2016高一上学期人教版高中英语期末考试

       Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race. Both look every strong and fast. __21__ one runner speeds ahead and wins the race. The other falls behind.

       Some sportsmen can reach great goals__22_ the achievement of an Olympic gold medal while others__23__live up to their promise. What kind of __24_ before a race or other event makes the __25__?

       Everyone knows that sportsmen work out to strengthen（加强） their __26_. But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as __27__. Careful study shows that the best sportsmen win __28__ because they think they can win.

Thinking positive(乐观的) thoughts seems to give possibility for __29__ in sports. People who say to themselves over and over, “I know I can do this,” often find they have the __30__ to win. On the other hand, people who think “I can’t win” often __31__.

       One procedure（步骤）that helps many sportsmen is creating __32__ in the mind. They are told to think of each __33__ they must make to win. Some use pictures that are more fanciful. One skater liked to __34__ a star bursting inside her, __35__ her with energy. Another sportsman who wanted to feel __36__ pictured himself as a __37__ floating(漂浮) in the air.

       Next time you want to do something well, try training your __38__ to help you. Perhaps a teacher or other instructor can help you plan your training. If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see __39__ in what you __40__ can do. Positive thinking and picture created in your mind can help you win!

21．A. Therefore             B. And                    C. But                         D. While

22．A. for example                   B. so on            C. in all                   D. such as

23．A. always                          B. never            C. sometimes        D. not

24.A. preparation               B. picture          C. plan                        D. working

25．A. same               B. difference          C. most                       D. best

26．A. mind                      B. thought      C. bodies                    D. legs

27．A. important             B. interesting          C. possible                  D. correct

28．A. mostly                           B. almost               C. partly             D. nearly

29．A. success            B. goals              C. win                         D. failure

30．A. disadvantage                 B. advantage          C. luck                   D. hope

31．A. fail                            B. succeed             C. win                   D. pass

32．A. ideas                    B. pictures         C. thoughts     D. movements

33． A. move                          B. step             C. jump              D. place

34．A. think                         B. imagine                   C. hope                       D. wish

35．A. giving                     B. helping      C.filling            D.supporting

36．A. calm                             B. excited                    C. encouraged             D. happy

37．A. fish                      B. bird                C. cat             D. horse

38．A. body                        B. mind                C. thoughts        D. imagination

39．A. improvement                 B. advantage       C. chance              D. winning

40．A. usually                   B. really           C. possibly        D. mostly

The arts, especially music, should be part of every school's lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.

Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music program, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang (团伙). Parents can enjoy listening to their children's music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.

Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of an audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.

Once again, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every school.

41.According to the passage, music could make students smarter by _____________.

       A. improving their classroom skills and paying attention

       B. improving their classroom skills and imagination

       C. improving their attention, direction and imagination

       D. learning music, making music and trying out their own ideas

42.What does the underlined phrase "glued to" in the second paragraph mean?

       A. unwilling to turn on         B. always looking

       C. unwilling to leave                   D. always playing

43.The third paragraph mainly tells us that music could _______________.

       A. give children self-expression and self-confidence

       B. bring to children achievement and success

       C. give children something to be proud of

       D. develop children's self-confidence

44．What's the best title of this passage？

       A. Music is a must as a course at school

       B. Music builds children's self-confidence

       C. Music makes students much smarter

       D. Learning music and making music

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Clean driving license(执照).

Must be of smart appearance.

Age over 25.

Apply to(申请): Capes Taxi, 17 Palace Road, Royston.

Air Hostesses for International Flights Wanted

Applicants(申请者) must be between 20 and 33 years old.

Height: 1.6 m to 1.75 m.

Education to GCSE standard. （初中毕业）

Two languages. Must be able to swim.

Apply to: Recruitment(招聘) office, Southern Airlines, Heathrow Airport West. HR 37 KK.

Teachers Needed

For private language school.

Having college education.

Teaching experience unnecessary.

Apply to: The Director of Studies, Instant Languages Ltd. 279 Canal Street, Royston.

45． What prevents Jack, an experienced taxi driver, working for Capes Taxi?

       A. Fond of beer and wine.

       B. Punished for speeding and wrong parking.

       C. Unable to speak a foreign language.

       D. Not having college education.

46．Ben, aged 22, fond of swimming and driving, has just graduated from a college.

Which job might be given to him?

       A. Driving for Capes Taxi.

       B. Working for Southern Airlines.

       C. Teaching at Instant Languages Ltd.

       D. None of the three.

47．What prevents Mary, aged 25, becoming an air hostess?

       A. She once broke a traffic law and was fined

       B. She can speak Japanese very well.

       C. She has never worked as an air hostess before.

       D. She can not swim.

48．Which of the following is not mentioned in the three advertisements?

       A. Marriage.                                    B. Male or female.

       C. Education.                                  D. Working experience.

In the United States, 30 percent of the people have a “weight problem”. To many people the cause is obvious (明显的): they eat too much. But scientific evidence (证据) does little to support this idea. Going back to America of 1910, we find that people were thinner than today, yet they ate more food. In those days people worked harder physically, walked more, used machines much less, and didn’t watch television.

Several modern studies, moreover, have shown that fatter people don’t eat more on average than thinner people. A 1979 study of 3,545 London office workers showed that fat people eat less than slim (苗条的) people.

Studies also show that slim people are more active than fat people. A study by a research group at Stanford University found the following interesting facts:

The more the man ran, the greater loss of the body fat.

The more they ran, the greater increase in food intake.

Thus, those who ran the most ate the most, yet lost the greatest amount of body fat.

49． Nowadays many Americans have the problem that ______.

       A. they are too slim                   B. they work too hard

       C. they are too fat               D. they lose too much body fat

50． According to the passage, how many people in 900 Americans have a “weight problem”?

       A. 150.                B. 300.                 C. 600.                D. 270.

51．Is there any scientific evidence to support the idea that eating too much is the cause of a “weight problem”?

       A. Yes, there is plenty of evidence.

       B. Of course, there is some evidence to support this.

       C. There is hardly any scientific evidence to support this.

       D. We are not sure.

52．The Americans in 1910 ________.

       A. ate more food and had more physical activities

       B. ate less food but had more physical activities

       C. ate less food and had less physical activities

       D. had more problems

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Rooms:192

Stay at the Aava Whistler Hotel (formerly Coast Whistler Hotel) and experience a great vacation. The Aava Whistler Hotel is within minutes from over a hundred shopping malls and restaurants. It also has a great number of recreational facilities, including swimming, diving and even skiing. Hotel services include 24-hour reception, laundry and room service. Guests can stay in cozy rooms equipped with air-conditioning, bathroom and television. From CN￥496 per night.

Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel

Star Ratings：☆☆☆                               Location: East Lundy’s Lane

Room:l66

Relax and unwind at the Best Western Cairn Hotel. This resort-style hotel is located just minutes from the airport. At the Best Western Cairn Croft, guests can enjoy a large number of recreational facilities, including children’s activities, sightseeing and a swimming pool. Business travelers can also take advantage of spacious meeting and banqueting facilities for hosting corporate events. All rooms come with basic amenities(便利设施). From CN￥439 per night.

Clarion Hotel＆Suites Downtown Montreal

Star Ratings：☆☆☆                              Location：Montreal

Rooms：266

Conveniently located just 20 minutes from the airport, the Clarion Hotel＆Suite Downtown Montreal is a moderately-priced three-star hotel that provides services to both business and leisure travelers. The Clarion has spacious meeting facilities and modern business centers for business travelers. It also has a sauna and whirlpool where guest can relax. All rooms come with basic amenities, including cable TV and a kitchenette. From CN￥553 per night.

Delta Bow Valley Hotel

Star Ratings：☆☆☆                             Location：Calgary

Rooms：398

The Delta Bow Valley Hotel is located a couple of blocks north of Olympic Plaza, east of James Short Park, and north-east of the Petro-Canada Centre. Apart from business and recreational services such as a business centre, fitness centre and restaurant, all rooms in the Delta come with a mini-bar and in-house movies. From CN￥l, 227 per night.

53．What do all four of the hotels have in common?

       A. They all provide a room with a mini bar.

       B. They all have the same number of rooms

       C. They are all close to the airport

       D. They all have a three star ratings.

54．Which hotel offers facilities for children’s activities?

       A. Clarion Hotel＆Suites Downtown Montreal

       B. Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel

       C. Aava Whistler Hotel

       D. Delta Bow Valley Hotel

55．If you want to check in to a hotel at three o’clock in the morning you can stay at ______.

       A. Aava Whistler Hotel

       B. Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel

       C. Clarion Hotel＆Suites Downtown Montreal

       D. Delta Bow Valley Hotel

       A“Gap Year”is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university．It is often spent travelling or working．56．The advantages of taking a gap year are as follows：

               57．Although you don’t have to go abroad to experience gap years，most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad．You are able to work out who you are and what you are for．The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons．

       Face Challenges and Have Fun．A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation，but also a time to face challenges．Gap year students usually work，volunteer or take service projects．You have to learn how to get along in the real world．This process isn’t always easy，but it is an important part of growing up．58 ．

       Save Money and Improve Your College Admission Chances．There’s a common thought that gap years are only for rich students，but it isn’t true．59．Gap year students often take a part-time job．Besides，at the end of a gap year，students are much more likely to know what to study in college．Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money playing．

       Imagine an admission officer trying to admit only one between two students．Both of them are excellent and have high grades．However，one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation．60

       A．Make full preparations for the gap year．

       B．Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun．

       C．Actually，taking a gap year can save your money．

       D．Who do you think the admission officer will choose?

       E．It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills．

       F．Challenges always come first before fun．

       G．Learn about the World and Yourself.

1．            graduating from college, we got the chance to travel abroad.

2.When the war in Iraq broke out, they were concerned about their son          

  was working there.

3．Earthquake is one of the most terrible              (disaster).

4．A           (determine)person always tries to finish the job, no matter how hard   

   it is.

5．Do you know how many provinces the Yellow River           (flow)through?

6.   The time               I arrived was late at night.

7．I hope that the problem will              (settle) in a peaceful way.

8．The United States of America                (found)on July 4, 1776.

9．I prefer swimming to         (run)because staying in cool water is much more

   fun.

10．There was a hot            (discuss)because they each had different opinion.

1．The rescue workers final arrived at the end of last week.

2．Million of Chinese people are learning English as a foreign language.

3．I want to offer my sincere congratulation to you on your exam results.

4．Workers built shelters for survivors which homes had been destroyed.

5．As matter of fact, those books are of high quality.

6．We are amazing to find that no one got injured in the accident.

7．All of them want to get a closely look at the picture.

8．Bill was standing by the car, talking to two men which were helping him to repair

   it.

9．Thousands of people go to the seaside in every year.

10．My grandma was the best cook in the world but could make the most delicious dishes.

最近，你班举行了一个“What will the future be like？”的专题讨论会，请你写一篇短文来反映讨论结果。

 注意：注意：1．根据以上内容写一篇短文，不要逐句翻译，可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
2．要准确使用语法和词汇；使用一定的句型，清楚、连贯地表达自己的意思。
3．词数：100个左右。