山西省临汾市浮山中学2014-2015学年高一英语下学期期中试.docVIP

2014-2015学年度第二学期浮山中学高一期中英语考试试题 题号 一 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 总分 得分 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II 卷（非选择题）两部分。全卷共150分。 第I卷（选择题 共100分） 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分） 第一节 （共15小题，每小题3分，满分45分） （A） The Chinese Antarctica(南极洲)expedition(探险队)returned to Shanghai on March 20 following a month living on the ice. It was the first time Chinese scientists had visited the Amery Ice Shelf—the longest ice shelf in the world. The team collected ice samples and data on temperatures, which are necessary for research on global warming. So far, about 27 countries have visited Antarctica for scientific research. Although the living conditions are very hard, many scientists have to stay there for long periods of time. So, how do they manage their lives on the ice? Well, during the summer, the temperature in Antarctica reaches about-20℃. It falls to about-60℃ Although highly technical clothing provides much protection against the extreme cold, scientists often need to go outside when there is an icy wind blowing and the temperature is-30℃. Natural protection such as facial hair can also help. “That’s why many researchers wear a beard. It really does keep you warm，”says German explorer Arved Fuchs. Usually, the polar researchers have good meals. Some even have feasts(盛宴)on holidays like Christmas and New Year’s Day. Vegetables are always welcome and usually finished the quickest. Life on the ice means living with other researchers in tight living space. Most people sleep in dorm(宿舍)style rooms. More remote field camps use separate tents. So, at least some researchers don’t have to put up with annoying snorers(打鼾者)． But what do they do for fun in their spare time? There are actually a lot of things they can do. They watch movies, read tons of books, listen to music, have saunas(桑拿浴)，paint and ski. Some female researchers might even do some knitting. It is important for a polar researcher to be in good physical condition. They can be required to climb to heights of more than