高一上学期英语期末考试试卷一、单项选择（每小题1分，满分10分）1. The truth is: our problem helps to make us what we are. Those who _______ often learn the value of mercy. Those who struggle often learn perseverance.A . workB . winC . admitD . suffer2. If you have a good ___________ of English, it is easier for you to find a job there.A . controlB . commandC . conquerD . request3. So, how do you like to do that? We could use a sponge, a towel or a mop? Which do you _______?A . haveB . cleanC . preferD . accept4. The other day a young actor died suddenly when performing in a TV show, which ______everyone.A . frightenedB . shockedC . determinedD . excited5. We felt it would be a good experience for our children to grow up seeing other cultures and learning to love others as a ________.A . companyB . reminderC . equalD . hero6. —Timmy, it is heavily raining out.—________, we must finish this work today.A . HoweverB . AnyhowC . ThereforeD . Though7. They__________ in the newspaper that they had a used car for sale.A . toldB . advisedC . admittedD . advertised8. She remembered everything in childhood _______ they had just happened.A . as ifB . so long asC . even ifD . now that9. Little Johnny felt the bag, curious to know what it ____.A . collectedB . containedC . loadedD . saved10. I would like to thank all of you who made the effort. It is a relief that employees so clearly show their _______ to their job. Thank you.A . devotionB . applicationC . connectionD . invitation二、阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）11. 阅读理解The new garbage sorting regulation has taken effect in Shanghai July 1. Many citizens are stillconfused about the four different types of garbage. Thankfully, the governmenthas released an official guideline tomake the new rules clear.The guideline, published by Shanghai providesa rather clear definition on the four kinds of waste: recyclable waste, hazardous from recycled waste thango through the former producing processes.One resident in Switzerland once said,”If you get used to it, it becomes normal. Now I don’t think much aboutit. It’s become an instinct. “At present, those who do not sorttheir trash properly will be fined RMB200, but we hope one day theenvironmental protection will also become our instinctsoon.（1）What do the old books you want to throw away belong to?A . Residual waste.B . Hazardous waste.C . Recyclable waste.D . Household food waste.（2）Which of the following best explains “instinct” underlined in the last paragraph?A . instructionB . habitC . motivationD . challenge（3）Why is garbage sorting beneficial to business and industry?A . It can deal with global warming.B . It can make more raw materials.C . It can lower the cost by simplifying the process.D . It can make the former producing processes easier.（4）What’s the best title for the text?A . Shanghai Garbage Sorting Regulation Begins.B . People Are Still Confused About Garbage Sorting.C . Four Sorts of Garbage Are Forbidden in Shanghai.D . Shanghai Citizens Support the Garbage Sorting Policy.12. 阅读理解Limited to a narrow seat for hours with just atiny bag of cookies and orange juice to comfort yourself, the last thing youfeel like doing when you get off a plane is to wait around for your bags. Theeasy choice when traveling has been to limit yourself to a carry-on suitcaseand pray it fits in the overhead bin. Not only does it get you out of the airportfaster but it’s also free. Not any longer, however.Recently, some airlines are starting to chargefor carry-on bags, andtravelers aren’t at all happy about it. Packing lightmight not be a cho ice anymore when looking for tips to get the best airfarepossible.Some smaller airlines such as Frontier andSpirit have always charged customers for carry-on bags, but now bigger nameairlines, such as United, are starting to do it too. When you buy a BasicEconomy ticket through United, you’re not allowed afull-size carry-on bag unless you’re a Mileageplus Premier member. If youforget to check your bag before security and bring it all the way to the gate,not only will you pay the checked-bag fee, but you’l l have to pay an additional$ 25 gate handling charge. Not the best way to start off a trip. Don’t missthese additional things airlines don’t want to tell you but every flier shouldbe aware of.You might think that the new carry-on bagguidelines are due to space limitations in the overhead bins, but it has moreto do with on-time rates. Aviation economiesexperts and seniors vice president of ICF Aviation Samuel Engel told Vox thatthe biggest bottleneck when it comes to boarding is carry-on luggage. For every minute a plane isn’t in the air, it’s losing money.A delayed flight makes thecrew look bad and passengers very angry So, thenext time you fly, plan to check your bag before security, pay a bit more foryour ticket so you are allowed a carry-on, or try roll ing a week’s worth ofclothes into a backpack, a still-allowed “personal item”.（1）What does the first paragraph intend to tell?A . People’s anger during a flightB . People’s attitude toward waiting for luggageC . Convenience for carry-on suitcasesD . New policies for freecarry-on suitcases（2）Which of the following is NOT the reason why more airlines begin to charge for carry-ons?A . Space limitations.B . Passengers’ supportC . On-time ratesD . Increasing costs.（3）What is the main idea of the passage?A . Tips for dealing with increasing carry-on ratesB . Instructions before takin g a flightC . Passengers’ complaints about the airlines.D . More airlines are starting to charge for carry-on bags13. 阅读理解When was the last time you saw some dolphinsat an aquarium? Was it fun to watch? Do you think the dolphins enjoyed it? Anew film shows just exactly where some of these dolphins come from. And itisn’t pleasant.The Cove is adocumentary film with a lot of blood…dolphin blood. It’s all about dolphindrive hunting, which is a method of hunting dolphins that fishermen use. Theyuse boats to drive the dolphins into a bay or onto a beach. Once there, thedolphins are prevented from escaping and are then killed in the water withknives or spears.The dolphins are mostlyhunted for their meat, but some are captured and ended up in dolphinariums,including the world famous Sea World parks. This form of dolphin killing takesplace in many places around the world. There are dolphin drive hunts in theSolomon Islands, Peru and the Faroe Islands.The Cove focuses on aparticular dolphin hunt near the town of Taiji inJapan.Every year, more than 2,000 dolphins are driven into a cove nearthe town and killed. The documentary film is directed by former NationalGeographic photographer Louis Psihoyos, and was made secretly throughout 2007using underwater microphones, and a hidden camera. Also appearing in the filmis Ric O’Barry, the director of saving Japan dolphins, and also a marine mammalexpert. He trained dolphins for the popular 1960s TV series Flipper. He ispraised for having started the dolphin entertainment industry but has spentmost of his life fighting against it.So what do the people of Taiji think about it?Many feel that they are being unfairly selected out. The town of Taiji has a400-year history of whale and dolphin hunting and its fishermen only c atchabout 20% of Japan’s yearly dolphin quota.Masashi Nishimura, manager of the JapanFisheries Association’s International section said,” I don’t think it’s abig topic here,” he said, “as long as the killing is humane, dolphins are like otheranimals to u s.”But for many people, dolphins are special.They are clearly highly intelligent mammals and they often form strong bonds offriendship with humans. Primates such as chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutansare all protected species. Should these levels of protection be extended tomarine mammals too? Many believe they should.（1）Which of the following is not TRUE according to the passage?A . Fishermen use boats to drive the dolphins into a bay.B . There aredolphin drive hunts in the Solomon Island.C . Underwater microphones were used to make the film.D . All the dolphins caught in Japan are sold for meat.（2）What is Masashi Nishimura’s attitude towards the killings?A . Cold.B . Regretful.C . UnfairD . unsupportive（3）What is the author’s purpose in writing th e passage?A . To introduce a documentary film The Cove.B . To show how The Cove was made.C . To encourage people to protect dolphins.D . To describe what is happening to dolphins.三、任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）14. 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。