1、高一下英语期中限时练习卷二一、语法填空I have been learning English for the last five years and one of the things _1_ have helped me to improve is reading. I love reading and often read during my free time. First, I _2_(start) reading easy things in English, like recipes(食谱) for cooking and short stories written_3_(esp
2、ecial) for language learners. Then I moved onto longer stories and newspaper articles._4_ first I found that reading was difficult because of the variety of vocabulary and the grammar, but this soon became _5_(easy) and I found that I could understand more and more of what I was reading. I didnt wor
3、ry if I didnt know all the words, as I could still understand the main ideas. Reading has helped_6_ (improve) my English in many ways. Im not only _7_ better and quicker reader, but also my spelling, writing, grammar and vocabulary _8_(be) all much better. I think I have improved faster than some of
4、 my _9_(friend) who have been learning at the same time as me. So, I would say that everyone _10_(plan) to learn a language quickly should read.【答案】1. that/which 2. started 3 especially 4. At 5. easier 6 improve 7. a 8. are 9. friends 10. planning二、七选五As Labor Day gets close, many Americans are tryi
5、ng to find some final vacation time before kids head back to school. _1_With people still looking for that escape, its important to know some tips to make your dollars go the extra mile when traveling. Choose places that are in their off-season during kids school breaks. Over the Christmas/New Years
6、 break, for example, the prices for flights and hotels in the Caribbean and Hawaii are sky-high. _2_You can go to places that are in their low season but are warm and festive(欢乐的).For US trips, think about extended-stay hotels(常住酒店). Extended-stay hotels give you affordable suites(套房) with a lot of
7、free facilities for the money. You get a door to the kids room that you can close at bedtime. _3_ A refrigerator, microwave and washing machines, as well as free breakfast, Wi-Fi and sometimes even dinner and snacks are available, too.For European city trips, rent an apartment. Hotel rooms in Europe
8、an cities can be expensive and tiny. They have no refrigerator or microwave, and neighbors can hear every sound. _4_ It also gives you more space and thicker(更厚的) walls. The kitchen can help you save some money in hotel breakfast charges, and the washing machine can help you save the time for washin
9、g._5_ Hunting for specific items maybe theyre seashells from each beach you stop at, maps from tourist information offices or door handle do-not-disturb-signs from hotels gives kids a task and keeps them busy in a trip. Collecting souvenirs on a certain theme is a lot cheaper than buying them.A. Loo
10、k for things with your kids.B. An apartment usually costs less.C. So you can consider other places.D. Collect things instead of buying things.E. You also have more space to move around.F. You can also choose extended-stay hotels if you like.G. However, a getaway any time of the year can be pricey.【答
11、案】GCEBD三、完形填空One morning, a country house was found burning. The neighbors arrived and dragged a little boy out of the house. He was_1_to a nearby hospital by a truck.After the operation, the little boy heard the doctor_2_to his mother, “Your son was injured seriously, especially the legs. He was le
12、ss likely to survive.” To the_3_of the doctor, he did survive. When the danger was past, the mother was told that the boy couldnt walk for the rest of his life. Again, the boy didnt_4_ and determined to live a normal life. Unfortunately, his thin legs were just all but_5_.Eventually he was allowed t
13、o leave the_6_. His mother massaged (按摩) his little legs every day but it didnt _7_ obviously. Yet his will to walk was as firm as ever. He was limited to a wheelchair because of his _8_ Once, his mother wheeled him out into the yard. Instead of sitting, he got out of his wheelchair and _9_himself i
14、nto pulling himself across the grass.With great_10_, he raised himself up, and pulled himself along the fence. He practiced this every day until he wore a smooth path beside the fence. There was nothing he wanted more than to _11_ his life in those legs._12_ through his daily massages, persistence a
15、nd_13_, he did develop the ability to stand up and to walk slowly. Later, he_14_ ran for joy and in college he made the track team. Still later this young man who was not _15_ to survive, who would surely never walkthis determined young man, Dr. Glenn Cunningham, ran the worlds fastest mile!1. A. at
16、tachedB. attackedC. admittedD. sent2. A. whisperingB. complainingC. apologizingD. referring3. A. excitementB. disappointmentC. amazementD. amusement4. A. give upB. pick upC. put upD. get up5. A. lifelessB. powerfulC. activeD. endless6. A. schoolB. hospitalC. charityD. government7. A. countB. matterC
17、. workD. pay8. A. devotionB. competenceC. disabilityD. independence9. A. threwB. treatedC. frightenedD. tricked10. A. confidenceB. effortC. prideD. ambition11. A. liveB. spareC. saveD. waste12. A. OccasionallyB. FinallyC. RegularlyD. Constantly13. A. preparationB. adventureC. reputationD. determinat
18、ion14 A. neverB. hardlyC. evenD. still15. A. advisedB. expectedC. persuadedD. inspired【答案】DACAA BCCAB ABDCB四、阅读理解AMonster ZooMonster Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world, covering more than 15 km squares. It is home to more than 50 species of rare and native animals. The zoo is located 70 km
19、from the city New South Australia.Monster zoo was founded in 1983 as a breeding area (繁殖区). Officially open to the public in October 1993, Monster Zoo is now home to more than 500 animals.Opening HoursMonster zoo is open daily from 9: 30 am to 5: 00 pm with last entry at 3: 00 pm. The zoo is open ev
20、ery day of the year, including Christmas Day and all public holidays. The exception to this is if the forecast temperature for Monster Zoo is 40 degrees or above, it will be closed.To get the most out of your visit we recommend setting aside a minimum of four to five hours to fully enjoy the Monster
21、 zoo.TicketsChild (4-14 years old) : AU $ 28. 50Adult (15 years old and over) : AU $ 51. 75Family / Mini Group: AU $ 132. 75Meet the KeeperMonster zoo offers various daily zoo keeper talks and animal feeds that give guests the chance to interact (互动) with our friendly workers and learn about the zoo
22、s unique residents.Looking for a more unique animal experience? Consider booking a Behind the Scenes Animal Experience to come face to face with some of our special animal residents.CafKetabi Caf is open from 9: 30 am to 5: 00 pm daily and offers a variety of tasty treats, small snacks and hot meals
23、.PicnicsFor those who prefer to bring their own meals, special picnic areas are available close to the Visitor Center. Please note that due to fire risk, the zoo does not allow for the use of BBQs.1. What can we learn about the zoo from the text?A. It is the largest zoo in the world.B. It is open da
24、ily all year except Christmas Day.C. It is open to the public ten years after it was founded.D. It is home to more than 500 species of animals.2. If three young men aged 12, 14 and 19 visit the zoo, how much will they pay?A. AU $ 155. 25.B. AU $ 108. 75.C. AU $ 85.25.D. AU $ 132. 75.3. Where does th
25、is text most probably come from?A. A health newspaper.B. An animal book.C. A travel website.D. A fashion magazine.【答案】CBC BI am a strong believer that if a child is raised with praise, he will learn to love himself and will be successful in his own way.Several weeks ago, I was doing homework with my
26、 son in the third grade and he kept standing up from his chair to go over the math lines. I kept asking him to sit down, telling him that he would concentrate better. He sat but seconds later, as if he didnt even notice he was doing it, he got up again. I was getting frustrated, but then it hit me.
27、I started noticing his answers were much quicker and accurate (准确的) when he stood up. Could he be more intent (专心的) while standing up?This made me start questioning myself and what I had been raised to believe. I was raised to believe that a quiet calm child was a sure way to success. This child wou
28、ld have the discipline (纪律) to study hard, get good grades and become someone important in life.Now those same people perhaps come to realize that their kids are born with their own sets of DNA and personality traits (特点) and all you can do is loving and accepting them. As parents, throughout their
29、growing years and beyond that, we need to be our kids best cheerleaders, guiding them and helping them find their way.I have stopped asking my son to sit down and concentrate. Obviously, he is concentrating just in his own way and not mine. We need to learn to accept our kids ways of doing things. S
30、ome way may have worked for me but doesnt mean we need to carry it through generations. There is nothing sweeter than being individual (个人的) and unique (独一无二的). It makes us free and happy and thats just the way I want my kids to live their own life.4. At the beginning, the author tried to keep his s
31、on seated in order to make him _.A. pay more attention to his studyB. keep silent in the roomC. finish his homework on timeD. get right answers5. Inspired by the case of his son, the author began to doubt _.A. the importance of parentsB. the old form of educationC. the relationship between kids and
32、their parentsD. the good grades of some kids6. According to the passage, which of the following statements is right?A. We should help kids correct their wrong ways.B. Parents should study their kids DNA.C. Kids should be taught to behave themselves.D. Parents should love and accept their kids.7. Whi
33、ch of the following would be the best title of the passage?A. Study hard and youll be successfulB. Be friendly to your childrenC. Childrens success in their own styleD. Parents help with their childrens study【答案】ABDC五、续写Homelessness is a tragic reality of the world we live in. While many believe tha
34、t the people who live on the streets are there because they fail to put in enough effort, the truth is much more complex(复杂的). And it is important to realize that.When Dominique Harrison-Bentzen, at age 22, found herself stranded(滞留) in the streets, she was saved by a homeless man. In an unbelievabl
35、e act of kindness, the homeless man offered her his last remaining 3 so she could pay for a taxi to get home safely. “We met when I was trying to get home but I realized I had no money. I had lost my bank card after a night out. I suddenly realized that I had no money and I cried sadly. Then a dirty
36、 homeless man walked to me, which made me more scared. I didnt know who he was and what he was going to do,” Dominique recalled. When she was about to run away, he stopped her and asked her if she needed help. “His smile was so kind that I believed him. After learning the truth, he comforted me and
37、helped me with his only change of 3. He told me to take it to pay for a taxi to make sure I got home safely,” Dominique added.“He doesnt look like a bad guy. Why is he homeless?” Dominique thought. After a short conversation, Dominique found out that the kind man named Robbie had become homeless and
38、 jobless just 7 months before she met him. He got laid off from his job because of his illness. Since then, he had been doing part-time jobs. He worked hard. However, things were not getting better. The conditions of homelessness made it even more difficult to find stable(稳定的) jobs and get out of th
39、e streets. Despite it all, Robbie never lost his kindness. Many said that he came to their help in Preston city centre, returning lost wallets to walkers and offering his own scarf to keep others warm. Dominique was moved. Dominique didnt take his money but his kindness left a lasting mark on her.Pa
40、ragraph 1：Days later, Dominique vowed(发誓) she would help him back and she wanted to find him first._Paragraph 2：Dominique wanted to change his life completely by raising money for him._【答案】Paragraph 1：Days later, Dominique vowed(发誓) she would help him back and she wanted to find him first. Unfortuna
41、tely, Dominique failed to find Robbie at the same place that they first met. However, she didnt give up. She sent messages to her friends and obtained much help from them. Eventually, they picked up Robbie at the police station. All the people took part in the campaign. Firstly, Dominique started to
42、 help him get an apartment so that he can be safe and warm. Paragraph 2：Dominique wanted to change his life completely by raising money for him. At first, she hoped to raise 500 to help Robbie get off the streets. Now 12,500 has already been collected for the man. Dominique has also decided to spend
43、 24 hours through the day and night as a homeless person to understand the difficulties that the homeless people face each day. “If people can see what I am doing, then maybe they can take the time to stop and talk to a homeless person and hear his story”, she said.六、 书面表达假定你是学生会主席李华，为了丰富学生们的生活，学生会准
44、备播放英语纪录片Teen Life in Foreign Countries，请你代表学生会写一则通知。内容包括:(1)短片内容:外国青少年的生活；(2)放映时间、地点；(3)进行观后讨论活动。注意:(1)词数80左右；(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Notice_【答案】 NoticeIn order to enrich the lives of the students, an English documentary titled Teen Life in Foreign Countries will be shown in our school. It is organized b
45、y the Student Union. Here are some relevant details about it.To begin with, the film, which mainly deals with the teens life living in foreign countries, is going to be shown in the lecture hall, at 5 pm on Sunday afternoon. As we all expect, it will be not only meaningful but also interesting. Whats more, everyone of you will be welcome to take part in it, enjoying the movie. Once the show is over, a heated discussion will be followed. All present are expected to show your ideas. Hopefull
