广东东莞三校高一上期中英语试卷

The Secret of Happiness
An old man walked slowly into a restaurant with his cane（拐杖）. His       overcoat and worn-out shoes made him stand out from the usual Saturday morning breakfast crowd.
A young waitress named Mary watched him move toward a       by the window. Mary ran over to him, and said, “Here, Sir. Let me give you a hand with that       .”
Without       a word, he smiled and nodded a thank-you. She pulled the chair away from the table and helped him get seated      . In a soft, clear       he said, “Thank you, Miss. And bless you for your      .”
“You’re welcome, Sir,” she responded. “I’ll be       in a moment, and if you need anything in the meantime, just wave at me!”
After he had finished a       meal, Mary helped him up from his chair,         him his cane, and walked with him to the front door. Holding the door open for him, she said, “Come back and see us, Sir!”  The old man       around and smiled.
When Mary went to clean his table, she was       to find a business card, a one-hundred-dollar bill and a       which read, “Dear Mary, I respect (尊敬) you very much, and you respect yourself too. It shows the way you treat others. You have found the secret of      ! Your kind gestures will shine through those who meet you.”
Actually the man she had served was the       of the restaurant. That was the first time that she or any of his employees had seen him.

A．clean B．old C．strange D．funny

A．room B．waiter C．table D．girl

A．chair B．dish C．desk D．menu

A．saying B．speaking C．reading D．telling

A．sadly B．quietly C．gradually D．safely

A．language B．sound C．attitude D．voice

A．attention B．kindness C．invitation D．cooperation

A．ready B．busy C．back D．fine

A．cheap B．expensive C．terrible D．delicious

A．showed B．handed C．lent D．took

A．turned B．walked C．looked D．moved

A．excited B．worried C．disappointed D．surprised

A．note B．tip C．message D．title

A．kindness B．unselfishness C．happiness D．helpfulness

A．customer B．owner C．partner D．host

根据句子结构的语法性，在下面空格处填入一个适当的词语或使用括号中词语的适当形式填空, 并将答案填写在答卷相应位置上。
She couldn’t understand his teacher___________(entire).
Last month, thousands of houses __________ (destroy) in the storm.
John Goodall has devoted all her life _______________ the protection of wildlife.
The number of people taking part in the lecture last week _______(be) 320.
They were ___________(shock)to see the terrible scene.
We are talking about the village and the farmers _________they visited.
He is __________ determined person and no one can change him.
The prize will go to the writer ________ story shows the most imagination.
The little boy found ________ hard to get along with his new classmates when he came to this new school.
I’d like to live in a house ______ there is plenty of sunshine.
Please throw away the ___________(use)papers.
We have been classmates ever_________ we entered high school.
It was the third time that he______________ (attend) this kind of lecture.
The mother left the room, with her baby _______ (cry) alone.
She was especially fond ______ a little girl named Betsy.

An eight-year-old girl heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money.
When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother, “Only a miracle can save him now,” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.
She hurried to a drugstore (药店) with the money in her hand.
“And what do you want?” asked the salesman.
“It’s for my little brother,” the girl answered. “He’s really, really sick and I want to buy a miracle.”
“Pardon?” said the salesman.
“My brother Andrew has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?”
“We don’t sell a miracle here, child. I’m sorry,” the salesman said with a smile.
“Listen, if it isn’t enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.” said the girl.
A well-dressed man heard it and asked, “What kind of a miracle does your brother need?”
“I don’t know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He’s really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can’t pay for it, so I have brought all my money.”
“How much do you have?” asked the man.
“$ 1.11, but I can try and get some more,” she answered.
“Well, what luck,” smiled the man. “$ 1.11, the price of a miracle for little brother.”
He took up the girl’s hand and said, “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”
That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn’t long before Andrew was home again.
How much did the miracle cost?
What was the trouble in the little girl’s family?

In the eye of the little girl, a miracle might be ______.

The little girl said again and again “I can try and get some more.” That shows _______.

What made the miracle happen?

From the passage we can infer that _______.

When talking about colds, maybe some people say it is very common. During the cold winter days, many people will complain the cold winter makes them catch a cold, and what they feel upset are not only the headache, cough but also the runny nose. It is so embarrassing when they forget to take a handkerchief or tissue along with them.
Want to stay away from colds? Put on a happy face.
Compared to unhappy people, those who are cheerful and relaxed are less likely to suffer from colds, according to a new study. It’s possible that being happy helps the body fight illnesses, say the researchers from New York University.
“It seems that positive(积极的) feelings may reduce (减少)the danger of illness,” said the study’s chief researcher Sheldon Cohen.
In an earlier study, Cohen found that people who were cheerful and lively caught coughs and colds less often. People who showed feelings were also less likely to tell their doctors that they felt ill.
In this study, Cohen has interviewed 193 adults every day for two weeks. During the interviews, the people told researchers that they were given colds by doctors and had to stay alone in a room for six days.
The results showed that everyone in the study was equally(相等地) likely to get ill. But for people who said they felt happy during the research period, their illness are less serious and lasted for a shorter time.
Cohen believes that when people experience positive feelings, their body may produce a chemical that helps fight illness and disease. So if you are worried about your health, look on the brighter side more often.
The underline part in Paragraph 5 is probably means ___________.

What did the study find?

According to Cohen, which of the following may help fight illness?

This passage is a/an_______.

What is the best title for this passage? ________

“I love you Bob.” “I love you too, Nancy.” It was 2 a.m., and I was hearing my parents’ voices through the thin wall separating my bedroom from theirs. Their loving words were sweet, touching —and surprising.
My parents married on September 14, 1940, after a brief dating. She was nearly 30 and knew it was time to start a family. The handsome well-educated man who came by the office where she worked looked like a good bet. He was attracted by her figure, her blue eyes. The romance didn’t last long.
Seeds of difference grew almost immediately. She liked to travel; he hated the thought. He loved golf; she did not. He was a Republican, she a loyal Democrat. They fought at the bridge table, at the dinner table, over money, over the shortcomings of their parents.
There was a hope that they would change once they retired (退休), and the angry winds did calm somewhat, but what remained changed itself into bright, hard bitterness. “I always thought we’d …” my mother would begin, before making a detailed list of my father’s faults. The complaints were recited so often, I can repeat them by heart today. As he listened, my father would say something angrily in a low voice.
It wasn’t the happiest marriage, but as their 60^th anniversary (纪念日) came nearer, my sister and I decided to throw a party. Sixty years was a long time, after all. Why not try to make the best of things? We’d provide the cakes, the balloons, the toasts, and they’d follow one rule: no fighting.
The agreement was honored. We had a wonderful day. When we thought back, we found it was an important celebration, because soon after, things began to change for my parents.

Bob married Nancy because of ______.

When the writer told the story, the mother was probably ______ years old.

What do we know about the writer’s parents?

The purpose for the writer to hold the party is ______.

Suppose this passage is taken from the Reader’s Digest, which column do you think it is taken from?

How to improve my life? Many people think that they have to accept whatever life throws at them. They'll say, "This is my fate, my destiny. I cannot change it."
Of course not! You don't have to suffer needlessly. Your destiny depends on you, not on any other outer factors.
I know someone who says she just accepts what life gives her because she has done everything she can to improve it. Guess what her lifestyle is? She wakes up in the morning, goes to work, comes back home, relaxes, chats with people, watches TV, then goes to sleep. Next day, the same things cycle follows.
Huh! Is this what she calls "doing her best"? She believes she has tried her best and just accepts it in her heart that this is the life that God has intended for her to live; that her luck can only change if God wills it. Of course God wants us to be happy and live our life to the fullest, but we have to do our share of exerting (运用) the effort to live the life of our dreams.
Remember that you reap what you sow. You just don't sit around and wait for a million dollars to fall from the sky. You have to get off the couch, get your eyes off the TV screen, get your hands off the phone. Don't expect your luck to change unless you do something about it. If something goes wrong, don't just regard it as a temporary(临时的) setback; but use it as feedback. Learn your lesson, make the most of the situation, and do something to solve the problem. It's not enough to think positively（积极地）; you also have to act positively.
If someone's life is in the trouble, do you just hope and pray that things will turn out fine? Of course not! You get to do anything you can to save the person. So it is with your own life. It is not enough to hope for the best, but you have to do your best. In other words, don't just stand (or sit ) there, do something to improve your life.
According to the woman mentioned in Para.3, her life _______.

What does the author think of the woman's life?

Which of the following statements is the author's opinion?

In Para.5, the author emphasized the importance of _______.

The text is mainly written to advise you to _______.

阅读以下材料，获取必要的信息，然后匹配有关信息，并在答题卡上将对应的答案标号涂黑。
请阅读以下一些酒店的介绍：
A.Alex Centre Hotel is 300 meters away from the centre square. It has many modern and large rooms. It also has a business centre, meeting rooms, a car park and several restaurants.
B.Youth Hotel provides more than a hundred rooms. The rooms are not big but clean. No noise can be heard from the streets. There is an outdoor barbecue(烧烤) that everyone loves.
C.Holiday Village is built in a beautiful valley. You can have your own house with a small garden. The restaurant in it has delicious food and all kinds of wine, ready for you in the evening, but it may cost much.
D.Fishermen’s Home is built by the sea. You don’t need to spend much staying here. Walking along the beach, you can see many fish. You can go fishing on the boat, too. Of course, you can enjoy seafood with your friends in the restaurant.
E.Holiday Inn is great for its value. It is lying at the foot of the mountain. It provides basic conditions, but the rooms are clean and big enough for a dance. It has a nice swimming pool.
F.Karin’s Hotel is on an island. It is famous for its wonderful natural views(风景), nice rooms and its service. Staying here can make your trip a pleasant one.
请阅读以下个人信息，并将他们的需求和以上的酒店匹配。
Mr. & Mrs. Smith live in a noisy street. They are going to the beach for a weekend. They dream of eating seafood by the sea and spending a quiet night. They also hope the hotel rooms are not so expensive.
Jack is a businessman. He is looking for a modern hotel with good service in the centre of the city.
The Lees are having a three-day holiday. They aren’t rich and they enjoy a simple life. The family all like swimming.
Jim and Susan plan a trip after their wedding(婚礼). They want to choose a hotel with natural environment, comfortable rooms and good service.
A group of college students are having their holiday. They want a quiet place where they can have their BBQ. They don’t care about the room size.

句子考查
He has already_______ ______ _______ _______(下定决心)study English hard.
At present, a great number of people _____ _____walk to the office
______ ______drive .(宁愿…..而不愿)
My mother bought a lot of vegetables so that she could make some soup. (改写)
My mother bought a lot of vegetables ______ ______ ______ ______ some soup.
He _____ ________ (将出发) for London in two hours.
My teacher said to us,“Light travels much faster than sound.”(改为间接引语)
______________________________________________________________
My English teacher plays an important role in my study.(就划线部分强调)
_______________________________________________________________.
I dislike the students. They often sleep in class . (合并为定语从句)
______________________________________________________________.
坐我旁边的那个人是个艺术家。（用定语从句翻译）
_______________________________________________________________.

你的朋友汤姆写信给你说寒假期间准备来东莞旅游，请你作为向导给他介绍一下东莞。
[写作内容]
东莞：位于广东东南部，是一个具有悠久历史的城市。
气候：温和，年平均温度为23.3度。
景点：很多景点，例如松山湖，可园和观音山等。
松山湖介绍：
（1）绿树成荫，草地碧绿，湖水清澈。
（2）在湖边可以散步，踩自行车，做运动，看书，野炊等休闲活动。
（3）是一个接近自然和休闲的好地方。
要求：字数：100个词左右
参考词汇：平均气温：average temperature
松山湖：Sonshan Lake,
可园：Keyuan
观音山:Guanyin mountain.