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1、辽宁省大连市一三中学2016-2017学年高一英语下学期期中试题（无答案）第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AA jobless man applied for the position of “office boy” at Microsoft. The HR manager interviewed him and then watched him cleaning the floor as a test.“You are employed,” he
2、said. “Give me your e-mail address and Ill send you the application to fill in, as well as date when you may start.”The man replied, “But I dont have a computer, neither an e-mail.”“Im sorry,” said the HR manager. “If you dont have an e-mail, that means you do not exist. And who doesnt exist cannot
3、have the job. ” The man left with no hope at all. He didnt know what to do, with only ten dollars in his pocket. He then decided to go to the supermarket and buy 10kg tomatoes. He then sold the tomatoes from door to door. In less than two hours, he succeeded to double his capital. He repeated the op
4、eration three times, and returned home happily with 60 dollars. The man realized that he can survive in this way, and started to go every day earlier, and return late. Thus, his money doubled or tripled every day. Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck, and then he had his own fleet of delivery veh
5、icles. Five years later, the man is one of the biggest food retailers in the US. He started to plan his familys future and decided to have a life insurance. He called an insurance broker and chose a protection plan. When the conversation was concluded the broker asked him his e-mail. The man replied
6、, “I dont have an e-mail.” The broker answered curiously, “You dont have an e-mail, and yet have succeeded to build an empire. Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an e-mail?” The man thought for a while and replied, “Yes, Id be an office boy at Microsoft!”21. According to the passage
7、, which of the following is TRUE? A. The man is one of the biggest food retailers in the world. B. The man didnt give up though he failed the interview. C. He started his career by selling tomatoes in the supermarket. D. Those who have e-mails can work at Microsoft.22. The underlined word “triple” c
8、an be replaced by _. A. become large B. become 3 times C. increase quickly D. decrease quickly23. The man can be described as _. A. helpful and considerate B. positive and generous C. smart and hardworking D. stubborn and unselfish24. Which proverb can best describe the story? A. Misfortune may be a
9、n actual blessing. B. Where there is a will, there is a way. C. Accidents will happen. D. No pains, no gains.BGet ready for the journey of a lifetime this driving route will introduce you to the very best of the South Island of New Zealand.Day 1 Methven GeraldineTimaru Lake TekapoKeen golfers may li
10、ke to get up early for a round of golf before continuing their journey to Geraldine, a pretty town known for its clothing stores and delicious foods. Stop for lunch and explore Caroline Bay. Afterwards, drive west to admire the lakeside Church of the Good Shepherd, and then spend the afternoon at La
11、ke Tekapo enjoying the great outdoors perhaps fishing or hiking.Day 2 Lake Tekapo Twizel OamaruStart your day with a sightseeing tour by helicopter the best way to enjoy the scenery including Mt Cook. Next, drive south along SH 8 to Omarama, a popular place for gliding. Turn off SH 8 and head east a
12、long SH 83 through the beautiful Waitaki Valley to Oamaru. At dusk, visit the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony to watch the worlds smallest penguins come ashore.Day 3 Oamaru DunedinDrive south along SH 1 to Dunedin and spend the rest of the day enjoying many experiences Dunedin has to offer. History lover
13、s will enjoy fantastic museums and historic houses such as Larnach Castle. Get back to nature drive out along Otago Peninsula to visit the NZ Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium.Day 4 Dunedin Te Anau Milford SoundMake sure your camera is charged because Day 4 is the most wonderful visual(视觉的) treat.
14、Visit the Department of Conservation for an insight into the regions natural treasures before setting out for Milford Sound. A guided tour is an excellent choice that allows you to focus on the scenery.25. On which day can you enjoy the most beautiful scenery?A. Day 1B. Day 2 C. Day 3D. Day 426. If
15、you would like to explore history along the journey，you can stop at_.A. Larnach CastleB. Waitaki ValleyC. Te Anau D. Milford Sound27. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. No guide is available during this journey.B. Outdoor sports fans can have great fun during this journey.C. No shopping is recommended along this journey.D. Drive all through SH 8, and you will see the worlds smallest penguins.CSooner or later, most students are to
