高一下学期七选五英语综合试卷测试题(含答案)I was born in the U.S, but grew up in Greece, experiencing the best of both worlds. I began studying French in sixth grade while in Grece. ____1____ I moved to the U.S. at 18 to study at Oakland University. My love of French carried over to college and French became one of my majors. Besides French, I am also majoring in journalism with a dream to travel and write.____2____ I wanted to understand the nature of a culture different from the ones I was familiar with. I wanted to get to know the people and make basic connections. During my stay in France, I maintained a blog and I wrote a lot.Through my study, I got the chance to talk to the locals and share stories and experiences with my host family. ____3____Classes were long, homework was pleasantly challenging, but there was plenty of time in that one month of July to explore the city and see France. The food and the trips were by far the best part of my experience. I was in homestay and all my meals were home-made, French and delicious. ____4____ I also got to see places that I had only ever heard about in my studies. Physically going to sights rich in history and beauty was incredible.Studying abroad, you will be able to explore the world and become more aware of other cultures.A study abroad experience is eye-opening and fruitful in all aspects, no matter how long the stay is. You will make friends and discover delicious or perhaps strange foods. ____5____A.The cheese and bread were wonderful.B.It was indeed the most tiring moment in my life.C.To realize it I chose to study abroad in Angers, France.D.I couldn’t even find a single minute to record my experiences.E.Such experience will make you a culturally and socially richer person.F.That’s when my passion for the French l anguage and culture was born.G.Despite the busy class schedule, my time in Angers was simply lovely.How to Have Better Communication with ChildrenCommunication works like a bee. It can produce honey or sting(刺痛). It's true. ____6____ To be better parents, we need to use the tool to develop better communication with our children. Go over the list and consider how it applies to you.Preaching(说教)"Do you think it was nice to talk to your mother that way? We taught you to be respectful and you have to understand that that's not a way to talk. "_____7_____ If you talk like that, kids will do everything to avoid your company.Teasing_____8_____ Something you say is only funny if everyone laughs and thinks it's funny. If not, it's not funny. Laughing with someone is great. Laughing at someone isn't.Threatening"I will take your mobile phone if you don't do what I say. NO more computer. _____9_____You're not allowed to go to any party until you apologize. "Parents who threaten are weak. The problem your kids know you're weak, and they lose respect for you.ComparisonParents' comparisons typically make the child feel bad. This feeling of inadequacy(缺乏信心)remains until old age. It makes the kids try to achieve more than everyone else,and that's impossible. It also makes the kids chase goals for the sake of winning, without being true to themselves.________10________A.What parents say matters a lot!B.Parents need to teach, not preach.C.If you do it one more time, no pocket money for a month.D.So even when they succeed, they don't get a sense of achievement.E.It means you can say no with respect for their thoughts and feelings.F.Parents sometimes say things they think are funny, but hurt their child.G.Our communication is the tool we have to strengthen or destroy relationship.Friendships can bring joy or sorrow. ____11____, we talked to researchers, authors, and therapists(治疗师) to learn how to manage the common relationship we all face.Broken promises(违背承诺)Friends are important for our physical a nd health but these relationships aren’t always smooth sailing. ____12____. And a major way this happens is through broken promises. Perhaps he canceled plans at the last minute or she refused to take part in an important party. ____13____, the first thing to do is remember that no one is perfect, says Jan Yager, PhD, friendship coach.____14____ “Sometimes jealousy(妒忌) shows our deepest desires,” says Dr. Yager. “Healthy envy(嫉妒) can motivate you to become better and be inspired by your friend’s success,” she says. She points out that it could be the other way around as well: Your friends might be jealous of you. Feeling left outThere’s no worse feeling than when you check Facebook Monday morning to find out that your friends went on a weekend getaway with out you. Scott Christnelly, a therapist, says, “I encourage clients to express their feelings about it but also not to jump to conclusions.” Then find someone else to talk to-maybe a family member, or a close friend (not one who went on the trip)-to explain how you feel. ____15____.A.Experiencing envyB.Friend breakups can be just as painful as a romantic brokeC.Since there’s no rule book on what to do when things get tense or go southD.But while it may be painfulE.In fact, it’s common to experience som e serious hurt from your friendsF.Stopping to feel jealous of themG.Maybe through that conversation, you can brainstorm how you will respondEveryone makes countless choices every day. ___16___ For instance, when hunger strikes, you can reach for a nutritious snack good for your health, or junk food which may contribute to fatness. Then how do you make choices? If you’re interested in living a richer, fuller life, there is a foundation which you can base all your decisions on, so that you can make life better not only for yourself, but also for those around you. ___17___ Imagine if every parent, mate, friend, teacher, businessman, and politician truly did their best to choose what’s best for all in every decisionthey made, we would certainly live in a more caring, supportive world.“But how do I know what is really best?” you might ask. The answer is simple. It doesn’t matter. ___18___ What matters is that whatever decision you make, you should choose with a sincere desire for what’s best for all. Even if it later turns out that you have made a bad choice, there’s no need for guilt (愧疚). With a clear heart, you may stay clear and open. ___19___ Probably next time you’ll achieve a satisfactory outcome.However, choosing what’s best does not mean you have t o always sacrifice (牺牲) yourself for others. It’s typical of a mother to sacrifice for her kids. However, an overly tired mother may get annoyed easily. ___20___ Yet in the long run, it can help her to be a better mother to her children. So as you move through each day of your lives, remember to take account of yourselves as you choose what’s best.A.This may make you feel guilty about your choice.B.A working mother can’t balance career and family.C.This foundation is to choose based on what’s best.D.Some rest for this mother might seem not selfless.E.This then allows you to more easily learn from your mistakes.F.And every choice you make, however big or small, affects you in some way.G.What matters is not the choice you make, but the intention behind your choice.U.N. Report Warns Nature CrisisA new U.N. report focuses on the negative effects of human activity on nature. It says one million plant and animal species on land, in the seas and in the sky are now in danger of extinction.The 1, 800-page report took three years to finish. ___21___ The Earth has always suffered from human activity, it says. However, these scratches (划伤) have become deep scars (伤疤) over the past 50 years. Species are going to extinct several hundred times faster than the average rate during the past ten million years. It’s something that has never happened before in human history. ___22___ Since 1970, the human population has doubled. The global economy has grown by four times. To feed, clothe and give energy to this fast-changing world, lots of forests have been cut down. ___23___ Furthermore, hunting, overfishing and pollution have also been killing species in great numbers.The problem can be fixed, the report says. ___24___ The amount of land and sea that is under protection needs to increase rapidly. The report suggests governments move away from using GDP as a key measure of development. Long-term effects must be considered, too.Professor Eduardo Brondizio of Indiana University is an author of the report. He says, “We all know what needs to be done. The knowledge is there. ___25___ “A.However, this requires many changes.B.Over 120 wildlife species are facing extinction.C.Only experts know how to address the problem.D.The report listed several causes for the situation.E.There just needs to be a greater will to take action.F.It draws on the work of 450 scientists from dozens of countries.G.Between 1980 and 2000, one million square kilometers of tropical (热带的) forest were lost.Everyone wants to succeed in their life, don't they? Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in your life; it really isn't that hard. Follow the steps below. ____26____!Do well in school. No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best, listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. ____27____, which will enable you to get a great job in the future. School sets you up on the right track!Be nice to your parents and teachers. ____28____. Respect them and value their opinions, even if they make you slightly angry sometimes. Keep in mind that they do the things they do because they care about you and want you to succeed in life. You don't get to choose your teachers or your family, but you still have to put up with them. Learn how to deal with people now, because when you're an adult, you don't get to choose your boss or your co-workers, so learn how to respect them now.____29____! Friends are there to support you and lift your spirits. Be with people who make you happy, and stay away from the ones who don’t. Create a group of supportive, loving friends that can help you succeed in life and live your dreams. Find a few really good friends that will stick with you once you leave high school.Get active! Join a sports team at school or out of school. Go for a run around your neighborhood. Take your dog on a nice, long walk, go swimming, do sit-ups-anything! Just exercise! ____30____. Studies show that people who get active in their child/teen years will be more active whenthey're adults, so start getting active now.A.Have good friends to help you outB.Successful teenage years will comeC.It helps you feel better, mentally and physically.D.This could be your job for the rest of your life!E.Doing so will help you get into a better collegeF.When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself.G.Remember, they're there to help you be the best that you can beAll parents know that young children are always energetic, eager to run, jump and play. Turning that natural energy into competitive sports can help keep kids active and healthy as they grow. Competitive sports such as soccer, track, basketball and swimming can also help kids learn important life lessons about teamwork and fair play. ___31___ .Learning How to CompeteJoining in sports teaches children and teenagers how to compete in the real world. As they grow older, they'll face competition in school, in the workforce and other areas of life. But these competitions don't have to be negative(负面的)or unhealthy. ___32___ .Understanding the Value of Exercise___33___.In addition,many children who are active in sports are encouraged to eat healthier foods,such as fruits and vegetables.Improving Self-respectImproved self-respect is another benefit of competitive youth sports._____34_____ . Even when he doesn't win, he can learn a valuable lesson: that you can't win every time.Losing with his team can also increase self-esteem, as he learns to hold his head high and feel proud for trying his best.___35___Youth sports can help stop negative behavior, such as joining a gang(帮派), because competitive sports provide a way of expressing their energy, friendship and controlled attacking behaviour. Teens who have positive influences and friends feel less of a need to join in risky behaviors.A.Reducing Risky BehaviorB.Developing Character ValuesC.Here are the benefits of competitive sports for youthD.If you try your hardest, you have a better chance to succeedE.When a child wins a game with his team, he feels recognizedF.Taking part in competitive youth sports burns calories and helps to keep slimG.Playing sports can help kids understand how competition works in a friendly environmentEveryone makes countless choices every day. ___36___ For instance, when hunger strikes, you can reach for a nutritious snack good for your health, or junk food which may contribute to fatness. Then how do you make choices? If you’re interested in living a richer, fuller life, there is a foundation which you can base all your decisions on, so that you can make life better not only for yourself, but also for those around you. ___37___ Imagine if every parent, mate, friend, teacher, businessman, and politician truly did their best to choose what’s best for all in every decision they made, we would certainly live in a more caring, supportive world.“But how do I know what is really best?” you might ask. The answer is simple. It doesn’t matter. ___38___ What matters is that whatever decision you make, you should choose with a sincere desire for what’s best for all. Even if it later turns out that you have made a bad choice, there’s no need for guilt (愧疚). With a clear heart, you may stay clear and open. ___39___ Probably next time you’ll achieve a satisfactory outcome.Howe ver, choosing what’s best does not mean you have to always sacrifice (牺牲) yourself for others. It’s typical of a mother to sacrifice for her kids. However, an overly tired mother may get annoyed easily. ___40___ Yet in the long run, it can help her to be a better mother to her children. So as you move through each day of your lives, remember to take account of yourselves as you choose what’s best.A.This may make you feel guilty about your choice.B.A working mother can’t balance career and family.C.This f oundation is to choose based on what’s best.D.Some rest for this mother might seem not selfless.E.This then allows you to more easily learn from your mistakes.F.And every choice you make, however big or small, affects you in some way.G.What matters is not the choice you make, but the intention behind your choice.It can be painful when you feel like your parents are treating your siblings (兄弟姐妹) better than you. If you feel really sad about this, the following steps can help you improve the situation.____41____Since we’re all unique, nobody relates to any two people in exactly the same way. Sometimes a parent might appear to favor you in some situations and favor a sibling in others. No parent can be perfect, but they should do their best to be fair. It’s normal for parents to treat each child little differently, because each kid might benefit from a slightly different approach.Try telling your parents how you feel.Your goal is to communicate your feelings directly without being rude.____42____For example, saying “I feel ignored ”is better than saying “you’re ignoring me.” You can also say,“I feel left out lately. Sometimes I feel like you're so busy taking care of the baby that you don’t have enough time for me.”Ask for what you'd like to happen.____43____This lets them know how they can try to fix the problem. Present an idea that could help. You can say,“Could you please try to show up to more of my games so that I'll feel so happy knowing you’re there to cheer me on.”Step away if things get heated.Maybe you or your parents will get angry. It’s hard to have a useful conversation if one or both people are too angry to think straight. If you see this happening, take a break. Do some deep breathing and step away.____44____Remember that your parents have to make the decision to change.Sometimes talking about your feelings is enough for them to change theirbehavior.____45____This typically isn’t your fault (错误). The way they react to an honest conversation says how good they are at parenting, not how good you are at being their child. You can’t change other people. You can only control your own behavior.A.Other times it isn't.B.Use “I” language instead of “you” language.C.Keep in mind that every relationship is different.D.Remember that you can always try again another day.E.Understand the situation by talking with your siblings.F.Tell your parents what would help you feel closer to them.G.You may feel better if you have another conversation immediately.Volunteering offers vital help to people in need and the community.______46______.Volunteering can help you find friends, learn new skills, and even advance your career.Volunteering can connect you to others. ______47______ Unpaid volunteers are often the glue (黏合剂). They hold a community together. Volunteering helps meet new people for a newcomer. Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your network, and boost your social skills.______48______Volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice and develop your social skill. You can also gain new skills through it. For example, you could learn nursing skills by volunteering at a nursing home. ______49______ Many volunteering opportunities provide extensive training so that volunteers can gain more professional skills.Volunteering can advance your career. If you’re considering a new career, volunteering can help you get experience in your area of interest and meet people in the field. Even if you’re not planning on changing careers, volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice important skills used in the workplace, such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, project planning, task management, and organization. ______50______A.Volunteering can reduce depression.B.Volunteering can increase your skills.C.It can be hard to find time to volunteer.D.But the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer.E.One of the benefits of volunteering is the impact on the community.F.Just because volunteer work is unpaid does not mean the skills you learn are basic.G.You might feel more comfortable at work once you’ve learned these skills in volunteering.【参考答案】***试卷处理标记,请不要删除1.无1、F牝2、C牝3、G牝4、A牝5、E【导语】这是一篇记叙文。