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1、2014-2015 下学期期末考试试题高一英语(共 90 分钟,满分 120 分)本次试卷分两部分第一卷:选择题。第二卷:非选择题第一卷:选择题:第一部分:阅读理解:(每小题 2 分,满分 30 分)第一节(共 10 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 20 分)AIf cars had wings(翅膀), they could fly and that just might happen, beginning in 2011. The company Terrafugia, based in Woburn, Massachusetts, says it plans to deliver its c
2、arplane, the Transition, so customers by the end of 2011.“Its the nextwowvehicle, ”said Terrafugia vice president Richard Gersh.“Anybody can buy a Ferrari, but as we say, Ferraris dont fly.”The carplane has wings that unfold for flyinga process the company says takes one minute and fold back up for
3、driving. A runway is still required to take off and land.The Transition is being marketed more as a plane that drives than a car that flies, although it is both. The company has been working with FAA to meet aircraft regulations, and with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to meet ve
4、hicle safety regulations.The company is aiming to sell the Transition to private pilots as a more convenient and cheaper way to fly. They say it saves you the trouble from trying to find another mode of transportation to get to and from airports: You drive the car to the airport and then youre good
5、to go. When you land, you fold up the wings and hit the road. There are no expensive parking fees because you dont have to store it at an airportyou park it in the garage at home.The carplane is designed to fly primarily under 10,000 feet. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,430 pounds, including f
6、uel and passengers. Terrafugia says the Transition reduces the potential for an accident by allowing pilots to drive under the bad weather instead of flying into marginal (临界的) conditions.The Transitions price tag:$ 194,000. But there may be additional charges for options like a radio, a transponder
7、 or a GPS. Another option is a fullplane parachute.“If you get into a very awful situation,it is the necessary safety option, ”Gersh said.So far, the company has more than 70 orders with deposits.“Were working very closely with them, but there are still some remaining steps, ”Brown said.1We can lear
8、n from the first two paragraphs that _.Acarplanes will be popular in 2011Bpeople might drive a carplane in 2011Cboth the Transition and Ferrari can take off and landDRichard Gersh is the vice president of Massachusetts2The underlined word“it”in the last but one paragraph refers to _.Athe radio Bthe
9、transponderCthe GPS Dthe fullplane parachute3Whats the best title for the passage?ACars with wings may be just around the cornerBWhich to choose:a Ferrari or a carplane?CA more convenient and cheaper way to flyDCars with wings can fly as fast as planesBWelcome to Pocono WhitewaterTheres something fu
10、n here at Pocono Whitewater for every level of adventurer! We have mild to wild whitewater rafting (漂流), family trips, and birdwatching boating. Choose one adventure now. Its up to you! We have trips available daily. Give us a call today!Dam Release Whitewater Rafting(漂流)Experience the best whitewat
11、er on the Lehigh River! Surrounded by forests and mountains, you will enjoy 12 miles and 5 hours of Class (等级) whitewater rafting and outstanding scenery. This is a fun and thrilling trip that everyone over the age of 12 can make. While paddling (划桨行进) in the swift water, youll shout and laugh.Dam R
12、elease Whitewater Rafting Rates: Individual (over the age of 12) : $61.00 Group (at least 8 persons) : $31.00Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jackets, free parking, bus service to/from the river and professional river guides.Family Style Whitewater RaftingBring along the whole fa
13、mily this summer and enjoy 8 miles and 5 hours of Class whitewater rafting. Mild water of the Lehigh River is simply perfect for beginners, school groups, and kids aged 4 and older. This is just perfect for enjoying the passing scenery, kicking your feet over the edge of the raft, or taking a swim i
14、n the river!One of the most unique things about this trip is a free riverside barbeque (烧烤)! Our workers will cook and serve you a picnic lunch hotdogs, potato salad, fruit, etc. The classic family picnic!Family Style Whitewater Rafting Rates: Adult: $39.00 Child (aged 414) : $33.00 Group (at least
15、8 persons) : $30.00Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jackets, free parking, bus service to/from the river, and a barbeque lunch, river guides not included.4Which of the following persons is suitable for Dam Release Whitewater Rafting?A. A 4yearold boy. B. A 6yearold girl.C. An 8ye
16、arold girl. D. A 14yearold girl.5We can infer that _.A. the higher the class is, the milder the water isB. the lower the class is, the milder the water isC. the higher the class is, the safer the rafting isD. the lower the class is, the faster the rafting is6If ten college students are to participate in the Dam Release Whitewater Rafting, how much money will be paid in total?A