黑龙江齐齐哈尔第八中学2018-2019高一下学期期中考试英语试卷（无听力试题）

2018-2019学年度下学期期中考试
高一英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题) 两部分，共8页。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分：阅读理解：（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
A
SKYDIVE OVER BYRON BAY
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We have the most experienced staff and the best safety record in Australia. We welcome fun jumpers from around the world. We offer the AFF (Accelerated Freefall) course for people who want to learn to skydive solo.
We have the best videos, the best views over Byron Bay and the best prices. Owner and chief instructor, Ray Palmer, has done over 11,500 jumps and has represented Australia in the world championships 7 times! He was the original skydiver from the Coca Cola Skysurfing commercial in 1991.
So for Byron’s original and most experienced skydive centre, come and see us！
Tyagarah Airport Phone: (02) 6684 1323
PO Box 1615 Fax: (02) 6684 6323
Byron Bay NSW 2481 Free call: 1800 800 840
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JUMP THE BAY
Incredible! Words can never describe how brilliant it is! The staff were great, easy to talk to and made it more awesome than I could have imagined. Thank you for the BEST experience of my life! —Kylie, UK
Make sure you go with these guys at Byron Bay. The whole experience was FANTASTIC! The sky was awesome! The staff were tremendous! The view was incredible and the video, something to treasure! —Grace, Australia
1. What is the advantage of Skydive Byron Bay?
A. The safety of skydivers. B. The success of beginners.
C. Free videos for skydivers. D. Free skydive courses.
2. What is true of Ray Palmer?
A. He acted as a skydiver in a movie.
B. He possesses Skydive Byron Bay.
C. He is a world champion in skydive.
D. He skydives at Byron Bay almost every day.
3. It can be inferred that Kylie and Grace ______.
A. worked at Skydive Byron Bay
B. experienced skydive at Skydive Byron Bay
C. are from European countries
D. are two coaches from the Coca Cola company
B
Modern day robots may not be as entertaining as R2D2 or the robot from Lost in Space, but robots are very important to space exploration and are being used in a variety of different ways for several important reasons.
Robots make great explorers on planets, moons, and other landing areas. Aside from the earth, just about every surface in the solar system is unsafe for humans to explore. The air on most other planets is insufficient fortunate for humans to explore. The air on most other planets is insufficient for humans to breathe, making it necessary to wear a space suit and oxygen equipment. The temperatures on these surfaces are much too hot or much too cold for any humans to withstand. Plus there would be complications with radiation, weather, and a lack of gravity. Robots have much less limitation in these areas and can survive much longer under these conditions.
Robots are designed for collecting scientific data. Robots are also able to perform many tasks at one time and can process information much quicker and more efficiently. Important scientific projects from detecting minerals, analyzing ground samples, to finding water are all performed much quicker and accurately by robots.
The use of robots has made the cost of space exploration much less expensive than it would cost for humans to do the work. In order to successfully send humans into space we would need to build a vehicle that can not only carry humans, but also enough food and water to keep them alive for the duration of the trip. Moreover, robots have no problems working for hours on end. Robots never complain, they don’t require food or water, and they never need a bathroom break.
Over the past 30 years or so there have been many different types of robots used successfully in the exploration of space. Perhaps the most famous and successful robots are Spirit and Opportunity who have both been exploring the surface of Mars. They have both been very successful with experiments on soil and rocks and have even found evidence of water in Mars’ history.
4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. The Development of Robots B. The Discovery of Space Exploration
C. No Robots, No Space Exploration D. Robots Are Used in Space Exploration
5. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. The use of robots in space exploration costs more than the use of humans.
B. It is dangerous for humans to explore other surfaces in the solar system except the earth.
C. Both Spirit and Opportunity have found the evidence of water on Mars.
D. Many different types of robots have explored the space successfully.
6. The underlined word “withstand” in paragraph 2 most probably means “______”
A. remain B. bear C. defeat D. develop
C
A company has just launched what it calls “the world’s first free standardized English test” recently. Anyone can take the test for free. The new exam is called the EFSET, which is short for Education First Standardized English Test. The company, Education First, is known by the letters EF.
It is estimated that there are two billion English language learners worldwide. Many of them are interested in attending an American college or university. To do so, foreign students need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language — better known as TOEFL. However, many foreigners are not wealthy enough to take the TOEFL. In addition, test-takers often have to travel overnight to reach an official testing site. The World Bank says an average Cambodian worker earns only about $1,000 per year. Approximately the cost of taking the TOEFL is 17.5 percent of the average worker’s yearly wage.
It is not just individuals who find the test pricey. Some governments also find it prohibitive. What’s more, not everyone needs official results from the TOEFL or IELTS — the International English Language Testing System. In the future, it’s likely that the government may use the EFSET to test millions of employees and students.
Experts believe that the EFSET meets the highest value in language testing. It uses special computer software that makes the questions easier or harder, depending on one’s performance. The EFSET measures all the English learners’ levels while the IELTS and TOEFL only measure learners’ levels from moderate (中等的) to advanced. The EFSET is unique in the sense that it gives free online access to anyone interested in measuring their English level.
There is a 50-minute and a two-hour version of the test, which its developers are calling the EFSET Plus. Both versions test only reading and listening skills. It’s hopeful that speaking and writing skills will be tested in the future. The IELTS and the TOEFL still use humans to rate the speaking and writing sections. It’s a huge deal for students who are in areas where they can’t get to the TOEFL or the IELTS. However, it is too early to know whether the EFSET results are acceptable for colleges and universities in America.
7. Why do many foreign students take the TOEFL?
A. To learn English well. B. To be admitted to key universities.　　
C. To receive further education in America. D. To find good jobs and earn much money.
8. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?
A. Only wealthy people can take the TOEFL.
B. The cost of taking the TOEFL is very high.
C. There are many official testing sites for the TOEFL around the world.
D. Few of the students in Cambodia can afford to take the TOEFL.
9. What can we learn about the EFSET?
A. It is similar to the TOEFL and the IELTS.
B. Everybody with different English levels can take it for free.
C. It tests the skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking.
D. American universities accept the EFSET results for admission.
10. What’s the best title for the passage?
A. How to get ready for the EFSET
B. Different ways to test English learners in the world
C. The new software developed by Education First
D. The free EFSET— an online test for English learners
D
Many of us are quick to blame others for how we feel: “He makes me so mad!” or “She really hurt my feelings.” But did someone really “make me angry” or are we feeling the anger in us getting kicked up in response to the way someone behaved towards us?
If we blame others for our feelings we will eventually feel reasonable at whatever our retaliation（报复）may be, and we will explain that it was their fault, not ours.“They were driving me mad”.
When we blame others for the way we feel we have in fact given power to others for the state of our emotional wellbeing（健康）. The truth is, no one controls our feelings but us. If we are finding that people in our lives really know how to “push our buttons” then we are not doing a good enough job at protecting our “buttons.” We are the ones leaving our buttons out in the open so that other people can “push them.” Ultimately, the switch for our buttons is inside us – not on the outside. While there are some things in life that are clearly out of our control, like the weather or a flight that’s two hours late, how we act and respond to other people’s behavior is not among them. Our responses to others are well within our control.
If someone is “making us” so mad, for example, that we get angry, we are not doing enough to learn about what drives our anger and how to properly cope with it. my suggestion is taking time before you get angry, and putting some work into taking an inventory（清单）of the past. An inventory can show you how much of your past experiences influence your feeling reactions in the current moment.
When we finally realize that so much of our present feelings and reactions are driven from within ourselves and our own past experiences, we will be ready to make the changes in our lives that will better secure our buttons so that they are no longer left out in public for everyone to push at will.
11. What result will appear if we blame others for our emotions?
A. We consider others to be correct.
B. We consider ourselves to be correct.
C. We consider we were driving ourselves mad.
D. We consider they were driving themselves mad.
12. What’s the author’s attitude towards feelings?
A. We should blame others for the way we feel.
B. We should enable others to control our feelings.
C. We should let others know our daily life clearly.?
D. We should control personal feelings ourselves.
13. According to the author, which can always be under our control?
A. The weather conditions. B. The delay of a flight.
C. Other people’s feelings. D. Our own behavior.
14. Which proverb best suits the author’s advice in Paragraph 5?
A. A burden of one’s choice is not felt. B. A friend is easier lost than found.
C. Think twice before acting. D. A good beginning is half done.
15. What does the underlined phrase “push our buttons” probably mean in
Paragraph 3?
A. Force us to do a good job. B. Make us angry.
C. Take off our buttons. D. Let us down.
第二部分：七选五（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
How to Love Your Parents
Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life．You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part, a source of who you are．___16___
Tell them you love them every morning．A gentle "good morning" and "I love you" will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world．
Respect them more and cherish these moments．You can use these moments to learn from them, preparing yourself for when you're off on your own．It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend．___17___
Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them．It may seem like you are going through hell when you don't get what you want or you have to clean．However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it's cold, raining, snowing, or too hot．Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes．_____18_____Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?
Keep company with them．Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them．____19____Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another．Some people simply may not be able to love their parents．_____20_____Seek help if you are being abused（虐待）in anyway．Parents do not have a right to harm you．
A．Parents will in turn express their love to you．
B．Forgiveness is the key．
C．Here are some ways to love your parents．
D．There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example．
E．Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can．
F．After this, share your feelings with your parents．
G．Please remember parents are as important as friends．
第三部分： 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
Some years ago when I was in my first year in college, I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time. The moment was exciting. Salome’s 21 filled the room and brought the theater to life. I was so 22 that I decided to write an article about her.
I 23_Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine, and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career. She 24 and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday. When I hung up, I was scared out of my mind. I 25 I was lying. I was not a writer at all and hadn’t even written a grocery list.
I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there 26 , taking notes and asking questions that all began with, “Can you tell me…” I soon realized that 27 Salome Bey was one thing, but writing a story for a national magazine was just impossible. The 28 was almost unbearable. I struggled for days 29 draft(草稿) after draft. Finally I put my manuscript (手稿) into a large envelope and dropped it into a mailbox. It didn’t take long. My manuscript 30 . How stupid of me! I thought. How could I 31 in a world of professional writers? Knowing I couldn’t 32 the rejection(拒绝) letter, I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer.
Five years later, I was moving to California. While 33 my apartment, I came across the unopened envelope. This time I opened it and read the editor’s letter in 34 _ .
Ms Profit,
Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic. Yet we need some 35 materials. Please add those and return the article immediately. We would like to 36 your story soon.
Shocked, it took me a long time to 37 . Fear of rejection cost me greatly. I lost at least five hundred dollars and having my article appear in a major magazine. More importantly, I lost years of _38_writing. Today, I have become a full – time writer. Looking back on this 39 , I learned a very important lesson: You can’t 40 to doubt yourself.
21．A. joy B. voice C. speech D. smile
22．A. proud B. active C. satisfied D. moved
23．A. visited B. emailed C. phoned D. interviewed
24．A. agreed B. refused C. hesitated D. paused
25．A. replied B. discovered C. explained D. knew
26．A. seriously B. patiently C. nervously D. quietly
27．A. blaming B. fooling C. inviting D. urging
28．A. hardship B. failure C. comment D. pressure
29．A. with B. by C. on D. in
30．A. disappeared B. returned C. spread D. improved
31．A. compare B. struggle C. live D. compete
32．A. ignore B. deliver C. face D. receive
33．A. decorating B. repairing C. cleaning D. leaving
34．A. disbelief B. anxiety C. horror D. trouble
35．A. equal B. relevant C. violent D. ancient
36．A. broadcast B. create C. publish D. assess
37．A. recover B. prepare C. escape D. concentrate
38．A. energetic B. endless C. typical D. enjoyable
39．A. experience B. success C. benefit D. accident
40．A. attempt B. afford C. expect D. pretend

第II卷（非选择题 共50 分）
第一部分：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。
Once a farmer 41 （lose）his watch in his barn, in which lots of grain was kept. The watch, 42 was a gift from his father, was very important to him and he was determined to find it.
After searching the barn for a long time, however, he gave up and asked for help from a group of children who were playing nearby. He promised to give a great reward to whoever found the watch. 43 (hear) this, the children hurried inside the barn immediately. 44 searched everywhere but still could not find the watch buried in the grain. The farmer was about to give up 45 a little boy went up to him and asked to 46 __ (give ) 47 second chance.
The farmer looked at him and thought, “Why not? After all, this kid looks honest.”
So the farmer sent the little boy back into the barn. After a while the little boy came out 48 the watch in his hand! The farmer, 49 (surprise) but happy, asked the boy how he succeeded where the rest had failed.
The boy replied, “I did nothing but sit quietly and listen for the sound of the watch.” This shows us that sometimes a peaceful mind can think 50 (well) than an excited one.
第二部分: 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。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
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。
Three years ago I fail an important exam in my life and became a student in a ordinary school. Disappointing as I felt at the shabby campus and the poorly-equipped classroom, I found the teachers patiently. Besides, I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in class. I decided make the best of it. I worked hard and got along well with my teachers and classmate. Whenever I had difficulties, you were always available. Soon I became one of the most best students in my class. My experience tells me that it’s not what you are given and how you make use of it which determines who you are.
第三部分： 书面表达(25分)
假如你叫李华，在英国学习期间，住在一户英国人家里，现在马上就要学成回国，临走前你给你的房东Mrs. Jones写封感谢信，感谢她三个月来的悉心照顾。内容包括：
（1）房东一家和蔼可亲，总是想办法让你快乐。
（2）饭菜很合口。
（3）利用周末带你聚会，野餐，玩得很开心。
（4）经常与你交流，让你的口语表达取得很大进步。
注意：字数100以上
答案
阅读：ABB DAB CBBD BDDCB
七选五：CFBED
完形：BDCAD CBDAB DCCAB CADAB
填空：lost .which .Hearing .They . when .be given. a . with . surprised . better
改错：
fail—failed a – an disappointing—disappointed
patiently—patient make 前加to classmate—classmates
you—they 去掉most and—but which—that
Dear Mrs. Jones,
I am writing to express my thanks for the three happy months of my life I spent with you and your family.
During the past time, you were so kind to me and you did everything possible to make me happy. You're such an excellent cook that I could enjoy different meals every day. I really appreciate your taking your weekends off to take me around and show me so many places. The parties, the picnics were so delightful that I can never thank you enough. You are so helpful as to spare your time to communicate with me. I have made rapid progress in spoken English with your help.
You may be sure that I will always continue to enjoy the days which I have just spent in your home.
Best wishes
Gratefully yours,
Li Hua