高一下學(xué)期英語(yǔ)期中測(cè)試

1、高一下學(xué)期英語(yǔ)期中測(cè)試I 閱讀理解 （每題2分 ， 共20題，共40分）A Want to stay away from colds ? Put on a happy face . Compared to unhappy people , those who are cheerful and relaxed are less likely to suffer from colds , according to a new study . It is possible that being happy helps the body fight illnesses , say the resear

2、chers from New York University . “ It seems that positive (積極的) feelings may reduce the danger of illness .” said the studys chief researcher Sheldon Cohen .In an earlier study , Cohen found that people who were cheerful and lively caught coughs and colds less often . People who showed feelings were

3、 also less likely to tell their doctors that they felt ill .In this study , Cohens team interviewed 193 adults every day for two weeks .During the interviews, the people told researchers about the happy or sad feelings they had that day .After the two weeks , the people were given colds by doctors a

4、nd had to stay alone in a room for six days . The results showed that everyone in the study was equally (相等的) likely to get ill .But for people who said they felt happy during the research period , their illness are less serious and lasted for a shorter time .Cohen believes that when people experien

5、ce positive feelings , their body may produce a chemical that helps fight illness and disease . So if you are worried about your health , look on the bright side more often .1 The passage tells us that _ . A the interviewed people stayed together in a room B the interviewed people were given colds C

6、 the interviewed people suffered from bad coughs D the interviewed people took exercise every day 2 What does the word “ they ” in paragraph 3 refer to ? A The sick people B The doctors C Cohens team D The 193 Adults 3 The result of the research is that _ . A staying happy helps the body fight illne

7、sses B people with good feelings became ill more easily C peoples feelings had nothing to do with their health D people who can control their feelings are less likely to get sick 4 According to Cohen , what may the body produce when people experience positive feelings ? A New cells B Some fat C A ch

8、emical D A kind of anti-vires thing .B Zinc is one of about 20 elements (元素)necessary for good health . It is present in the body in a very small amount , but it makes it possible for important chemical actions to be carried out in cells . Scientists are just beginning to discover how zinc and other

9、 elements work . Researchers first studied zinc as a way of to speed recovery . Dr. Waltor Powys , formerly with the United States Air Force , noted that the laboratory animals recovered faster when some matters were added to their food . One of these matters was zinc . Dr. Powys later tested the zi

10、nc treatment on an American air man recovering from medical operations . The airman who received zinc sulphate (硫酸鋅) recovered in half of the usual time . Other doctors studied persons who caused by lack of zinc in the body . They treated these disorders successfully by giving the patient zinc sulph

11、ate . The amount of zinc in the body can be found by examining blood and hair . A lack of this important element is not uncommon among people in both industrial and developing countries . Zinc is found in most high protein foods , such as meat , milk ,fish and eggs . It is also found in whole grains

12、 . But many people do not eat enough of these foods . Food markets should add these elements so that more people could get needed amount of these necessary matters .5 One of the functions of zinc is that it can _ . A make peoples bones stronger B help people recover faster C be good for peoples memo

13、ry D change peoples sleep for the better 6 How can the amount of zinc in the body be found ? A By examining blood and hair B By checking tears and sweat C By taking peoples temperatures D By testing peoples pressure 7 To get enough zinc , people should eat food that contain _ . A a lot of fibre B hi

14、gh fat C much protein D many vitamins8 Which of the following statements is true ? A people need a large amount of zinc to be healthy . B Zinc must be used in the course of medical operation . C Zinc allows important chemical actions to take place in cells . D Scientists added only zinc to the foods

15、 that the laboratory animals ate .C If you plan to take your pet on a trip ,prepare ahead of time . At least two weeks before you leave ,take your pet to a vet . See if he or she is fit for travel and ask if he or she should have any medicine before leaving . The vet (獸醫(yī))may suggest certain pills fo

16、r sickness or for calming the pet . Some states or foreign countries have health laws that say animals must have certain injections before they can be allowed to enter . Your vet may have this information . You can also get help on the United States and Canadian laws from a book published by the Dep

17、artment of Agriculture which some libraries have . For information on foreign countries , check with their consulates(領(lǐng)事館) . You can also ask the airlines on which you are travelling . Find out if the places where you plan to stay allow pets because many do not . If you are going by plane or train ,

18、 ask if pets are allowed . If they are , ask where they will be kept and who will care for them . The big bus lines in this country do not allow pets . Choose your pets box carefully . Plastic boxes are better than cardboard or wooden ones because they can be chewed (嚼碎) . If going by plane or train

19、 during warm weather , try to go in the cooler early morning or evening hours . Also try to avoid very cold winter weather because pets often suffer from cold . Even in your own car , be careful . Do not leave the animal inside with the windows closed because the car may become too hot or too cold .

20、9 What is main aim of the article ? A Tell people about foreign pet laws . B Warn people to leave their pets at home . C Give general information about pet travel . D Tell people how to choose their pet boxes .10 If you want to take a pet on a trip , you _ . A should stay at friends homes B should t

21、ravel by bus instead of plane C do not need to make any special plans D should make plans before leaving home 11 What can we learn from the passage 、 A Pets are welcome everywhere B It costs too much to take pets on trips C All train lines treat pets exactly the same D Some pets may not be well enou

22、gh to travel 12 Who may be more interested in this article than others ? A A vet B A pet owner C A bus driver D A pet shop owner D The world itself is becoming much smaller by using modern traffic and modern communication means . Life today is much easier than it was hundreds of years ago , but it h

23、as brought new problems . One of the biggest problems is pollution . To pollute means to make things dirty . Pollution comes in many ways . We see it , smell it , drink it and even hear it . Man has been polluting the earth . The more people , the more pollution . Many years ago , the problem was no

24、t so serious because there were not so many people . When the land was used up or the river was dirty in one place , man moved to another place .But this is no longer true . Man is now slowly polluting the whole world . Air pollution is still the most serious . It is bad for all living things in the

25、 world , but it is not the only one kind of pollution . Water pollution kills our fish and pollutes our drinking water . Noise pollution makes us angry more easily . Many countries are making rules to fight pollution . They stop people from burning coal in houses and factories in the city , and from

26、 putting dirty smoke into the air . Pollution by SO2 is now the most dangerous kind of air pollution . It is caused by heavy traffic . We are sure that if there are fewer people driving , there will be less air pollution . The earth is our home . We must take care of it . That means keeping the land

27、 , water and air clean . And we must take care of the rise in pollution at the same time .13 _ , our world is becoming much smaller . A Because of the rise in pollution B Thanks to science development C Because the earth is blown away by the wind every year D Because the earth is being polluted day

28、and night 14 Hundreds of years ago , life was _ it is today . A much easier than B as hard as C much harder than D as easy as 15 Pollution comes in many ways . We can even hear it . Here “ it ” means _ . A water pollution B noise pollution C air pollution D rubbish 16 Which of the following is Not t

29、rue ? A Many countries are making rules to fight pollution . B The pollution of the earth grows as fast as the world population does . C The problem of pollution is not so serious because there are not so many people living on the earth . D If people could go to work by bus or bike instead of car or

30、 motorbike , it would be helpful in fighting against the problem of SO2 。 ESchools and parents in Shenzhen City have been asked to take better care of childrens eyesight as 45 percent of them, were found to be shortsighted. Too much reading, poor lighting and too much TV are blamed. Of the citys hig

31、h school graduates. who applied to attend college this summer, two thirds had to have their choices limited because of poor eyesight, Shenzhen Special Zone (特區(qū)) Daily said.17. In order to protect their eyes, children shouldnt _ . . A. read books B.wear glasses C. make their eyes too tired D. see thi

32、ngs far away18. The purpose of this passage is to _ . . A. criticize children who are shortsighted B. blame parents and schools for childrens being shortsighted C. ask the high school graduates to pay attention to their eyesight D. draw peoples special attention to eye hygiene(衛(wèi)生)19. Generally speak

33、ing, high school students have _ eyesight than primary school students. A. poorer B. still better C. poor D. brighter20. Because of being shortsighted many school graduates , _ . . A. werent allowed to enter college B. couldnt graduate from high school C. couldnt choose to study what they liked best

34、 D. lost their limited time II 完形填空（每題1.5分，共30分） President Abraham Lincoln often visited hospitals to talk with wounded soldiers during the Civil War . Once , doctors _(21)a young soldier who was near _(22) and Lincoln went over to his bedside . “ Is there anything I can do for you ? ” asked the pre

35、sident . The soldier obviously did not _(23) Lincoln , and with some _(24) he was able to whisper , “ Would you please write a _ (25) to my mother ?” A _(26) was provided and the president carefully began writing down what the young man was able to say : “ My dearest mother , I was _(27)hurt while d

36、oing my _(28) . I am afraid I am not going to _(29) . Do not grieve (悲痛) too much for _(30) , please . May God bless you and father .” The soldier was too _(31) to continue , so Lincoln _(32) the letter for him and added , “ Written for your son _(33)Abraham Lincoln .” The young man asked to see the

37、 note and was _(34)when he _(35) who had written it . “ Are you really the president ? ” he asked . “ Yes , I am ,” Lincoln replied quietly . Then he asked _(36) there was anything else he could do . “ Would you please _(37) my hand ? ” the soldier asked . “ It will help to see me _ (38)to the end .

38、 ” In the quiet room , the president took the boys hand and spoke _(39) words of encouragement _(40) death came .21 A pointed to B kept up C agreed with D took on 22 A sickness B power C death D trouble 23 A understand B judge C introduce D recognize 24 A study B effort C habit D safety 25 A rule B

39、letter C article D card 26 A bottle B map C case D pen27 A seriously B actively C blindly D properly28 A housework B exercises C duty D sports29 A promise B decide C follow D recover30 A me B him C others D another 31 A weak B patient C upset D shy 32 A searched B spread C signed D sent33 A over B b

40、y C upon D at 34 A worried B ashamed C disappointed D surprised 35 A discovered B forgot C regretted D asked 36 A whether B where C how D what 37 A press B hold C examine D clean 38 A out B down C away D through39 A sad B honest C warm D puzzling40 A until B so that C since D if III 語(yǔ)法填空（共10小題， 每小題1

41、.5分，滿分15分）Dad : Hello ?Sue : Hello , Dad .Dad : Oh , Sue . How is everything ?Sue : Fine . I am just calling _(see) (41) how you and Mom are . I miss you so much .Dad : We are fine . Are you still very busy ?Sue : Yeah , right now I am working on _(42) business plan . I _(take)(43) a business trip n

42、ext week . Is Mom home ?Dad : She is down at the shopping center for some fruits .Sue : How is my little brother ,Tom ？Dad：He was not feeling well yesterday and this morning your Mom took him to the hospital and had him _(examine )（44）. Nothing serious , _(45) . He is feeling much _(good )(46) now . Dont worry .Sue