2018-2019学年高一英语上学期第9周周练试题.doc

xx-2019学年高一英语上学期第9周周练试题第一节：完形填空（每题1.5分） “Long time no see” is a very interesting sentence. When I first read this sentence from an American friends email, I laughed. I thought it was a perfect_1_ of Chinglish. Obviously, it is a word by word literal translation of the Chinese greetings with a _2_ English grammar and structure! Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American _3_. I was too thrilled to believe her. Her words could not _4_ me at all. So I did a _5_ on google. To my great surprise, there are over 60 thousand web pages_6_ “Long time no see”. This sentence has been_7_ used in emails, letters, newspapers, movies, books or any other possible place. Though it is sort of _8_ , it is part of the language that Americans use daily. Ironically(讽刺地是), _9_ you type this phrase in Microsoft Word, the software will tell you that the grammar _10_ to be corrected. Nobody knows the _11_ of this Chinglish sentence. Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chans movies. In 1930s, Hollywood movie makers successfully _12_ a world wide famous Chinese detective named “Charlie Chan” on wide screens. Detective Chan liked to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom _13_ quoting(引用) Confucius. “Long time no see” was his trademark. Soon after Charlie Chan, “Long time no see” became a _14_ phrase in the real world _15_ the popularity of these movies. Some scholars _16_ America to a huge melting pot. All kinds of culture are _17_ in the pot together, and they _18_ the color and taste of each other. American Chinese, though a minority ethnic(少数的) group in the United States, are also _19_ some changes to the stew（杂烩）！ Language is usually the first thing to be _20_in the mixed pot1. A. example B. sign C. word D. change 2. A. mistaken B. perfected C. learned D. ruined 3. A. sentence B. greeting C. habit D. proverb 4. A. help B. encourage C. convince D. believe 5. A. job B. research C. look D. search 6. A. containing B. printing C. publishing D. expressing 7. A. widely B. especially C. properly D. deeply 8. A. popular B. interesting C. traditional D. informal 9. A. before B. unless C. if D. because 10. A. has B. needs C. advises D. forces 11. A. use B. origin C. expression D. meaning 12. A. created B. advertised C. imagined D. discovered 13. A. by B. in C. with D. of 14. A. ordinary B. favorite C. modern D. well-known 15. A. according to B. thanks to C. in addition toD. related to16. A. lead B. pare C. add D. connect17. A. mixed B. cooked C. put D. joined18. A. change B. damage C. reduce D. improve19. A. welingB. contributing C. preferring D. taking20. A. used B. considered C. mentionedD. influenced 第二节：阅读理解（每题2分） One of the latest trend（趋势） in American Childcare is Chinese au pairs. Au Pair in Stamford, for example, has got increasing numbers of request for Chinese au pairs from zero to around 4,000 since xx. And thats true all across the country. “I thought it would be useful for him to learn Chinese at an early age” Joseph Stocke, the managing director of s pany, says of his 2-year old son. “I would at least like to give him the chance to use the language in the future,” After only six months of being cared by 25-year-old woman from China, the boy can already understand basic Chinese daily expressions, his dad says. Li Drake, a Chinese native raising two children in Minnesota with an American husband, had another reason for looking for an au pair from China. She didnt want her children to miss out on their roots.” Because I am Chinese, my husband and I wanted the children to keep exposed to(接触) the language and culture.” she says. “Staying with a native speaker is better for children than simply sitting in a classroom,” says Suzanne Flynn, a professor in language education of Children.”But parents must understand that just one year with au pair is unlikely to produce wonders. plete mastery demands continued learning until the age of 10 or 12.” The popularity if au pairs from china has been strengthened by the increasing numbers of American parents who want their children who want their children to learn Chinese. It is expected that American demand for au pairs will continue to rise in the next few years.1. What does that term” au pair” in the text mean?A. A mother raising her children on her own.B. A child learning a foreign language at home.C. A professor in language education of children.D. A young foreign woman taking care of children.2. Li Drake has her children study Chinese because she wants them _.A. to live in China some dayB. to speak the language at homeC. to catch up with other childrenD. to learn about the Chinese culture3. What can we infer from the text?A. Learning Chinese is being popular in America.B. Educated women do better in looking after children.C. Chinese au pairs need to improve their English skills.D. Children can learn a foreign language well in six months.第三节：七选五（每题2分）Nowadays, many people do not read for pleasure. The Internet and television have bee most peoples main form of entertainment, and reading is being a thing of the past. 36 And there are ways to make it even more enjoyable, whether you do it frequently or just for assignments. Identify what kind of reading you want to enjoy.Believe it or not, people enjoy different kinds of reading. Some people do research, some people read to learn how to do things, and some people read in order to enjoy stories or poetry. 37 Realize that there are countless types of reading materials.For example, if you want to read stories, keep in mind that there are many types, like romantic novels, creative nonfiction, etc. Dont decide you dont like reading just because you dont like one particular kind of books. 38 But in the end, Youll slowly develop an interest in reading.Try listening to music.39 Soft music is generally received better, but any type will do. It depends on what you like.40 Find a place that is quiet, well-lit, and fortable. You can even make a reading er in your room.A. Create a good reading environment.B. Concentrate on what you* re reading.C. Remember, you will have trial and error.D. Therefore, watching TV plays an important role.E. Before anything else, figure out why you want to read.F.For some people, this makes reading more pleasant.G. However, reading can greatly increase your life experience.第四节：语法填空（每空1分）I had to visit my sister in another town because her husband was very ill. My whole family couldnt go because school _1_ (be) in session. My children stayed back in their fathers care, except for the _2_ (young). I was nervous taking a train journey alone with my oneyearold daughter. However, I gathered all my courage and boarded the train.It was _3_ (surprise) that there were only three other passengers in that carriage, two old ladies and a young man. My daughter was crying, missing her dad. I tried to fort her, giving her water and some biscuits, _4_ her crying wouldnt stop.Just then the young man offered _5_ (take) my baby into his arms. He stood with her near the window and started talking to her in a soft voice. My daughter stopped crying _6_ (gradual). I was both surprised and relieved. _7_ stranger handed my daughter back once she was asleep. During the long train journey this young man continuously helped me. He fed my baby, sang to her and told her countless _8_ (story). I arrived at my destination, rested and grateful for this man _9_ had e to my rescue.After so many years, I still remember this stranger on the train with a _10_ (thank) heart.第五节：短文改错（每处1分）Most people in the United States dont learn to speak 错误！未找到引用源。he second language.High schools teach languages.错误！未找到引用源。 And very few students learn to speak good.Why dont Americans speak others languages?The United States 错误！未找到引用源。re a very large country.Americans can travel a long distance and not leave the United States.They错误！未找到引用源。 not need to learn a second language.And many people in other parts of the world 错误！未找到引用源。poke English.If Americans travel to other countries，they can speak English in there，too.But some Americans think that错误！未找到引用源。 is a mistake to speak only English.They believe it is very importantly to learn a second language.