湖北省黄冈中学2013-2014学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题

51．The main topic of this passage is _____. A. creating music

B. learning about music D. performing music C. The blues.

D. Jazz.

C. enjoying your favorite music A. Rock ?n? roll.

B. Hip-hop

52．What music did African Americans use to express their feelings of being slaves ? 53．How can you learn about culture and history through music ? A. By caring about what is being expressed in music.

B. By creating music from older songs yourself. C. By writing down the names of the music.

D. By keeping a record of fees after downloading songs online.

54．By saying the underlined sentence in the last paragraph, the author probably means that _____. A. you should return something to music

B. you should try harder to learn about music C. you should borrow music CDs from others D. you should buy music CDs yourself

B

For better eyesight, doctors advise limiting the hours of screen time and encourage having enough eye resting time.

However, another study shows that sitting in front of computer or TV screens for long hours is not the only reason for myopia (近视). An Australian research team studied young children in Sydney and Singapore to find the reasons for myopia.

The research team found that the prevalence (流行) of myopia among children in Sydney was lower than children in Singapore, even though they spent more time in front of computer and TV screens. The major finding is that children in Sydney spend longer hours on outdoor activities than those in Singapore.

Indoor and outdoor sports activities both make the eyes focus on more distant objects, which prevents the eyes from changing shape. But outdoor activities may better help avoid myopia than indoor sports activities.

Jane Gwiazda, who does research in sight problems, says: “Natural light is good for eye growth. And extra vitamin D from the sun might contribute to eye growth.”

Many doctors suggest that every child gets its first eye test done when he/she is about two and half years old, and even if his/her sight seems perfect.

It is necessary for myopic children to wear glasses to prevent headaches, trouble reading or injuries. It is also important that schools invite doctors to test their students? eyes.

If that is not possible, school teachers should at least encourage parents and children to have regular eye examinations and wear glasses. And parents should remember not only to limit the total screen time for their children, but also to encourage them to spend time outdoors. 55．What?s the aim of the study by the Australian research team ? A. To find the ways to treat myopia.

B. To find the reasons for myopia.

C. To prove the bad effects of myopia. A. Because Sydney children watch less TV.

D. To prove the prevalence of myopia.

56．Why are there fewer children with myopia in Sydney than in Singapore ?

B. Because Sydney children have more eye resting time. C. Because Sydney children do more outdoor sports. D. Because Sydney children use computers less. 57．What conclusion can we draw from the passage ? A. Sydney children don?t study hard.

B. Singapore children do few exercises.

C. Room light does harm to children?s eyes. D. Outdoor activities do more good to eyes. 58．Which of the following statements is TRUE ?

A. Children should have eye tests as soon as they reach school age.

B. Doing outdoor activities with no glasses is good for myopia children. C. Children should limit their time in the sun in order to protect their eyes. D. Focusing on distant objects can help the eyes keep their original shape.

C

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.

Most people know this joke. But recently, some people have been much more worried about how the grizzly bear and mountain lion can cross the road.

“Millions of animals die each year on U.S. roads,” the Federal Highway Administration reports. In fact, only about 80 ocelots, an endangered wild cat, exist in the U.S. today. The main reason? Roadkill.

“Eco-passages” may help animals cross the road without being hit by cars. They are paths both over and under roads. “These eco-passages can be extremely useful, so that wildlife can avoid road accidents,” said Jodi Hilty of the Wildlife Protection Society.

But do animals actually use the eco-passages? The answer is yes. Paul Beier of Northern Arizona University found foot marks left by mountain lions on an eco-passage that went under a highway. This showed that the lions used the passage.

Builders of eco-passages try to make them look like a natural part of an area by planting trees on and around them. Animals seem to be catching on. Animals like salamanders(火蜥蜴) and grizzly bears are using the bridges and underpasses.

The next time you visit a park or drive through an area with a lot of wildlife, look around. You might see an animal overpass!

59．The writer uses the example of “ocelots” to show that _______. A. wild animals have become more dangerous B. the driving condition has improved greatly

C. the measure for protecting wildlife fails to work

D. an increasing number of animals are killed in road accidents 60．From the story, we know an eco-passage is ________. A. an underground path for cars B. a path for animals to cross the road C. a bridge for animals to get over a river D. a fence built for the safety of the area 61．When the writer says that “animals seem to be catching on”(Para. 6), he means __.

A. animals begin to learn to use eco-passages

B. animals begin to realize the dangers on the road C. animals are crossing the road in groups D. animals are increasing in number

62．The writer asks visitors and drivers to look around when traveling because _____.

A. wild animals may attack cars B. wild animals may jam the road

C. they may see wild animals on eco-passages D. they may see wild animals in the park

D

It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved all the time across the country to achieve his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.

Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral (葬礼) is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.

“Jack, did you hear me?”

“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It?s been so long since I thought of him. I?m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.

“Well, he didn?t forget you. Every time I saw him, he?d ask how you were doing. He?d reminisce (回忆) about the many days you spent over ?his side of the fence? as he put it,” Mom told him.

You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man?s influence in your life,” she said.

“He?s the one who taught me carpentry (木工). I wouldn?t be in this business if it weren?t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important… Mom, I?ll be there for the funeral,” Jack said.

Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser?s funeral was small and uneventful (平凡的). He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.

The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture… Jack stopped suddenly.

“What?s wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked. “The box is gone,” he said. “What box?” Mom asked.

“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he?d ever tell me was ?the thing I value most?,” Jack said.

It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.

“Now, I?ll never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said sadly.

Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk. The return address caught

his attention.

“Mr. Harold Belser” it read.

Jack tore open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack?s hands shook as he read the note inside.

“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It?s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.

Inside he found these words carved: “Jack, thanks for your time! Harold Belser.” “Oh, My God! This is the thing he valued most…”

Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and put off his appointments to the next week. “Why?” his assistant asked.

“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.

63．Why did Jack think Mr. Belser died years ago?

A. College and career prevented him from remembering Mr. Bleser. B. Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr. Belser. C. Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser. D. His present busy life washed away his childhood memories.

64．Jack?s mother told him on the phone about Mr. Belser EXCEPT that ______. A. Mr. Belser had asked for Jack?s mailing address B. Mr. Belser?s funeral would take place on Wednesday C. Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doing

D. Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together 65．Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son? A. He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest. B. He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son. C. He came to realize the importance of the time with his family. D. He had missed his son and his family for days.

66．Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage? A. What He Valued Most

E

As computers become all the more popular in China, Chinese people are increasingly depending on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students, write by hand more.

Do you write by hand more or type more? In Beijing, students start using a computer as early as primary school. And computer dependence is more wide-spread among university students. Almost all their homework and essays are typed on a computer.

B. The Good Old Times

D. The Lost Childhood Days

C. An Old Gold Watch