2013-2014学年度第二学期期中考试高一英语试卷（八校联考）第二部分单项选择21.— It really shocked us that he should have made such ________ rapid progress in his studyin such a short time!— No surprising. He has been making ________ most of his spare time to study.A. a; theB. a; /C. /; theD. /; /22.In front of the famous big trees ________ a family, ________ the parents treat their child likea friend.A. lives; whereB. were; whichC. settle; whileD. staying; who23.________ Lei Feng, we set up a school ________ after him.A. In honor of; namingB. In face of; namedC. In place of; namingD. In memory of; named24.The deserted island is only ________ by boat.A. suitableB. FortunateC. availableD. accessible25.It is said that his new apartment is ________ the old one. Which one can’t be used?A. three times larger thanB. three times as large asC. three times the size ofD. as three times large as26.The audience was ________ very young children so there was lots of noise while the concertwas going on.A. consisted inB. made up forC. consisted ofD. made up of27.It was not until he got back ________ he found out the flowers needed ________.A. that; wateredB. that; wateringC. when; waterD. when; to be watered28.It is still under discussion ________ the old bus station should be replaced with a modernrestaurant or not.A. whetherB. whenC. whichD. where29.The conductor made ________ clear that no buses will be running.A. thatB. whatC. itD. which30.It remains ________ whether Jim will be fit enough to play in the final.A. seenB. to be seenC. seeingD. to see31.— Anna, you look so tired and wet all over!— You know, all morning I ________ my properties to my new office on the third floor.A. am movingB. have movedC. had movedD. have been moving32.It’s raining. She is less ________ to come here.A. possibleB. likelyC. probableD. impossible33.Along with the letter was his promise ________ he would come to shanghai this summer.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. when34.This book ________ into many different languages.A. is reported to translateB. has reported to have been translatedC. is reported to have been translatedD. reports to have translated35.Your suitcase seems very heavy. Need any help? —________.A. That all depends!B. No, thanks. I can manage it myself.C. It’s a pleasure.D. It couldn’t be better. Thank you all the same. 第三部分完形填空I once heard a story about an emergency medical expert named Jake.One day he was asked to help a(an) __36__ woman. When he arrived, she had no pulse (脉搏). From her colour and unusual eyes, he could __37__ she’d suffered serious brain damage. __38__, he did his job particularly well, trying over and over to restart her heart. She __39__ consciousness (意识) at last.Her family kept in touch with him, and eventually he __40__ the woman had got rid of the pain. However, she was __41__ blind and unable to talk.Jake thought about his __42__ to save her, wondering if he was against nature’s plan, increased a terrible burden (负担) on her family, and __43__ lasting peace for years of suffering and shame.His __44__ darkened his life for many years — until the day he received this __45__ from the woman’s son: “Mom died last week, and I want to thank you for giving me so many __46__ years with her. Although at first I felt only sorrow, I came to be __47__ and gain strength from my time with her. Every day I’d hold her hand and tell her about my accomplishments (成就) and problems. I could always __48__ her strong pulse, and I __49__ know that she talked to me through her heart. With every __50__, she sent me love and encouragement. I __51__ our time together.”Jake restarted the dying woman’s heart, and her son’s __52__ and willingness (愿意) to express it repaired Jake’s self-made wound to his own __53__.The quality of our lives is __54__, not so much by what we do or what’s done to us, __55__ by how we choose to think about our situation.36.A. dead B. unconscious C. easy-going D. pretty37.A. tell B. introduce C. check D. examine38.A. Later B. Again C. Even D. Still39.A. recovered B. lost C. found D. forgot40.A. realized B. hoped C. learned D. thought41.A. forever B. often C. constantly D. immediately42.A. method B. decision C. motivation D. curiosity43.A. exchanged B. ended C. brought D. got44.A. panic B. excitement C. doubt D. thinking45.A. story B. note C. gift D. diary46.A. extra B. helpless C. exciting D. busy47.A. hopeless B. anxious C. content D. proud48.A. feel B. find C. discover D. examine49.A. gradually B. approximately C. terribly D. sincerely50.A. cry B. strike C. beat D. breath51.A. saved B. spent C. wasted D. treasured52.A. strength B. gratitude C. skill D. joy53.A. heart B. figure C. pulse D. life54.A. ruined B. repaid C. reduced D. determined55.A. and B. when C. but D. while第四部分阅读理解56.If you are interested in acting, ________ should be your choice.A. Book TheaterB. BookmobileC. Computer TutorD. Reader Desk57.If you get the job of “Bookmobile”, you are expected to ________.A. work with young childrenB. lift heavy boxesC. check materials for guestsD. repair computers58.The purpose of the advertisement is to ________.A. attract students to librariesB. raise money for librariesC. introduce new booksD. offer job opportunitiesBCar TalkWhen I got the driving license (执照) last summer, Mom and I took our first trip around an empty parking lot. Then I found that my mother was not the best teacher for me. It wasn’t that she shouted, or told me that I was doing poorly. As you can imagine, my mother’s “helpful instructions (指示)” only made me more nervous.Since I could no longer practice with her, the job was placed in the hands of my father. The idea of learning from Dad was not one that thrilled me. I loved him dearly, but I just did not see Dad as someone I could be comfortably learning from. He almost never talked. We shared a typical (典型的) father-daughter relationship. He’d ask how school was, and I’d say it was fine. Unfortunately, that was the most of our conversations. Spending hours alone with someone who might as well have been a stranger really scared me.As we got into the car that first time, I was not surprised at what happened. Dad and I drove around, saying almost nothing, aside from a few instructions on how to turn. As my lessons went on, however, things began to change. Dad would turn the radio up so I could fully appreciate his favorite Stones music. And he actually began talking. I was soon hearing about past failed dates, “basic body” gym class, and other tales from his past, including some of his first meeting with Mom.Dad’s sudden chattiness (爱讲话) was shocking until I thought about why he was telling me so much in the car. In all the years, I had wondered why my father never spoke that much, but I had never stopped to consider that it was because I had never bothered to listen. Homework,friends, and even TV had all called me away from him, and, consequently (因此), I never thought my quiet father had anything to say.Since I began driving with him, my driving skill has greatly increased. More important, though, is that my knowledge of who my father is has also increased. Just living with him wasn’t enough — it took driving with him for me to get to know someone who was a mystery.59.The author couldn’t practice driving with her mother because ________.A. she couldn’t talk with her motherB. her father wanted to teach herC. her mother made her nervousD. she didn’t trust her mother60.At first, the idea of learning driving from her father made her ________.A. happyB. uneasyC. satisfiedD. disappointed61.What surprised the author when the driving lessons went on?A. Her Dad liked modern music.B. Her Dad was the best teacher.C. Her Dad was a chatty person.D. Her Dad told her his sad stories.62.With her story “Car Talk”, the author indicates that ________.A. fathers love their daughters dearlyB. mothers are less patient than fathersC. family members need real communicationD. it takes time to improve the father-daughter relationshipCIt is quite reasonable to blame (指责) traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter.Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire (欲望) to beat back (反击) when forced to face rude driving. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave, of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere (氛围) of good will and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. A typical example is that a driver waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless (无错误的), told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream (潮流) without causing total jams that give rise to unpleasant feelings. Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to drive, let alone (更不要说) master the roadmanship (驾车技能). Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take (互让，妥协) from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.63.What’s the best little of the passage above?A. Road PolitenessB. Traffic JamsC. Good MannersD. Modern Drivers64.Troubles on the road are often caused by ________.A. great speedB. traffic jamsC. terrible road conditionsD. the behaviors of the drivers65.According to the writer, a good driver should ________.A. beat back when forced to face rude drivingB. be able to recognize politeness when he sees itC. join in traffic stream quickly however other people feelD. encourage children to cross the roads whenever they want to66.It is not always right for drivers to ________.A. master roadmanshipB. create atmosphere of good willC. encourage old ladies to cross the roadD. give a friendly nod to show politenessDIt’s 10:30 pm, and 11-year-old Brandon Blanco is sound asleep at home. Suddenly, a loud noise wakes him up. Naturally, Brandon reaches for his cell phone. The message becomes clear: “R U awake?”Brandon’s use of technology doesn’t stop there. He also has a computer, a TV and three video-game consoles (控制台) in his room. With so many choices, it’s no surprise that when he isn’t at school, he spends nearly every waking minute using one or more of these devices.Brandon is hardly alone. According to a recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, kids aged 8 to18 are spending more time than ever before using electronic devices (电子设备). How much time? More than seven and a half hours a day on average, the study found.The jump is the result of a huge explosion (爆发) in mobile devices, says Victoria Rideout, the lead author of the study. Today, nearly seven out of ten kids have cell phones. Just five years ago, it was four out of ten.Often, kids multitask, or use more than one device at a time. “If you’ve got a chance to do something on your computer and take a phone call and have the TV on in the background, whynot?” media expert Cheryl Olson says.Most experts agree technology has much to offer kids. But some worry the kids could be missing out on other activities like playing outside or hanging out(闲逛) with friends. “It’s a matter of balance,” says Olson. “You’ve got to work on it.”Multitasking while doing homework is another concern. Some kids listen to music, watch TV or use the phone while doing their homework. “It’s important to make sure that you can stop and concentrate on one thing deeply,” says Rideout.With new and exciting devices hitting stores every year, keeping technology use in check (在控制中) is more important than ever. “Kids should try,” adds Rideout. “but parents might have to step in sometimes.”67.Why do children spend more time in using electronic devices (电子设备)?A. Because more electronic devices are available to them.B. Because electronic devices are more exciting than before.C. Because they have less other activities.D. Because they have less homework to do.68.It is known from the passage that ________.A. Brandon Blanco feels very annoyed about his late-night textB. the teenagers using mobile devices have increased by 40% in the past five yearsC. Cheryl Olson is not surprised about kids’ increasing use of mobile devicesD. most experts think teenagers should not use electronic devices for their studies69.Which of the following is an example of multitasking according to the passage?A. Watching TV while using the computer.B. Talking on the phone while staying with others.C. Playing video games on the Internet.D. Listening to music while relaxing.70.According to the passage, Victoria Rideout would probably agree that ________.A. kids should do homework while surfing the InternetB. kids should do homework in a place without disturbanceC. kids should spend more time on homeworkD. kids should have more homework than before第五部分任务型阅读4 Reasons Why Fad (风靡一时的) Diets are Bad for YouA quick weight loss program sounds like a good idea at the time, but you’ll soon discover that fad diets can be more dangerous to your health than beneficial to it. Here are four reasonswhy fad diets are bad for you, plus tips on how to create a diet plan that helps you lose the extra pounds safely — and keep them off.1. You’ll Wind Up Feeling Dehydrated (脱水的)Most of the weight you drop when you lose weight too quickly tends to be water weight, which can lead to rapid dehydration. Your body burns calories and excess (过量的) weight in stages, and if you force your body to lose weight faster than it naturally wants to, you can cause serious health problems for yourself.Tip: When trying to lose weight, remind yourself that water is your friend. To keep from overeating and to stay properly hydrated (含水的), drink one to two glasses before a meal. Also, if you exercise daily, be sure to increase your water intake in order to counteract (抵消,中和) the water lost from sweating (出汗) while working out.2. You’ll Get Tired QuicklyFad diets involve depriving (剥夺) yourself of calories, however, calories are what translate into the energy your body needs to get through the day. If you eat fast or eat less than what your body requires in order to lose weight too quickly, you’ll find yourself feeling tired for most of the day.Tip: Eat smaller meals throughout the day. This will help to boost (促进) your metabolism (新陈代谢), and can provide you with more energy to help you lose weight in a healthy manner.3. You Can Get Serious Digestive (消化的) ProblemsIn actual fact, losing weight too quickly can lead to severe diarrhea (腹泻), to be followed later by constipation (便秘). As with losing water weight, having diarrhea over an extended period of time can lead to dehydration (脱水) — a condition that can be life-threatening.Tip: Ensure that you have a diet which is rich in fibre (纤维).4. You’ll Suffer from Malnutrition (营养不良)Crash diets and fasting are dangerous because they restrict (限制) you from consuming (消耗) fats and carbs (碳水化合物), but they’re also unsafe since they prevent your body from getting the vitamins and minerals it needs. If you restrict your body from its normal caloric intake over a long period of time, your body will be deprived (使丧失) of important nutrients (营养) and you’ll become malnourished.Tip: A healthy, well-balanced diet is the key to proper weight loss. Talk to your doctor about dietary supplements (补充物) if you are concerned about the amount of nutrients you’re getting.第六部分：单词拼写（根据中文或首字母提示，用模块三词汇表中单词的适当形式填空。
