北京市海淀区2014-2015学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题Word版含答案

D. God was very disappointed in him

42. The boy took off some branches to __________. A. protect himself B. make his way out C. see the sun clearly D. leave some marks

43. What does the underlined word \ A. find B. value C. waste D. spend 44. The author wrote the passage to ________. A. call on us to leave tracks of virtues in life B. inform us that we shouldn't destroy trees C. tell us how to avoid getting lost in the woods D. show us ways to get back home in the forest

B

Dr. Michael Prager, a leading Botox expert, said that a growing number of women are developing something called “computer face”. He also mentioned that professionals who worked long hours in front of a screen were ending up with saggy jowls（颚骨）,“turkey neck” and deep-set wrinkles on their forehead and around their eyes.

The Botox expert said that, of all his clients, office workers were most likely to show premature （过早的）signs of aging. “ If you are one of the unfortunate people who frown（皱眉）while you are concentrating on the screen then, over time, you will inevitably end up with frown lines.’’ Dr. Prager said. “What is perhaps more surprising is the number of women with saggy jowls because they are sitting in one position for so long. If you spend most of the time looking down then the neck muscles shorten and go saggy, eventually giving you a second neck.”

Dr. Prager, who has a practice near Harley Street in London, said he encourages his clients to put a mirror next to their computer so they can see if they are frowning at the screen. “When people are stressed or thinking hard about something, then they will often put on a ‘grumpy（脾气暴躁的）face’ without even knowing what they are doing. When my clients put a mirror next to their desk, they are often shocked by the angry, frowning face which stares back at them.”

He said, “The women I am seeing at the moment have only been using computers at work for the last decade or so. But women in their 20s have grown up with them and use them for every single task. I think the problem is going to become much, much worse. In another ten years, they could be looking quite awful.”

Dr. Prager said there were several simple steps which could avoid “computer face” such as regular screen breaks and stretching the neck muscles. And, of course, there was always Botox. He said that , after a couple of sessions of Botox, the habit of “grumpy face” could be broken.

45. In what way do women develop a “computer face”? A. Frowning every now and then

B. Concentrating on computers frequently C. Working for too long in front of a screen D. Sitting in the same place for along time

46. According to the passage, which of the following are signs of aging? A. Saggy jowls and short necks B. Turkey neck and frown lines C. Deep-set wrinkles and angry faces D. Second neck and stressed muscles

47. Why does Dr. Prager suggest a mirror for his clients? A. To be aware of their “computer face” B. To see if they have got a second neck C. To make sure their make-up is perfect D. To find more signs of premature aging

48. From the last 2 paragraphs, we can know that_____ A. “computer face” is avoidable B. we should give up using computers

C. we should break the habit of “grumpy face” D. the younger generation is worse at computers

C

High school students and families are increasingly questioning the value of higher education. Is investing(投资) in a college or university education still worth it? The short answer is “yes.” There is no doubt that college pays off financially. A wide range of statistics shows that economic advantage of a four-year college education. Over a lifetime, students who graduate from college can expect to make

about 60% more than those who do not. College graduates also tend to lead more active lives. They vote more often, volunteer more often and are more likely to own a home. Education encourages people to engage as citizens and live healthier and longer lives.

But what about the benefits of college that are more difficult to measure? They are even more significant and add up to a lot of value over the course of a lifetime.

College takes students to places they’ve never been before. College is a passport to different places, different times, and different ways of thinking. It gives students a chance to understand themselves differently, seeing how their lives are both like and unlike those who lived in other ages and other lands.

College introduces students to people they’ve never met before. One of the most important ways in which students learn, at college and universities everywhere, is by interacting with people who are different from themselves both inside and outside of the classroom.

College teaches students the importance of slowing down. No one denies（否认） the value of speed, but “thinking” is a word that is too often forgotten. College teaches students to slow down, to transform information to insight and knowing to understanding. It develops critical engagement, enlightened skepticism, and an endless desire to self-educate, preparing students for a lifetime of considering information and growing in knowledge and in wisdom.

In these ways and in so many others, college helps students see themselves differently, giving them the room and license to imagine new possibilities. Yes, it opens opportunities reflected in earning and employment statistics. But, perhaps even more valuable, it opens minds and worlds in ways that cannot be measured. The value of higher education is embodied（体现）by people who dream bigger and achieve more, who create their own futures and shape their own fate.

49. According to the passage, a more important benefit of higher education is that_______

A. the benefits are hard to measure B. graduates can be healthier C. they get economic reward

D. graduates can know more places

50. What is the attitude of the author towards higher education?

A. Doubtful B. Indifferent C. Positive D. Negative 51. According to the passage, it is good to slow down because we can_______

A. have less stress

B. transform information

C. work more efficiently D. have time to think and reflect

52. The main purpose of the passage is to______

A. compare and evaluate B. argue and discuss C. examine and assess D. inform and explain 53. Which is the best title for the passage? A. The Reason for Getting Education B. Better Education Ensures Better Life C. The Way of Making Higher Education Worthy

D. College Helps Students Dream of More Than a Salary

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二、课文诵读填空（共10小题；每小题0.5分，共5分） 请根据所学课文，利用上下文或首字母提示，填入正确的词。

Kong goes for folk

Kong Xianglong, a famous classical (1) _______, always wanted to (2) c_______ something new. He combined classical music (3) _______ Chinese folk music. Music has always been part of Kong’s world. He lived with music from (4) b_______. His mother couldn’t buy him a piano so she had to draw piano keys on a piece of paper. The 5-year-old Kong would practice on the paper piano (5) _______ his mother clasped the rhythm. Although he thought about giving up because of too much practice, he didn’t (6) q _______. He has won (7) a_______ since the age of 18. He became famous worldwide, but after years of (8) p _______, he felt in some ways he had lost himself. Therefore he went back to his roots and (9) r_______ the beauty in Chinese folk music. He even changed his (10) a _______ for the new experiment! 三、完成句子（共5小题；每小题1分，共5分） 根据所给中文，完成下列句子。

1、墙报上展示的照片和艺术作品给学生们留下了深刻的印象。

Students ___________________the pictures and art work exhibited on the wall board. 2、这款智能手机样式新颖、携带方便，深受年轻人的欢迎。

This type of smart mobile phone is fashionable and convenient to carry, so it _______________________ youngsters. 3、交互式白板是用来改善传统教学的。

Electronic interactive whiteboards ________________________ traditional teaching. 4、在过去的两年里，Tom一直梦想着设计一支会自动完成作业的智能笔。

In the past two years, Tom _________________________ a smart pen which can help him