2011-2012年度上学期期末考试高一英语试题

第三部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)

第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

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Rehan was never serious about his studies. He always wanted to play with his friends and had a bad image in his teachers’ eyes.

After the first term exams, it was time for result. Rehan was upset. That day, in the first class Sir Mushtaq said, “Tomorrow there will be a parent teacher meeting and you will get your result.\

He went home as usual, but didn’t tell his mother about the parent teacher meeting. The next day when his teacher asked him about his parents, he said, “My parents are out of town, so please give my result to me.”

When Rehan went back home, he told his mother that he had got 95. His mother was glad and said, “Well done, my son! Show me your report card.”

Now, Rehan was really worried but he said, “Mom, actually this time we haven’t got any report card and our teacher only told the result orally (口头地).” “A result without a report card?” Rehan’s mother asked, but didn’t ask any more questions. She also promised to buy a new bicycle for Rehan as his reward.

One day Rehan came back from school, threw the bag on the floor and rushed towards his room. When his mother saw the dirty bag on the floor, she decided to clean it for him. As she opened it, she found the report card about which Rehan had lied.

Rehan’s mother quickly went to Rehan’s room and showed him the report card. Tears started to fall down from Rehan’s eyes.

For many days Rehan’s mother didn’t talk to him. At last Rehan said sorry to his mother for cheating. He promised to get first position in his class next time.

Rehan proved himself. He worked very hard and at last he got first position in the final term.

56. Rehan felt upset because________.

A. he had no friends to play with at school B. his mom asked him to get first position. C. his teacher didn’t like him D. he did badly in the exams

57. When Rehan said there was no report card, his mother felt _______. A. strange B. glad C. angry D. concerned 58. How did Rehan’s mother learn the truth? A. She learned it from Rehan’s teacher.

B. She found the report card in Rehan’s schoolbag

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C. She took part in the parent teacher meeting.

D. She cleaned Rehan’s room and saw the report card

59. By wring the story, the writer wanted to tell us _________. A. Studying hard is the most important. B. no one likes to be cheated. C. mother is always great D. truth always comes to light

B.

Many people believe Timbuktu is a place of mystery. It is a romantic（浪漫的）land in legends(传说). People often use Timbuktu as a symbol of a place that is far away, unknown, or difficult to reach. For example:

“I want to work in this office, but my company may send me to Timbuktu.” “Sorry I'm late. I had to park my car in Timbuktu.”

“I’m happy that you like the gift. I had to go to Timbuktu to find it for you.” Timbuktu is not only a symbol but also a real place. It is a city in the country of Mali in Western Africa. Timbuktu is on the edge(边缘) of the Sahara Desert, about 8 miles from the Niger River. Even today it is not easy to travel there; the best way to get there is by river or camel. At one time, Timbuktu was a very important city, like Rome, Athens, or Jerusalem. It was the center of learning in Africa, and people called it the “City of Gold”.

A group of nomads(游牧部落的人)created Timbuktu in the 12th century. By the 14th century, it was a center for the gold and salt trade. Everyone needed salt, so they charged a high price for it. Sometimes, salt was more expensive than gold! People outside the region(地区) started to hear and talk about Timbuktu when Mansa Moussa was Mali's king. His religion(宗教) was Islam, and he built beautiful mosques(清真寺) and huge libraries to spread the religion. Timbuktu was also famous for its universities. The University of Sankore had 25,000 students. People called it the Oxford University of the Sahara. Moussa made Timbuktu into a cultural center for Islam. It became an important city not just in Africa, but also in the world of Islam.

60. The underlined sentence “ I had to go to Timbuktu to find it for you” probably implies that ______. A. it is difficult to get the gift B. the gift was made in Timbuktu. C. the gift is very expensive

D. the maker of the gift is unknown.

61. Which of the following is TRUE about Timbuktu? A. It is a city in Eastern Africa

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B. Transport to the city is very poor

C. It is in the center of the Sahara Desert. D. It is eight kilometers from the Niger River

62. According to the passage, Mansa Moussa __________. A. created Timbuktu in the 12th century B. became king in the 13th century C. built Timbuktu into a famous city D. built libraries to develop the arts. 63. What is the passage mainly about? A. A big mystery in Mali. B. An interesting new term C. An important king in Mali D. A famous city in Africa

C

Course Details

Crazy Creatures (3—5 year olds)

Class size: 6—10 students

Course summary:“Crazy Creatures” teaches children the English language through songs, arts and craft and games. Every lesson focuses on（集中于）a famous children’s story such as “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”. The lesson introduces key vocabulary for the story and the children play games, sing songs, and do arts and craft activities based on the story.

Price: RMB 3,500/week, RMB 6,500/2 weeks, RMB 9,000/3weeks, RMB 11,000/4weeks

Ancient Civilizations（文明）(8—12 year olds)

Class size: 6—16 students

Course summary: Children will learn about the culture, food, clothes and entertainment of people who lived in ancient civilizations, from Chinese, Greek, and Mayan / Aztec to Ancient Egypt. At the end of every week children will perform a short play wearing clothes they have made themselves. Throughout the course children will learn songs, read stories and write short stories and poems.

Price: RMB 4,500/week, RMB 8,000/2 weeks, RMB 11,500/3weeks, RMB 14,000/4weeks

Literature（文学）Study (12—14 year olds)

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Class size: 6—10 students

Course summary: Children will practice the skills required for the GCSE English Literature exam through analyzing（分析）a novel. The novel is “Holes” by Louis Sachar, a best-seller across the world. This course will develop children’s writing skills and their ability to answer questions. Price: RMB 4,500/week, RMB 8,000/2 weeks

Dates: June 28—July 2, July 5—July 9, July 12—July 16, July 19—July 23, July 26—July 30, August 2—August 6

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Teaching: Classes are taught by experienced native English speaking teachers with a Chinese teaching assistant.

Application Dateline（申请日期）: Friday 18 June 2010

Payment Dateline: Payment to be made to Harrow International School Beijing

by the first day of the course.

●Snacks and lunch are provided at no cost

●A school nurse will be on site throughout the course. ●Free school bus service available

64. “Crazy Creatures” aims to improve children’s ______.

A. singing skills B. social skills C. English skills D. computer skills 65. Students who take “Ancient Civilizations” ______.

A. can learn about Chinese culture B. will watch a short play every day C. will be taught how to write songs D. need to pay 3,500 yuan a week 66. What do we learn about “Literature Study”?

A. It is suitable for students of all ages B. It uses a novel as its textbook. C. It will develop children’s art skills. D. It will be taught by Louis Sachar. 67. Which of the following is TRUE about the courses? A. They will be offered from June to July. B. Students will learn seven days a week.

C. School fees (学费) should be paid before 18 June. D. Students can have free lunch at school. D.

If you have kids, you probably struggle over whether you should focus on working hard to make money and provide them with the best possible life, or if it’s more valuable to spend every moment that you can with them. But no matter which side you choose, here’s some good news if you are a parent: today’s parents are spending far more time with their children than past generations.

A new study from economists at University of California, San Diego

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