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2015学年广东东莞南开实验学校高一上期中英语试卷(带解析)

2024-09-20
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1. Long ago I came to the city near my hometown to find a job. I met all kinds of        and so I used up all my money soon.
One day, I got on a bus quietly at dusk when most people got off work. Suddenly, a     cried loudly, “Someone has      my money!” I felt     , because his money was in my    . Some people suggested the bus be driven to the police station, but some were against it because they were in a hurry to go back home. The whole bus was very   . The driver then stopped the bus by the road and turned on the lights to      the money. At that time, one passenger said, “Turn off the lights and give the thief a chance to take out the money.” Then the bus got    . When I was still struggling (斗争) in mind whether to take out the money or not, the lights were on again. There was no money on the floor. Someone said again, “Give him one more     .” Then the lights were off again. My heart kept beating fast. The lights were on again but they got the     result. The passengers were in heated discussion again. At that time, someone said again, “Give him the     chance!” Suddenly I felt     and took out all the money when the lights were off again.
For many years I have felt    to the one who gave me three chances to   my mistake. When the first and second chances come, you may not be prepared well or don’t have enough     to act. When the third chance comes you should know clearly what you should do.
【小题1】
A.difficultiesB.strangersC.dangersD.chances
【小题2】
A.thiefB.driverC.passengerD.policeman
【小题3】
A.borrowedB.receivedC.paidD.stolen
【小题4】
A.sad B.calmC.nervousD.angry
【小题5】
A.mindB.bankC.houseD.hand
【小题6】
A.noisyB.dirtyC.brightD.empty
【小题7】
A.take outB.give backC.search forD.throw away
【小题8】
A.coldB.darkC.cleanD.crowded
【小题9】
A.reasonB.wayC.chanceD.choice
【小题10】
A.strangeB.excitingC.secondD.same
【小题11】
A.lastB.onlyC.fairD.good
【小题12】
A.upsetB.awakenedC.pleasedD.interested
【小题13】
A.painfulB.sorryC.luckyD.grateful
【小题14】
A.makeB.tryC.repeatD.correct
【小题15】
A.strengthB.skillC.courageD.experience
阅读理解
1. What makes one person more intelligent than another? What makes one person a genius, like the brilliant Albert Einstein, and another person a fool? Are people born intelligent or stupid, or is intelligence the result of where and how you live? These are very old questions and the answers to them are still not clear.
We know, however, that just being born with a good mind is not enough. In some ways, the mind is like a leg or an arm muscle. It needs exercise. Mental exercise is particularly important for young children. Many child psychologists (心理学家) think that parents should play with their children more often and give them problems to think about. The children are then more likely to grow up bright and intelligent. If, on the other hand, children are left alone a great deal with nothing to do, they are more likely to become dull and unintelligent.
Parents should also be careful with what they say to young children. According to some psychologists, if parents are always telling a child that he or she is a fool or an idiot, then the child is more likely to keep doing silly and foolish things. So it is probably better for parents to say very positive things to their children, such as “That was a very clever thing you did.” or “You are such a smart child.”
【小题1】The words “intelligent” and “brilliant” in the first paragraph probably mean _______ while “dull” in the second paragraph means ________.
A.bright and splendid; slow in thinking and understanding
B.pretty and handsome; ordinary-looking
C.great and important; common
D.hopeful and helpful; careless
【小题2】According to the context we can guess that a genius is ________ while an idiot is ________.
A.a normal person; a funny person
B.a strong person; a weak person
C.a highly intelligent person; a foolish or weak-minded person
D.a famous person; an ordinary person
【小题3】A person ________ is more likely to become a genius.
A.whose parents are clever
B.often thinking about difficult problems
C.often helped by his parents and teachers
D.born with a good brain and putting it into active use
【小题4】It is better for parents ________.
A.to praise and encourage their children more often
B.to be hard on their children
C.to leave their children alone with nothing to do
D.to give their children as much help as possible
【小题5】Which of the following is NOT true according to the article?
A.Parents play an important part in their children’s growth.
B.The less you use your mind the duller you may become.
C.Intelligence is obviously the result of where and how you live.
D.What makes a person bright or stupid is still under discussion.
2. For many years there’s been a debate about rewarding our children. Does it work? Is it effective?
Some people think we should establish a standard with our kids and give them something for meeting this standard as a reward. Punishment is given out in much the same way, but it’s used when certain standards of performance, behavior, etc. have not been met. Kids will often become more dutiful when threatened with punishment, and work harder when promised a valuable reward. The problem is what happens when you aren’t around.
To develop responsible, self-disciplined kids, parents need to promote certain ideas. One of these ideas is that everyone pitches in and helps in your family. Another idea is that there can be enjoyment in doing any task if we choose to make it so. When a task is for a worthy cause ( our family can enjoy the house more because I helped clean it), this message can have a big impact.
This is how we help our kids develop a sense of responsibility. When our children develop this responsibility, they’ll be more disciplined, and they’ll control their emotions better. When we give rewards to our kids, we reduce the sense of responsibility. We also create children who may temporarily perform to a certain standard, but who aren’t likely to continue the performance withoutthe carrothanging in front of them.
“Rewards and punishment can change behavior for a while, but they cannot change the person who engages in the behavior,” said Alfie Kohn, author of Punished by Rewards. “Good values have to be grown from the inside out.” Parents can help give their children a sense of shared responsibility and discipline which can last a life time. The real rewards that your children receive will be their readiness for the complex and demanding world that waits for them—a world that rewards those who have learned the secrets of discipline responsibility. So keep those shiny rewarding to yourself, and let your kids find their own rewards.
【小题1】According to the passage, when children are threatened with punishment, ______ .
A.they may lose interest in their work
B.they may appear to be well-behaved
C.they may change to another person
D.the results will be worse than usual
【小题2】What can we know from Paragraph 3?
A.Parents should promote certain ideas to help children develop.
B.Children should be responsible for their discipline.
C.Children should help build a good family atmosphere.
D.No children will adapt to society without their parents’ help
【小题3】The underlined part “the carrot” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to _____.
A.rewardsB.aims
C.apologiesD.doubts
【小题4】According to the passage, Alfie Kohn would agree that parents should ______.
A.never pay attention to the way their children do things
B.show their children how to behave by example
C.never punish their children
D.help their children establish good values
【小题5】What’s the best title for the passage?
A.Do you often reward your children?
B.Should parents reward their children?
C.When should parents reward their children?
D.What can parents reward their children with?
3. Although most people know there are Seven Wonders in the Ancient world, only few people can name them. This is because most of them are no longer there except the pyramids. However, there is a growing list of wonders of the world today.
About nine years ago, UNESCO’s World Cultural and Nature Heritage (自然文化遗产) List had 411 places and 136 countries were responsible to protect them, and the list keeps on growing. Usually it is the task of a group of 21 experts to decide which places go on the list. The experts are chosen to work for six years. Their work is to examine and discuss the suggestions from different countries. They also manage the World Heritage Fund(基金) which can offer help to countries for protection work. Over the past centuries a lot of cultural or historic places have been destroyed by man or nature. Protecting our natural and cultural heritage is a long and difficult task. Earthquakes, floods, pollution, wars, or even tourism are some of the dangers that harm the heritage.
When a historic place is in great danger, it is put on the World Heritage in Danger List and necessary things will be done to protect it. Places which are on the danger list include Historic Bridges of Indiana, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Rosenwald School in Southern U.S., etc.
【小题1】.The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World include ________.
A.Golden Gate Bridge B.Sydney Opera House
C.the Great WallD.the pyramids
【小题2】According to the passage, ______ may provide some money for protecting the cultural relics.
A.UNESCO ( 联合国教科文组 )
B.the World Heritage Fund
C.the 21 experts
D.some countries
【小题3】Why does the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List keep on growing?
A. There are more cultural heritages beginning to appear.
B More countries begin to build cultural heritages.
C.A lot of cultural or historic places have disappeared.
D. More and more cultural heritages are in great danger.
【小题4】Which of the following statements is true?
A.People can still visit the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World today.
B.Rosenwald School is a newly built school in Southern U.S.
C.More places will be added to the UNESCO list.
D.The list is decided mainly by the governments of different countries.
【小题5】What would be the best title for this passage?
A.Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
B.21 Experts
C.The Growing List of Wonders of the World.
D.Some Historic Places in Danger
4. How to improve my life? Many people think that they have to accept whatever life throws at them. They'll say, "This is my fate, my destiny. I cannot change it."
Of course not! You don't have to suffer needlessly. Your destiny depends on you, not on any other external factors.
I know someone who says she just accepts what life gives her because she has done everything she can to improve it. Guess what her lifestyle is? She wakes up in the morning, goes to work, comes back home, relaxes, chats with people, watches TV, then goes to sleep. Next day, the same routine cycle follows.
Huh! Is this what she calls "doing her best"? She believes she has tried her best and just accepts it in her heart that this is the life that God has intended for her to live; that her luck can only change if God wills it. Of course God wants us to be happy and live our life to the fullest, but we have to do our share of exerting (运用) the effort to live the life of our dreams.
Remember that you harvest what you sow. You just don't sit around and wait for a million dollars to fall from the sky. You have to get off the couch, get your eyes off the TV screen, get your hands off the phone. Don’t expect your luck to change unless you do something about it. If something goes wrong, don't just regard it as a temporary setback; but use it as feedback. Learn your lesson, make the most of the situation, and do something to solve the problem. It's not enough to think positively; you also have to act positively.
If someone's life is in the trouble, do you just hope and pray that things will turn out fine? Of course not! You get to do anything you can to save the person. So it is with your own life. It is not enough to hope for the best, but you have to do your best. In other words, don't just stand (or sit) there, do something to improve your life.
【小题1】According to the woman mentioned in Para.3, her life ____________.
A.Doesn't need improving
B.couldn't be improved
C.will be better some day
D.Will be worse in the future
【小题2】What does the author think of the woman's life?
A.positiveB.satisfying
C.colorfulD.passive
【小题3】Which of the following statements is the author's opinion?
A.Your temporary problem is not discouraging.
B.Your luck can be changed by your efforts
C.You can only achieve success when God wills it.
D.You should treat yourself in the way you treat friends.
【小题4】In Para.5, the author emphasized the importance of _____________.
A.positive actionB.positive thinking
C.hope for the bestD.intention to succeed
【小题5】The text is mainly written to advise you to ____________.
A.understand yourself B.improve your life
C.believe in yourselfD.change your normal way
信息匹配
1. A Busy parents? Bored children? Do you want something educational to entertain your children while you do something else? This is the most popular book for the under-fives. Wonderful stories and beautiful pictures. They are promised to be quiet when they open the book. What’s more, it is cheap.

B. Written by Bill Poole, CEO, president, and founder of Life Lead International, it is a good choice for your children. With an animated fable, the Journey to Newland storybook provides readers with a cast of memorable characters, a captivating story, and a common language to deal with difficult and often emotionally sensitive issues in negotiating change within their organizations.

C. Sorts out some misunderstandings and common confusions of the English language with practical savvy and occasional sass. The Word Book from Writers.com answers simple questions succinctly (is it discreet? or discrete? sensual or sensuous?). Other answers go a step further—with entertaining forays into the quirks and fascinations of English.

D. IELTS consists of four parts: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Listening is very important. Are you confident? Have you made well preparation? IELTS Listening is helpful for your preparation for IELTS, which is supposed to enable you to obtain an overall score.

E. As the world's most popular automotive magazine, Car and Driver informs and entertains people who like cars. It offers the highest quality vehicle tests in the business by applying a discerning eye to every car, pickup truck, van, and sport-utility vehicle that is marketed for consumers. The magazine also covers the latest developments in technology, which affect automobiles and driving.
F. Susan Weinschenk’s excellent ideas on making a perfect speech are so effective that once you own the book, you will become a good speaker. How to organize, how to present, how to conquer your audience become so easy. Speakers will become confident with the guidance of the book.

请阅读以下的人员资料,依据不同人员的需求,进行匹配。
【小题1】Susan comes from China. As a middle school student, she wrote quite a lot of short stories, some of which were published in the newspaper. But sometimes she is confused when she comes across some words and phrases. She wants to find something to help her to sort out the misunderstandings and common confusions of the English language.
【小题2】Arthur has been working in China for about two years. Now he needs a car, for he has to send his daughter to school before he goes to work. Before that he has to collect all kinds of information about cars so as to make a good choice.
【小题3】Ron’s wife is in hospital. He has to take care of the four-year-old John and do all the housework. But John follows him all the time. Ron feels tired and he wants to find something suitable for John, which should be educational and cheap.
【小题4】Li Ming tends to enter the training for IELTS for immigration purpose next term. But he is afraid that his listening is not good enough. He needs more special training on his listening to make well preparations for the IELTS.
【小题5】Alice is now studying in China and she is especially interested in making a speech. She is invited to make a speech to introduce IELTS for her new classmates next week. She needs a book to help her improve her speech.
书面表达
1. 四川“5.12”特大地震发生之后,你们学校普及地震知识,请你根据下列提示写一份地震知识汇报。
【写作内容】
How to stay safe during an earthquake?
地震突如其来(unexpected),可能会随时发生;
最好的方法是作好充分准备,装备好(be equipped with)救生包(emergency kit),里面有电筒(flashlight)、电池、食物和急救包(first-aid kit);
当地震发生时最好躲在桌子下面或者用垫子(cushion)保护头部免受伤害;
与此同时,留意电台有关地震的最新消息。
【写作要求】:1. 只能用5句话表达
2. 句子结构准确,信息内容完整,篇章结构连贯。
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