1、黑龙江省鹤岗一中学年高一英语下学期期末试题鹤岗一中2014-2015学年度下学期期末考试高一英语试题 第一卷（两部分，共90分）第一部分 （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ABCD四个选项中，选出最佳选项.AWhile wearing T-shirts, jeans and a baseball cap are classic American style choices; the preppy(学院风格) look is what sophisticated(高雅时髦的) British youths wear. But when it comes to the
2、 best-dressed nation, neither the US nor the UK tops CNNs list. So which country has the best fashion sense? Take a look.ItalyItaly is a nation that values outward appearance. Elegance(高雅) is in Italian blood and most Italians would give up comfort in order to look graceful(优雅的). They dress well eve
3、n for simple trips to the grocery store. Both men and women have a good understanding of style, dressing themselves up with well-groomed(讲究的) hair and a smart pair of shoes. It is no wonder that so many of the best fashion designers are Italian!SwedenRetail(零售) giant H & M continues to spread afford
4、able Swedish style around the world. What has been called the “Swedish fashion miracle” actually comes from the “ less is more” philosophy(信条).The Swedes tend to adopt a practical approach to what they wear, but they dont lack creativity.FranceThe French have a chic(别致的) air about them. They appear
5、casual and elegant without being over-dressed or under-dressed, and always seem to give off confidence in their style choices. “The laissez-faire(自由放任的) approach to fashion is something many people love and the looks they wear are something we all want to emulate on a daily basis,” said The Huffingt
6、on Post. 1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A. Wearing jeans is American style. B. Wearing T-shirts is American style.C. British young people like the preppy style. D. The UK is the best-dressed country in the world.2. What can we learn from Swedish dressing style?A.
7、It is practical and creative. B. It is unaffordable.C. It lacks confidence. D. It lacks creativity.3. Whats the character of French dressing style? A. Over-dressed. B. Free and easy; elegant and confident. C. Under-dressed. D. Lovely.4. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “emulate” in the last
8、paragraph? A. Imitate (模仿) B. Thrill. C. Like. D. Hate.BI was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签 ) everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got nearer and I got me
9、ssier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other. War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, Take your shoes away! Why under my bed! Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my fee
10、t and started yelling. She yelled back louder. The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled
11、(爬 ) under her covers, sobbing.Obviously, that was something she should not go through phone. All of a sudden , a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart, Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks andswept the floor, evenon her side. I got so into my w
12、ork that I even didnt notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out herhands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me. Thanks. Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didnt always agree, but we
13、learnedthe key to living together: giving in. cleaning up and holding on.5. What made Kate angry one evening? A. She couldnt find her books. B. She heard the author shouting loud. C, She got the news that her grandma was ill. D. She saw the authors shoes beneath her bed.6. The author tidied up the r
14、oom most probably because_. A. she was scared by Kates anger B. she hated herself for being so messy C. she wanted to show her care D. she was asked by Kate to do so7. How is Paragraph I mainly developed? A. By analyzing causes. B. By showing differences. C. By describing a process. D. By following
15、time order.8. What might be the best title for the story? A. My Friend Kate B. Hard Work Pays Off C. How to Be Organized D. Learning to Be RoommatesCIt was Mothers Day morning last year and I was doing my shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were leaving, we fo
16、und that only minutes earlier an elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance and had hit her head on the concrete. Her husband was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock. Walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very upset about what had happen
17、ed to the couple. He said to me, “Mum, its not much fun falling over in front of everyone.”At the front of the supermarket, a charity(慈善) group had set up a stand selling cooked sausages and flowers to raise funds. Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower. “It will make her feel better
18、,” he said. I was amazed that hed come up with such a sweet idea. So we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up. “Just take it,” she replied. “I cant take your money for such a wonderful gesture.”By now paramedics（救援人员）had arrived, and were
19、attending the injured woman. As we walked up to her, my son became intimidated by all the blood and medical equipment. He said he was just too scared to go up to her. Instead I gave the flower to the womans husband and told him, “ My son was very upset for your wife and wanted to give her this flowe
20、r to make her feel better.”At that, the old man started crying and said, “Thank you so much, you have a wonderful son. Happy Mothers Day to you.”The man then bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. Though badly hurt and shaken, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love
21、 in her eyes and gave him a little smile.9. What dose the author intend to tell us?A. One can never be too careful. B. Actions speak louder than words.C. Love begins with a little smile. D. A small act of kindness brings a great joy.10. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The
22、elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson.B. Tenysons idea of buying a flower gained his fathers support.C. Tenysons care for the elderly woman puzzled the flower seller.D. The elderly woman was moved to tears by Tenysons gesture.11. The underlined word “intimidated” in the fourth paragraph probably
23、 means “_”.A. astonished B. struck C. frightened D. excited12. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Flower Power B. Mothers Day C. An Accidental Injury D. An Embarrassing Moment DEvery year, the fascinating tourist destinations below are attracting travelers from home and abroad to St. Lo
24、uis, which, founded in 1764 by French traders, today is the fifteenth largest urban area in the United States.American Kennel Club Museum of the DogDog lovers who visit St. Louis wont want to miss this 14,000-square-foot museum. Inside are over 500 paintings, prints, watercolors, and a variety of ot
25、her dog art objects. The Museum is open year round, Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM. Admission is5 for adults,2.50 for seniors, and1 for children up to 14.Anheuser Busch BreweryThe Anheuser Buxch Brewery tour is not just for beer lovers. The tour includes the historic
26、 Brew House. Then the tour continues to the modern Bevo Packaging Plant. The best will be the Budweiser Clydesdale stables. The tours are always free.Gateway ArchDesigned by Eero Sarinen and Hannskari Bandel, it took over two years and 900 tons of stainless steel to build. It is the tallest of the c
27、ountrys National Monuments. The Arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. About one million people per year come to the top of the Arch, where there is an observation platform providing a great view of the city.The St. Louis ZooFirst version of the St. Louis Zoo opened in 1904 at th
28、e St. Louis Worlds Fair, but now it has grown into one of the chief zoos in the world. The passenger train takes visitors around the Zoo, which contains over 9,000 animals of over 800 species.The Zoo is open every day but Christmas and New Year, with summer hours of 8 AM to 7 PM, and hours the rest
29、of the year of 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission to the Zoo is free.13. If you are interested in how to make beer, you can visit _.A. The St. Louis ZooB. Gateway ArchC. Anheuser Busch BreweryD. American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog14. Which of the following statements about Gateway Arch is TRUE?A. People can
30、 see the city clearly on the top of the arch.B. It was designed by two famous Italian architects.C. It took 900 tons of stainless steel and cement to build.D. It is the largest of the countrys National Monuments.15. If you plan to visit the St. Louis Zoo, you can go there _.A. at 9:30 a.m. on New Ye
31、ars DayB. at 5:30 p.m. in winterC. at 5:00 p.m. on Christmas DayD. at 8:30 a.m. in summer第二节 根据短文内容，从短文中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项。（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）Ways of Loving Your ParentsEven though you think that your parents are meanspirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of
32、life. _16_. And they are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents.Tell them you love them every morning. A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, you might still wander at a unknown corner in an unknown world.
