1、静宁县2014-2015学年度第二学期期末考试高一英语本试卷满分共120分，分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第卷注意事项：1. 答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 将答案写在答题卡上对应题目的答案标号下。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上填该项或涂黑。A Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown f
2、or boys?The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envel
3、ope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils（灾祸）.Peoples choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies reactions （反应）toward them. Green is sa
4、id to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches. Red can cause a persons blood pressure to rise and increase peoples appetites（食欲）. Many decorators will
5、include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a persons eye. Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some sugges
6、t that eating from blue plates can help. The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.1. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their . A. cultural values B. commercial purposesC. personal experiences D. phy
7、sical reactions to the color2. Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button? A. To relax people physically. B. To increase peoples appetites.C. To encourage people to make a purchase. D. To cause a persons blood pressure to rise.3. What color might help lose weight according to the
8、text? A. Red B. Green. C. Blue. D. Purple.4. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text? A. Colors and Human Beings B. The Cultural Meaning of Color C. Colors and Personal ExperiencesD. The Meaning and Function of ColorB Nothing could stop Dad. After he was put on disability
9、for a bad back, he bought a small farm in the country, just enough to grow food for the family. He planted vegetables, fruit trees and even kept bees for honey.And every week he cleaned Old Man McColgins chicken house in exchange for manure(肥料). The Smell really burned the inside of your nose. When
10、we complained about the terrible smell, Dad said the stronger the manure, the healthier the crops, and he was right. For example, just one of his cantaloupes filled the entire house with its sweet smell, and the taste was even sweeter. As the vegetables started coming in, Dad threw himself into cook
11、ing. One day, armed with a basket of vegetables, he announced he was going to make stew(炖菜).Dad pulled out a pressure cooker and filled it up with cabbages, eggplants, potatoes, corns, onions and carrots. For about half an hour. the pressure built and the vegetables cooked. Finally, Dad turned off t
12、he stove, the pot began to cool and the pressure relief valve sprayed out a cloud of steam. If we thought Dads pile of chicken manure was bad, this was 10 times worse. When Dad took off the lid, the smell nearly knocked us out.Dad carried the pot out and we opened doors and windows to air out the ho
13、use. Just how bad was it? The neighbors came out of their houses to see if we had a gas leak!Determined, Dad filled our plates with steaming stew and passed them around it didnt look that bad, and after the first wave had shut down my ability to smell, it didnt offend the nose so much, tasty, and we
14、 drank up every last drop of soup.5.Why did Dad clean Old Man Mocolgins chicken house regularly?A. To earn some money for the family. B. To collect manure for his crops.C. To get rid of the terrible smell. D. To set a good example to us.6.What can we infer about Dads stew?A. It is popular among the
15、neighbors. B. It contains honey and vegetables.C. It looks very wonderful. D. It tastes quite delicious.7.What does the underlined word “offend” in the last paragraph mean?A. To attract B. To upset C. To airD. To shut8. What can we learn about Dad form the text?A. He is an experienced cook. B. He is
16、 a troublesome father.C. He has a positive attitude to life. D. He suffers a lot from his disability.CHolidaysHoliday NewsVacancies(空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive aw
17、ay from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome. Reduced prices for low season.The snowdonia CentreThe Snowdonia Centre for young mountain climbers has a mountain climbing lesson. The beginners costs are 57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included excep
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20、p, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play.You will visit all the places most people only dream about from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokoy and Hong Kong.For a few thousand pounds, all youve ever hoped for can
21、be yours. 9. What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets? A. Choose the holiday in Devon.B. Go to the Snowdonia Centre. C. Join the World Sea Trip of 2008. D. Visit Acapulco and Hawaii.10. In what way is the Snowdonia Centre different from the other two holidays? A. It provides chances o
22、f family gatherings. B. It provides customers with good food. C. It offers a sports lesson.D. It offers comfortable rooms.11. What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2008? A. You can have free meals on deck every day. B. You can sleep on a ship and tour many places. C. You will have chances to w
23、atch and act in a play. D. You have to do your own packing and unpacking.DNo one is sure how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids near Cairo. But a new study suggests they used a little rocknroll. Long-ago builders could have tied wooden pole s to the stones and rolled them across the sand, the
24、scientists say.“Technically, I think what theyre proposing is possible,” physicist Daniel Bonn said.People have long puzzled over how the Egyptians moved such huge rocks. And theres no obvious answer. On average, each of the two million big stones weighed about as much as a large pickup truck. The E
25、gyptians somehow moved the stone blocks to the pyramid site from about one kilometer away.The most popular view is that Egyptian workers slid the blocks along smooth paths. Many scientists guess workers first would have put the blocks on sleds(滑板). Then they would have dragged them along paths. To m
26、ake the work easier, workers may have made the path slippery(滑的) either with wet clay or with the fat from animals. Bonn has now tested this idea by building small sleds and dragging heavy objects over sand.Evidence from the sand supports this idea. Researchers found small amounts of fat, as well as
27、 a large amount of stone and the remains of paths.However, physicist Joseph West think there might have been a simpler way , led the new study . West said , “I was inspired while watching a television program showing how sleds might have helped with pyramid construction . I thought , Why dont they j
28、ust try rolling the things？ “A square could be turned into a rough sort of wheel by attaching wooden poles to its sides , he realized . That , he notes , should make a block of stone “a lot easier to roll than a square”.So he tried it.He and his students tied some poles to each of four sides of a 30
29、-kilogram stone block. That action turned the block into somewhat a wheel. Then they placed the block on the ground.They wrapped one end of a rope around the block and pulled. The researchers found they could easily roll the block along different kinds of paths. They calculated that rolling the bloc
30、k required about as much force as moving it along a slippery(滑的)path.West hasnt tested his idea on larger blocks, but he thinks rolling has clear advantages over sliding. At least, workers wouldnt have needed to carry animal fat or water to smooth the paths.12. Its widely believed that the stone blo
31、cks were moved to the pyramid site by _.A. rolling them on roadsB. pushing them over the sandC. sliding them on smooth pathsD. dragging them on some poles13.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 7 refer to?A. Rolling the blocks with poles attached.B. Rolling the blocks on wooden wheels.C.
32、Rolling poles to move the blocks.D. rolling the blocks with fat.14. Why is rolling better than sliding according to West ? A. Because more force is needed for sliding. B. Because rolling work can be done by fewer cattle. C. Because sliding on smooth road is more dangerous. D. Because less preparatio
33、n on path is needed for rolling.15. What is the text mainly about ? A. An experiment on ways of moving blocks to the pyramid site. B. An application of the method of moving blocks to the pyramid site. C. An argument about different methods of moving blocks to the pyramid site. D. An introduction to
34、a possible new way of moving blocks to the pyramid site.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。While serious training is important for all dogs, playtime is just as important. 16 Use these games to help teach your dog how to play.1Hide and SeekHide and seek isnt just for kids.
35、Dogs can really enjoy this game. Pick up one of your dogs favorite toys or treats. Tell your dog to stay. 17 When you are ready, call your dog to come to you. If possible, squeak(使吱吱叫) the toy or shake the treats. Reward your dog with praise and the toytreat when she finds you2FetchMany dogs have a
36、natural ability to fetch. Other dogs can be taught how 18 Play indoors with a soft toy or outdoors in a fenced-in area with a ball or disc. For dogs that really love to run, try this game of fetch!3Find the TreatDogs have superior senses of smell, and most love to use their noses to find food. Let y
37、our dog use her brain and her nose to find hidden goodies. First, have your dog stay out of sight. Then，hide her favorite treats in different places around the room 19 If help is needed，you can lead her around or point to areas for her to exploreWhatever the game, safety comes first! Remember to wat
38、ch your dog for signs of exhaustion or overheating when you are playing. Stop if your dog seems tired or shows signs of anxiety. 20 When other dogs or people are around, it may create a dangerous distraction (分神)AThen, go to find a good hiding placeBTry different games to see which your dog responds
39、 to bestCA good game of fetch can be played almost anywhereDYou can include games in training as wellEAlso be aware of your surroundings when playing with your dogFEncourage your dog to play with other dogsGBring your dog back in and tell her to “go find!”第二部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分
40、，满分30分）阅读下面短文， 从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 Dad had a green comb（梳子）. He bought it when he married Mum. Every night, he would hand me his 21 and say, “Good girl, help Daddy clean it, OK?” I was 22 to do it. At age five, this dull task brought me such 23 . I would excitedly turn
41、 the tap 24 and brush the comb carefully. Satisfied that Id done a good job, I would happily return the comb to Dad. He would 25 affectionately at me and place the comb in his wallet. Two years later, Dad started his own 26 , which wasnt doing so well. That was when things started to 27 . Dad didnt
42、come home as early and as often as he used to. Mum and I became 28 with him for placing our family in trouble. There was a 29 when an uncomfortable silence grew between us. After my graduation, Dads business was getting back on track. On my 28th birthday, Dad came home 30 . As usual I helped him car
43、ry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said , “Hey, would you help me 31 my comb?” I looked at him for a while, then 32 the comb and headed to the sink(水槽). It hit me then: why, as a child, 33 Dad clean his comb was such a pleasure. That routine(习惯) meant Dad was home early to 34 the
44、 evening with Mum and me. It 35 a happy and loving family. I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He smiled at me and 36 placed his comb in his wallet. But this time , I noticed something 37 . Dad had aged. He had wrinkles(皱纹) next to his eyes when he smiled, 38. his smile was still as 39 as before, t
45、he smile of a father who just wanted a good 40 for his family.21. A. bag B. wallet C. comb D. brush22. A. annoyed B. relieved C. ashamed D. pleased23. A. joy B. sadness C. courage D. pain 24. A. out B. over C. in D. on 25. A. stare B. smile C. shout D. laugh26. A. family B. business C. task D. journ
46、ey 27. A. progress B. change C. improve D. form28. A. satisfied B. delighted C. mad D. strict 29. A. time B. patience C. speed D. ease30. A. occasionally B. early C. frequently D. rarely31. A. sharply B. repair C. clean D. keep32. A. dropped B. took C. handed D. threw33. A. watching B. letting C. he
47、lping D. hearing 34. A. find B. lose C. waste D. spend 35. A. affected B. broke C. meant D. supported 36. A. firmly B. hurriedly C. casually D. carefully37. A. different B. exciting C. interesting D. urgent38. A. for B. or C. so D. yet 39. A. convincing B. heartwarming C. cautious D. innocent40. A. origin B. life C.
