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2015学年福建福州第八中学高一上期中英语试卷(带解析)

2024-09-19
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1. One day, a woman from The Express News called. She said she wanted to work on a(n)        on me. When she had finished      me for the article, she asked, “What are you planning to do next?”
Well, at that        , there was actually nothing I was planning on doing next, and what  _59 out for us was, “I’m thinking about          the Guinness Book of World Records for Fastest-Talking Female.”
The newspaper article came out the next day, and the writer had             my final remarks(评论)about trying to break the World’s Fastest-Talking Female record. At about 5:00 that afternoon, I got a           from Larry King, asking me to go on the         . They would          me up at 8:00 — because they wanted me to do it that night!
I          the phone for a while, and then I called Guinness to find out          to break a fast-talking record. They told me I would have to recite something. I began           . I was both          and excited at the same time.
At 8:00, the car came. I practised the whole way there, and by the time I reached the  __      _. I was tongue-tied. I asked the woman in charge, “What         I don’t break the record?”
“Larry doesn’t          if you break it or not,” she said. ” “He just cares that you try it on his show.” So I asked myself, “What’s the          that can happen? I’ll look like a fool on television!” A          thing, I told myself,          I could live through that. And what if I break the record?
So I decided just to give it my best shot, and I did. I broke the record, becoming the World’s Fastest-Talking Female          speaking 585 words in one minute!
【小题1】
A.articleB.experimentC.researchD.study
【小题2】
A.studyingB.interviewingC.callingD.praising
【小题3】
A.dayB.universityC.timeD.century
【小题4】
A.providedB.gaveC.tookD.came
【小题5】
A.settingB.breakingC.playingD.holding
【小题6】
A.setB.madeC.spokeD.included
【小题7】
A.timeB.chanceC.callD.notice
【小题8】
A.showB.stageC.movieD.book
【小题9】
A.bringB.pickC.callD.drive
【小题10】
A.thought ofB.stared atC.went throughD.heard of
【小题11】
A.whatB.whetherC.whenD.how
【小题12】
A.practicingB.singingC.learningD.reading
【小题13】
A.horribleB.tiredC.nervousD.happy
【小题14】
A.studio(演播室)B.theatreC.labD.office
【小题15】
A.unlessB.ifC.thoughD.how
【小题16】
A.wonderB.considerC.careD.know
【小题17】
A.bestB.mostC.leastD.worst
【小题18】
A.smallB.niceC.terribleD.big
【小题19】
A.readingB.carryingC.thinkingD.going
【小题20】
A.inB.onC.withD.by
阅读理解
1. In 1970, my five brothers, my sister and I lived in the housing projects of Toronto with our parents. My father was a factory worker, and my mother stayed at home. Each year my father would dress up as Santa Claus and go through the streets of the projects sharing joy and candies with the children there. He loved it as much as they did!
But around the Christmas in 1970, my father was out of his job and money was tight. In fact, there was no money for Christmas and my parents weren’t sure what they’d provide for us.
That Christmas Eve, however, as usual, my father left the house dressed as Santa Claus. He knew that even though our Christmas would be hard, he could not disappoint the other kids in the neighborhood.
As my father left the house and went down the walkway, Santa Claus was walking up, with a great sack full of gifts for us! He said nothing, only smiled a sweet smile at my father, and wished him a Merry Christmas. The happy man handed Dad the sack and walked away down the block.
We never knew who the man was and who showed us great kindness on a snowy Christmas night. We do know, however, that without him we would have had nothing under the tree. His kindness gave my parents hope and showed us in a very real way the true meaning of Christmas.
Our family has never forgotten this kind stranger. Each year we tell the story of the mysterious Santa Claus and try to repay his gifts by giving gifts to others in need.
【小题1】The author’s father ________.
A.was once the richest man in his hometown
B.was working in a government office
C.had to support a family of 9 people
D.looked like Santa Claus most
【小题2】What happened in 1970?
A.The author’s mother lost her job.
B.They had a little money left for Christmas.
C.They had the worst Christmas in their lives.
D.The author’s father was out of work.
【小题3】The author’s family knew ________.
A.who the mysterious Santa Claus was
B.why the mysterious Santa Claus helped them
C.how they could repay the mysterious Santa Claus
D.they could find the mysterious Santa Claus one day
【小题4】It can be inferred(推断)that ________.
A.the mysterious Santa Claus was one of their relatives
B.the mysterious Santa Claus was a rich man in the area
C.the sack from the mysterious Santa Claus was very expensive
D.the author’s family were all thankful to the mysterious Santa Claus
2. In America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their school.
Even though they’ve done this already in the middle school, it’s still important to find where their classrooms are. Most schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year. And, most schools also have a freshman (新生)speech for parents and students before the first year begins. Sometimes the main office will give away a map of the school. This can help students and parents to find different places in the school.
One way to know your high school more and make new friends is to join a club or play a sport. Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports. Fall activities begin in August before the first day of school. If you are not interested in sports, there are clubs for any interest, such as drama, dance, chess, photography, community service, etc. These clubs allow students from different grades. By joining an activity, students can find new friendships, not to mention improving their chances in future college applications (申请). The school office will have a list of activities offered at the school and information on how to join them.
What’s more, to have a great start to a high school year, students can write down some of their worries, and ask for help from teachers and school workers.
【小题1】According to the text, most students feel _______ when entering the high school.
A.excitedB.nervousC.lonelyD.disappointed
【小题2】Which of the following is TRUE about the school clubs?
A.There are fewer students from higher grades in the school clubs.
B.The school clubs in high school only welcome sports fans.
C.Summer activities begin before school starts.
D.School officers can help new students join school clubs.
【小题3】When do many schools take students to visit their new high school?
A.Before the eighth grade year starts.
B.Right after the high school year starts.
C.At the beginning of the new term in the high school.
D.At the end of their eighth grade year
【小题4】What is the purpose of this text?
A.To tell the new students how to learn in high school
B.To introduce new schools.
C.To give the teachers some advice.
D.To give advice to new high school students.
3. When the seventeenth-century settlers brought the English language to America, they immediately and necessarily began to adapt (使适应) it to their new environment. These changes were early and criticized by some people on both sides of the Atlantic. However, after the Revolution, Americans began to be proud of their own form of English. Noah Webster was the major early supporter of American meanings and spellings over British ones and published the earliest American dictionary, An American Dictionary of the English Language. During the years since Webster, language differences have continued to develop, proving (证明) the truth of George Bernard Shaw’s often-repeated words that the two nations are “divided by a common language”.
Like the American language, the earliest American literature (文学) copied English models. However, after the Revolution and the War of 1812, writers began to create a clear American literature. However, in 1820, Sydney Smith asked the famous question “Who reads an American book?”
Answering to this and similar taunts (讽刺) with creative anger, American writers soon produced works that plenty of British people read. Works by Washing-ton Irving, Walt Whitman, and Mark Twain had beenacclaimedgreatly in Britain by the end of the nineteenth century.
Even as American writers got respect in Britain, British writers continued to have great influence in America. Charles Dickens went to America twice, in 1842 and 1867-68. Other major British writers who traveled and lived in the United States include D.H. Lawrence and Aldous Huxley. British best works continue to be widely read. The works of William Shakespeare and Jane Austen became popular films.
At the turn of the twenty-first century, many books and writers continue to cross the Atlantic in both directions — made possible by the proud heritage (继承) of the shared language.
【小题1】The author of this passage seems to think ______.
A.British English is better than American English
B.American English is better than British English
C.the same language has divided the two nations
D.the same language has connected the two nations
【小题2】From the question asked by Sydney Smith, we can infer ______.
A.the British looked down upon American books at first
B.the British found American books difficult to understand
C.the British thought highly of books written by Americans
D.the British had to translate American books into English ones
【小题3】The underlined word “acclaimed” in Paragraph 3 probably means “______”.
A.sold B.discussed
C.welcomedD.refused
【小题4】What made it possible for books and writers to cross the Atlantic in both directions?
A.The War of 1812.B.The American Revolution.
C.The language differences.D.The common language.
4. There are many international organizations which work to save and protect endangered species(物种)and natural environment. If you would like more information about any of the organizations listed below, you can write to the addresses given.
Friends of the Earth(FOE) campaigns on a range of problems including rainforests,the countryside,water and air pollution and energy.

Friends of the Earth International Secretariat P. O. Box 19199
1000 G. D.
Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Greenpeace uses peaceful but direct action to defend the environment. It campaigns to protect rainforests and sea animals,stop global

warming and end pollution of air,land and seas. It also opposes nuclear(核)power.
Greenpeace International
Keizergracht 1761016 DW Amsterdam
The Netherlands
BirdLife International is an organization which works to save endangered birds all over the world.
BirdLife International
Wellbrook Court
Girton Road

Cambridge CB3 ONA
England

WWF-World Wide Fund For Nature is the world's  largest  private  international organization for the protection of nature and endangered species.
Information Officer
WWF International
Avenue du Mont-Blanc
1196 Gland
Switzerland
【小题1】 If you want to learn more about the organizations,you can        .
A.call themB.write them a letter
C.visit themD.send them an e-mail
【小题2】BirdLife International is an organization trying to            .
A.reduce pollution B.defend rainforests
C.protect ocean animalsD.save endangered birds
【小题3】If you oppose(反对) nuclear power,you can join         .
A.Friends of the Earth
B.World Wide Fund For Nature
C.Greenpeace
D.BirdLife International
【小题4】What can we learn about WWF?
A.It helps to protect nature and save endangered animals.
B.It is the world’s largest international organization.
C.It works for private companies and rich people.
D.It is a private organization in the United States.
【小题5】Which is the best title for the passage?
A.Environmental Protection Organizations
B.Global Environmental Problems
C.Endangered Animals
D.Friends of the Earth
5. Many people turn to doctors or self-help books, but they ignore a powerful thing that could help them fight illness: their friends.
Researchers are only now starting to pay attention to the importance of friendship in health. A 10-year Australian study found that old People with a large circle of friends. A large 2007 study showed an increase of nearly 60 percent in the risk (危险) for obesity (肥胖) among people whose friends gained weight. And last year, Harvard researchers reported that strong social ties could improve brain health as we age.
In general, the role of friendship in our lives isn’t well realized,” said Rebecca, a professor at the University of North Carolina. “Friendship has a bigger effect on our psychological(心理的) health than family relationships. ”
While many friendship studies are about the close relationships of women, some research shows that it can do good to men too. In a six-year study of 736 middle-aged men, having friendships reduces the risk of heart attack. Only smoking was as important a risk factor (因素) as having little social support.
Exactly why friendship has such a big effect isn’t entirely clear. While friends can send a sick person to the hospital or pick up medicine, the advantages go well beyond physical help. Friendship clearly has a big psychological effect. “People with stronger friendships feel like there is someone they can turn to,” said Karen, a doctor. “The message of these studies is that friends make your life better. ”
【小题1】The three studies in paragraph2 show that             .
A.old people need friends the most.
B.friends can help us lose weight.
C.social ties (关系) are connected to health
D.more friends make us healthier.
【小题2】What do underlined sentences in paragraph3 mean?
A.Friendship is more important to women than to men.
B.What people need most is a friend’s care.
C.Friendship is more important than family relationship
D.The value of friendship hasn’t been fully understood.
【小题3】The author mentioned smoking in the text to discuss             .
A.the cause of heart attack.
B.the risk of having no friends.
C.smoking is bad for men.
D.friends’ influence on habits.
书面表达
1. 请根据以下信息写一篇英语短文,简单描述一下2014年云南省鲁甸县地震。
1. 地震于2014年8月3日发生在云南省鲁甸县;
2. 震后发生火灾和泥石流;
3. 大量的房屋、建筑物倒塌,马路出现裂痕,水电供应中断;
4. 有些建筑物里的水管爆裂开来,地上一些洞穴冒出了蒸汽;
5. 地震共造成617人死亡;112人失踪,3143人受伤,还有很多无家可归者;
6. 震后解放军战士提供救助:提供食品和水,搭建避难所。
要求:
1. 短文必须包括要点中的所有内容;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使内容连贯;
3. 参考词汇:泥石流mud-rock flow 县county
4. 词数:120左右。
                                                                                   
                                                                                   
                                                                                   
                                                                                   
                                                                                   
                                                                                   
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