辽宁省六校协作体2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷

As Easy as 1,2,3

“Uno，dos，tres…”James counted out loud the number of pages in his history report. His older brother，Matt，sat across the kitchen table from him.

“What are you doing now，James？”asked Matt，slightly bothered by James’s loud voice. “I’m trying to study for my math test. I can’t focus on my study if you keep talking.”Matt complained.

“I need to count the number of pages. We need to have at least five pages about the American Revolution. So far I only have three.”

“Why do you have to count out loud？Why does it have to be in Spanish？”Matt asked.

“Because we’re learning our numbers in Spanish class. My Spanish teacher said that speaking to others loudly instead of reading to ourselves will help us with our pronunciation.”

“I’m going to another room，”Matt said as he picked up his books.

“Okay，but you’ll be sorry when the day comes that I know Spanish and you don’t,” James joked.

A few weeks later，James and Matt visited the local grocery store. While they were there，Matt saw a sign written in Spanish.

“James，”Matt said to his brother.“Do you know what this sign says？”Matt asked，expecting James to stare at the sign without understanding.

To Matt’s surprise，James read the sign out loud.“The sign says，‘Hello. Welcome to our store，” James said. Matt was surprised. He knew that James had been practicing Spanish，but he did not realize that his brother was advancing that quickly.

“I can also read that sign over there，”James said，pointing to a sign warning customers about the wet floor.

“Well，James，”Matt said as they walked out of the store.“I’m impressed by how quickly you are learning to speak Spanish.”

“Spanish is easy and fun to learn，”James replied，smiling with confidence.“You should practice with me. We could both speak Spanish at home.”

Matt thought about James’s remark and said，“That’s a great idea！”

1.Why did James count out loud in Spanish？

A. To show his brother what he had learned.

B. To practice pronouncing words properly.

C. To show his brother how well he spoke.

D. To complete his history report.

2.Matt left the kitchen because he＿＿＿＿＿＿.

A. needed to go to the store

B. couldn’t find his book

C. was mad at James

D. couldn’t concentrate well

3.Why was Matt surprised？

A. He expected the store to have more signs.

B. He had never seen words written in Spanish.

C. He had never heard his brother say anything in Spanish before.

D. He thought his brother would not be able to read the sign.

4.How did James feel when his brother praised him？

A. Proud　　 B. Embarrassed

C. Upset　　 D. Surprised

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Do you know the differences between African and Asian elephants？African elephants have larger ears，and both male and female African elephants have tusks（象牙）while only male Asian elephants have tusks.

African elephants have very useful trunks！Since they live where it’s always really hot，they get a trunk full of water and spray it on their backs. Then，they do the same thing with dust. The ends of their trunks work like little fingers. They use them to pick berries，grass，and other plants to eat. To drink，African elephants can suck up to two gallons of water in their trunks，then blow it into their mouths. If they sense danger，they use their trunks to make a loud warning sound. They even hug other elephants with their trunks.

Do you know that the closest relative of elephants are manatees（海牛）？They can weigh up to 1，300 pounds and they are good swimmers. If they’re in really shallow water，they use their front flippers（鳍状肢）to walk while they eat sea plants and grasses. Because they are so slow and like warm，shallow water，manatees often get hurt by a part of the boat when the drivers don’t see them.

Manatees are sea mammals like whales and dolphins. They live in water，but they need to breathe air，so they often go to the surface of water. They can stay underwater for up to 15 minutes.

1.From Paragraph 1 we know that＿＿＿＿＿＿.

A. male African elephants have longer tusks than female one

B. African elephants have smaller ears than Asian elephants

C. female Asian elephants don’t have tusks

D. Asian elephants are larger than African elephants

2.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about？

A. The way African elephants drink and eat.

B. How African elephants use their trunks for protection

C. The shape of African elephants’ trunks.

D. The use of African elephants’ trunks.

3.Why do manatees often go to the surface of water？

A. Because they can stay underwater for only 5 minutes.

B. Because they want to watch out for danger.

C. Because they need to breathe air.

D. Because they want to look for food.

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Hiking, also walking for a long distance in the countryside is one of life’s simple and cheap pleasures. But is it safe? Sports writer Mark Waters considers the risks.

Imagine the following...

One day, Ronald decided to take up hiking. The next Sunday, he got up early, threw a sandwich and a bottle of water into a bag and headed for Sai Kung Country Park. Before going, he quickly looked at a map and decided that he could easily walk from the bus stop at Park Tam Chung to the beach at Dai Long Wan .

After walking for hours and hours under the hot sun, Ronald started to feel tired. He reached for his water but found that the bottle was empty. Then he smelt smoke and saw a fire. In a panic, he called 999. However, when he got through to the police, he couldn’t tell them where he was because he didn’t have a map...

Think about it...

Put yourself in Ronald’s shoes. How could you stop this of thing happening to you? One way is to　 know the following common types of danger.

Getting lost

Foggy weather is one reason why some walkers get lost. However, a more common one is not having enough knowledge of the hiking route. Always remember to bring a map and don’t be too confident . Always choose a route that is right for you.

Heat stroke(中暑）

The summer in Hong Kong is very hot and wet. Many hikers forget this and walk for too long in the midday heat. They become hot and feel weak. Don’t forget during exercise, it is necessary to drink 100 to 200 milliliters of water every 15 to 20 minutes.

Accident

Some of Hong Kong’s paths are very hazardous and it’s not unknown for hikers to fall. Never walk alone and always bring a map and a mobile phone with you.

Hill fire

On average, over 10,000 hill fires a year take place in Hong Kong, injuring more than 600 people. Never light fires in non-marked areas and, if you see a hill fire, report it. Always stay calm and walk away from the fire into the wind.

1.What can we learn about Ronald?

A. He loves hiking and hikes regularly.

B. He didn’t bring enough water on his hike.

C. He brought about a map with him on his hike.

D. He couldn’t tell his friends where he saw a fire

2.The passage mentions Ronald　　　　　　　　 .

A. to warn people against hiking alone

B. to tell people hiking is difficult to be popular

C. to show typical mistakes about hiking

D. to remind people to call the police for help

3.What does the underlined word ”hazardous” mean?

A. Long.

B. Narrow.

C. Complex.

D. Dangerous.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A. Hiking Routes in Mountains

B. When Fun Turns into Trouble

C. Hill Fires and How to Avoid Them

D. The Adventures of Ronald the Hiker

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No one knows for sure when and where the idea of April Fool’s Day for silly jokes started. One thing is for sure：Humans have been celebrating this holiday for hundreds of years，in many cultures.

One popular theory has to do with the calendar. Many ancient cultures celebrated the new year in spring，around April 1. In Europe，Pope Gregory XIII introduced a new calendar in 1582. The calendar named January 1 as the new start of the year. Many people and countries did not accept the change for years. The story goes that people made fun of the people who still celebrated the new year on April 1.

In some countries，people exchanged gifts on New Year’s Day. So another theory is that people began to give joke gifts on April 1 after the calendar changed. But there are probably as many explanations for the tradition as there are cultures that participate.

One thing is for sure，almost everyone has fun！

Mexicans celebrate a kind of fools’ day on December 28. You’re in trouble on that date if you lend someone something，because you won’t get it back！In India，March 31 is the day for tricks. Portuguese，who celebrate on the Sunday or Monday before the Christian holiday of Lent，throw flour on their friends. People in England say playing tricks after noon on April 1 brings bad luck to the jokers. The U.S. holiday doesn’t have special traditions.

Humor expert Joel Goodman of the Humor Project teaches businesses and individuals how to enjoy the positive power of humor in daily life. When asked to define the difference between a good prank and a disgusting one，he explains，“It is the difference between laughing with someone and laughing at them. Humor should lift people up！”

So start thinking now. If it looks like rain，fill someone’s closed umbrella with pieces of paper and watch them pour down when it is open. Glue a coin to the sidewalk with superglue. When people get annoyed trying to pick it up，remember to yell，“APRIL FOOLS！”Of course，kids can reply with the “Disappearing Class”. When the teacher goes out of the room for a moment，all the kids hide. Just remember，the person you play a trick on should be laughing，too. So keep the tradition going in the right spirit.

1.What is certain about April Fool’s Day？

A. It dated back to 1582.

B. People enjoy this holiday.

C. Its origin is related to a calendar.

D. Pope Gregory XIII created this holiday.

2.Which of the following is a good joke on April Fool’s Day？

A. Skip a class when the teacher is out.

B. Fill someone’s closed umbrella with water.

C. Give someone soap that turns his hands dirty.

D. Frighten someone to death by dressing up as a ghost.

3.The underlined phrase “lift people up”（Paragraph 5）probably means＿＿＿＿.

A. be used in daily lives

B. make people feel happier

C. change people’s attitude

D. be appreciated by people

4.What does the author remind people when they play tricks？

A. Tricks played should be amusing and harmless.

B. The crazier the tricks are，the better.

C. It’s better to use some special tools.

D. Keep playing them for fun.

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The family is where a child learns words and their meanings. What you say and how you say it has an important effect on how your child will view himself and his world.1.Their cries let the family know that they are hungry, tired or need to be held. The family is how a child learns to understand and to express his wants, needs, feelings opinions and ideas.

Include your child in conversations from the very beginning. Help him join in. At first the sounds are babbling(婴儿发出的咿呀声).2.Families who include their children in conversation give their children important practice in communication and social skills, as well as a better chance for future success.

3.Talk about what you did, what you are doing, and what you plan to do. Provide your child with words for his feelings. Help him to state them. A child who can say, “ I am disappointed”, or “ I’m really happy” can share more about his world. A child who can use words will feel more safe. Encourage your child to speak up and ask questions. 4.

5.From the time they are very young, they can tell when adults are distracted or not listening. If they think their part of the conversation is not being listened to, they will become mad.

Take the time to build communication within your family. Think about the words you use and take the time to truly listen to what is being said.

A. Let your child talk on the phone

B. Give your child words for everything.

C. Then slowly the child learns to join in.

D. Children are really aware of adult communication.

E. Young children especially like to see their words in print.

F. This is a way to learn more about the world, and contribute to conversation.

G.. Babies communicate their needs and wants from the first moments of their life.

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To increase his schoolteacher income, my dad worked as a shopping assistant. Dad could run his pencil down a long list of _______recording the prices of what customers bought and quickly arrive at the _______ sum, never getting the total cost wrong.

Later on, the store______, and Dad had another occupation as a taxi driver. His three _____ had one thing in common—they kept him in the public_______. He was so well-known that in any city in the USA he would meet someone he ______ in the first half hour.

My mother suffered from serious illnesses. _____ Dad taught all day and worked all evening, with all the ______ costs, there was not enough money for us to ______ a car. There was a bus he _______rode to and from the grocery store, but many times he ______money by riding his bike.

At that time I used to stutter (口吃) and had difficulty ______ the letter “R”. Dad would encourage me to _______ ahead about what I was going to say so I would be able to get it out without _________

I was always ______ that my father was a well-respected man. I used to think that being a teacher made him a ______ kind of person, but today I _______ that the most unusual thing about him was not his job, but the _______he kept going. The true ______always falls on those who always try their best to ______ their responsibilities and that’s what my father did.

1.A. names　　 B. fears　　 C. figures　　 D. suggestions

2.A. small　　 B. large　　 C. considerable　　 D. correct

3.A. closed down　　 B. turned around　　 C. broke down　　 D. looked around

4.A. children　　 B. jobs　　 C. targets　　 D. firms

5.A. opinion　　 B. interest　　 C. knowledge　　 D. eye

6.A. taught　　 B. knew　　 C. cared　　 D. served

7.A. If　　 B. Since　　 C. So　　 D. Though

8.A. medical　　 B. school　　 C. test　　 D. daily

9.A. drive　　 B. share　　 C. own　　 D. rent

10.A. sometimes　　 B. rarely　　 C. frequently　　 D. never

11.A. afforded　　 B. made　　 C. collected　　 D. saved

12.A. writing　　 B. pronouncing　　 C. listening　　 D. understanding

13.A. learn　　 B. look　　 C. think　　 D. worry

14.A. doubt　　 B. trouble　　 C. shame　　 D. questions

15.A. surprised　　 B. tried　　 C. proud　　 D. certain

16.A. popular　　 B. common　　 C. special　　 D. amusing

17.A. imagine　　 B. guess　　 C. occur　　 D. realize

18.A. way　　 B. idea　　 C. time　　 D. feeling

19.A. hope　　 B. respect　　 C. opportunity　　 D. fortune

20.A. shoulder　　 B. avoid　　 C. exchange　　 D. affect

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Bejo is the name of my bird. He 1.(belong ) to our family for more than one month. He is a very smart bird and good at imitating whatever we say 2. a clear voice. We all like Bejo and 3. is my job to clean Bejo’s cage.

One day my parents went to see my grandmother and I was made 4.(stay) inside to feed the bird. On that particular afternoon, I was doing my lessons when I heard somebody open the front gate. I looked out and saw two men entering our yard. Obviously they were thieves.

My hands and 5.(foot) were shaking. I didn’t know what to do. Just then Bejo cried out loudly, “Good afternoon!” There was 6.(silent) for a moment. “Who is it?” Bejo said as if it was 7.voice of my father. “There is someone else in the house! Come on! Let us run8.we are caught,” one thief said to the other. Then they ran away. Bejo saved our money from 9.(steal)!

When I told my parents how Bejo 10.(successful) made those two thieves run away that very night, they both laughed.

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有2处.涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:此行缺一个词在缺词处加一个漏字符号（/\），在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改:在错的词下划一横线，在该词下面写出改正后的词。

注意: 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分 。

This morning I went to a nearby food store to buy some breads. After the man in the store packing the bread in a small bag for me, I began to walk home with bag in my hand. On the way I met my next–door neighbor, Miss Wang, that was walking her dog. We greeted with each other and begin to talk about the weather. As we were talking, his dog jumped up at the bag in my hand though the bread gave off a delicious smell. As a result, some of the bread fell to the ground or the dog began to enjoy it. Five minutes late, I was back at the store to buy bread again.

难度: 中等查看答案及解析

假如你是李华，你刚收到了你的朋友王梅的电子邮件，她在 邮件里向你询问在高中如何学好英语。 请你根据下列的内容给她 写封回信。

1. 上课认真听讲，做好笔记，课后及时复习；

2. 词汇是基础，每天早上花半个小时的时间背诵单词，朗读 课文；

3. 课外多与同学用英语交流，提高听力和口语能力；

4. 每天坚持写日记。

注意：1.词数 100 词左右，短文的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总数；2.内容可适当发挥，注意行文连贯。

Dear Wang Mei, I’m very glad to have received your e-mail.

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Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Hua

难度: 中等查看答案及解析