2019学年度第一学期期中

高一英语学科试题

考试时间： 100分钟 试题满分： 120分

考查范围：必修1全册

第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分） 第一节：（共10道题，每小题2.5分，满分25分）

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Singapore’s public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local. There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city ---trains, buses, taxis and rental cars. TRAINS

Trains run from 6:00 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link cars for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like. If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333. BUESE

There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents. Be sure always to ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he cannot give change. If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333. TAXIS

There are three main taxi companies –City Cab, Comfort and Tibs. Booking can also be easy by calling the numbers listed above. RENTAL CARS

Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the trouble of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see. For car rental, call Avis on + 65 6737 1668. 21. What can an EZ-Link card be used for?

A. Renting cars B. Taking buses and trains. C. Visiting places D. Calling the numbers 22.What should people always remember to do when taking a bus?

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A. Ask the driver how much the ticket is. B. Make clear the time of the last bus.

C. Buy the bus map of Singapore D. Call Transit Link 23. What can we know about traveling in Singapore from the text? A. Visitors will have no trouble finding the cheapest way to travel. B. It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train. C. You can see a full view in Singapore by taking a bus. D. It’s very convenient for visitors to travel in Singapore.

B

When I was sixteen years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad. Like most English children, I learned French at school. I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn’t understand French. But when I went to America, I was really looking forward to having a nice and easy holiday without any language problems.

How wrong I was! The misunderstandings began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to give my American friend Daisy a call and tell her that I had arrived. A friendly old man saw me looking lost and asked if he could help me. \

\that's nice, \said. \you getting married? But aren't you a bit young?\ \to tell her I've arrived. Can you tell me where a phone box is ?\ \

When at last we met, Daisy explained the misunderstanding to me.

\lots of words which the Americans use differently in meaning from the British. You' ll soon get used to all the funny things they say. Most of the time, British and American people understand each other!\24.Where was the writer from?

A. France. B. England. C. America. D. China. 25.The writer thought ________in America. A. he wouldn't have any language difficulties B. he would not understand the Americans C. the Americans might not understand him

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D. he would have difficulty at the airport 26. What did the writer really want to do ?

A. Make a call to his friend. B. Ask his friend to see him off. C. Buy a ring for his friend. D. Invite his friend to attend his wedding. 27. From the text we can see that “give somebody a ring”_________. A. refers to “call one’s name‘ring’ ” B. means “be going to marry somebody” C. means the same in America as in England

D. has different meanings between American people and English people

C

Scientists worked out a long time ago that the lifespan(寿命) of animals is mostly related to their size. Bigger animals usually live longer than smaller animals.

The main reason people used to think big animals live longer is because of something called metabolic rates（代谢率）. A metabolic rate is like how much petrol a car uses -- cars that use up their petrol more slowly can drive for longer, a bit like animals with lower metabolic rates. Smaller animals usually have higher metabolic rates, which lead to shorter life spans.

The problem is that this doesn't work for all animals. Some parrots have high metabolic rates but can live for more than 80 years! A metabolic rate is related to heart rate, and some parrots have a heart rate of 600 beats per minute. And dogs are one of the animals that do not follow this rule. A 70kg dog is lucky to reach seven years, but a 4kg one can live for 10 years or more. We still don’t really know why this happens.

People now think it might depend on the \进化压力)\each animal faces. An evolutionary pressure includes things like other animals that want to kill smaller ones for food. Because they are so big, large animals like elephants and whales are less likely to be attacked in the wild than small animals like mice.

There is a lot of scientific research on why dogs age and how to help them live longer. This is partly because we love dogs, and partly because learning about them can help us figure out how humans can live longer too. Dogs suffer from the same kinds of problems that people do as they get older, including getting fat and having painful joints. Maybe one day in the future our dogs will live as long as we do. 28. How is Paragraph 2 developed?

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A. By showing experiment results B. By making a comparison C. By giving figures D. By explaining cause and effect

29. What do the underlined words “this rule” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. A larger dog hunts for its food more easily B. A larger dog is luckier than a smaller one C. Some animals have high metabolic rates

D. The lifespan of animals is mostly related to their size 30. What can be the best title for the text? A. How can we help dogs live longer? B. Why don’t dogs live as long as humans?

C. How is animals’ life span usually related to body size? D. Why are large animals less likely to be attacked? 第二节：（共5个小题，每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

It is hard to transit (过渡) from middle school to high school, but it’s even worse when you don’t have some friends to help you get through it. What if most of your middle school friends are in different high schools? 31 Making new friends feels hard. Here are a few tips for you.

32 High schools are filled with clubs that welcome new members. Even if you’re not 100 percent sure about joining, take part in a meeting or two. You may want to keep on going just because people there are so friendly! You can join more than one organization — not only will you meet more people, but you’ll also learn more about your own interests.

Play a sport. 33 Thankfully, there are plenty of high school teams that play for fun instead of competition. Many high schools have badminton, flag football, or softball teams that are open to everyone. Plus, playing a game together gives you something to talk about.

34It sounds so simple, but it is such an important part of making friends! People want to be with positive and friendly partners. Not only will being friendly make others feel more comfortable with you, but it can also increase your confidence.

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