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1、2016-2017学年第二学期高一期中联考英语试题2017.4I. 阅读理解 (共两节；满分30分)第一节 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项 (共10小题；每小题2分, 满分20分)A An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.Fragile items,
2、like those made of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the flo
3、or directly and not on you.There is a strong chance of short circuits (短路) and fire breakouts during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near obje
4、cts that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases at all times.If you are outdoors, do not take shelter
5、under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.If trapped in debris（瓦砾堆）, cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can find you.
6、Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust.1. The purpose of the passage is to tell readers _.A. the damage caused by earthquakesB.
7、 the rescue work after earthquakesC. how to prevent earthquakes D. how to protect yourself and others in earthquakes2. During the earthquake, people are advised to _.A. turn off power and gas immediately B. go out of the building at onceC. take shelter under a treeD. drive to a safe place3. What sho
8、uld people NOT do when they are trapped in debris?A. Cover their mouth with a handkerchief. B. Tap on a pipe or wall for help. C. Light a fire for help. D. Use a whistle for help.BToo much eating. Too many unhealthy foods. Too many advertisements for food. Too little activity. Different explanations
9、 are offered for Americas weight problema problem increasingly shared by other countries. Almost one-fifth of American children and teenagers are overweight.Schools have been asked to increase physical education, an important tool for public health. However, a recent study has shown an increase in t
10、he number of injuries in PE classes.Researchers say one possibility is a decrease in the number of school nurses during the period they studied. Schools without a nurse on duty may be more likely to send an injured child to a hospital.Another possible reason for more injuries is a change in the trad
11、itional idea of physical education. This “New P.E.” expands the kinds of sports that are taught. But activities that some schools offer now, like rock climbing and skateboarding, can also expand the risks, says Cheryl Richardson, who is with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.
12、 Also, she says not all states require P.E. teachers to be specially trained. Untrained teachers could be less likely to recognize unsafe conditions.Cheryl Richardson points to one of the studys findingsthat injuries are often the result of contact with a person or a structure. This tells her that t
13、he teachers were not giving each student enough space to move around safely.Six activities produced seventy percent of all injuries: running, basketball, football, volleyball, soccer and gymnastics.The researchers say larger class sizes are another possible reason for the increase in injuries. Large
14、r classes can mean less supervision(监督). The National Association for Sport and Physical Education says twenty to thirty students in a P.E. class should be the limit.4. What are the P.E. classes in American schools like now? A. They have become more dangerous for students than before. B. They are in
15、teresting and safe enough for students. C. They need excellent skills rather than physical strength. D. They strictly follow the traditional idea of physical education.5. We can learn from the third paragraph that_. A. there are school nurses in every American school B. American girls love working a
16、s nurses in schools C. American nurses have been well paid by the hospital D. American schools need more school nurses at present6. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. What leads to the weight problem in America.B. Why students should have more PE classes.C. Why there have been more injuries in PE classes.D. What foods are consider
