
51. A. person B. way C. topic D. speech
52. A. forgetting B. planning C. adding D. stopping
53. A. say B. act C. change D. lose
54. A. single B. secret C. different D. common
55. A. old B. helpful C. expensive D. tiring
第二节（共10题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据英汉提示写出单词、短语的正确形式
As we know, English is the _______(官方的) language in Canada.
As a player, Lang Ping brought ________(荣誉) and glory to her country.
The news that she won the gold ______(奖牌) was told to her mother.
It is strange that all of these _______(disaster) happened exactly at the same place.
We do not fight ______(globe) warming because it is futile to do so.
Losing games taught him to practice harder and never _______(放弃).
In less than one minute, a large city lay _______(严重受损).
The company has undergone many _______(兴衰、沉浮).
I’m writing to _____(申请) the position as a student volunteer.
People were _______(震惊).
第三节（共5题；每小题1分，满分5分）
用适当的关系代词或副词填空。
This is the magazine ______ I like best.
The girl _______ is singing is one of my classmates.
Have you any books ______ are worth reading
The man to ____ I spoke on the phone last night is very good at wrestling.
The reason ____ she did it is that she wouldn’t let her parents feel disappointed.
写作（满分40分）
建议信写作（满分15分）
假设你是李华，你在美国夏令营认识的朋友Mike给你来信说他最近沉迷于电脑难以自拔。请你给他回一封信，告诉他网瘾可能会导致成绩下降、健康状况恶化、损害家庭关系等问题，并提出一些建议。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
参考词汇：沉溺于be/become addicted to 网瘾 Internet addiction
Dear Mike,
I am glad to hear from you.
Yours,
Li Hua
概要写作（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
The importance of reading is obvious. If you're not a big fan of books, that's OK! You're not alone! But before you shut down books and reading all together, take time to learn more about the importance of reading and all the amazing benefits that come with it.
Reading can help improve your vocabulary. It increases exposure with new words and makes it easier for words to stay. Saying new wards out loud helps you better recall them and pick them up, making these new words part of your own active vocabulary.
Reading allows for creative thinking. If you were an explorer, you would learn about the world through direct experience. Sadly, you can't all take to the high road and disappear into the sunset. But you can discover new worlds through reading books. Reading a book uses the imagination and this develops your creativity, which allows you to dream and think in ways that you would have never been able to before.
Reading brings joy and happiness to your life. You don't read because you have to. You read because you have fun doing it, a reminder that books are meant to be enjoyed. Reading brings you joyous experience, whether you are opening a new book or rereading an old favorite. It's easy to get lost in a world with interesting characters, tense situations, and beautiful settings.
It's safe to say that reading can change your life for the better. If you think that you hate reading books, then perhaps you just have yet to find the type for your own personal style—but keep trying, and keep searching for what's right for you. Reading is one of the most powerful things in the world, offering you new chances to learn, grow and be inspired!
