[北京]2013-2014学年北京市西城区高一上学期期末考试英语试卷

The website is very popular. And it’s amazing that __________ designer of it is just __________ nine-year-old child.

The teacher asked the students to do the experiment __________ small groups.

The boys enjoy playing basketball __________ many of the girls relax by playing ping-pong.

—Why didn’t you answer the phone when I called you last night?
—Sorry, I __________ a bath upstairs.

We should go to the cinema early. __________, there won’t be any tickets left.

Susan __________ for our newspaper any more. She has been hired by a fashion magazine.

—I’ll call Bob and tell him the good news.
—You __________ do that. He was here just now and heard it.

People around the country were excited __________ the astronauts came back to the earth safely.

—I’m going to see John tomorrow.
—Don’t tell him the result of his medical examination when you __________ to him.

With the help of __________ people, I can be more successful in volunteer work.

I know the writer __________ story won a prize for the most imagination.

—It’s good to see you again.
—Yes. I keep all the letters __________ you wrote to me over the years.

Hurry up! Switch over to Channel 8. The TV series __________ immediately.

If we __________ computers, life __________ very different now.

The speaker was very good at describing feelings. The __________ of his words moved every listener.

I always knew that I depended way too much on my phone.        I didn’t know how much, so I decided to do this challenge to find out.
Every morning since I got a smartphone, I’ve used The Weather Channel App to find out what to       . On the first morning I had to dress without guidance, but        I was able to guess that the day would be cold and foggy by looking out of my window.
I couldn’t tell what time it was. I haven’t worn a        for more than a year, because my phone showed the time. So I was late for        friends who had been on the bus for two hours from Santa Monica to Palos Verdes. I was also late for my part-time job. And       , I couldn’t call people to tell them that I was running late.
Getting places was harder, too. I got        because I couldn’t use the GPS (汽车导航系统) on my phone. My driving, though, got a lot        because I no longer had my phone in one hand checking directions while        with the other.
But the number one trouble was not having my contact list (联络簿). I forgot to write down my friends’ and family members’ phone numbers before I        the challenge. It was sad to realize that I couldn’t        my brother’s and my mom’s cell phone numbers. Oh, how I wished to turn on the phone for just a second to look up phone numbers!
Even with all the problems, however, I found        not worrying about missing a text message or an e-mail.
This        was a great learning experience. It surprised me how I’d taken no notice of even the        things like remembering phone numbers. We all should take some time to think about how we can depend        on our cell phones.

A．But B．And C．Then D．Still

A．carry B．take C．wear D．see

A．hopefully B．thankfully C．strangely D．surprisingly

A．ring B．hat C．suit D．watch

A．picking up B．bringing up C．calling out D．making out

A．even so B．after all C．in all D．even worse

A．caught B．lost C．changed D．hurt

A．happier B．slower C．safer D．quieter

A．moving B．chatting C．writing D．driving

A．started B．forgot C．supported D．reported

A．collect B．copy C．read D．remember

A．silence B．peace C．patience D．confidence

A．work B．lesson C．challenge D．project

A．hardest B．simplest C．nicest D．clearest

A．less B．more C．little D．much

Our lifestyles today are very busy. We have family, school, sports, entertainment and social activities to fit into a time that seems never enough. We need to be healthy to meet the demands of daily life. But what does it mean to have a healthy lifestyle?
To have a healthy lifestyle, we need to:
◆ eat different kinds of healthy food most of the time
◆ do exercise often
◆ have time to relax
◆ get enough sleep to give our bodies time to grow healthy and strong
Read about a normal day in the lives of two children.

No matter which kind of lifestyle you agree on, just remember it’s important to balance all aspects of life.
About a healthy lifestyle, the writer doesn’t talk about __________.

What can we learn from the article?

Where is the article probably from?

Most of the time, people wear hats to protect themselves from harsh weather conditions. Hats are also worn to show politeness and as signs of social position. But nowadays, hats, especially women’s hats, are much more than that. More exactly, hats have changed into fashion and style symbols by many movie stars. What’s more, people now consider many different features (特点)when choosing even a simple hat. Many designers point out that, when choosing the right hat, it’s important to consider the color of your skin as well as your hair, your height, and the shape of your face.

First of all, the color of the hat should match the color of your skin and hair. For instance, black hats should be avoided if you are dark skinned. If a purple hat is placed on top of red hair, one will look as attractive as a summer flower. Second, the height of the hat is also an important point. Tall women should not go for hats with tall crowns, just as short women should choose hats with upturned brims to give the look of height. Third, and most importantly, the shape of the face decides the kind of hat one should pick. A small, gentle hat that fits the head looks good on a small face. However, women with big, round faces should choose a different style.

As the saying goes, “Fine feathers make fine birds.” A good hat can not only help your dress but also support your features, so why not choose the best possible one next time you want to be in public?
What does the underlined word “harsh” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

According to the article, which of the following women would look most attractive?

What does the last paragraph suggest?

What is the best title for the article?

Bottled water has become the choice for people who are healthy and thirsty. Bottled water is all over the world. But some say the planet’s health, and people’s health may be suffering from it.
The idea that bottled water is safer for humans may not be true. The Natural Resources Defense Council of America said, “There is no promise that because water comes out of a bottle, it is cleaner or safer than water from the tap.” Another New York City-based action group added that some bottled water is “really just tap water in a bottle—sometimes more clean, sometimes not.”

It is not proven that bottled water is better than tap water. Nick Reeves from the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management said, “The high mineral content (含量) of some bottled water makes them not good for feeding babies and young children.” Also, most bottled water doesn’t have fluoride (氟化物), which can make teeth stronger. Kids are drinking more bottled water and less fluoridated tap water, and some say that’s behind the recent rise in bad teeth.
Storing is another problem. Placed near heat, the plastic bottles can produce bad chemicals (化学物质) into the water.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, some 2.7 million tons of plastic are used worldwide to bottle water each year. The plastic can take between 400 and 1,000 years to break down.
In terms of energy use, plastic bottles are also not cheap. One report said that if water and soft drink bottlers had used 10 percent recycled materials in their plastic bottles, they would have saved about 72 million gallons of gas.
So, if you are worried about the effect of bottled water on the Earth, you can take the following steps.
● Drink from your tap. Unless your government warns against this, it should be fine.
● Get a container (容器). Carry your tap water in a steel or a lined drinking container, and clean it between uses.
● Keep it cool. Don’t drink from a bottle that has been sitting in the sun, don’t store it near chemicals, and don’t reuse plastic bottles.
● Choose glass containers over plastic if possible. When finished, recycle!
What is the main idea of the article?

What can we learn about plastic bottles from the article?

According to the article, we can know that bottled water is __________.

Which of the following about tap water is NOT mentioned in the article?

根据括号中所给短语的提示完成下列句子。
妈妈更喜欢的是苹果而不是香蕉。(prefer...to...)
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Mary在阅读方面取得了很大的进步。(make progress)
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在我看来，你不可能再犯这样的错误。(in one’s opinion)
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我不知道怎样和那位教授取得联系。(get in touch)
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她被认为是一位优秀的舞蹈家。(be known as)
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如果你想去国外，先要申请护照。(apply for)
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用方框中单词或短语的适当形式完成下列句子，每个单词或短语只能使用一次。

The children are making too much noise. I cannot __________ it!
It looks __________ it is going to rain before long.
I know you are busy and I don’t want to __________ too much of your time.
They __________ their tents and settled down for the night.
Christmas is one of the most important American __________, along with Easter and Thanksgiving.
She cannot be left to take care of the garden __________.
The club has grown __________ since it was founded in 2010.

阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，在相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息（不多于五个单词），完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。
Just like in school, there are lessons you will learn in Latin dance. These lessons are not only about the dance itself. It’s also important to learn about manners (礼节) to get along well with other dancers.
What are some of the manners you should know about in Latin dance?
1. Sit out if the dance floor is overcrowded.
There are times when there are too many people on the dance floor. When the dance floor is overcrowded, people can run into each other, causing people to get angry. If you are polite, you will sit out in order to give way to other dancers. This way, they can perform with enjoyment.
2. Do not get in the way of other dancers.
There may be times when you need to share one dance floor. The best way to do it is to start in a place not too close to the other dancers. When you see that they need to move into your space, allow them some more space to complete their performance. Once they are finished, you will have the space to yourself and the people next to you will make space for you.
3. The dance floor is for dancing.
In the dance hall, do not use the dance floor to talk to your friends, discuss, or disagree about something.  Dance floors are not sitting areas where you can do just anything. You will bother other dancers on the dance floor.
4. Avoid stopping other dancers.
You might need to step onto the dance floor while other dancers are performing. If you need to do this, walk around the dancers to avoid stopping them. This is one way of showing respect to your friends. You would not want them to stop you if you were the one dancing, so do not do it to them.
If all dancers would take these Latin dance manners to heart, then people would get along better on the dance floor.
What should you do if there are too many dancers on the dance floor?
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What should you do when other dancers move into your space on the dance floor?
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What should you do to avoid stopping other dancers when dancing on the same dance floor?
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What is the passage mainly about?
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阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
As summer comes near, many children are really happy to forget about school for a few months. However, they might be taking that goal too seriously. Studies have found that children often forget between one and three months’ worth of school learning during the summer months. Spelling and math abilities drop off the most, while reading is not really influenced by the time off. The main reason for this is because most children sometimes read outside of the classroom, whether newspapers, magazines, books, or video game guides. However, their math and spelling skills only get exercised in the school setting.
The first purpose of summer holidays was to let farm children have time off to help work in the fields during the growing season, but this reason is no longer a good one since fewer kids actually work on farms today. Some cities in the United States, such as Los Angeles, have moved to a year-round school timetable, which may help reduce the loss of school skills that happens during the long summer holiday. To improve skills and to keep a good level of preparation, headmasters suggest trips to museums, summer camps, holidays with educational value, and visits to libraries to keep kids interested throughout the summer.
There are other educational systems that provide holidays while still keeping students’ skills up to date. For example, in Japan, students attend class for seven weeks in a row, followed by two weeks of holiday. This continues the whole year. In Italy, students attend class six days per week, but finish at 1: 30 pm each day, so that school does not run their life the way that it does in America, where students attend high school from 7: 45 am until 3: 00 pm each weekday. In areas where there are not enough classrooms—in Afghanistan or Somalia, for example—older students attend classes in the morning while the younger kids go to school in the afternoon.
Headmasters fear that the three-month summer holiday stops the flow of learning. Just as students become used to new math problems or new ideas in reading, writing, or thinking skills, they “shut down” during the summer holiday. When they go back to school after the long summer holiday, they take up to two months to return to their previous (先前的) level of skill. So the debate continues: whether to continue holidays or to make changes based on the Los Angeles or the Japanese models.
Which skills suffer the most over the summer holidays?

What can we learn about the first purpose of summer holidays?

The underlined phrase “shut down” in the last paragraph probably means __________.

What can we infer from the passage?

假设你是李华，上周六你邀请朋友们来家里庆祝你的生日。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，写一篇英文日记，叙述生日聚会的全过程。
注意：1. 日记的开头已为你写好。
2. 词数不少于50。

Saturday, January 11                                                    Fine
Today ____________________________________________________________________
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