海南中学高一英语上册期终考试试题

   Many questions remain about this bird record holder that never gets lost in the air. Researchers wonder whether it has an inside compass(指南针) that helps it to know the direction. Please watch how beautiful bar-tailed godwits look as they come in for a landing, along with other birds.

43. For the flight from Alaska to New Zealand, the bar-tailed
godwit _____.
A. doesn’t need to stop to eat  B. is afraid of hot weather
C. seems very tired at last  D. should fly less than 7000 metres
44. The main reason why the bar-tailed godwit can break the record is that it ______.
A. eats little food every hour  B. has a special body shape
C. stores much water in its body  D. has very light body weight
45. The last paragraph tells us that ________.
A. researchers have understood the bird very well
B. the bird has a very good sense of direction
C. there are still many who doubt the bird’s ability
D. the bird has an inner compass
46. What is the text mainly about?
  A. A bird that breaks the record for the longest non-stop flight.
  B. Birds and airplanes that can fly over a long distance.
  C. Reasons for the bar-tailed godwit’s long-distance flight.
  D. An introduction to long-distance flights of birds and humans.
D
    A recent survey made by BUPA, an international healthcare provider, shows that 54 percent of Chinese people aged between 45 and 54 consider themselves old, while 28 percent say that the thought of getting old upsets them. 25 percent are afraid of getting old, and a third worry about life in old age.
   BUPA made the survey among 12,262 people from 12 countries over 2 months, starting in June 2010. The survey shows that 72 percent of international participants(参加者) aged over 65 don’t feel old and that 67 percent still feel healthy. On the other hand, 65 percent of Chinese feel old even before reaching 60. About one third of those surveyed in China said they have enough savings(存款), and 46 percent are insured(参加保险). Around 60 percent of the Chinese participants hope they will be taken care of by family members.
   According to the survey, the French hold the most positive attitude towards getting old, with 32 percent of them considering age 80 and up old. 17 percent of Brazilians look forward to old age, compared with 3 percent globally. Indians are not bothered by old age, as 70 percent said that they don’t feel that they will be affected by old age and 71 percent say they have already made preparations for this stage of life. The illnesses that most people around the world are worried about are cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
 
47. According to the survey, many Chinese people surveyed feel
old before they are ______.
A. 50 year old      B. 60 years old 
C. 70 years old      D. 80 years old
48. Most of Chinese people surveyed expect help from _________.
   A. the government        B. family members
   C. insurance companies     D. healthcare providers
49. Who are the youngest at heart according to the survey?
   A. The Indians.    B. The Brazilians
C. The French     D. The Chinese
50. Why are the Indians not afraid of getting old?
A. Because they have got ready for old age.
B. Because old people are respected in India.
C. Because getting old means enjoying life.
D. Because they will get more help from society.
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最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As we “happen to be” the best creature in the world, it’s our duty to look after other species. Here are some points which might help to protect wildlife.
     Join organizations like Greenpeace and World Wildlife Fund. They have devoted themselves to protecting the earth and its animals. Many volunteers join organizations like these and work for the environment.  51 
     52   Don’t buy something made from ivory and things like this. Baby seals(海豹) are hunted for their skin, as it is used to make expensive coats. Don’t buy them.
    53  You can write a heartfelt and logical letter to the government stating your ideas about this problem and how it can be solved.
   Recycle(回收利用) and reuse. It will reduce the need to have more raw materials to produce something.  54   And wild animals’ home will not be destroyed.
   Governments should create more safe zones and national parks for wild animals.   55   Governments should apply strict laws to stop hunting.

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