《上海市七宝中学2016-2017学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 含答案》由会员分享，可在线阅读，更多相关《上海市七宝中学2016-2017学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 含答案（13页珍藏版）》请在金锄头文库上搜索。
1、七宝中学 2016 学年高一英语期中考试. Grammar and Vocabulary: 30%Section ADirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with one proper word or the proper form of the given word to make the passage coherent. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.I began to grow up that winter night when
2、 my parents and I were returning from my aunts house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around (19)_(look) at me. I remember that I (20)_ not bear(忍受) the thought of never hearing again the rad
3、io program for school children (21)_ which I listened every morning.I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all (22)_ places I was going to see - the strang
4、e and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.The four years (23)_ followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost -
5、having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know (24)_ I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even harder for me. Some time passed (25)_ my stepfather and I got used to (26)_ _. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times.”My responsib
6、ilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English (27)_(good) than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration(移民) officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company emplo
7、yees.From my experiences I have (28)_(learn) one important rule: almost all common troubles at last go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.Directions
8、: Complete the passage with the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note there is one more word than you need.(A)A. newly B. unbelievable C. natural D. immediate AB. essential AC. emotional AD. balanced BC. fast BD. ensure CD. grow ABC. keepMaintaining your hair is relatively easy wit
9、h the right kind of steps. Hair is made of protein, so keeping a healthy diet and good hygiene is a(n) _29_ part of maintaining shining looks. At the same time, here are some other tips about hair care, and what you can do at home to get _30_ beautiful hair.Wash hair sparingly and use a good-quality
10、 shampoo. Washing hair too often can leave hair dried out, leached of its _31_ oils, and may damage your hair. Aim to shampoo your hair at most every other day or only twice a week.Maintaining Your General HealthEat healthily. Give your hair the right amount of vitamins. Since hair is made of protei
11、ns, eat a(n) _32_ diet rich in lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. A healthy diet will _33_ hair that looks and feels better. Make sure you get plenty of vitamin C. This vitamin strengthens hair. In addition, iron helps transport oxygen to blood vessels, zinc grows and repairs tissue,
12、 and omega-3 fatty acids _34_ healthy hair. Give your hair some time to show new brilliance. What you eat will not have a(n) _35_ difference on the hair you already have, but it will help with hair that is _36_ growing.Remove stress from your life. Physical and mental stress will _37_ your hair from
13、 realizing its full potential. Stress can cause hair loss, so try not to let stress overcome you. This means finding healthy _38_ outlets (a way of expressing or getting rid of strong feelings) for your stress: yoga, biking, meditation, or other forms of exercise all work well.(B)A. architecture B.
14、birthplace C. destination D. passion AB. traditionally AC. officially AD.free-of-charge BC. gather BD. wonderful CD. cultural ABC. legalRio de Janeiro, the CidadeMaravilhosa(Marvelous City), is a city true to its namesake. Its famous landmarks and beaches draw the masses every year, but these must-s
15、ees can sometimes overshadow the rich essence of what makes this a unique _39_. There is indeed much more than Christ the Redeemer, carnival and caipirinhas(鸡尾酒) in Rio.Just beyond the city centers shiny office blocks hides historic neighborhood Pedra do Sal. This is the _40_ of samba and one of the
16、 most important _41_ sites in Brazils history. On Mondays and Fridays nights hundreds of locals with a(n) _42_ for Brazils best-known genre of music gather where it all began. Band members _43_ sit around a table as they play to the dancing crowd. The _44_ festivities start at 9pm, but its best to arriv
