高一年级英语考试
试卷满分150分考试时间120分钟
第一部分阅读（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
From carefully reconstructed sites like Chichen Itza to the ceremonial temples of Calakmul,these
are the ancient Maya ruins not to miss in Mexico.
Chichen Itza
Named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007,the beautifully preserved Chichen Itza
in Yucatan is Mexico's most famous Maya ruins.Despite the crowds,few are dissatisfied with El
Castillo-a carefully restored()pyramid that rises up 80ft and has 365 steps-the largest Maya ball
court in the Americas.
Tulum
Built in the 13th century,Tulum was one of the last cities where the Maya people lived and the
only one built on the coast.The pyramids here aren't as large as other Maya ruins in Mexico,but the
setting,on 40ft-high cliffs()above the Caribbean waters south of Cancun,more than makes up for it.
Coba
Home to the tallest pyramid in the state of Quintana Roo,Cobd was once one of the most important
Maya cities in Yucatan.Located around 30 miles west of Tulum ruins,the city was built in around 600 CE and
it eventually grew to 50,000 people living there.Though much of Coba has yet to be excavated ()
travellers can climb the 138ft-high Nohoch Mul-a pyramid that offers sweeping views over the Yucatan
rainforest.
Calakmul
In Campeche's Calakmul Biosphere Reserve near the border with Guatemala,Calakmul is one of
Mexico's wildest Maya ruins.It has the largest and tallest pyramid in Yucatan and more than 6,000
buildings,many of them covered by rainforest.The site is particularly beautiful at sunrise,when the
surrounding forest comes alive with birdsong.
1.Which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
A.Cobá.
B.Tulum.
C.Calakmul.
D.Chichen Itza.
2.What is special about Tulum
A.It features 365 steps.
B.It was hit by a flood in 2007.
C.It was built on the coast.
D.It lies in the north of Cancun.
3.What can you do at Calakmul
A.Tour the largest Maya ball court.
B.Visit the tallest pyramid in Yucatan.
C.Climb the 138ft-high Nohoch Mul.
D.Have a bird's-eye view of Yucatan.
&
Every time you charge your cell phone,you are benefiting from John Goodenough's exceptional
creativity.After being told that most scientists make their major discoveries long before they hit middle
age,Goodenough just set off to develop a battery technology that has made our modern life possible.
Lithium()batteries had been invented before.But Goodenough's invention was a new kind of
lithium battery that can store enough energy to power all sorts of electronics and is light and small
enough to make them portable().And,even better,such a battery would charge and recharge
in a matter of minutes-all without exploding.
Born in Jena,Germany in 1922,Goodenough grew up in the United States and majored in
mathematics at Yale University and earned a Ph.D in physics from the University of Chicago.He began
his career at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT),where his research laid the groundwork
for development of random-access memory(RAM)for the digital computer.高一英语答案
1~3 DCB 4~7 BCAD 8~11 DBCD 12~15 CABA
16~20 DFACG
21~25 CABBD 26~30 DACAB 31~35 BDACB
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active 43. For 44. Why 45. to open
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Cherry,
How is everything going these days I'm writing to invite you to join our class outing this
Thursday, October 28th.We will start at 7:00 early in the morning from our school gate, and then
take a bus to Xuan Wu lake, where we will row a boat in the morning and then have a picnic at noon.
If you could come with us, it is not necessary for you to take food but you'd better prepare a pair of
waterproof shoes.
We will be really glad if you can come. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version:
With the strength of purpose, Lily called together her classmates. She told them what she saw in
the deserted garden. “I intend to turn the place into a beautiful garden, but I badly need your support.
Let's work together to create a better community,” she said. Soon these youngsters joined her in
rebuilding the garden. Armed with tools, they worked tirelessly in the garden on weekends. They
grew trees along the dirt paths and flowers and vegetables in the open space. As the seasons changed,
the garden was becoming more and more amazing.
As days passed, word about Lily's project spread around the town. More teenagers joined in the
project and contributed to the garden. The locals came to admire the garden which had been so
lifeless. People were surprised that a group of teenagers could make such a significant difference.
The garden became a symbol of hope in the community. As a result, Lily became well-known around
the town. Walking in the garden, Lily smiled, knowing that she was helping to make the world a
brighter and more beautiful place for all.
