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1、山西省祁县第二中学2018-2019年高一下学期期末考试英语试题及答案祁县二中 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。AWhileitsthebooksthatmakealibrary，beingin lovelysurroundingsmay provideinspiration and help you to work a little bit harderHere are some of the coolest
2、 libraries of theworldLibrary of BirminghamBirmingham，U K The new Library of Birmingham is said to be not only Britains biggest public library，butalso the largest in EuropeDesigned by Dutch architects，this replacement for the BirminghamCentral Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of resources
3、 within its walls，including adultandkidslibraries，musiccollections，aShakespeareMemorialRoom，andevenagymroomGardens crown the roof，while the changing seasons bring variations in the shadows andreflections insideNational Library of FranceParis，FranceThe National Library of France，which now contains an
4、 astonishing collection of 30 million，datesbacktothe 14thcenturyandthisroyallibrarywassetup attheLouvreby KingCharlesV The library was moved to Rue de Richelieu site in 1868，with major design work carried out byFrench architects Henri Labrouste and，following his death，Jean-Louis Pascal Here，the read
5、ingrooms 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 institutionof kind in AustraliaIt was originally the Australian Subscription Library in 1826，but it wa
6、sntuntil1942thatitspermanenthomewasreadyDesignedby SydneyarchitectWalterLibertyVernonandcompletedin 1910，themagnificentsandstoneMitchellWingis oneof thearchitectural highlightsSeattle Central LibrarySeattle，Washington，USA1/11山西省祁县第二中学2018-2019年高一下学期期末考试英语试题及答案Seattle CentralLibrarys distinctive desi
7、gn ensures it stands outArchitect Rem Koolhaas isone of the names attached to its designArchitects sought to envelop the 11-story building with“alayer of transparency”，using a skin of glass and metalThe finished article houses about 1.45million books and other things，as well as more than 400 compute
8、rs available for public useThebuilding，whichopenedin2004，wasincludedon theAmericanInstituteof ArchitectslistofAmericas 150 favorite buildings in 20071 Which of the following library has the longest history?A Library of BirminghamB Seattle Central LibraryC State Library of New South Wales D National
9、Library of France2 What can you do in Library of Birmingham?A Attend a concertB Act a playC Enjoy new technologyD Take some exercise3 What do National Library of France and Seattle Central Library have in common?A They have computers availableB They were designed by more than one personC They won aw
10、ards for architecture D They were moved to a new placeBModern dayrobotsmaynotbe as entertainingas R2D2or therobotfromLostinSpace,butrobots are very important to space exploration and are being used in a variety of different ways forseveral important reasons.Robots make great explorers on planets,moo
11、ns,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 otherplanets is insufficient for humans to breathe,making it necessary to wear a space suit and oxygenequipment.The temperatures on these surfaces are much too
12、 hot or much too cold for any humanstowithstand.Plustherewouldbe complicationswithradiation,weather,andalackof gravity.Robotshavemuchlesslimitationin theseareasandcansurvivemuchlongerundertheseconditions.Robots are designed for collecting scientific data.Robots are also able to perform many tasksat
13、one time and can process information much quicker and more efficiently.Important scientificprojects from detecting minerals,analyzing ground samples,and finding water are all performed2/11山西省祁县第二中学2018-2019年高一下学期期末考试英语试题及答案much quicker and accurately by robots.The use of robots has made the cost of
14、space exploration much less expensive than it wouldcost for humans to do the work.In order to successfully send humans into space we would need tobuild a vehicle that can not only carry humans,but also enough food and water to keep them alivefor the duration of the trip.Moreover,robots have no probl
15、ems working for hours on end.Robotsnever 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 intheexplorationof space.PerhapsthemostfamousandsuccessfulrobotsareSpiritandOpportunity
16、who havebothbeenexploringthesurfaceof Mars.Theyhavebothbeenverysuccessful with experiments on soil and rocks and have even found evidence of water in Marshistory.4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A.Robots Are Used in Space ExplorationB.The Discovery of Space Exploratio
17、nC.No Robots,No Space ExplorationD.The Development of Robots5.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 surfaces in the solar system except the earth.C.The use of ro
18、bots 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.remainB.develop C.bear D.defeat7.What is the writers attitude in this passage?A.ObjectiveB.SubjectiveC.NegativeD.C
19、riticalCOften anicknameisashortenedformof apersonsname,and itcanalsobe adescriptivename for a place or a thing.Many American cities have nicknames.These can help build up anidentity,spread pride among citizens and build their unity.Nicknames can also be funny.3/11山西省祁县第二中学2018-2019年高一下学期期末考试英语试题及答案L
20、os Angeles,California is the second largest city in population,after New York City.LosAngeles has several nicknames.One is simply the citys initials,L.A.It is also called the City ofAngels because Los Angeles means the angels in Spanish.LosAngelesoftenhas warm,sunnyweather.So anothernicknameisCityof
21、 FlowersandSunshine.New YorkiscalledTheBigApple.So LosAngelesissometimescalledTheBigOrange because of the fruit that grows in that citys warm climate.TheAmericanmovieandtelevisionindustriesarebasedin LosAngeles.So itisnotsurprising that it is called The Entertainment Capital of the World.Many films
22、are made in thearea of Los Angeles called Hollywood.Millions of people visit the area.No trip to Los Angeles isperfect without seeing the word Hollywood spelled out in huge letters on a hillside.Manymoviestarslivein LosAngeles.ThecityissometimescalledTinseltown.Thisnicknamecomesfromtheshiny,brightan
23、doftenunrealnatureof Hollywoodandthemovieindustry.Another nickname for Los Angeles is La-La Land,using the first letters of Los and Angeles.This means a place that is fun and not serious,and maybe even out of touch with reality.Agoodplaceforwatchingunusual-lookingpeopleisVenice,an areaon thewestside
24、ofLos Angeles.Asystemof waterwaysdesignedaftertheItaliancityof Venicehasbeenbuiltthere.ManypeopleloveLosAngelesforitswarmsunnyweather,beautifulmountainsandbeaches,and movie stars.That includes Randy Newman,who sings about his hometown.On the whole,Los Angeles is growing attractive just for its rich
25、nicknames.8.Choose the one that isnt the function of a nickname of a place.A.EntertainmentB.Uniting surrounding citiesC.Bringing pride to the localsD.Establishing characteristics9.Which of the following can best replace the underlined sentence?A.Seeing the big letters Hollywood on a hillside means y
26、ouve been really to Los Angeles.B.Not seeing the word Hollywood on a hillside means you havent been to Los Angeles.C.Your trip to Los Angeles is not complete if 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.Wha
27、ts the number of the nicknames given to Los Angeles?A.7B.4C.5D.6WWW11.According to the passage,the true statement 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 fam
28、e to Los AngelesD4/11山西省祁县第二中学2018-2019年高一下学期期末考试英语试题及答案Linda Evans was my best friend-like the sister I never had.We did everything together:takingpiano 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 mete
29、ach other on special time-like my wedding andLindas.Soon we were busy with children andmoving to new homes,and we wrote less often.One day a card that I sent came backstamped(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 o
30、f my children thengrandchildren with her.And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then my motherdied.There was 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 verymuch like Linda and
31、whose last name was WagmanLindas married name.There must hethousands of Wagnans,I thought,but I still wrote to her.The young woman called as soon as she got my letter.Mrs Tobin!she said excitedly LindaEvans Wagman is my mother.Minutes later I heard a voice that I recognized at once,even after40 year
32、s.Then we laughed and cried and caught up on(了解)each other s lives.Now the emptyplace in my heart is filled.And theres one thing that Linda and I know for sure:We won t loseeach other again12.They didnt often write to each other because theyA had little time to do soB.got marriedC.didnt like writing
33、 lettersD could see each other on special time13.There was an empty place in the writers heart because sheA.was in troubleB.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 newspap
34、erB.wrote to the woman whose last name was WagmanC.met a young woman who looked a lot like LindaD.heard Lindas voice on the phone5/11山西省祁县第二中学2018-2019年高一下学期期末考试英语试题及答案15.They haven t kept in touchA.for about 27 yearsB.for about 40 yearsC,since they got marriedD.since the writers family moved away第二
35、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 hearingpeople 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 you re bre
36、athing is clean-which it would be if you re away from the smogof cities-then the air is filled with life-giving，energizing oxygen（氧气）.If you exercise out ofdoors，your body will learn to breathe more deeply，allowing even more oxygen to get to yourmuscles and your brain.Recently，people have begun stud
37、ying the connection between the natural world and healing._18_ In these places patients can go to be near nature during their recovery.It turns outthat just looking at green，growing things can reduce stress，lower blood pressure，and put peopleinto a better mood.Greenery is good for us.Hospital patien
38、ts Who see tree branches out theirwindow are likely to recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildings 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 VitaminD.To make sure you get enough Vitamin Dbut st
39、ill protect your skin put on sunscreen right asyou head outside.It takes sunscreen about fifteen minutes to start working,and thats plenty of timefor 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.Ano
40、ther side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.D.All across the country,recovery centers have begun building Healing Gardens6/11山西省祁县第二中学2018-2019年高一下学期期末考试英语试题及答案E.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
41、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 me21 Saras party next Friday,Mom,she 22.You dont even know her,and I think youre very23.No,I dont know her,said Mom.I dont know her24,either,and thats25 why Icant let yo
42、u go to the party.Im not trying to26 your fun.Im just trying to27youFromapossiblebadinfluence.ShesmiledatLiz,“WhydontyouinviteSaraoverfordinner28?Then I can get to know her better.Lizagreedto hermothers29,andafewdayslater,Saracamefordinner.As Momcleared the table after the dinner,she30 hearing the g
43、iggles and chatter of the two girls inthe next room.“Sara seems like a31girl,”said Mom after Sara had been taken home,“but I still need tomeetherparentsoratleastknowmoreaboutthembeforeI can 32 youto spendthenight there.”As Mom spoke,the33came up the house,and Lizs dog,GGshort for Good Girlranto the
44、door.She barked and growled34.“GG,be quiet!”35 Liz.She turned to her mother.“Mom,what is wrong with GG?She should know the mailman.”She asked.Because she has just had her36,she wants to be sure theyre37.she doesnt quite38anyoneshedoesntknowreallywell.”Mom paused,thenadded,“Iguessalotof 39arelikethat
45、andfathers,too.So pleasebe 40 withGGand withmeaswe motherourchildren.Okay?”Liz looked at her mother in surprise,then slowly nodded.21.A.attendB.missC.holdD.enjoy7/11山西省祁县第二中学2018-2019年高一下学期期末考试英语试题及答案22.A.promisedB.suggestedC.threatenedD.insisted23.A.unfairB.generousC.considerateD.aggressive24.A.cla
46、ssmates B.teachersC.parentsD.friends25.A.simplyB.deeplyC.fully D.wholly26.A.createB.ignoreC.tolerateD.ruin27.A.warnB.free C.preventD.protect28.A.somewhere B.sometimeC.somewhatD.somehow29.A.suggestionB.explanationC.conclusionD.evaluation30.A.enjoyedB.consideredC.hated D.escaped31.A.carelessB.romantic
47、C.niceD.innocent32.A.persuadedB.expectedC.allow D.advise33.A.policemanB.postmanC.dustmanD.spaceman34.A.gratefullyB.happilyC.cautiouslyD.angrily35.A.realizedB.scoldedC.wonderedD.recognized36.A.babiesB.relativesC.mastersD.neighbors37.A.safeB.cleanC.healthyD.Happy38.A.botherB.trustC.follow D.permit39.A
48、.dogsB.adultsC.mothersD.partners40.A.patientB.bored C.angry D.strict第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。You can use different means of transport in Beijing.Taxis are on the streets 24 hours a day,Simply raise your hand,41_ a taxi appears in no time.Taxis in Beijing are usual
49、ly red,andtheydisplaythepriceperkilometre42_thewindow.Youshouldcheckthecabhasabusiness permit and make sure you ask for a 43_(receive).Public transport provides a cheap way 44._(get)around in Beijing.There are 20,000buses and trolleybuses in Beijing,but they can get very 45._(crowd).Its a good idea
50、toavoid public transport during the rush hour.Buses 46._(number)1 to 100 are limited8/11山西省祁县第二中学2018-2019年高一下学期期末考试英语试题及答案to travel within the city centre.47._(high)numbers have destinations in the suburbs.The103 bus offers one of the most impressive routes.Minibuses with seats for 12 passengers of