1、高一英语上学期期末专题复习练习（七选五）AWays to make a great first impressionYouve heard it a million times already, but it really does take a few seconds to make that all-important first impression (印象). Here are some easy ways for you to impress your classmates or teachers. Have a proper handshakeBefore you shake ha
2、nds with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The handshake should not be too strong or weak. Most people use their right hands, unless they have a reason to use the left. _1_. Be on timeWhen meeting someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing. You may have an
3、 excuse, but that will leave the person who hardly knows you with a bad impression._2_ Its better to be hanging around the place than be stuck in traffic. Introduce yourself and ask for namesMake sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask for their names in a polite way. _3_. This will increase the c
4、hances of their remembering your name in the future. Always remember to stand up when greeting someone and be sure to introduce them to anyone youre with._4_To get the most out of your discussion, try to find something common between the two of you. _5_. A person will feel more comfortable with some
5、one they can relate to (产生共鸣).AMake good conversationBUse body languageCRepeat the name and use it later in conversation.DIt could be a similar taste in clothes or a common hobby.EAs a general rule, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early.FYoull be in serious trouble if you leave them with a bad impre
6、ssion.GHowever, dont have your left hand in your pocket because this appears impolite.B2050 seems a long way away, but it is not impossible to predict the future though. With the speed we are moving now so many amazing things are going to happen in the future._6_? Lets start our predictions.The Inte
7、rnet will be free for everyone.The Internet is really a key driver these days. But it is not free for everyone yet. There have already been attempts like Facebooks Free Basics._7_, there is a very strong possibility that the Internet will be free for everyone in the future._8_With the increasing pop
8、ulation, it is not very hard to predict that common methods of transportation will not be enough. There will be much heavier traffic on the road. So in this case personal airplanes will be a handy method of transportation for common people.Of course, there will be proper air traffic control for thes
9、e personal airplanes.Most cancers will be treated successfully._9_. It will be a huge achievement in the history of medical science. Many studies are already showing a trend towards this.Humans will live on other planets.There will be great achievements in space research. In the year 2050, humans wi
10、ll be able to live on Mars. We will receive more intelligent signals from space._10_.AThough it hasnt happened yetBSo where is technology going in the futureCThe worlds population will cross 9.6 billionDWhat do you think of my predictions of 2050EChances are we will be able to find the next Earth-li
11、ke planetFPersonal airplanes will be used widely for short journeysGThe number of deaths caused by cancers will be greatly reducedCDo you want to improve your spoken English? _11_Repeat the language!Repeat words and sentences over and over again until you can say them really fluently (流利地). For exam
12、ple, say “I went to the shops, I went to the shops” repeatedly. _12_ Then later when youre speaking, itll come out naturally. _13_First, write out in note form (笔记形式)the story you want to tell, and then use those notes to practise telling the story., and practise telling it. Memorize language!_14_ Y
13、ou can do this by writing them out, or by speaking them out loud so that youll be speaking normally (正常地). And the more you do this, the more theyll stick in your mind. Practise forming questions!Look at a sentence and see if you can change that into a question. _15_ So, for example, when seeing the
14、 sentence, “Shes seen the film,” you need to change it into the question, “Has she seen the film?” And the more you do this, the more fluent and quicker youll get at making questions.A. Practise telling stories!B. Making questions is quite difficult if you havent been practising it.C. Try to remembe
15、r as many phrases and expressions as you can.D. The more you say it, the more it becomes fixed in your brain (刻在脑子里).E. Here are four quick tips for you.F. Just choose any story you likeG. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you.DOne of the easiest and most effective ways to help wild
16、life is to protect the environment in which the animals live. _16_.Reduce: Manufacturing consumer products uses energy and natural resources, and creates waste and pollution. When we consume less, we need fewer natural resources and produce less waste. _17_.Reuse: _18_ If you have unwanted books, to
17、ys. clothes or other items in good condition, consider giving them to charity instead of throwing them in the trash. Recycle: Avoid products with much packaging or packaging that cannot easily be recycled. Find out what is recyclable in your area and recycle everyday items such as aluminum cans, gla
18、ss and plastic containers, and cardboard and paper products. Save energy. Drive less, use energy efficient vehicles and appliances, and simply turn off the lights when you leave a room Many power plants rely on coal and other fossil fuels that damage wildlife habitat when they are taken, and pollute
19、 the environment and lead to climate change when burned. _19_._20_ You should keep a safe distance away, do not approach them, and not remove them from their environment. If you encounter an injured wild animal, contact a animal rescuer in your area.A. Here is what you can do to protect the environm
20、ent.B. You can also consider joining a community solar program or adding solar technology to your home or business.C. Respect wild animals.D. Plant more trees if possible.E. Reduce your use of singleuse plastics, which are difficult to recycle and exist in the environment for decades.F. Do not throw
21、 it away if it still has a use!G. Cut down your energy use.EA polyglot is someone who has a deep love for languages, and is able to speak, use, and understand several of them. _21_Actress Natalie Portman is one famous polyglot. She can speak five languages, including Spanish, English, Hebrew. French
22、, and Japanese. Along with her passion for acting, Natalie also loves learning world languages and has a serious thirst for knowledge. _22_Another famous actress with a passion for knowledge is television and film star Mila Kunis. Mila was born in Ukraine and moved to the United States with her fami
23、ly when she was a child. So she can speak fluent Russian and English. Mila has also spoken about how difficult learning English was after the sudden move to the U.S., but you wouldnt notice by listening to her now. _23_ Her Russian is still impeccable (无可挑剔) in Russian language interviews._24_ One f
24、amous polyglot is the ancient Egyptian ruler Cleopatra. The ruler of the ancient Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt was believed to speak at least nine languages. Her native language was Greek. She was believed to have learned Egyptian, Hebrew, and Troglodyte. She was also believed to have spoken the langua
25、ges of the Ethiopians, Syrians, Armenians, Medes, and Parthians as well. _25_ The famous Serbian-American engineer and inventor of the alternating-current electrical system was fluent in eight different languages, including Serbo-Croatian, English, French, Czech, German, Hungarian, Italian, and Lati
26、n.A. Another historical polyglot is Nikola Tesla.B. Polyglots are certainly rare and interesting people.C. However, theres a record-holder for most languages spoken.D. Many dont even know that she is from a different country.E. She even has a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Psychology from Harvard.F.
27、 If we dig a little deeper through history, there are many famous polyglots that few know about.G. There are many famous polyglots known for other things besides multiple languages.FWriting a school paper may not be that easy for every student, especially to those who struggle with organizing their
28、thoughts on paper. Follow some of these simple yet tried and tested ways on how to properly write a school paper._26_ Not every high school teacher follows the same rules and standards of writing as each will most likely have his own set of directions. Do not hesitate to ask your teacher for any mat
29、ter that needs to be explained. _27_Do not limit yourself to boring and unoriginal topics for a school paper. Teachers will usually give out just one topic for a school paper. This topic will usually cover large areas of interests. Students will be given a chance to be critical and creative at the s
30、ame time. Make sure that you take advantage of this by thinking about a really unique topic. _28_ If you have trouble thinking of what to write, then by all means brainstorm with your classmates._29_ Once you are sure what to write about, start checking materials that can be included in your school
31、paper. If you have to, then collect relevant resources. Just do not forget to take note of all of your resources as these will be your proof (证据) if your teacher requires it later.Always start by writing a clear outline (提纲). An outline would be your best bet in making your school paper as organized
32、 as possible. _30_A. Follow the latest edition of the writing.B. Have a full introduction for your paper.C. Research your choice of the topic completely.D. You can do this either during class or in the office.E. Make sure that you have understood all of the teachers directions.F. Youd better make on
33、e before jumping into the careful writing process.G. So your school paper will stand out from the rest of your classmates works.GA vegetable garden for children is always fun, educational and healthy! Children discover in this way where vegetables come from and are moving outside. What should you do
34、 to help your children start a vegetable garden? 31 Create a small vegetable garden.Even if you do not have a lot of space, it is possible to create a vegetable garden for children. 32 For children, it stays organized and fun that way. Even if you have a large garden, it is smart to leave a piece of
35、 your garden for your children. It then really becomes their vegetable garden!Choose easy plants. 33 Think of carrots and herbs. They require not too much care but can bear surprising fruit in a short time. The nursery set especially for children contains all kinds of suitable plants for a vegetable
36、 garden for children. 34 Children can quickly help with the work that has to be done in the garden. Sowing, planting, weeding and watering are all work that children, once explained, know exactly how to do them. Depending on the age of your children, you will have to offer explanations differently.
37、Remember to give patience and examples.Focus more on playing than maintenance.No matter how you deal with your vegetable garden, you love to play with your children more than to maintain it. A vegetable garden that is good and easy to maintain can also be a real play area for children. Choice for pe
38、rmanent (长久的) planting is a good idea. 35 Children can experience hours of playing with the fallen leaves.A. Here are the answers.B. Explain the work to children.C. Refer to explanations from your children.D. Choose some plants with just green leaves.E. But remember to plant the plants that lose lea
39、ves.F. This can be done on the balcony or in small pots inside the window.G. Choose plants in a vegetable garden for children where they can see results quickly.HKnowing the best way to study will help you to be a better student. By using your time properly, you can do your homework more quickly. _3
40、6_ The first thing to remember is that you must be willing to learn. _37_It does mean, however, that you must be willing to do whatever is necessary to learn. Try to understand why it is important and how it will help you learn other things. Knowing mathematics facts will be useful in your whole lif
41、e. Knowing how to spell makes any kind of writing easier. Sometimes the subject that you think is going to be uninteresting will be exciting when you begin to work at it and understand it more clearly. _38_ Heres some advice for you: have a certain time each day and a quiet place with good lighting
42、for study, so that you can concentrate on your study without interruption (打扰). _39_Be sure you understand what you should learn before you start. Read carefully and pay special attention to the most important things. When memorizing something, first find out the main parts and then recite the whole
43、 thing. _40_Never forget the importance of reviews and previews.A. Learning to study is not difficult.B. It is necessary to take notes in class.C. Check your homework after you finish it.D. It doesnt mean that you must always like the subject.E. Remember that you must follow the teacher in studying.
44、F. Leaning things can be fun if you are willing to work with them.G. Have everything ready before you sit down to study like a dictionary, paper, a pen and books.IYou might think that simple things like saying hello and goodbye are the same in every culture. Think again! Shaking hands to say hello o
45、r goodbye was a Western custom (风俗) at first. _41_ Traditionally, the Chinese custom for greeting was to hold ones hands together and nod their head a little. Japanese people greet each other by bowing (鞠躬). When greeting an older or more important person, it is usual to bow lower and for longer. _4
46、2_ But only men did it. People in European countries such as Italy often greet each other with a kiss on both cheeks (脸颊). Even men greet each other like this. _43_ Eskimos, a group of people living in the very cold northern areas of North America, greet each other by lightly rubbing (摩擦) their nose
47、s together. _44_ Often, Eskimos only leave their eyes and noses uncovered. And the rest of their bodies are covered with warm clothing and their hands with gloves.When youre not sure what the customs are in a new country, theres one greeting that is the same all over the world: a smile. _45_A. Kissing is only for close family or women friends.B. However, Eskimos never greet each other with a bow.C. Everyone understands a smile so dont be afraid to use it!D. In some cultures, it is usual to kiss on the cheek three times!E. This custom probably started because of the freez
