高一英语必修三期末试卷

高中英语人教版2019必修3期末复习卷（八）时间：60分钟分值：100分第一部分阅读(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共8小题；每小题3分，满分24分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

ABlack Friday refers to the day after Thanksgiving. On this day, crowds of shoppers flood into stores all over the country to take advantage of the season’s biggest holiday bargains. But the real story behind Black Friday is a bit complicated.The most commonly repeated story behind the post-Thanksgiving shopping-related Black Friday tradition links it to retailers (零售商). As the story goes, after an entire year of operating at a loss, recorded in red ink, stores would supposedly earn a profit, marked in black ink, on the day after Thanksgiving, because holiday shoppers blew so much money on discounted products. Though it’s true that retail companies used to record losses in red and profits in black when doing their accounting, this version of Black Friday’s origin is not an accurate story behind the tradition.The true story behind Black Friday, however, is not as sunny as retailers might have you believe. Back in the 1950s, police in the city of Philadelphia used the term to describe the chaos (混乱) that happened on the day after Thanksgiving, when tens of thousands of suburban shoppers and tourists flooded into the city before the big Army-Navy football game held on that Saturday every year. Not only would the police not be able to take the day off, but also they would have to work extra-long shifts dealing with the additional crowds and traffic.The term didn’t spread to the rest of the country until much later, however, and as recently as 1985 it wasn’t in common use nationwide. Sometime in the late 1980s, however, retailers found a way to reinvent Black Friday and turn it into something that reflected positively on them and their customers. The result was the “red to black” concept mentioned earlier. The Black Friday story stuck, and pretty soon the term’s darker roots in Philadelphia were largely forgotten.1．What is usually believed to be the origin of Black Friday?A．The great profit retailers may gain.B．The way retailers do their accounting.C．The much money shoppers spend.D．The biggest bargains on this day.2．Why did police in Philadelphia refer to the day after Thanksgiving as Black Friday?A．They had to compete with more shoppers for bargains.B．They had to give up the big Army-Navy football game.C．They had to work more hours to deal with the chaos.D．They had to advance to suburb to fight against floods.3．The retailers reinvent Black Friday in the late 1980s ________.A．to attract more customers to shop B．to create the “red to black” conceptC．to make profits by this special event D．to change people’s impression of it4．What is the purpose of writing the passage?A．To introduce the real history of Black Friday.B．To explain a term with various meanings.C．To show the biggest shopping holiday in US.D．To remind readers of a forgotten truth of red and black.D“Baby signing” classes established to improve language skills actually make little difference to children’s development, according to new research. Scholars claimed(声称) there was no evidence that the lessons—in which babies are taught simple gestures to communicate their everyday needs—enable children to talk quicker than others.In a three­year study, it was claimed that the method could make mothers more responsive to their children’s behaviors but failed to actually increase babies’ vocabulary. An active home environment in which parents regularly talk to their children was much more effective, researchers warned. The findings will cause doubt on the movement—born in the United States—which has proved hugely popular among middle­class parents.Baby signing is now a multi­million pound industry, with thousands of mothers and fathers paying for classes, books and DVDs. Young children are taught simple gestures for words and phrases to communicate their everyday needs, such as “milk” “more” “all gone” “food” and “tired”. It is claimed that the technique brings great benefits, including improving the relationship between mother and child, helping language development and even increasing a child’s intelligence.But research from Hertfordshire University has found no evidence that using baby signing helps to improve their language development. The scholars added, “Baby signing has become big business and mothers, particularly first­time mums or less confident parents, feel the pressure to do it. Some even think ‘if I don’t do it and everyone else does, I must be a bad mother’.”However, baby signing experts hardly sustained the findings. Wendy Moat, 45, who has been running baby signing classes for three years, said that the classes encouraged speech development, and may help develop a higher IQ. She said, “So many mums say that their children talk so well because they did babysigning when they were babies. Parents wouldn’t say it if they didn’t believe it.”5．Which of the following may help improve children’s language skills?A．Using simple words and phrases.B．Talking to them as much as possible.C．Buying them more books and DVDs.D．Creating a serious home environment.6．According to Paragraph 4, some new mothers choose baby signing classes because ________.A．they are influenced by othersB．they are sure of the effects of themC．they don't want to be looked down uponD．they don't know how to teach their children7．The underlined word “sustained” in the last paragraph means “ _______”.A．disliked B．resisted C．agreed with D．figured out8．What’s the main idea of the text?A．How to teach children to communicate effectively.B．Baby signing classes increase children’s intelligence.C．How to improve the relationship between mother and child.D．Baby signing classes fail to improve children’s language skills.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

赣州中学2014～2015学年度第一学期期末考试高一英语试卷（必修三）2014.11.14本试卷分I卷（选择题）和II卷（非选择题）两大部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。

第I 卷（选择题共115分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What does the man probably do?A．A waiter B．A tailor C．A salesman2．How is the man going to Beijing?A．By plane B．By train C．By bus3．When does the meeting begin?A．At 4:00 B．At 4:15 C．At 4:304．Where was the woman born?A．In Australia. B．In Britain C．In the United States5．Who will the man probably call?A．Christine B．John C．Emory第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍. 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6．Which part of the man’s body is bleeding?A．The right leg B．The left arm C．The right arm7．What will the woman do first?A．X-ray the man’s back B．Clean the man’s wound C．Give the man some medicine 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

高中英语学习材料（灿若寒星*制作整理）姓名：学号：班级:第I卷第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分) 备注：已做做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，请将答案划在试卷每题的题标前。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5, 满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. When did the man visit Stonehenge?A. This year.B. Last year.C. The year before last.2. What will the woman do this evening？A. Meet her mother.B. Say goodbye to her mother.C. Fly to another city with her mother.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about？A. A person.B. A building.C. A city.4. Where does the conversation take place？A. On the bus.B. On the train.C. On the plane.5. What does the woman mean？A. She doesn’t like to sit next to Jack.B. She doesn’t agree with the man.C. She likes to sit next to Jack.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

高中英语必修(3)期末测试(时间120分钟，共100分)第I卷二、单项选择。

（1’x 20 = 20’）16. ----Which of the people standing there is your English teacher?---- The man ______ hair is white.A. whichB. whoseC. thatD. who17. On April Fool’s Day, our classma tes played tricks __ each other.A. atB. forC. onD. of18. _________ open the door for you?A. would you like that IB. Do you want that IC. Will ID. Shall I19. Please open the window, ______ ?A. can’t youB. aren’t youC. do youD. will you20. The old movie reminded them __ the wonderful time they had spent together.A. toB. forC. inD. of21. One ought ______ for what one hasn’t d one.A. not to be punishedB. to not be punishedC. to not punishD. not be punished22. You _____ drink it; it is poisonous.A. can’tB. needn’t D. may not D. mustn’t23. ---- I’ve got a bad headache and can’t sleep at night.---- ____. Let me examine you.A. Don’t mindB. Take it easyC. You should go to see a doctor at onceD. You’ll be feeling well soon.24. ---- I think it’s going to be a big problem.---- Yes, it could be.---- I wonder _____ we could do about it.A. ifB. howC. whatD. that25. ---- She was late for the party.---- That’s _________ she had forgotten the exact time.A. whyB. howC. becauseD. whether26. ---- My watch is out of order.---- Then why don’t you have ____?A. repaired itB. to repair itC. it repairedD. it to be repaired27. Everyone passed the exam.. It _________ difficult.A. can’t have beenB. must have beenC. couldn’t beD. might have been28. All ________ is a continuous supply of the basic necessitiesA. what is neededB. for our needsC. the thing neededD. that is needed29. ---- why didn’t Tom come to the party?---- __________ you had done.A. It was becauseB. It was thatC. It was because whatD. Because of what30. The cloud never hides the sun. The truth will be known to all _______.A. on timeB. in timeC. by timeD. from time to time31. A fire ______ in the shoe factory last night but ____ soon.A. broke out; put outB. was broken out; was put outC. broke out; was put outD. was broken out; put out32. ________ no doubt _______ China will become an advanced country in the future.A. It; whetherB. There is ; thatC. It is ; thatD. There is; whether33. ---- Do you mind if I turn off the radio?---- ________ The good news will be on in a few minutes.A. Of course not.B. I’m afraid I do.C. Why not?D. Yes, Just go ahead.34. The king made a promise ______ his daughter will marry the winner of the game.A. thatB. ifC. whetherD. that if35. E-mail, as well as telephones, ______ an important part in daily communication.A. have playedB. is playingC. are playingD. play三、完形填空。

英语期中考试试卷第一节：单项选择（共25小题，每小题1分，满分25分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1. The astronauts were so struck by ______beauty of nature that they took lots of pictures in _______space. A. the ; / B. the; the C. /; the D. /;/ 2. 2. ——Are you feeling ____ be er today—Thanks a lot. I feel ____ be er now following the doctor’s advice.A. slightly; muchB. much; someC. rather; anyD. any; quite、 3. 3. ——My teacher punished me this morning.—Why You’ve done nothing wrong, ______ I can see —Why You’ve done nothing wrong, ______ I can see..A. as long asB. as far asC. as well asD. as soon as4. Mary did not like her partner, Be y, and kept her ____ from her.A. lengthB. distanceC. wayD. space5. The prices of the flats _______ are several mes as high as in the countryside.A. downtownB. in the downtownC. in downtownD. at downtown 6. The girl who is studying at the art college has a_______ for music and dance. )A. giB. presentC. powerD. strength 7. A er Yang Liwei succeeded in circling the earth, _______our astronauts desire to do is walk in space.A. whereB. howC. thatD. what8. Mrs. White found her husband ________by le ers and papers and________ very worried.A. surrounding ; lookedB. surrounded ; lookedC. surrounding; lookingD. surrounded ; looking 9. Though difficult, I ________ him find a job, which made him very pleased.A. tried to helpB. managed to help(C. tried helpingD. succeeded to help 10. The Government has promised to take ____ to help the unemployed. A. measures B. means C. methodsD. measurement 11. On my way home, I saw a young man with _____ shoulders trying to find out how _____ the river is by walking across it.A. wide; wideB. broad; broadC. broad; wideD. wide; broad 12. 12. ——What are you anxious about— ____ A. How can we succeed B. Whether we can succeed—C. When can we succeedD. That we can succeed13. As soon as we went ________ the ship，it le the port.A．aboard B．to aboard C．abroad D．boardhe had said and done in the school ______ his parents and teachers.A. was pleasedB. pleasedC. pleased byD. pleased with15. ——Where is the shoo ng centre15.—It is about 50 kilometres ______ the city of Beijing.A. in south ofB. south ofC. the south ofD. southern of#16. I will do______ I can _______you.A. all what, helpB. all that, helpC. all which, to helpD. what, to helphe______ sit for hours doing nothing at all when he was in low spirits. A．should B．would C．could D．mightare looking forward to______ a chance to watch the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.A．give B．be given C．being given D．giving19. The Parkers bought a new house but____ will need a lot of work before they can move in.，A. theyB. itC. oneD. which20. —— Do you mind my taking the books away20.— ________.A. Certainly, please do.B. No, go aheadC. Yes, not at allD. No, please don’t21. ——Would you permit me _______ here21.— Sorry. We don’t permit _______ in the lab.A. smoking; smokingB. to smoke; to smoke|C. smoking; to smokeD. to smoke; smokingreason_____ she gave for not being present was _____the heavy snow prevented her coming.A. why; becauseB. why; whetherC. that; thatD. how; thatwoman was about to open the door _______ she heard a strange sound from inside.A. asB. whileC. whenD. thenyears ago，the popula on of our village was ______ that of theirs.A．as twice large as B．twice as large as^C．twice as much as D．as twice much as25. ——What ____ you to get bored with her25.—_____was her laziness and unkindness. A. made; It B. caused; That C. led; ItD. got; That 第二节：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

高中英语学习材料***鼎尚图文理制作***蕲春四中2010-2011春季学期高一英语期末模拟考试试题命题人：高一英语组第一部分：词汇知识运用(共两节，满分40分)第一节多项选择(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。

21. We strongly believe children are born with __________and interest in learning.A. excitementB. curiosityC. beliefD. devotion22. Whenever I feel uncomfortable, I drop in to the community clinic, where doctors_______ meto keep a healthy diet.A. cheerB. forgiveC. remindD. consult23. The Japanese people are most with the concerns the Chinese people have showed forthe victims in quake- hit areas.A. impressedB. exhaustedC. mixedD. puzzled24. The 12th Five Year Plan will further Taiwan’s small and middle businesses and provide more open room and stronger drive for the two sides’ economic cooperation.A. awardB. benefitC. balanceD. confirm25. The friendly ________ in his family helped him to develop self confidence at an early age.A. atmosphereB. customC. mannerD. tradition26. The problem the new teacher is faced with is that it always takes the class a while to atthe start of the lesson.A.cut downB.settle downC.turn downD.set down27. His father has been out of work, so spending less money is the _______ answer to hisfinancial problems.A. frequentB. briefC. obviousD. swift28. It’s been suggested radiation(辐射) levels of Tokyo’s water supply are not _______ to thehealth of humans.A. fierceB. genuineC. violentD. harmful29. The overall global economic growth looks good this year, with a lot of _______ changes goingon.A. energeticB. fundamentalC. powerfulD. slight30. The teacher found he was playing online games ______ , when the ringing came from his cellphone.A. by accidentB. as a resultC. as usualD. on the contrary第二节：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。

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高一英语必修三试卷一、单词拼写1. His first speech as president made a strong i on his audience.2. With a g leading the way, he had no difficulty in finding the park.3. He could not t the extremes of heat in the desert.4. Many people wore m to protect themselves from SARS.5. It took me a few weeks to get used to the new (环境),6. Tom is (乐观)about getting a good mark in the final exam.7. The company made a(n) (调整)to my salary because of what I had done.8. He (不断地)plays music loudly at night, which makes his neighbours annoyed.9. Tell the boys to s off all the lights as he leaves the room to save the electricity.10. Mary has three children by a (在前的，早先的) marriage.二、用动词的正确形式填空11. We were (surprise) to find that few of the students did the experiment well.12. Most of the people (invite) to the party didn’t turn up because of the heavy rain.13. Gordon’s words left me (wonder) his real purpose.14. With so many friends (support) us, we are sure (finish) the work ahead of time.15. (give)advice by the famous detective, the young lady was no longer afraid.16. The hunter left his house, (follow) by his dog.17. She sat by the window, (lose) in thought.18.—— Who is the man (talk) to our headmaster?——A professor (pay) a visit to our school from Beijing University.19. When (heat), ice can be changed into water.20. (confuse) by the new surroundings, I was hit by the lack of the fresh air.三、翻译21. 人一旦被这种蛇咬到，便会立即死亡。

高一英语必修三考试卷一、听力理解（共20分）A. 短对话理解（每题1分，共5分）1. What is the man going to do?A) Visit a doctor. B) Go to the cinema. C) Attend a lecture.2. When will the woman meet her friend?A) 7:00 a.m. B) 8:00 a.m. C) 9:00 a.m.3. What does the woman suggest the man do?A) To buy a new coat. B) To return the coat. C) To keep the coat.4. Why is the man unhappy?A) He lost his job. B) He failed the exam. C) He missed the bus.5. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A) Teacher and student. B) Boss and employee. C) Friends.B. 长对话理解（每题2分，共10分）听下面一段对话，回答6-10题。

6. What is the main topic of the conversation?A) Travel plans. B) Job interviews. C) Academic research.7. How does the woman feel about her current job?A) She is satisfied. B) She is bored. C) She is frustrated.8. What does the man suggest the woman do?A) Apply for a new job. B) Take a vacation. C) Change her attitude.9. What is the woman's concern about changing jobs?A) She might not find a better job.B) She might lose her current benefits.C) She might have to relocate.10. What does the man think about the woman's situation?A) She should stay where she is.B) She should consider a change.C) She should seek advice from others.C. 短文理解（每题2分，共5分）听下面一段短文，回答11-15题。

新人教版必修三模块期末检测题第一部分阅读（共两节, 满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AJourney Back in Time with ScholarsClassical Provence (13 days)Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence, France, with Prof.Ori Z.Soltes.We will visit some of the bestpreserved Roman monuments in the world.Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin.Fields of flowers, tileroofed (瓦屋顶) villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.Southern Spain (15 days)Spain has lovely white towns and the scent (芳香) of oranges, but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks, Romans and Arabs.As we travel south from Madrid with Prof.Ronald Messier to historic Toledo, Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.China’s Sacred Landscapes (21 days)Discover the China of“past ages”, its walled cities, temples and mountain scenery with Prof.Robert Thorp. Highlights (精彩之处) include China’s most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzhou’s rolling hills, waterways and peaceful temples.We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.Tunisia (17 days)Join Prof.Pedar Foss on our indepth Tunisian tour.Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga, the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata, unique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.1.What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain?A. Historical monuments.B. Fields of flowers.C. Van Gogh’s paintings.D. Greek buildings.2.Which country is Prof.Thorp most knowledgeable about?A.France.B.Spain.C.China.D.Tunisia.3.Which of the following highlights the Tunisian tour?A.White towns.B.Underground cities.C Tileroofed villages. D.Rolling hills.BMarian Wright Edelman, an American lawyer, educator and children’s rights activist, was born on June 6, 1939 in South Carolina, one of five children. Her father Arthur Wright was a preacher (牧师) who died when she was only 14 years old. In his last words to her, he advised her not to “let anything get in the way of your education.”After high school, Edelman went on to study at Spelman College and later traveled to the Soviet Union. When she returned to Spelman in 1959, Edelman became involved in the civil rights movement. This work inspired her to drop her plans to enter the Foreign Service and study law instead. In 1973, Edelman set up the Children’s Defense Fund as a voice for poor and disabled children. She served as a public speaker on behalf of these children.During a tour, Marian met Peter Edelman, an assistant to Kennedy, and the next year she moved to Washington, D．C．to marry him and to work for social justice in the center of America’s political scene. The couple had two sons: Jonah and Ezra. Jonah is the founder of Stand for Children, a group that promotes children’s education, and Ezra is a documentary (记录片) filmmaker who won an Emmy for his film “O.J.: Made in America.Edelman is the author of many books for children and adults. Her titles for readers include I’m Your child, God: Prayers for Our Children, Guide My Feet: Prayers and Meditations for Our Children, Lanterns: A Memoir of Mentors, and The Measure of Our Success: A Letter to My Children and Yours, which was a surprising success.4.What do we know about Edelman’s family?A. She was the single child.B. Her mother was a preacher.C. The family led a poor life.D. They put emphasis on education.5. Why did Edelman give up her plan to enter the Foreign Service?A. She wanted to study abroad.B. She intended to be a lawyer.C. She was interested in civil rights.D. She had little time for her work.6. Where did Edelman get married?A.In Washington D．C.B.In the Soviet Union.C.n South Carolina.D. In Spelman.7.What can be learned about Edelman’s children?A.They all worked for social justice.B.They achieved something in career.C.They won many awards in their lives.D.They contributed to their mother’s books.CApples are packed with amazing health benefits: weight loss, heart protection, lowering your risk of illnesses, and many more. Not only are they good for you, but they taste delicious too! The only problem is that the pieces we pack for lunch are always an unpleasant brown by the time we dig them out of the fridge. That’s because polyphenol oxidase (PPO) in the fruit experiences a chemical change with oxygen in the air.Luckily, there is an apple you can pick up at the store that won’t turn brown for a while―the Opal apple. Opal apples are naturally low in PPO, which means they’ll stay fresh and white long after you cut them. It has been tested that after sitting out unpacked for more than six hours, the apple had hardly any browning.You may be wondering if genetic modification (转基因) plays a role in avoiding the fruit’s browning. In fact, you may even ask if Opal apples are safe to eat because they can do something most apples can’t. But according to the Opal website, they’re the first apples to be checked by the NonGMO Project, the gold standard for certification (证明). “We understand that some people areconcerned about genetically modified organism (GMO) products and felt it was important to make it clear that the natural nonbrowning characteristic is just that―natural,” said Keith Mathews, CEO of First Fruits Marketing.The Opal apple is actually a cross between a Golden Delicious and a Topaz apple, and it has a sweet flavor. Plus, it still has all the health benefits every other apple has. Although FirstFruits Marketing does not show nutrition facts for the Opal apples, their nutrition value should be similar, if not the same, to every other apple. If you don’t like eating brown apples, you can consider going to the supermarket for some Opal apples.8.How is the Opal apple different from other apples?A.It has less PPO.B. It helps lose weight.C. It has the attractive smell.D. It has few spots on its skin.9. Why is the NonGMO Project mentioned?A. To show the popularity of Opal apples.B. To show Opal apples meet the safety standard.C. To show Opal apples have a special characteristic.D. To show the concern for GMO foods.10. What is the author’s attitude to the Opal apple?A. Doubtful.B. Uncaring.C. Positive.D. Careful.11. What is the best title of the text?A. Opal Apples―with More Nutrition?B. Opal Apples―on the Way to Be Popular?C. Opal Apples―A New GMO Food?D. Opal Apples Never Brown―But Are They Safe to Eat?DA number of panies have used the wind and sun to produce energy. Now one pany called ORPC is using the force of flowing rivers and ocean currents(水流). The pany recently presented the new technology at an energy conference near Washington, DC.Christopher Sauer is the chief executive officer of ORPC. He says the technology wasdesigned for small, rural munities that do not have easy access to power sources.The ORPC technology is an energy generator(发电机) which can be put under water, called RivGen. It works in a series of steps. First, the generator is put in the middle of a steel cage on top of a wide boat. Wheels – or, turbines – are attached to each side of the generator. The boat, cage, and generator all sink to the bottom of the river. There, the river current turns the wheels and creates as much as 50 kilowatts of power.The turbines are safe for the animals that live in the river. The generator is not very tall, so it can work in water areas that are not very deep. Other panies are not able to work in shallow water.Another feature of the technology are “crossflow turbines(双击式水轮机).” They make the turbines move in the same direction, whatever way the water is flowing. The turbines’ shape helps the generator harvest power from tidal currents in the ocean. The pany's ocean turbine is called TidGen. It can create up to 600 kilowatts of electricity, enough to power a small settlement. Right now, the amount of power TidGen can harvest changes as the strength of the tide goes up and down. But ORPC workers are trying to make the power harvest steady(稳定的). In time, they want TidGen power to be part of the main energy sources.12. What does “RivGen” refer to in the text?A. A boat.B. TidGen.C. An energy generator.D. The ORPC pany.13. What is special about ORPC’s generator pared with other panies?A. It is safe for the sea animals.B. It is suitable for small rural munities.C. It can work in water that is not deep.D. It can take energy from water movement.14. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. ORPC is able to make much power at the same speed.B. The strength of the tide decides on the amount of power.C. TidGen power has bee part of the main energy sources.D. Water’s flowing helps the turbines move in different directions.15. What’s the purpose of the text?A. To introduce.B. To sell.C. To educate.D. To prevent.第二节（共5小题：每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分）阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

广东省恩平市华侨中学2010-2011年高一第二学期英语期末考试题考试时间：120分钟满分：135分Ⅰ.语言知识应用（共两节；满分45分）第一节: 完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-15各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Several factors make a good newspaper story. First， 1 ，it must be new. But since TV can react to events so quickly, this is often a problem for 2 . They usually respond 3 it in one of three ways.One by providing 4 detail, comment or background information.One by finding a new 5 on the da y’s major stories.One by printing completely different stories which 6 doesn’t broadcast.What else? Well—it also has to be 7 . People don’t want to read about 8 , everyday life. Because of this, many stories 9 some kind of conflict or danger. This is one reason why so much news seems to be 10 news, “ Plane lands safely—no-one hurt ”doesn’t sell newspapers. “Plane11 —200 feared dead !” does .Next, there’s human interest. People are interested in other 12 —particularly in the rich, famous and powerful. Stories about the private lives of pop singers, actors, models, politicians, 13 , all appear regularly in certain newspapers .Finally, for many editors, 14 is an important factor, too. They prefer stories about people, places and events which their readers know. That’s 15 the stories in Tokyo’s newspapers are often very different from the stories printed in Paris, Cairo, New York or Buenos Aires.1. A .gradually B. extremely C. obviously D. precisely2. A. newspapers B. publications C. reporters D. broadcasters3. A. with B. on C. of D. to4. A. extra B. available C. reliable D. memorable5. A. direction B. look C. angle D. section6. A. TV B. internet C. newspaper D. radio7. A. conventional B. dramatic C. professional D. sensitive8. A. common B. usual C. ordinary D. special9. A. urge B. neglect C. increase D. involve10. A. good B. bad C. exciting D. informative11. A. crashes B. bumps C. strikes D. drops12. A. places B. people C. things D. news13. A. in addition B. in any case C. for example D. after all14. A. personality B. similarity C. tolerance D. familiarity15. A. that B. why C. because D. what第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填人一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为l6-25的相应位置上。