甘肃省临夏中学2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题
(注：请将答案填涂到答题纸和答题卡上，直接在试卷上答题无效)
一、 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，共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，在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
There once lived a young man who thought himself to be poor. One day he went to a wise man to ask how to become rich. The wise man said, “Young man, you are already rich now.”
“ But where is my wealth(财富)?” the young man asked.
“It is with you. Your eyes are your wealth. You use them to see this world. You use them to see all the beautiful things in this world. Your hands are your wealth. You can use them to work. You can use them to hug your beloved ones. Your legs are your wealth. You can go to any place...” the wise man said.
“You call these wealth? But everyone has them,” the young man said.
“These are wealth. What you have now is not what someone else can luckily have. Would you like to give your eyes to me? I'd like to give you a lot of money to exchange for them,” the wise man said.
“No, I'm not going to do so! My eyes are important to me!” the young man said. Everyone is rich. We should treasure(珍惜)our wealth, and take care of it. We should not overuse it because once it is gone, it is gone forever. Remember it is our wealth that we do not want to lose.
1．Why did the young man go to visit the wise man? A. Because he was ill.
B. Because he was the wise man's friend. C. Because he wanted to know how to be rich. D. Because he wanted to be wise.
2．The wise man thought the young man himself___________. A. was rich B. was poor C. was wise D. was silly
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3．The young man wasn’t willing to exchange his eyes for money because ________. A. he was rich
B. he didn’t like the old man
C. he thought his eyes were important to him D. he didn’t like money
B
Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
. Visit art museums. They offer some activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by children's favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.
Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
4．If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit_________. A. a natural history museum B. an art museum C. a Youtheater
D. a hands-on science museum 5．What can kids do at a Youtheater? A. Look at rock collections. B. See dinosaur models.
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C. Watch puppet making. D. Give performances.
6．What does \A. Science games designed by kids. B. Reading science books. C. A show of kids' science work. D. Learning science by doing things.
7．Where does this text probably come from? A. A science textbook. B. A film review. C. A news report. D. A museum guide.
C
Football--called soccer in the United States--is probably the most popular sport in the world today, It has been popular for a long time. But many years ago each country had different rules for its own football game.
In 1863 a group of people met in England to change this. They wrote a set of rules for all countries to follow. They also planned for soccer teams from different countries to play against each other. The idea worked. These rules are the same today, more than 100 years later. Now teams from all the world compete in the famous World Cup. The cup is a series of games which is held every four years. Team from many countries plays to see which is the best. Soccer is so popular today that it is not unusual for 600 million people to watch a World Cup match on television.
How did the World Cup start? The soccer team from Uruguay won the Olympic championship in soccer in 1924 and 1928. That country decided to have the first World Cup games in Montevideo in 1930, These first games were not very successful. Only thirteen teams arrived to play and eight of them were from South America.
It didn't seem like a world championship. The team from Uruguay won the Cup that first year.
8. In 1863 a group of people met in England______. A. to play for football teams from different countries B. to learn the rules for football C. to write a set of rules for football
D. to have matches between teams from different countries
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9. The rules written in 1863 are _____.
A. the same as today's B. different from today's
C. changed a lot D. changed a little 10. When did the first World Cup take place?
A. In 1930. B. In 1924. C. in 1928 D. In 1934 11. The first World Cup was not successful because A. the Olympic champion didn't take place B. some of the teams arrived too late
C. all teams were from South America D. it did not seem like a world championship
D
Louis Armstong had two famous nicknames（绰号）. Some people called him Bagamo . They said his mouth looked like a large bag . Musicians often called him Pops , as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music .Born in 1901 in New Orleans , he grew up poor , but lived among great musicians . Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth . Armstrong often said , “ Jazz and I grew up together .”
Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet(短号) at a boy’s home . In his late teens , Armstrong began to live the life of a musician . He played in parades , clubs , and on the steamboats that travelled on the Mississippi River . At that time , New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians . Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal .
In 1922 he went to Chicago . There , the tale of Louis Armstrong begins . From then until the end of his life , Armstong was celebrated and loved wherever he went . Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song .
His cornet playing had a deep humanity(仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say , “ Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over .” He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most-admired people in the world . His death , on July 6 , 1971 , was headline news around the world . 12. Armstrong was called Pops because he .
A. looked like a musician B. was a musician of much influence C. showed an interest in music D. travelled to play modern music
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13. The third paragraph is developed .
A. by space B. by examples C. by time D. by comparison 14. Which statement about Armstrong is true ? A. His tale begins in New Orleans . B. He was born before jazz was invented . C. His music was popular with his listeners . D. He learned popular music at a boy’s home . 15. Which would be the best title for the text ? A. The Invention of the Jazz Music . B. The Father of the Jazz Style . C. The Making of a Musician . D. The Spread of Popular Music .
二、七选五 （共5小题，每小题2分，共10分，将答案涂至答题卡71-75题处）
Most of us lead a busy life. 16 We think, “If I reached my goal, then I would be happy”, or “If I could get a better job, then I would enjoy life.” But why not enjoy life right now?
Firstly, take time to notice and appreciate the beauty in your own surroundings. 17 “There is a great big world of wonder and beauty around us!” And as Brodersen explains, “Look for the beauty of the sunrise and of a friend’ s smile that brightens your day. Open your eyes to see the beauty you might not normally see. Doing so helps to cheer you up.”
Secondly, taking time to experience some simple pleasures also can bring joy to your heart and ease your stress. Take me for example. 18 One universal simple pleasure is finding things that make you laugh. Make time to laugh every day.
Thirdly, don’ t take your family and friends for granted. Rich, rewarding relationships add greatly to the enjoyment of life. When you think of someone, why not call, e-mail or write them? 19 As Wayne Lawton explains, “Invest time in relationships. Remove the attitude, what’ s in it for me? Happiness is found in putting other’ s interests, desires and concerns ahead of our own whenever possible. Selfishness is a dead-end street.” 20 A. A short e-mail or phone call can make a world of difference to someone. B. Driven by the “urgent”, we forget to enjoy life.
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甘肃省临夏中学2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期末考试试卷[经典版].doc
