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1、辽宁省葫芦岛市第一高级中学2014-2015学年高一英语下学期期初考试试题第 I 卷第一部分 听力（略）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分 满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑A Sooner or later, most students are to take some form of English examinations. Often the more successful students are better prepared. However, sometimes stud
2、ents who do well have better test taking skills. These abilities really have nothing to do with understanding English better. They are skills that make taking the test easier, and therefore provide better results.Here are some very importantand often ignoredguidelines to taking a test successfully.D
3、o not insist on completing each question before going to the next. This is extremely important. Remember one question may only be worth one point! You will become nervous when you fail to find out its answer, making you lose your concentration and leading to worse results. However, answering the que
4、stions you are sure you know results in your being more relaxed and feeling more confident.Go through the test a second time working out the answers to more difficult questions. Sometimes questions asked are answered in later questions asking for different things.Usually(but not always) a strong fir
5、st impulse(冲动) means we know the answer and we dont really have to think about it too much. Going back to think about it usually makes you unsure and often causes a mistake. This is very common, so be very careful!If you dont know the answer, write something. If you are answering a 4 possibility mul
6、tiple choice question you will still have a 25% chance of being correct!Taking a test is as much for you as is for your teacher, so never cheat. If you cheat, you dont help yourself in the long run.21. In the first paragraph, the writer stresses the importance of _.A. better preparations for exams.
7、B. better understanding of English.C. better skills at taking exams.D. better results of taking exams.22. When taking an exam, you are advised _.A. to first answer the questions which are easier to you.B. to depend on your first impulse to answer the questions.C. to search the test paper for all the
8、 answers to the questions.D. to give up the questions whose answers you dont know.23. It is common that many students_.A. pay much attention to their testing skills.B. often give up a difficult test halfway.C. often get higher results by cheating.D. dont believe in their first impulse.24. What would
9、 be the best title of the passage? A. Effective Studying Methods.B. Effective Test Taking Skills.C. Getting Better Exam Results.D. Being Successful Students. B The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to Ame
10、rican music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day. I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries (纪录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the
11、 movies we go to see are made in Hollywood. In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe. American culture is a part of Spanish life now.
12、Its certain that many things from America are as much a part of peoples lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. Ive known about Coca Cola for my whole life. However, its different with Western fast food. For example, I dont think Mc
13、Donalds is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home. On the other hand, maybe McDonalds hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. Its true that in every
14、 city in Spain you can find a McDonalds, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, its obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day. 25. From the first paragraph we can know that _.A. the influence of America on Spa
15、in can be found everywhereB. most Spanish people dont like to listen to their own musicC. fast food spreads from Spain to the United StatesD. some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills 26. What plays an important part in the spreading of American culture in Spain?A. American no
16、vels. B. Hollywood movies. C. McDonalds. D. American music.27. Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?A. To protect foreign culture in Spain. B. To earn more money from Spanish films.C. To limit the number of foreign movies. D. To unite the European Community.28. What do
17、you think Spanish tapas might be?A. The name of a drink. B. The name of a restaurant.C. A clothing brand. D. A certain kind of food.CBabysitter Wanted I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then additional times as needed. Applicant shou
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20、atics. com or call 800-6978.Waiter/ Waitress wanted Specialty Restaurant is looking for an experienced and well seasoned waiter/ waitress. A knowledge of wines and fine dining experience are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics of fine dining and customer service. If yo
21、ure interested, please reply to job-tkupe 1329358152 craigslist. org. This is a part-time job. Please, no phone calls about this job!Office Cleaner Wanted Looking for Part-time work? Position available in the Mississauga area! Part-time 4 hours per day from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Duties include: -Clea
22、n Washrooms -Dust Furniture - Mopping floors -Other general cleaning Some experience is necessary Pay: $ 15 per hour Reply to: job-p3b7u-1365632206 craigslist.org or call 800-819729. The position of a(n) _ is full-time job. A. babysitter B. office manager C. waiter/ waitress D. office cleaner30. Whe
23、re can you send e-mail as a college girl? A. job-p3b7u-1365632206 craigslist.org B. job-tkupe 1329358152 craigslist. org. C. jim californiaaquatics. com D. rebecharv 31. Which of the following is the most important for waiter/ waitress job? A. Being familiar with computers. B. Having a knowledge of
24、wines. C. Knowing more about menus. D. Working well under pressure. D When Joan gave birth to the first boy in her family in three generations, she and her husband were overjoyed. So were her parents. Joan expected her elder sister, Sally, to be just as delighted as them. Joan had always admired Sal
25、ly-the beauty and the star of the family-and felt happy about her achievements. But since the babys arrival, the sisters have become distant. Joan feels hurt for Sally seems completely uninterested in her baby. Sally, who has no children, claims that her younger sister acts as if no one ever had a b
26、aby before. Neither Sally nor Joan understands that the real cause of the current coldness is that their family roles have suddenly changed to the opposite. Finally Joan seems to be better than her elder sister-and Sally doesnt like it! Their distance may be temporary, but it shows that childhood co
27、mpetition dont fade easily as ages grow. It can remain powerful in relationships throughout life. In a study of the University of Cincinnati, 65 men and women between ages 25 and 93 were asked how they felt about their brothers and sisters. Nearly 75 percent admitted having hidden competitive feelin
28、gs. In a few cases, these emotions were so strong as to have affected their entire lives. Many adult brothers and sisters are close, supportive-yet still tend to compete. Two brothers I know turn into killers when on opposite sides of a tennis net. Off the court, they are the best of friends. My own
29、 younger sister cant wait to tell me when Ive put on weight. However, shes a terrible cook and that pleases me; I tease her when she comes to dinner. Happily, despite these small failings, we have been an important resource for each other. In between the very competitive and the generally supportive
30、 children lie those who say that no friendship should survive. Some brothers and sisters stay at arms length, hut never give up competition completely. Why do these puzzling, unproductive, often painful relationships continue to exist?32. When Joans son was born, Sally .A. felt very happy B. felt no
31、t delighted C. moved away D. admired her a lot 33. What happens to childrens desire to compete with their brothers and sisters? A. It sometimes will disappear when they grow up. B. It will never disappear throughout life. C. It will improve their relationships when they grow up. D. It will never har
32、m their relationships when they grow up.34. Why does the authors sister often tell her when shes put on weight? A. Because she wants the author to go on a diet. B. Because she wants the author to stop calling her a bad cook. C. Because she wants to make fun of the authors weight. D. Because she want
33、s to be honest with the author.35. The underlined sentence means that although some brothers and sisters . A. live near each other, they still have competitions B. live away from each other, they stop their competitions C. live together, they often think of ending their competitions D. live within a
34、 big family, they often try to end their competitions 第二节(共5小题;每小题2分, 满分10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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Autumn blues? Let the sunshine inFalling leaves, withering flowers, cold winds, faint sunshine 36 Spirits can be lowPeople who suffer from the autumn blues often are extr
35、emely exhausted, lack energy, need more sleep, feel increased appetite and gain weightThe exact cause of this condition, often called seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder （SAD）, is not known yet, says Chen Jue, associate professor at Shanghai Mental Health CenterBut recent studies indi
36、cate that weather change is influential and strongly suggest that this condition is caused by changes in the availability of sunlightOne theory is that with decreased exposure to sunlight, the biological clock that controls mood, sleep, and hormones is delayed, running more slowly in winter 37 Anoth
37、er theory is that brain chemicals that transmit(传输) information between nerves may be changed in individuals with SADIt is believed that exposure to light can correct these imbalances“ 38 Remember, spring always lives in your heart, Chen saysHere are some tips to deed with autumn depressionGo outdoo
38、rs and get some sunlightMove aroundFresh air and exercise improve the respiratory（呼吸）system and blood circulation and regulate the nervous systemThus, exercise is calming and relieves ones moodRelax at workStretch, breathe deeplyTake a tea breakThink of your next vacation 39 Chocolate and sugar rais
39、e the spiritsLook at bright colors, such as red and orangeColor therapy improves moodListen to your favorite musicYou can dance to it, or just lie on a cozy couch, reading anovel 40 Blooming plants are cheeringCall friends or family when you feel lonely or depressedRecall some happy memoriesAExposur
40、e to light may reset the biological clockBDecorate your room and work space with flowersCIt is a sad season, but you can try to make it happyDThat is the way you can use to lighten yourselfEKeep a chocolate bar in your pocketFFor many people late autumn can be a season of gloom and depression （抑郁）GA
41、utumn always gives us a beautiful scene 第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A few months ago, I was picking up the children at school. Emily, another mother that I knew well, rushed up to me. She was full of _41_.“Do you know _
42、42_ you and I are?” she asked. _43_ I could answer, she gave out the reason for her question. She had just returned from renewing her drivers license at a government office. The woman _44_ desk asked her what her “occupation” was. Emily hesitated, _45_ how to answer it. “What I mean is,” explained t
43、he woman, “do you have a job, or are you just a .?” “Of course I have a job,” answered Emily. “Im a (an) _46_.” “We dont _47_ mother as an occupation . housewife covers it,” she said.I forgot all about her story _48_ one day I found myself in the same situation. This time it was at our own Town Hall
44、. The clerk was a woman.“And what is your occupation?” she asked. What _49_ me say it, I do not know. The words simply jumped out. “Im . a (an) _50_ in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.”The clerk stopped, her ball-point pen _51_ in mid-air. She looked up _52_ she had not heard righ
45、t. I repeated the title slowly.“Might I ask,” said the clerk with new interest, “just what you do in your _53_?” Coolly, I heard myself _54_, “I have a continuing program of research in the laboratory and in the field. Im working for my masters (the whole family) and already have _55_ credits (令人增光的
46、人或事物) (all daughters). I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). The job is more challenging than most jobs and the _56_ are in satisfaction rather than just money.”There was an increasing note of _57_ in the clerks voice as she _58_ in the form. As I drove into our driveway(私家车道), I was _59
47、_ by my lab assistants ages 13, 7, and 3. Inside the house I could hear our new experimental model (six months) in the child-development program.I felt successful. Motherhood.what a great _60_. 41. A. surprise B. anxiety C. angerD. excitement42. A. whoB. what C. how D. why43. A. WhenB. AsC. BeforeD. Since44. A. at B. afterC. by D. around45. A. nervous B. sure
