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1、祁县二中2018-2019学年高一年级下学期期末考试英语试题第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWhile its the books that make a library，being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you to work a little bit harderHere are some of the coolest libraries of the worldLibrary of
2、BirminghamBirmingham，UKThe new Library of Birmingham is said to be not only Britains biggest public library，but also the largest in EuropeDesigned by Dutch architects，this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of resources within its walls，including adult
3、 and kidslibraries，music collections，a Shakespeare Memorial Room，and even a gym roomGardens crown the roof，while the changing seasons bring variations in the shadows and reflections insideNational Library of FranceParis，FranceThe National Library of France，which now contains an astonishing collectio
4、n of 30 million，dates back to the 14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre by King Charles VThe library was moved to Rue de Richelieu site in 1868，with major design work carried out by French architects Henri Labrouste and，following his death，Jean-Louis PascalHere，the reading roo
5、ms are elegance itselfThere are more than just books to be foundState Library of New South WalesSydney，AustraliaThe public State Library of New South Wales holds the honor of being the oldest institution of kind in AustraliaIt was originally the Australian Subscription Library in 1826，but it wasnt u
6、ntil 1942 that its permanent home was readyDesigned by Sydney architect Walter Liberty Vernon and completed in 1910，the magnificent sandstone Mitchell Wing is one of the architectural highlightsSeattle Central LibrarySeattle，Washington，USASeattle Central Librarys distinctive design ensures it stands
7、 outArchitect Rem Koolhaas is one of the names attached to its designArchitects sought to envelop the 11-story building with“a layer of transparency”，using a skin of glass and metalThe finished article houses about 1.45 million books and other things，as well as more than 400 computers available for
8、public useThe building，which opened in 2004，was included on the American Institute of Architectslist of Americas 150 favorite buildings in 20071Which of the following library has the longest history?ALibrary of Birmingham BSeattle Central LibraryCState Library of New South WalesD National Library of
9、 France2What can you do in Library of Birmingham?AAttend a concert BAct a playCEnjoy new technology D Take some exercise3What do National Library of France and Seattle Central Library have in common?AThey have computers available B They were designed by more than one personCThey won awards for archi
10、tecture DThey were moved to a new placeBModern day robots may not be as entertaining as R2D2 or the robot from Lost in Space, but robots are very important to space exploration and are being used in a variety of different ways for several important reasons. Robots make great explorers on planets, mo
11、ons, and other landing areas. Aside from the earth, just about every surface in the solar system is unsafe for humans to explore. The air on most other planets is insufficient for humans to breathe, making it necessary to wear a space suit and oxygen equipment. The temperatures on these surfaces are
12、 much too hot or much too cold for any humans to withstand. Plus there would be complications with radiation, weather, and a lack of gravity. Robots have much less limitation in these areas and can survive much longer under these conditions. Robots are designed for collecting scientific data. Robots
13、 are also able to perform many tasks at one time and can process information much quicker and more efficiently. Important scientific projects from detecting minerals, analyzing ground samples, and finding water are all performed much quicker and accurately by robots. The use of robots has made the c
14、ost of space exploration much less expensive than it would cost for humans to do the work. In order to successfully send humans into space we would need to build a vehicle that can not only carry humans, but also enough food and water to keep them alive for the duration of the trip. Moreover, robots
15、 have no problems working for hours on end. Robots never complain, they dont require food or water, and they never need a bathroom break. Over the past 30 years or so there have been many different types of robots used successfully in the exploration of space. Perhaps the most famous and successful
16、robots are Spirit and Opportunity who have both been exploring the surface of Mars. They have both been very successful with experiments on soil and rocks and have even found evidence of water in Mars history.4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. Robots Are Used in Spa
17、ce Exploration B. The Discovery of Space Exploration C. No Robots, No Space Exploration D. The Development of Robots 5.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A. Both Spirit and Opportunity have found the evidence of water on Mars.B. It is dangerous for humans to explore other
18、surfaces in the solar system except the earth. C. The use of robots in space exploration costs more than the use of humans. D. Many different types of robots have explored the space successfully.6.The underlined word “withstand” most probably means “_” A. remain B. develop C. bear D. defeat7. What i
19、s the writers attitude in this passage? A. Objective B. Subjective C. Negative D. CriticalCOftena nickname is a shortened form of a persons name,andit can also be a descriptive name for a place orathing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help buildup an identity,spread pride among citiz
20、ens and build their unity. Nicknames can also be funny. Los Angeles, California is the second largest city in population, after New York City. Los Angeles has several nicknames. One is simply the citys initials, L.A. It is also called the City of Angels because Los Angeles means the angels in Spanis
21、h. Los Angeles often has warm, sunny weather. So another nickname is City of Flowers and Sunshine. New York is called The Big Apple. So Los Angeles is sometimes called The Big Orange because of the fruit that grows in that citys warm climate. The American movie and television industries are based in
22、 Los Angeles. So it is not surprising that it is called The Entertainment Capital of the World. Many films are made in the area of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millions of people visit the area.No trip to Los Angeles is perfectwithout seeing the word Hollywood spelled out in huge letters on a hills
23、ide. Many movie stars live in Los Angeles. The city is sometimes called Tinseltown. This nickname comes from the shiny, bright and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry. Another nickname for Los Angeles is La-La Land, using the first letters of Los and Angeles. Thismeans a place th
24、at is fun and not serious, and maybe even out of touch with reality. A good place for watching unusual-looking people is Venice, an area on the west side of LosAngeles. A system of waterways designed after the Italian city of Venice has been built there.Many people love Los Angeles for its warm sunn
25、y weather, beautiful mountains and beaches, and movie stars. That includes Randy Newman, who sings about his hometown. On the whole, Los Angeles is growing attractive just for its rich nicknames.8. Choose the one that isntthe functionof a nickname of a place.A.EntertainmentB.Uniting surrounding citi
26、esC. Bringing pride to the localsD.Establishing characteristics9. Which of the following canbest replacethe underlined sentence?A. Seeing the big letters Hollywood on a hillside means youve been really to Los Angeles.B. Not seeing the word Hollywood on a hillside means you havent been to Los Angeles
27、.C. Your trip to Los Angeles is notcompleteif you miss the big letters Hollywood on a hillsideD. If you visit Los Angeles you should first pay a visit to Hollywood s on a hillside.10.Whats the number of thenicknames given to Los Angeles?A. 7B. 4C. 5 D.6WWW11. According to the passage, the true state
28、ment is _.A. Los Angeles was built after the Italian city of VeniceB. All the nicknames increase the charm of Los AngelesC. Los Angeles is most famous for its nicknamesD. Hollywood alone adds fame to Los AngelesDLinda Evans was my best friend-like the sister I never had. We did everything together:
29、taking piano lessons, going to the movies, swimming and riding horseback.When I was 13, my family moved away. Linda and I kept in touch through letters, and we met each other on special time-like my wedding and Lindas. Soon we were busy with children and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often.
30、 One day a card that I sent came back stamped(在上盖) Address unknown. I had no idea how to find Linda.Over the years. I missed Linda very much. I wanted to share the happiness of my children then grandchildren with her. And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then my mother died. There wa
31、s an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Linda could fill.One day I was reading a newspaper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked very much like Linda and whose last name was Wagman Lindas married name. There must he thousands of Wagnans, I thought, but I still wrote to her.
32、The young woman called as soon as she got my letter. Mrs Tobin! she said excitedly Linda Evans Wagman is my mother. Minutes later I heard a voice that I recognized at once, even after 40 years. Then we laughed and cried and caught up on (了解) each other s lives. Now the empty place in my heart is fil
33、led. And theres one thing that Linda and I know for sure: We won t lose each other again12. They didnt often write to each other because theyA had little time to do so B. . got married C. didnt like writing letters D could see each other on special time13. There was an empty place in the writers hea
34、rt because sheA. was in trouble B. didn t know Lindas addressC. didnt have a friend like Linda to share her happiness and sadnessD. received the card that she sent14. The writer was happy when sheA. read the newspaperB. wrote to the woman whose last name was WagmanC. met a young woman who looked a l
35、ot like LindaD. heard Lindas voice on the phone15. They haven t kept in touchA. for about 27 years B. for about 40 yearsC, since they got married D. since the writers family moved away第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。Is Fresh Air Really Good for You?We all grew up hearin
36、g people tell us to “go out and get some fresh air.” _16_ According to recent studies，the answer is a big YES，if the air quality in your camping area is good._17_ If the air youre breathing is clean-which it would be if youre away from the smog of cities-then the air is filled with life-giving，energ
37、izing oxygen（氧气）. If you exercise out of doors，your body will learn to breathe more deeply，allowing even more oxygen to get to your muscles and your brain.Recently，people have begun studying the connection between the natural world and healing. _18_ In these places patients can go to be near nature
38、during their recovery. It turns out that just looking at green，growing things can reduce stress，lower blood pressure，and put people into a better mood.Greenery is good for us. Hospital patients Who see tree branches out their window are likely to recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildi
39、ngs or sky instead. _19_ It gives us a great feeling of peace._20_While the suns rays can age and harm our skin, they also give is beneficial Vitamin D. To make sure you get enough Vitamin Dbut still protect your skin put on sunscreen right as you head outside. It takes sunscreen about fifteen minut
40、es to start working, and thats plenty of time for your skin to absorb a days worth of Vitamin D.A. So what are you waiting for?B. But is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said?C. Another side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.D. All across the country, recovery centers ha
41、ve begun building Healing GardensE. Just as importantly, we tend to associate air with health care.F. Being in nature refreshes us.G. Fresh air cleans our lungs.第二部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 （共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Liz sighed, You have no good reason to make me 21
42、 Saras party next Friday, Mom,she 22 .You dont even know her, and I think youre very 23 .No, I dont know her, said Mom. I dont know her 24 , either, and thats 25 why I cant let you go to the party. Im not trying to 26 your fun. Im just trying to 27 you From a possible bad influence. She smiled at Li
43、z, “Why dont you invite Sara over for dinner 28 ? Then I can get to know her better.Liz agreed to her mothers 29 , and a few days later, Sara came for dinner. As Mom cleared the table after the dinner, she 30 hearing the giggles and chatter of the two girls in the next room.“Sara seems like a 31 gir
44、l,” said Mom after Sara had been taken home, “but I still need to meet her parentsor at least know more about thembefore I can 32 you to spend the night there.”As Mom spoke, the 33 came up the house, and Lizs dog, GGshort for Good Girlran to the door. She barked and growled 34 . “GG, be quiet!” 35 L
45、iz. She turned to her mother. “Mom, what is wrong with GG? She should know the mailman.” She asked.Because she has just had her 36 , she wants to be sure theyre 37 .she doesnt quite 38 anyone she doesnt know really well.” Mom paused, then added, “I guess a lot of 39 are like thatand fathers, too. So
46、 please be 40 with GGand with meas we mother our children. Okay?”Liz looked at her mother in surprise, then slowly nodded.21. A. attend B. miss C. hold D. enjoy22. A. promised B. suggested C. threatened D. insisted23. A. unfair B. generous C. considerate D. aggressive 24. A. classmates B. teachers C
47、. parents D. friends 25. A. simply B. deeply C. fully D. wholly26. A. create B. ignore C. tolerate D. ruin27. A. warn B. free C. prevent D. protect28. A. somewhere B. sometime C. somewhat D. somehow 29. A. suggestion B. explanation C. conclusion D. evaluation 30. A. enjoyed B. considered C. hated D. escaped 31. A. careless B. romantic C. ni