高一英语上学期期末考试模拟试题

第二部分：阅读理解（共两节,40分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分,共30分）

阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Do your kids often feel bored in winter vocation? Then join the Winter Fun Holiday Club at Canterbury College. Choose from over 30 activities which take place between 28 January and 25 February.

Just complete the form and return it to Canterbury College in person or by post with payments. Payments must be made in cash, by check, or by credit card before your child's first day.

Download the form. What do I need to know?

Age: The Winter Fun Holiday Club is designed for 11-16 year olds. Prices: 10 dollars per half day, 20 percent off a day and above.

Arrival & Parking: All people should arrive at the College main hall 15 minutes before the start time. We have a large drop-off and pick-up area. Parking on site is for disabled visitors only-public car parks are within walking distance from site.

Lunch & Breaks: You will need a packed lunch for the 30 minutes lunch break. There are machines from which you can get drinks and snacks by putting in coins.

Collection: Children should be picked up within 15 minutes of the finish time.

Refunds(退款): Refunds will only be given with at least 48 hours notice. To cancel, call 01227-811259 or e-mail Winter@canterburycollege.uk

Clothing: Some activities may be messy, so please make sure that your child brings clothing fit for their activities and that correct shoes are worn.

First Aid & Losses: Canterbury College has a good first aider at all times, but will not be responsible for the loss or damage of personal valuables.

Please note that we are now finalizing our list: Please e-mail Winter@canterbunycollege.uk to receive the finalized leaflet of event.

21. What type of writing is this text? A. A traveling guide. B. A news report.

C. An activity introduction. D. A website review.

22. Which is true according to the passage?

A. People should arrive at the College main hall at the start time. B. Public car parks are not far from the site.

C. Payments must be made in cash before your child's first day. D. You can get refunds any time you cancel it.

23. Participants are likely to get ____ from the Winter Fun Holiday Club. A. timely first aid B. free drinks and snacks C. breakfast and lunch D. an Internet connection

B

A popular Chinese mobile game, “King of Glory,” has been criticized(批评) for showing an incorrect image of ancient Chinese history.

State newspaper Guangming Daily published an article on March 28 criticising the game The article said that, though many famous names from Chinese history are used, characters(角色)in \accord with the historical people and their true stories。

According to the newspaper, famous poet Li Bai from the Tang Dynasty became an assassin(刺客), while well-known doctor Bian Que from the Spring and Autumn Period became an expert on poison. More than 60 characters in the game were characters from history, including many from the classic novel \the Three Kingdoms.\

\take on historical people' names with no connection at all to their experiences in history,\the newspaper said, adding that this could easily confuse young players. Some 54 percent of the game's players are aged between 11 and 20, the newspaper added.

\利润)of the game reached nearly 7 billion RMB, some 18 percent of the total profit for mobile gaming in China.

The Guangming Daily article received a lot of support and approval. Some of the supporters said that online search results for the historical people increasingly provide information about the characters in the game rather than the real historical ones.

However, some hit back at the criticism, saying that games are supposed to be creative and fun. \by the game in certain ways, but it can do a lot of good if students become interested in the characters and do more research to that end,\

24. The underlined word \A. compare B. agree C. react D. mix

25. Which is NOT true according to the passage?

A. About half of the game's players are from 11 to 20 in age.

B In 2016 the total profit for mobile games in China was about 39 billion RMB. C. You may get information about the assassin Li Bai if you search online.

D. Many young players become interested in the historical figures through the game. 26. What is the author's main purpose of writing the passage? A. To explain why the game is popular. B. To show that the game has been criticized.

C. To make people believe that the game should be banned. D. To introduce the game to the public.

C

People are less likely to yawn(打哈欠)when others do as they get older, a study has found. Contagious(传染的)yawning is related more closely to a person’s age than tiredness and energy levels, US-based scientists said. Researchers are now looking at whether to catch yawn from other people is a born ability, with the hope of helping treat some mental health disorders.

People with some mental illnesses are reportedly less able to catch yawns, researchers said, so understanding the genes(基因)that are connected with contagious yawning could open new paths for treatment.

In the study, published in the journal Plos One, 328 participants were shown a three-minute video showing other people yawning. Each participant had to click a button every time they yawned. Overall, 68 percent of the participants yawned. Of those, 82 percent of people aged under 25 yawned, compared with 60 percent of people aged between 25 and 49, and 41 percent of people aged over 50.

Dr Elizabeth Cirulli, assistant professor of medicine at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, led the study. She said, \study, when it comes to the number of people participating, till now. She said she did not know why contagious yawning reduced with age.

Dr Cirulli added that although age was the most important predictor(预测器)of contagious yawning, only 8% of the change in whether or not a participant yawned was explained by their age.

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Robert R Provine, professor of psychology at the University of Maryland in Baltimore County, said the study was \Prof Provine said the findings could help to understand why laughing and coughing were so contagious. He added, \behaviour.\

27. Why do the researchers carry out studies on yawning? A. To stop yawning from spreading. B. To deal with some mental illnesses. C. To find out yawning is a born activity. D. To help prevent people from yawning.

28. What can we learn from the study on yawning? A. The study lasted for 3 minutes.

B. A 15-year-old boy is more likely to yawn than a 50-year-old man. C. People with mental disease are more likely to yawn when others do. D. Age has the most important influence on contagious yawning. 29. Which of the following is Professor Provine's opinion?

A. The study is so far the largest one as for the number of people participating. B. Aging and contagious yawning are closely related.

C. People are often influenced by contagious acts without knowing it. D. Factors besides age also have an effect on contagious yawning. 30. What is the best title of the passage? A. New paths for treatment of mental disorders. B. Opinions of professors on contagious yawning. C. Influences of contagious yawning on people. D. Ageing and contagious yawning. 第二节 (共5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。

Do you think that you have no time to catch up on your favorite TV series, go out with your friends on the weekend, or just sit around relaxing and doing nothing? You might have a lot of time in hand, but don't even know it! 31

Your workplace is full of distractions.

Talkative coworkers, silly desk toys and emails of lovely cats can distract you from getting things done. 32 Clearing your desk is a must. And don’t forget to log off your emails completely when working.