高一英语期末试题及答案
篇1：高一英语期末试题及答案
英语 试题
第I卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） (略)
第二部分 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，选出佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Eve was waiting in the corridor outside her class. She was feeling sick. She had two exams that day and physics was first. She really hated physics. It was her worst subject. Lisa looked back at her, and then looked away quickly. Eve thought she looked guilty. She didn't have a problem wit h physics. She didn't have a problem with anything... Miss Perfect!
“Hi, Eve! So what's wrong with you and Lisa?” asked Tina, “I thought you were friends.” “Yes, so did I,” said Eve. “But she hasn't spoken to me for two weeks now. She promised to help me review for the physics exam too, but then she’s ignored all my calls and texts.”
While in the exam, Eve found Lisa was holding her phone on her knee under the table and reading from it. Eve couldn’t believe it! Is that how Lisa always got such good grades? She thought about telling the teacher, but she hesitated. The next exam was history. That was Eve’s favorite subject but she couldn't concentrate. She didn't know what to do about Lisa. Just then, Mr. Reed, their teacher, walked past. “Mr. Reed…”
Lisa was called to the teachers’ office and there waited Mr. Reed…
The history test was over. Eve was walking towards the school gate when she heard footsteps behind her. It was Lisa. Eve could see that she had been crying. “Listen,” said Lisa. “I'm really sorry I haven’t answered your calls, bu t my dad had a heart attack two weeks ago and he’s in hospital. He had a big heart operation today and I was very worried about him. So I was reading texts from my mum, but Mr. Reed caught me. He thought I was cheating. He believes me now, but I have to take the exam again. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you what was happening. Will you forgive me?”
21. The reason for Eve’s feeling sick is most probably that _______.
A. she found Lisa was looking back at her B. she had to take two exams within one day
C. she was worried about the physics exam D. she had been waiting for too long a time
22. Lisa didn't help Eve review for the physics exam because _______.
A. she had to look after her sick father B. she herself was quite bad at physics
C. she didn't consider Eve as a true friend D. she was selfish and hated to waste time
23. At the end of the story Eve probably felt _______.
A. confident and optimistic B. regretful and sorry
C. sad and angry D. glad and inspired
24. What lesson can we lear n from this passage?
A. A friend in need is a friend indeed. B. A life without a friend is a life without sun.
C. Old friends and old wines are the best. D. Friendship should be based on trust.
B
Thousands of objects have been on display in The National Air and Space Museum in Washing ton, DC, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition to our exhibition galleries, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium, Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, and the Public Observatory on the east end. There are many things to do at the Museum in DC. We offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults. We also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year.
Hours & Admission: Open every day except December 25. Admission is free.
Regular Hours: 10: 00 am to 5: 30 pm
Extended Hours: 10: 00 am to 7: 30 pm
December 26—30, .
March 30—April 20, .
Frida ys and Saturdays, April 24—May 16, .
May 17—September 7, .
VISITING TIPS:
Limit the Number of Bags: All visitors are screened through metal detectors upon entry. The fewer items you bring inside the Museum, the faster your entry. Before you visit, please review the list of prohibited items, which include pocket knives and tripods (三脚架). Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Museum, so please leave them at home or in your car.
No Food and Drink: Only bottled water is permitted in the Museum. You may only consume food and other drinks in the Food Court, not in the Museum. Groups who bring food are encouraged to picnic on the National Mall.
Please Take Photos: You are welcome to take photos for personal use. However, tripods and monopods (单脚架) are not permitted without approval.
First Aid: The Museum has a First Aid office and a nurse on duty. Please contact the
nearest security officer or the Welcome Center for assistance.
Visit the Welcome Center:
At our Welcome Center in the South Lobby, staff and volunteers can answer any questions you have during your visit.
Open 10: 00 am to 5: 30 pm
Phone: 202-633-2214
E-mail: NASM-Visitor Services@ si.edu
25. According to the passage, the National Air and Space Museum is a museum _______.
A. where only adults can take part in activities
B. which anyone can visit without buying tickets
C. where one can touch anything that he likes
D. which anyone can visit without time limits
26. If you plan to visit the Museum at 6: 00 pm, it is possible on _______.
A. December 24, B. March 1,
C. July 6, D. September 15,
27. The purpose of this passage is to _______.
A. make an advertisement for the museum B. encourage adults to bring their children there
C. show what is on display in the museum D. attract people to explore the universe
C
Fashion refers to the styles of dress that are currently popular. Fashion goes beyond just clothes, though. It’s important for some people to wear only the latest fashions and styles. For others, though, keeping up with trends (潮流) isn’t that important. The one thing that stays the same with fashion is this: it always changes!
In the 1960s and 1970s, hippies made bell-bottomed blue jeans popular. In the 1980s, Michael Jackson made parachute pants all the fashion. Now try to find these items in today’s clothing stores!
Why do fashions change? The answer is probably as simple as the fact that people change. Over time, the new replaces the old. People are influenced greatly by popular culture, including athletes, musicians, movie stars, as well as popular films, televisions shows, books and music. We are also influenced by the fashion industry’s advertising.
The stars of popular culture are always searching for a new angle to maintain (保持) their popularity. Often these new angles come in the form of new clothing or hairstyles. When people see these new styles, they often want to imita te their favorite stars. To do so, they seek out the latest fashions to make themselves look like the people they want to imitate. In this way, fashions evolve and change over time.
For years, clothes have been used to separate people into groups. Even today, brand-name clothing that is more expensive than other types of clothing can be used by some people to distinguish themselves from others. Unfortunately, this can often have the effect of distancing certain groups from others.
Don’t forget that it’s always OK to develop your own sense of style that is unique and separate from what the fashion world determines! Stay true to yourself and let your personality — not your clothes — speak for who you are.
28. The examples of bell-bottomed blue jeans and parachute pants in Paragraph 3 are used to show that _______.
A. people often have different dressing styles
B. trends of fashion are changing all the time
C. people are always affected greatly by the stars
D. hippies and Michael Jackson are good designers
29. Fashion change mainly because _______.
A. new films and shows replace the old B. movie stars are changing over time
C. popular culture influences people D. advertisements change rapidly
30. We can learn from the text that _______.
A. clothes may separate and distance people
B. people like imitating others’ dressing style
C. the author has clearly gone out of fashion
D. fashion is all about clothes people wear
31. In the last paragraph, the author mainly wants to stress _______.
A. the advantages of staying unique and separate
B. the bad effects of following fashions and styles
C. the good benefits of popular styles to people
D. the importance of having one’s own personality
D
Darek Fidyka, a 38-year-old Bulgarian, had been paralyzed (瘫痪的) from the chest down for four years after a knife attack. Scientists from Britain and Poland took c ells from his nose, transplanted (移植) them into his back and re-grew his spinal cord (脊髓). Now he can walk and even drive a car. The doctors were delighted but said it was the first step in a long journey.
The breakthrough came after 40 years of research by Professor Geoff Raisman, who found that cells had the possibility to repair damage to nasal (鼻腔的) nerves, the only part of the nervous system that constantly re-grows. “The idea was to take something from an area where the nervous system can repair itself and put it into an area that doesn’t repair itself,” Professor Raisman said.
Polish doctors injected (注射) the nasal cells into Mr Fidyka’s spinal cord above the injury and used some nerves from his ankle to form a bridge across the damaged tissue. The nasal cells appear to have caused the spinal nerves to repair themselves.
Professor Raisman achieved this with rats in the late 1990’s, but this is his greatest success. “I think the moment of discovery for me was Christmas in 1997 when I first saw a rat, which couldn’t control its hand, put its hand out to me. That was an exciting moment, because I realized then that my belief that the nervous system could be repaired was true.”
Doctors chose the easiest case for their first attempt—it might not work for others. But there is a real sense of hope that an idea once thought impossible has been realized.
David Nicholls, who helped provide money for the breakthrough, said information about the breakthrough would be made available to researchers across the globe.
“What you’ve got to understand is that for three million paralyzed people in the world today, the world looks a totally brighter place than it did yesterday,” he said.
32. Why did Professor Geoff Raisman choose cells from the nose?
A. The nervous system in the nose can repair itself.
B. Cells from the nose can be easily transplanted.
C. The nervous system in the nose has more cells.
D. Cells in the nose are able to re-produce rapidly.
33. How did the operation work for Darek Fidyka?
A. The nervous system in the spinal nerves can repair itself.
B. The nerves from his ankle cured the patient of the injury.
C. The nasal cells re-produced and spread over very quickly.
D. The nasal cells helped the spinal nerves to repair themselves.
34. What made Professor Geoff Raisman begin to believe the nervous system can be repaired?
A. His former study with other people. B. His operation on a paralyzed patient.
C. His sudden thought about Christmas. D. His unusual experience with a sick rat.
35. David Nicholls’ words suggest that _______.
A. the world will become a better and brighter place
B. paralyzed people of today have the hope of recovery
C. the report of the breakthrough will be published soon
D. researchers across the world will carry out the operation
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
For millions of years, coral reefs（珊瑚礁）have provided homes and food for thousands of different living things. Fish and sea birds share the reef with other creatures. Now these beautiful places are in danger. 36 Scientists have found that more than one-fourth of the earth’s coral reefs have been ruined so far. Another quarter will disappear in ten years’ time. Unless things change, all of the remaining reefs may die within your lifetime.
Some people think that coral is stone because of its rough（粗糙的）, hard surface. But coral is an animal. Tiny polyps（水螅体）form the coral reefs. 37 These colors come from the algae（海藻）living inside the coral. Billions of coral polyps stick together. New ones grow on the dead ones. This happens year after year. Over time, the coral builds up a reef. The reef rises from the ocean floor until it almost reaches the sea’s surface. It takes coral 500,000 years to build a huge reef. 38
The coral reefs have been harmed mainly in three ways. The first factor is pollution on land. The pollutants run with rainwater into streams and rivers, which carry the poisons into the ocean. 39 So they will be easily infected with diseases. Another cause is people. People have broken off pieces of coral, which they want to sell or keep as souvenirs. Pe ople have dropped sticks of dynamite（炸药）into the water to catch more fish. The worst problem is the heating up of the oceans. Higher ocean temperatures kill the important food source for the coral—the algae, the tiny greenish-gold water plants that live on coral. 40 The coral turns white and dies. Scientists call this coral bleaching（珊瑚白化）. The bleached part of the coral reef cannot recover.
A. They come in many different colors.
B. However, humans have taken less than 100 years to destroy it.
C. This has blown up parts of the reefs.
D. When the algae die, the coral loses both its food and its color.
E. So are all the sea plants and animals that depend on them.
F. Chemicals from the poisons kill re efs or make them weak.
G. Many of them might not even last that long!
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Most people agree that a pet adds joy to a person’s life. Scientists are now finding that having a pet may keep its owner 41 . And good health may add years to a person’s life.
Scientists have been 42 the tie between pets and health for years. In 1990, a study was done with people aged 65 and older. It 43 that pet owners went to the doctor less than people __44 pets. Do pets make people 45 ? Are people able to handle their everyday lives better? Alan Beck, who is a researcher, says that 46 the answer to the questions is yes, then having pets may be a good idea.
Can pets also help people live longer? Rebecca Johnson did a study to 47 . Johnson teaches nurses how to care for 48 people. Her study shows that having pets may cause people to 49 more slowly.
The human body makes many chemicals. Some of the chemicals make people feel 50 . Others make people feel bad. In Johnson’s 51 , levels of the “good” chemicals 52 when people were around pets while levels of the “bad” chemicals went down. The good 53__ seemed to slow the aging of cells. If this is 54 , maybe people should spend more time with their 55 . Then people might feel better and 56 longer.
You might be allergic（过敏的） to pets. Or you may not want to 57 a pet. Never fear. A robotic, or computer pet may be just the thing for you.
Scientists are testing computer pets, like the robotic dog AIBO. They want to see if 58__ pets can help people the way 59 dogs do.
Will a robotic pet 60 the real pet sitting with you on the sofa? Something tells us that it will probably become a reality.
41. A. healthy B. excited C. mad D. hurried
42. A. carrying out B. making up C. looking at D. breaking down
43. A. warned B. showed C. reminded D. advised
44. A. through B. beyond C. against D. without
45. A. busier B. funnier C. happier D. angrier
46. A. though B. until C. if D. unless
47. A. find out B. put out C. turn out D. set out
48. A. si ck B. friendly C. old D. lovely
49. A. age B. move C. walk D. grow
50. A. bored B. surprised C. sleepy D. good
51. A. study B. work C. story D. case
52. A. changed B. varied C. fell D. rose
53. A. sides B. chemicals C. studies D. dogs
54. A. important B. unusual C. true D. impossible
55. A. children B. pets C. friends D. neighbors
56. A. live B. wander C. stay D. travel
57. A. head for B. search for C. cheer for D. care for
58. A. family B. computer C. baby D. toy
59. A. brave B. quiet C. faithful D. real
60. A. destroy B. replace C. improve D. accompany
第II卷
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
He is the man who for many people has been a role model. Now your biggest hero deserves a special day 61 you can express your thanks and let him know how much 62__ (important) he is to you than any other model.
The idea of Father’s Day came from 63 American woman called Sonara Smart Dodd in 1909. Dodd wanted a special day 64 (honor) her father. He raised six children by 65__ after his wife died. Dodd thought there needed to be a day to honor loving dads.
The first Father’s Day 66 (celebrate) on June 19, 1910. In 1924, U.S. President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a 67 (nation) Father’s Day. Finally, in 1996, President Lyndon Johnson declared the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day.
The third Sunday of June—which 68 (fall) on June 21, —is Father’s Day. Here are some ways to show your love and respect:
* Send him a 69 (greet) card. Fathers prefer cards which are not too emotional. So choose one that will make him laugh.
* If he has a computer, cover his desktop 70 words like “I Love you Dad”.
* A small present, such as a framed photo of your family, can make him feel like a king.
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共
有10处语言错误，每句中多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号( )，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Jim is a Australian boy who has been lived in our city for over two years. I still remember the morning when he came into our class, wear a cap and a pair of sunglasses. He waved to us with grace and introduce himself with a sweet smile, which made us to feel pleased. We gave him a warm welcome. And immediate Jim became our great friend.
Now Jim and we play together, chat with each other and gather picnics. Also, we ride bikes in the country or enjoy hike in the mountains. Sometimes we play ball game on the playground. Jim likes it here and often says it is like being at home. But that is what we wish.
第二节 书面表达（25分）
假定你是班长李华，请根据以下内容给新任外教Smith先生写一封信, 向他表示欢迎并转达同学们对英语课的希望：
1. 介绍西方文化；
2. 组织多样活动；
3. 关注学生发音, 提高听说能力。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头已为你写好。
春期宛东五校高一年级联考
英语试题答案
阅读（2分） : CABD/ BCA/ BCAD/ ADDB/ EABFD
完形（1.5分）: ACBDC/ CACAD/ ADBCB/ ADBDB
语法填空（1.5分）：when/more important/an/to honor(honour)/himself/
was celebrated/national/will fall(falls)/greeting/with
短文改错（1分） :
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篇2：高一英语期末试题及答案
一、听力（20分）
第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How long does it take the speakers to go to London by train?
A. 1 hour. B. 2 hours. C. 3 hours.
2. What will the man do?
A. Make tea. B. Have a cup of tea. C. Boil more water.
3. What will the woman probably do? w W w . x K b 1.c o M
A.Catch a train. B. See the man off. C.Go shopping.
4. What will the woman do?
A. Look for the keys to the house. B. Go to work. C. Have an interview.
5. Why does the man want to take a picture of the woman’s son ?
A. He is working for a newspaper.
B. He is taking photos for a book.
C. The woman’s son is very lovely.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至第7题。
6.What did the man do last weekend?
A. Watched TV. B. Stayed at home. C. Visited a friend.
7. What will the woman probably do this weekend?
A. Play tennis B. Do some shopping. C. Go to a dance.
听第7段材料，回答第8至第9题。
8. How will the speakers go?
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By car.
9. What’s the man most probably?
A. A driver. B. A teacher. C. A doctor.
听第8段材料，回答第10至第12题。
10. Where is the man now?
A. In New York. B. In Beijing. C. In France.
11. What is the main purpose of the man’s coming visit?
A.To be on holiday. B. To see the woman. C. To attend a meeting.
12. When will the two speakers meet?
A. On June 20th. B.On June 21st. C. On June 22nd.
.听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。
13. What is Sally doing now?
A. Typing letters for Mrs. Farnsworth.
B.Typing letters for Mr. Black.
C.Typing a report for Mr. Black.
14. Where is Mr. Black going?
A. To Detroit. B. To Chicago. C.To New York.
15. When will Sally finish the report?
A. Pretty soon. B. By 8:00. C. Tomorrow morning.
16. What kind of watch is Sally going to buy most probably?
A. A Rolex. B. A Bulova. C.A Seiko.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。
17. What did Lincoln’s father do?
A. A teacher . B. A worker . C. A farmer.
18. Why couldn’t Lincoln go to school?
A. Because his family was too poor.
B. Because he was too old for school.
C. Because there was no school near him.
19.How long did it take Mrs. Lincoln to make a trip to the town?
A. A whole day. B. Half a day. C.One and a half days.
20. Why did Mrs. Lincoln go to the town?
A. To meet someone. B. To buy Lincoln a gift. C. To join a birthday party.
二．单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
21. I would like to buy ____ watch, ____ real watch that just looks like a lovely cat.
A. a; the B. a; a C. /, the D. a, /
22. You are wasting your time trying to persuade him_____he’ll never believe us.
A. so B. so that C. because D. as long as
23. Is _____ possible that man can fly to the moon in a spaceship ?
A. man B. it C. this D. that
24. Mr. Wang arranged _______ to buy books from the Internet.
A. Tom B. at Tom C.with Tom D.for Tom
25. Who knows the _____ of the text? Raise your hands!
A. gift B.state C.title D.medal
26. The old man _____ in the countryside, so he_____ in our village now.
A. used to live; used to living
B. is used to living ; used to live
C. used to live; is used to living
D. is used to living; used to living
27. It was so cold last night that they had to have the fire____ all night long.
A. burn B.burnt C. burned D. burning
28. The castle I visited last week in England _____ 1,000 years ago. It deeply impressed me.
A. dates back to B. dated back to
C. is dated back to D. was dated back to
29. Is this the key university______ you wish to visit?
A.what B. where C. which D.when
30. —Could you do me a favor to pass this letter to Alice?
—______.
A. Good. B. With pleasure. C. My pleasure. D. Go ahead.
三. 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31~50 各题所给的选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的选项。
An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money left. When she heard her daddy say to her 31 mother with whispered desperation（绝望）,“ 32 a miracle（奇迹）can save him now”, the little girl went to her bedroom and took out her piggy bank. She 33 all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Then she 34 her way six blocks to the local drugstore（药店).
“And what do you want?” asked the chemist.
“It’s 35 my little brother,” the girl answered back. “He’s really, really sick and I want to buy a 36 . His name is Andrew and he has something 37 growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him.”
“We don’t 38 miracles here, child. I’m sorry,” the chemist said, smiling 39 at the little girl.
In the shop was a 40 customer. He stooped (弯腰) down and asked the little girl, “What kind of miracle does your brother 41 ?”
“I don’t know,” she replied．“He’s really sick and mommy says he needs 42 . But my daddy can’t pay for it, so I have brought my 43 .”
“How much do you have?” asked the man.
“One dollar and eleven cents, 44 I can try and get some more,” she answered quietly.
“Well, what a coincidence(巧合),” smiled the man. “A dollar and eleven cents — the 45 price of a miracle for little brothers. 46 me to where you live. I want to see your brother and 47 your parents.”
That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon(外科医生).The operation in the hospital was completed without 48 and it wasn’t long before Andrew was49 again and doing well.
The little girl was happy. She knew exactly how much the miracle cost --- one dollar and eleven cents plus the 50 of a little child.
31．A．helpless B．hopeful C．tearful D．kind
32．A．Simply B．Just C．More than D．Only
33．A．pulled B．put C．poured D．drew
34．A．followed B．made C．took D．found
35．A．to B．for C．as D．on
36．A．hope B．doctor C．favor D．miracle
37．A．bad B．small C．extra D．impossible
38．A．have B．offer C．store D．sell
39．A．gently B．coldly C．sadly D．strangely
40．A．well-behaved B．good-looking C．kind-hearted D．well-dressed
41．A．have B．need C．care D．like
42．A．a doctor B．a surgeon C．a kindness D．an operation
43．A．savings B．wishes C．ideas D．suggestions
44．A．since B．as C．but D．after
45．A．same B．proper C．exact D．necessary
46．A．Show B．Follow C．Help D．Take
47．A．persuade B．encourage C．meet D．help
48．A．difficulty B．doubt C．charge D．result
49．A．well B．home C．happy D．strong
50．A．courage B．cleverness C．devotion D．faith
四．阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从51-65各题所给的选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
A
At the beginning of the century there was a big farm called Hollywood Ranch. It was near Los Angeles in California. A few years later Hollywood was one of the most famous places of the world. From the 1910s to the 1950s Hollywood was the film center of the world. Every family knew the names of the film stars Charlie Chaplin, Greta Garbo, Bergman and hundreds more.
The reason why people went to Hollywood to make films was the sun. At first people made films in New York on the east coast of the United States. But then they heard about Los Angeles where there are 350 days of sun every year. As they made all the films by sunlight, the west coast was a much better place to work.
Also near Hollywood you can find mountains and sea and desert. They did not have to travel far to make any kind of film.
When TV became popular in the 1960s, Hollywood started making films for television. Then in the 1970s they discovered people still went to cinema to see big expensive films. After twenty years they are still making films in Hollywood and people watch them all over the world.
51. Hollywood used to be a __________.
A. cinema B. big farm C. park D. market
52. Who was not mentioned as a film star in the passage?
A. Charlie Chaplin. B. Marilyn Monroe
C. Ingrid Bergman D. Greta Garbo.
53. People went to Hollywood to make films because __________.
A. it was a beautiful place B. you could find many film stars
C. there was a lot of sunlight there D. it was a famous place
54. Which statement is true?
A. The west coast was a better place to make films.
B. There are no mountains near Hollywood.
C. People no longer went to the cinema after television became popular.
D. Hollywood began to make films for television before the First World War.
B
Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, you are communicating quite fluently, but: Listening is STILL a problem! First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening comprehension is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. The most important thing is to listen as often as possible. The first step is to find listening resources. The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The RealPlayer from RealMedia.com. The RealPlayer allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.
Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be frustrated (懊恼) by limited understanding. What should you do?
Here is some of the advice I give my students:
●Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.
●Stay relaxed when you do not understand — even if you continue not to understand for a long time.
●Do not translate what you hear into your native language.
●Listen for the general idea of the conversation. Don’t concentrate on detail until you have understood the main ideas.
I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning, when I didn’t understand a word, I insisted on translating it in my mind. This method usually resulted in confusion. Then, after the first six months, I discovered two very important facts. Firstly, translating creates a wall between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that — even if I didn’t pay much attention, I could usually understand what the speaker had said.
55. The best way to improve our listening is to _____.
A. practise as much as possible
B. find as many listening resources as possible
C. use the Internet like a radio station
D. speak naturally and read as much as possible
56. Which of the following is a good habit when listening?
A. Try to understand everything.
B. Try to get the main ideas.
C. Pay much attention to details.
D. Translate each word in your mind.
57. Why did the writer mention his / her experience in Germany?
A. To prove the importance of translating.
B. To show the problems of speaking a foreign language.
C. To tell us the importance of staying calm.
D. To point out an ineffective method of listening.
58. The underlined part “a wall” in the last paragraph refers to “_____”.
A. a communication barrier (障碍)
B. culture shock
C. language understanding
D. a little misunderstanding
C
This story took place a long time ago. But it has been repeated time and time again. Everyone is moved by the true story.
An old man was knocked down by a car and was taken to hospital. He was badly hurt, and during his few returns to consciousness（知觉）, he repeatedly called for his son. None knew where his son was. A dirty letter was found in his pockets. The nurse learned that his son was a soldier in North Carolina.
The hospital called the Red Cross office to find the young man. The young soldier was rushed to the airport in time to catch the plane.
It was evening when the young soldier walked into the hospital. A nurse took him to the bedsides of the old man. “Your son is here,” she said to the old man. She had to repeat the words several times before the old man’s eyes opened. He dimly(模糊地) saw the young man and got great comfort. He reached out his hand. The soldier held the old man’s hand and offered words of hope. All through the night the young soldier sat beside the bed. The nurse offered to watch instead of him for a while, he refused.
At dawn, the old man died. The nurse started to comfort him but the soldier asked her, “Who was that old man?” “He was your father,” she answered. “No, he wasn’t. I never saw him before. I knew right away there was a mistake, but I also knew he needed his son, and his son just wasn’t here. I realized I was needed. So I stayed.”
59．What is true about the old man?
A. He knew quite well what had happened to him
B. He was seriously injured and would die soon
C. He once and again wanted to call his son.
D. He was knocked dead near a hospital.
60．When the old man and the young man met, .
A. The old man wished the young man good luck in the future.
B. The doctors and nurses felt it hopeful to save the old man.
C. The young man said something to comfort the old man.
D. They both recognized each other at once.
61．We know from this passage .
A. the Red Cross is something for people to find persons.
B. the young man knew he was wrongly called when he got on the plane.
C. the hospital had meant to save the old man with the young man’s coming but failed.
D. The young man might have the same name as the old man’s son.
D
In the United States, it is not customary to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is attached to telephone calls made after 11:00 p.m. If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he assumes it's a matter of life and death. The time chosen for the call communications is important.
In social life, time plays a very important part. In the U.S.A. guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the attention to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. But it is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world, it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far in advance because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend to be forgotten. The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world. Thus, misunderstandings arise between people from cultures that treat time differently. Promptness (准时) is valued highly in American life, for example. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible. In the U.S. no one would think of keeping a business friend waiting for an hour. It would be too impolite. A person who is 5 minutes late is expected to make a short apology. If he is less than 5 minutes late, he will say a few words of explanation, though perhaps he will not complete the sentence.
62. “The same meaning is attached to telephone calls after 11:00p.m.”Here “attached” means _____.
A. taken B. drawn C. given D. shown
63. According to this passage, time plays an important role in _____.
A. everyday life B. school life C. social life D. private life
64. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The important role of time in social life B. Time is treasure
C. The Importance of an Announcement D. Time and Tide Wait for No Man
65. According to the passage, the author of the article may agree to which of the following statements?
A. It is appropriate to send your invitation cards three or four days before a dinner party date in the U.S.A.
B. It may be appropriate to send your invitation cards to your guests three or four days before a dinner party date in some countries.
C. It is best for one to make telephone calls at midnight because it costs much less.
D. If one is less than 5 minutes late, he has to make a short apology.
五．单词拼写：
按照句意，根据首字母和中文意思用其正确的形式写出相应的单词。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
66. New Zealand has some industry but a_____ is more important because there are 55 million sheep, 8 million cows and 1 million goats in New Zealand.
67. In 1983, there were only 200 computers c______ to the Internet.
68.Throughout the concert, the atmosphere inside the concert was e______ exciting.
69. Then between 1902 and 1909, Qi Baishi travelled a______ the country and painted many pictures of scenery.
70. On his first voyage, Zheng He s _____ sail across the Indian Ocean.
71. The famous classical pianist, Kong Xiangdong, surprised his fans last week by giving a concert _______ (使结合) classical music with folk music.
72.To ________(强调) the woman even more,Chen adds a lot of detail to the fan and the cloth of her dress .
73.Our house would be white with trees around it, a great big yard and grass_______(生长) without a fence.
74.He returned to Iceland, told people there about Greenland and _______(说服) some people to go back with him to Greenland.
75. It is quite difficult to find who is _______(对......负责) for pollution.
六. 书面表达（满分10分）
假如你是新华中学的学生李华，你的美国朋友Tom一周前给你发电子邮件，询问你暑假里的打算，但你因准备期末考试未能及时回复。请根据以下要点给他回封邮件：
要点: 1. 未及时回信的原因； 2. 你假期的打算（如做兼职、旅行、做志愿者等）
注意： 1.词数120字左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
Dear Tom,
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
-第二学期期终质量检测高一英语参考答案
一、听力 1-20 BACCB CACBA CCABB CCCAB
二、单选 21-30 BCBDC CDACB
三、完型 31-50 CDCBB DADCD BDACC DCCBD
四、阅读理解 51-65 BBCA ABDA BCD CCAB
五、单词拼写
66.agriculture 67.connected 68.extremely 69.across 70.set 71.combing 72.emphasise/emphasize 73.growing 74.persuaded 75. responsible
六、书面表达：
One Possible Version:
Dear Tom,
How are you? You asked me in your last letter about my plan for the coming summer vacation. I am sorry that I didn’t t reply without delay.
How I wish I had read and replied to your email as soon as I received it. However, I was busy preparing for my final exam at that time, which is important for me. As a result, I had no choice but to completely focus on my study, for which I am very sorry. I hope you can understand me.
During the holiday, I am going to do a part-time job. On the one hand, I can earn some money to reduce the burden of my family. On the other hand, I can accumulate the social experience, which does good to my future life. At the same time, I will not forget to go over my lesson. I will spend an instructive holiday. How will you spend your holiday? I hope you have a good time.
These are my plans for the summer vacation. What’s yours? I am looking forward to your earliest reply.
Best wishes !
Yours,
Li Hua
篇3：高一英语期末试题及答案
英语试题
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. ￡ 19.15. B. ￡ 9.15. C. ￡ 9.18.
答案：B
1. What will the woman do this afternoon?
A. Go to the chess club.
B. Attend a meeting.
C. Watch a tennis match.
2. Which means of transport will the speaker take?
A. Subway. B. The Bus. C. The taxi.
3. What is the man doing?
A. Typing a 24-page letter.
B. Making 24 copies of a paper.
C. Introducing a photocopier to the woman.
4. What does the woman say about the money?
A. It is everything.
B. It is not important to her.
C. It should be earned through hard work.
5. Where are the speakers?
A. In a hospital. B. At school. C. In a park.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the boy think of the football match?
A. Satisfying. B. Disappointing. C. Just so-so.
7. Which sport did the girl watch on TV last night?
A. Football. B. Tennis. C. Swimming.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the man want to work in the woman’s company?
A. He likes working in a team.
B. He can learn a lot in his field.
C. He wants to work with his friends.
9. What does the man say about himself?
A. He learns quickly.
B. He prefers working alone.
C. He doesn’t like challenges.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Manager and employee.
B. Customer and repairman.
C. Customer and saleswoman.
11. What happened to the man’s TV set?
A. It was dropped on the ground.
B. The screen was broken.
C. It doesn’t work at all.
12. What will the shop do for the man?
A. Replace his TV.
B. Pay half of the repair fee.
C. Repair his TV immediately.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A dream. B. A forest. C. A light.
14. Why does the man look bad?
A. She was frightened by someone.
B. She stayed up late last night.
C. She didn’t sleep well last night.
15. What do we know about the light?
A. It was a blue light.
B. It was changing all the time.
C. It looked like the face of an old woman.
16. What happened to the woman when she tried to run away?
A. She saw an old man.
B. She couldn’t move.
C. Her whole body shook.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker talking to?
A. Patients. B. Travellers. C. Traders.
18. What do we know about American doctors?
A. They always have much to do.
B. They seldom stay in their offices.
C. They take better care of foreigners.
19. What should people do when they are seriously hurt and alone?
A. Call 911.
B. Ask the police for help.
C. Check with the hotel managers.
20. Why are people often sent to the hospitals?
A. To pay medical bills.
B. To receive health insurance.
C. To get better medical service.
第二部分：词汇知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节：多项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
例：To make members of a team perform better, the trainer first of all has to know their ______ and weaknesses.
A. strengths B. benefits C. techniques D. values
答案：A
21. There’s a ______ in our office that when it’s somebody’s birthday, they bring in a cake for us all to share.
A. tradition B. balance C. concern D. relationship
22. Don’t ______ to personal feelings, Jack. We will have to take the company’s policy into consideration.
A. give off B. give in C. give up D. give out
23. The trouble was that the reward was not always given to everyone, nor was it given to those who ______ it most.
A. reserved B. observed C. deserved D. served
24. Fast food representatives have argued that the regulation related to the diet is one’s own ______ choice and responsibility.
A. personal B. practical C. physical D. powerful
25. Professor John Smith is always very ______ to the reaction of the audience when he gives a speech in the lecture hall.
A. competitive B. attractive C. positive D. sensitive
26. Recently our class held a fierce ______ as to whether to raise the price of school meals or not.
A. bargain B. debate C. contest D. quarrel
27. I can ______ say that my Chinese and English are pretty good. I won prizes in speech competitions and composition contests several times in both.
A. certainly B. cheerfully C. confidently D. carefully
28. Android Data Recovery Pro is a revolutionary new product designed to ______ deleted data from Android Phones, which will help you find deleted data as well as other data from your Android phone.
A. recover B. remove C. require D. replace
29. Two-fifths of people have reported that they get a sunburn ______ to “deepen” a brown skin, despite the fact that getting a painful sunburn just once every two years can increase the possibility of skin cancer.
A. on condition B. at present C. by accident D. on purpose
30. I am ______ with the history of China from the very beginning, and I know the ins and outs of many important events.
A. regular B. similar C. particular D. familiar
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I shall never forget the day when the earthquake took place. The time was 515 in the afternoon and I was driving along the road to 31 my daughter from school. Our plan was to go 32 together. I had finished work at about 4 o’clock and then 33 to the post office. Then I stopped 34 at a shop in order to get some 35 fruit. We like to have some fruit to eat after our swim when we would feel tired.
I was driving along a high road on my way to the school. Over my road was another way for cars coming the other way. I was 36 so I put the bag of apples in the seat 37 me and started to eat one.
Suddenly I saw the cars in front of me start to move from side to side. I slowed down. Then 38 started to shake. I didn’t know what was happening, 39 something had gone wrong with my car. I drove 40 slower. I stopped the car and at the same moment the road fell onto the cars in front of me.
I found myself in the dark. I couldn’t move. The bottom parts of both my legs and my 41 were hurting badly and I couldn’t move them. All around me was 42 . But above me I could hear shouts and a lot of noise. Then I 43 what had happened. I had been in an earthquake.
For about two hours nobody came. Luckily I could 44 the bag of apples, so at least I had plenty to eat. Then I 45 people climbing towards me. A team of people had come to see if anyone was under the broken 46 . I called out! “I’m here!” I heard a shout, soon 47 climbed to the side of the bridge near my car, “How are you doing?” he asked. “Not too bad,” I said, “but my feet and legs 48 as if they’re broken.” “We’ll have you out of there just as 49 as we can,” he said. They didn’t get me out 50 the next morning. I had been in my car for 14 hours.
31. A. take up B. bring up C. pick up D. send up
32. A. swimming B. shopping C. sightseeing D. skating
33. A. arrived B. came C. got D. gone
34. A. off B. away C. over D. up
35. A. dried B. fresh C. expensive D. cheap
36. A. happy B. excited C. surprised D. hungry
37. A. before B. below C. beside D. behind
38. A. my car B. my hands C. my feet D. the road
39. A. Surely B. Perhaps C. Suddenly D. Quickly
40. A. much B. more C. a little D. even
41. A. feet B. arms C. hands D. fingers
42. A. dark B. quiet C. cold D. noisy
43. A. was told B. found out C. discovered D. memorized
44. A. see B. hold C. catch D. reach
45. A. saw B. heard C. found D. recognized
46. A. railway B. road C. car D. trees
47. A. a stranger B. a friend C. my daughter D. a driver
48. A. appear B. look C. seem D. feel
49. A. fast B. easy C. soon D. possible
50. A. before B. since C. until D. after
第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
After seven years of preparation, England kicked off the Summer Olympic Games on Friday. NBC estimates (估计) that 4 billion viewers tuned in (收看) from around the world to watch the opening ceremonies in London England.
Oscar-winning filmmaker Danny Boyle directed the opening ceremonies. The show cost $42 million and required 15,000 volunteers.
An Exciting Opening
Boyle’s ceremonies took audiences through a history of England. The performance began in the English countryside, continued with the building of factories and cities and ended up in the modern age, with performers texting and using cellphones.
Next, the athletes, coaches and officials from the 205 nations competing made their way into the stadium during the Parade of Nations. The ceremonies ended with the lighting of the Olympic flame and Paul McCartney, former member of the famous rock band The Beatles, singing the song “Hey Jude”.
Super Surprises
The opening weekend of competition took some unexpected turns. American swimmer Ryan Lochte surprised the world when he beat teammate Michael Phelps to win a gold medal in the 400-meter individual medley (混合泳). It was the first time Phelps did not win a medal in an Olympic race since , when Phelps was 15.” I had a chance to put myself in a good spot, and I didn’t do it,” Phelps said after the race. “It’s pretty upsetting, but the biggest thing now is to try to get back and move forward.”
Even more surprising was China’s 16-year-old Ye Shiwen’s unbelievable performance in the women’s 400-metre individual medley. Ye set the first swimming world record this year, even swimming faster than men’s gold medalist, Lochte, during the final 50 meters of the race!
Though many expected to see American gymnast Jordyn Wieber take home gold in the women’s all gymnastics final, Wieber did not qualify (使具有资格) for the event. Only two gymnasts from each country can qualify, and Wieber was beaten by teammates Gabby Douglas and Aly Raisman.
With the Games just getting under way, there are likely many more surprises. What else will surprise fans around the world? You’ll have to watch to find out!
51. The underlined phrase “kicked off” in Paragraph 1 means ______.
A. started B. attended C. held D. celebrated
52. What did the opening ceremonies mainly show us?
A. Britain’s city views. B. Britain’s film and music stars.
C. Britain’s rich history. D. Britain’s advanced technology.
53. What surprised audiences during the opening weekend of the London Olympic Games?
A. Michael Phelps took second place in the 400-meter individual medley.
B. Ryan Lochte defeated Michael Phelps and won a gold medal.
C. Ye Shiwen swam faster than men’s gold medalist throughout the final.
D. Jordyn Wieber was beaten by her teammates in the all-around gymnastics final.
54. What is the best title for the text?
A. Let the Games Begin
B. London Olympics Opening Ceremonies
C. London, the City to Host the Most Olympics
D. The Olympic Moments that Surprised the World
B
Laptop computers are popular all over the world. People use them on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.
Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want. Within five years, each of the 1500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a $ 10 million computer program at Westlake, a 110-year-old college. The students with laptops will also have access to the Internet. In addition, they will be able to use e-mail to “speak” with their teachers, their classmates and their families. However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs. They can work with it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the trees — anywhere at all!
Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptop use in higher education, such as colleges and universities, is workable. As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers. In addition, the portable (便携式) computers can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources. State higher-education officials are studying how laptops can help students. State officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities, too.
At Westlake College, more than 60 percent of the staff use computers. The laptops will allow all teachers to use computers in their lessons. As one Westlake teacher said, “Here we are in the middle of Virginia and we’re giving students a window on the world. They can see everything and do everything.”
55. The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to ______.
A. connect them to libraries B. search the Internet
C. work only at home D. use for their schoolwork
56. Which of the following is true about Westlake College?
A. All teachers use computers.
B. 1500 students have laptops.
C. It is an old college in America.
D. Students there can do everything.
57. The underlined phrase “a window on the world” in the last paragraph means that students can ______.
A. attend lectures on information technology
B. get information from around the world
C. travel around the world
D. have free laptops
58. What can we infer from the passage?
A. We don’t know the result yet. B. The program is not workable.
C. The program is too expensive. D. The program is terrible.
C
To face the music
Like every language, American English is full of special expressions, phrases that come from the day-to-day life of the people and develop in their own way. Our expression today is “to face the music.”
When someone says, “Well, I guess I’ll have to face the music,” it does not mean he’s planning to go to the concert. It is something far less pleasant, like being called in by your boss to explain why you did this and did that, and why you didn’t do this or that. Sour music indeed, but it has to be faced. At sometime or another, every one of us has had to face the music, especially as children. We can all remember father’s angry voice, “I want to talk to you!” and only because we did not obey him. What an unpleasant business it was!
The phrase “to face the music” is familiar to every American, young and old. It is at least 100 years old. And where did this expression come from? The first explanation comes from the American novelist, James Fenimore Looper. He said, in 1851, that the expression was first used by actors while waiting in the wings to go on the stage. When they got their cue (提示) to go on, they often said, “Well, it’s time to face the music.” And that is exactly what they did---facing the orchestra which was just below them. And an actor might be frightened or nervous as he moved on to the stage in front of an audience that might be friendly or perhaps hostile, especially if he forgot his lines (台词). But he had to go out. If he did not, there would be no play. So the expression “to face the music” came to mean “having to go through something, no matter how unpleasant the experience might be, because you knew you had no choice.”
Other explanations about the expression go back to the army. When the men faced inspection by their leader, the soldiers would be worried about how well they looked. Was their equipment clean, shinny enough to pass inspection? Still the men had to go out and face the music of the band as well as the inspection. What else could they do?
Another army explanation is more closely related to the idea of facing the results and accepting the responsibility for something that should not have been done. As for example, when a man is forced out of the army because he did something terrible, he is dishonored. The band does not play. Only the drums tap a sad, slow beat. The soldier is forced to leave, facing such music as it is and facing the back of his horse.
59. How many explanations are mentioned about the phrase “to face the music” in the passage?
A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. D. 4.
60. What does the phrase “to face the music” really mean?
A. To face the stage.
B. To face the back of the horse.
C. To face one’s leader or father.
D. To face something far less pleasant.
61. Which of the following occasions is the one we may have to face the music?
A. When we are playing basketball in the playground.
B. When we are making a speech before a lot of people.
C. When we are having a party at ease with our teachers.
D. When we are talking with somebody in secret.
62. The underlined word “hostile” in the third paragraph means ______.
A. unfriendly B. dislike C. unkind D. unnecessary
D
One might expect that the ever-growing demands of the tourist trade would bring nothing but good for the countries that receive the holiday-makers. Indeed, a rosy picture is painted for the long-term future of the holiday industry. Every month sees the building of a new hotel somewhere. And every month another rock-bound Pacific island is advertised as the “last paradise (天堂) on earth”.
However, the scale and speed of this growth seem set to destroy the very things tourists want to enjoy. In those countries where there was a rush to make quick money out of seaside holidays, over-crowded beaches and the concrete jungles of endless hotels have begun to lose their appeal.
Those countries with little experience of tourism can suffer most. In recent years, Nepal set out to attract foreign visitors to fund developments in health and education. Its forests, full of wildlife and rare flowers, were offered to tourists as one more untouched paradise. In fact, the nature all too soon felt the effects of thousands of holiday-makers traveling through the forest land. Ancient tracks became major routes for the walkers, with the consequent exploitation (开发) of precious trees and plants.
Not only can the environment of a country suffer from the sudden growth of tourism. The people as well rapidly feel its effects. Farmland makes way for hotels, roads and airports; the old way of life goes. The one-time farmer is now the servant of some multi-national organization; he is no longer his own master. Once it was his back that bore the pain; now it is his smile that is exploited. No doubt he wonders whether he wasn’t happier in his village working his own land.
Thankfully, the tourist industry is waking up to the responsibilities it has towards those countries that receive its customers. The protection of wildlife and the creation of national parks go hand in hand with tourist development and in fact obtain financial support from tourist companies. At the same time, tourists are being encouraged to respect not only the countryside they visit but also its people.
The way tourism is handled in the next ten years will decide its fate and that of the countries we all want to visit. Their needs and problems are more important than those of the tourist companies. Increased understanding in planning worldwide tourism can preserve (保护) the market for these companies. If not, in a few years’ time the very things that attract tourists now may well have been destroyed.
63. What does the author indicate in the last sentence of Paragraph 1?
A. The Pacific island is a paradise.
B. The Pacific island is worth visiting.
C. The advertisement is not convincing.
D. The advertisement is not impressive.
