浦东新区2015学年度第一学期高一期中联考英语试卷和答案
高三英语上学期期中卷上海市浦东新区2015届高三上学期期中考试英语试题含答案
上海市浦东新区2015届高三上学期期中联考英语试题(总分：150分时间：120分钟2014年11月)(考生注意：请按要求把答案分别做在答题卡或答题纸上)第Ⅰ卷（共103分）Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Sewing. B. Cooking. C. Art. D. Computer.2. A. Singing. B. Playing the piano.C. Playing drums.D. Acting.3. A. His bike. B. Jane's bike.C. The key to his room.D. The key to his bike.4. A. The man doesn't like a car, but his wife does.B. The man's wife doesn't like a car.C. The man wanted to buy a car for a long time.D. The man can afford to buy a car at last.5. A. To school. B. To her room.C. To the grocery store.D. To her friend's house.6. A. Bob cannot help. B. Bob will help.C. Bob is unkind.D. Bob wants money.7. A. The new apartment is cheaper. B. She likes to listen to the radio.C. She prefers a larger apartment.D. She needs a quieter place.8. A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By their own car. D. By bus.9. A. He is the same as before. B. He is sick in bed.C. He is better.D. His condition is worse.10. A.＄160. B. $150. C. ＄120. D.＄50.Section BDirections: In section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Regularly. B. Predictably. C. Always. D. Rarely.12. A. It causes great damage. B. It extends to the ocean floor.C. It is likely to lessen.D. It increases rapidly.13. A. Only it affects the power of high waves.B. It influences the power of high waves.C. It has little to do with the power of high waves.D. It has no effect on the power of very high waves.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. A short name for the survey reading method.B. A new way to take notes while reading.C. Various ways to study for examination.D. The five steps in the reading process.15. A. One should think about not the words but the ideas.B. One should read only titles and important words.C. One should always take notes while reading.D. One should focus on sequences of words.16. A. Underling important points. B. Memorizing notes.C. Keeping what you read in mind.D. Answering questions．Section CDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections：After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)The cherry blossom is Japan’s national flower. The blooming of these blossoms (25)_________ (celebrate) for many centuries and has been a very important part of the Japanese culture.A legend goes (26)_________ one year in November, a fairy (27)_________ (name) Sakura, meaning cherry blossom, started off from Okinawa (冲绳) to Hokkaido(北海道), arriving the next year in May. Along the way, she dropped a kind of flower, (28)_________(represent) love and hope. To honor the fairy, local people named the flower the Sakura, (29)_________ became Japan’s national flower. A yearly f estival is held in Japan to celebrate the beauty of Sakura and (30)_________ gives the people a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful scene.The cherry blossom holds a special meaning in Japan, (31)_________ _________ its graceful and short beauty has inspired many songs and poetry. The beauty of flowers has moved people over the centuries to appreciate a glimpse of the eternal(永恒).Life is short just like the cherry blossom, but not all life is so brilliant. The Japanese choose to face everything just like the cherry blossom, even if at the last moment of their life, they (32)_________(dance) the most beautiful dance.(B)When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived (33)_________ a farm and, in the winter especially, we were quite out off from theoutside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to (34)_________ capital. However, I soon discovered that my life had its problem, too.One big disadvantage is money. It costs so much to go out, not (35)_________(mention) basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and the air is so bad (36)_________ I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of (37)_________(travel) round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.Is life (38)_________ (good) in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens or twenties. However, (39)_________ you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside (40)_________ seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Are you too old for fairy tales? If you think so, Copenhagen is ____41____ to change your mind.See the city first from the water. In the harbor sits one of Denmark's best-known ____42____: the Little Mermaid. Remember her? She left the world of the Sea People in search of a human soul in one of Hans Christian Andersen's ____43____ fantasies.Copenhagen is a city on a human scale. You don't have to walk the city's center ____44____ in less than an hour. Although ____45____ it will take much longer, that's easy. Copenhagen was the first city to declare a street for pedestrians only. The city has less traffic noise and ____46____ than any other European capital.Stroll away from the harbor along the riverbanks, you'll see the modest Amalienborg Palace first. Completed in the mid-18th century, it still houses the royal family. The Danish Royal Guard is on ____47____. At noon, you'll watch the ____48____ of the guard. The guards are not just for show, however. Danes will always remember their heroism on April 9, 1940. When the Nazis invaded Denmark, the guards aimed their guns and fired. Soldiers fell on both sides. The guards would all have been killed if the king hadn't ordered them to surrender.Churches and castles are almost all that remain of the ____49____ city. Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in 1445. During the late 16th century, trade grew, and so did the city. But fires in 1728 and 1795 destroyed the old wooden structures. Much of what we see today ____50____ from the 19th and early 20th centuries.ⅢReading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Accomplishment is often deceptive(导致误解的) because we don’t see the pain and perseverance that produced it. So we may credit the ____51____ with brains or lucky break, and let ourselves off the hook(为自己开脱) because we ____52____ in both two. Not that we could all be concert pianists just by exercising enough discipline. Rather, each of us has the makings of success in some effort, but we will achieve this only if we ____53____ our wills and work at it.How can we acquire stick-to-itiveness? There is no simple, fast formula. But I have developed a way of thinking that has ____54____ my own weak will more than once. Here are the basic elements:“Won’t” power. This is as important as will power. Discipline means choi ces. Every time you say yes to a goal or objective, you say no to many more. Every prize has its ____55____. The prize is the yes; the price is the no. Igor Gorin, the noted Ukrainian-American baritone(男中音), told of his early days studying voice. He loved to smoke a pipe, but one day his professor said, “Igor, you will have to made up your mind whether you are going to be a great singer, or a great pipe smoker. You cannot be both.” ____56____, the pipe went.Delayed gratification. M. Scott Peck, M.D., author of the best-seller The Road less Traveled, ____57____ this tool of discipline as “a process of ____58____ the pain and pleasure of life in such a way as to enhance the ____59____ by meeting and experiencing the pain first and getting it over with.”This might ____60____ routine daily decisions—something as ____61____ as skipping a favorite late-night TV show and getting to bed early, to be wide awake for a meeting the next morning. Or it might involve longer-term ____62____.The secret of such commitmen t is getting past the pain and seeing the delight. “The fact is that many ____63____ efforts aren’t fun,” says one radio and TV commentator. “True, all work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy. But trying to turn everything we do into ____64____ makes for terrible frustrations, because life—even the most rewarding one—includes circumstances that aren’t ____65____ at all. I like my job as a journalist. It’s personally satisfying, but it isn’t always joyful.”51. A. producer B. achiever C. applicant D. performer52. A. fall short B. come over C. leave behind D. work wonders53. A. restrict B. delay C. apply D. prefer54. A. rescued B. allowed C. suffered D. damaged55. A. root B. result C. price D. goal56. A. Instead B. Moreover C. However D. Therefore57. A. forms B. manages C. shapes D. describes58. A. determining B. scheduling C. mixing D. substituting59. A. pleasure B. tool C. mind D. commitment60. A. make B. involve C. attach D. undergo61. A. reasonable B. delightful C. simple D. weird62. A. resolutions B. debates C. contrasts D. routines63. A. visible B. experimental C. worthwhile D. challenging64. A. work B. efforts C. hobbies D. play65. A. unique B. smooth C. easy D. funSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is Followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)For centuries, Paris has won the admiration of the world. The charm of Paris captivates all who visit there.Where can you discover the charm of Paris for yourself? Is it in the famous castles, palaces, statues and monuments, such as the Eiffel tower? Can you find it in the world-class museums, such as the Louvre? Perhaps Paris' charm lies in the style of the Parisians.When you visit Paris, you don't have to spend all of your time visiting museums and monuments. They are certainly worthy of your time, but ignore them for a day. First take some time to look around and experience life in Paris. You’ll find it charming.Take a stroll along the Seine River. Browse through the art vendors, colorful paintings. Peek through delicate iron gates at the well-kept gardens. Watch closely the design of a doorway or arch and the little fountains and quaint balconies. No matter where you look, you will find everyday objects transformed into works by art.Spend some time in a quiet park relaxing on an old bench. Lie on your back on the green grass. When you need refreshment, try coffee and pastries at a sidewalk cafe. Strike up a conversation with a Parisian. This isn't always easy, though. With such a large international population living in Paris, true natives are hard to find these days.As evening comes to Paris, don't miss its highlight: eating out. Parisians are proud of their cuisine. And rightly so; it's world famous. You need a special guidebook to help you choose one of the hundreds of excellent restaurants. If you don't know what to order, ask for the suggested menu. The chef likes to show his best dishes there. Remember, you haven't tasted the true flavor ofFrance until you've dined at a French restaurant in Paris.66. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “captivate” (Para. 1)?A. astonishB. attractC. awardD. connect67. According to the passage, why is it not always easy to start a talk with a Parisian?A. Because Parisians spend much time in museums.B. Because true natives are busy enjoying their life.C. Because Parisians share little in common with visitors.D. Because there are more immigrants than true natives.68. Most often ______ can help you order dishes at a French restaurant.A. a special guidebookB. the suggested menuC. a ParisianD. the chef69. All of the following except _____can help you appreciate the true charm of Paris.A. famous museums and monumentsB. everyday objects along Seine RiverC. a conversation with a ParisianD. international flavors in restaurants(B)The term “résumé” means a document describing one’s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines(指南) for preparing a global résumé are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the company culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The following list is a good place to start.●In many countries, it is standard procedure to attach a photo or have your photo printed onyour résumé. Do not attach a photograph to your résumé if you are sending it to the United States, though.●Educational requirements differ from country to country. In most cases of “cross-border” jobhunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be enough. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.●Pay attention to the résuméformat(格式) you use—chronological(时间的) orreverse-chronological order. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format, which means listing your current or most recent experience first.●The level of computer technology and accessibility to the Internet varies from country tocountry. Even if a company or individual lists an e-mail address, there is no guarantee that they will actually receive your email. Send a paper copy of your résumé, as well as the emailed copy, just to make sure that it is received.●If you are writing your résuméin English, find out if the receiver uses British English orAmerican English because there are variations between the two versions.●Although English is widely accepted today as being the universal language of business, mostmultinational companies will expect you to speak the language of one of the countries in which they do business, in addition to English. Have your résumé prepared in both languages, and be ready for your interview to be conducted in both languages. Most companies will want to see and hear proof of your language skills.●Be aware that paper sizes are different in different countries. The United States standard is8½ by 11 inches, while the European A4 standard is 21 by 29.7 centimeters. When you send your résumé by email, reformat it to the receiver’s standard. Otherwise, when it is printed out, half of your material may be missing!70. The passage is most probably intended for _____.A. job hunters that seek careers abroadB. companies that do international businessC. people that are employed by companies overseasD. graduates that can speak over one foreign language71. Which of the following is always advisable when a global résumé is prepared according tothe passage?A. Write it in American English.B. Prepare it in at least two languages.C. Attach or print your photo on it.D. Send both a paper and an emailed copy.72. From the passage, we learn that _____.A. we can’t list the oldest experience f irst in a résuméB. Asian countries may have the same standard paper sizeC. a résumé can help us know about a person’s personalityD. a person’s educational background should be included in a résumé73. The passage mainly wants to tell us that a global résumé should _____.A. be highly professionalB. be especially informativeC. be culturally appropriateD. be completely chronological(C)ELLIE is a psychologist, and a good one at that. Smile in a certain way, and she knows precisely what your smile means. She listens to what you say, processes every word, works out the meaning of your pitch, your tone, your posture, everything. She is at the top of her game but, according to a new study, her greatest advantage is that she is not human.When faced with tough or potentially embarrassing questions, people often do not tell doctors what they need to hear. Yet the researchers behind Ellie, led by Jonathan Gratch at the Institute for Creative Technologies, in Los Angeles, suspected from their years of monitoring human interactions with computers that people might be more willing to talk if presented with an avatar (化身). To test this idea, they put 239 people in front of Ellie to have a chat with her about theirlives. Half were told (truthfully) they would be interacting with an artificially intelligent virtual human(AIVH); the others were told (falsely) that Ellie was a bit like a puppet (木偶), and was having her strings pulled remotely by a person.Designed to search for psychological problems, Ellie worked with each participant in the study in the same manner. She started every interview with rapport-building questions, such as, “Where are you from?” She followed these with more clinical ones, like, “How easy is it for you to get a good night’s sleep?” She finished with questions intended to boost the participant’s mood, for instance, “What are you most proud of?”Dr Gratch and his colleagues report that, though every participant interacted with the same avatar, their experiences differed markedly based on what they believed they were dealing with. Those who thought Ellie was under the control of a human operator reported greater fear of disclosing personal information, and said they managed more carefully what they expressed during the session, than did those who believed they were simply interacting with a computer.This quality of encouraging openness and honesty, Dr Gratch believes, will be of particular value in assessing the psychological problems of soldiers—a view shared by America’s Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency, which is helping to pay for the project.Soldiers place a premium on being tough, and many avoid seeing psychologists at all costs. That means conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)(创伤后应激障碍), which military men and women particularly suffer, often get dangerous before they are caught. Ellie could change things for the better by secretly informing soldiers with PTSD that she feels they could be a risk to themselves and others, and advising them about how to seek treatment.74. The reason why not being human is Ellie’s greatest advantage is that _________.A. people shows more interest in computersB. people are more open and honest with an AIVHC. she knows what a person’s body language meanD. she can answer embarrassing questions from patients75. Questions raised by Ellie during the chat serve the following purposes except _______.A. to lift the spirits of the participantsB. to establish good relationship with the participantsC. to design psychological problems for the participantsD. to find out possible cause of their psychological problems76. In Dr. Grat ch and his colleagues’ experiment mentioned in this passage, the two groups ofparticipants had ________ different experiences.A. remarkablyB. slightlyC. completelyD. ignorable77. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Ellie promotes interactions between humans and computers scientifically.B. Virtual doctors are a potential solution to psychological problems.C. Ways to keep soldiers healthier psychologically have emerged.D. Openness and honesty of virtual doctors are highly valued.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.You are walking along a lane and never know what you will find. It might be a shop selling oil paintings, or a place where you can buy Dutch cheese. One thing is for sure, you will end up by a canal.Welcome to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.The year will be a good time to explore Amsterdam as the city has a lot to celebrate: the famous canal ring will turn 400 years old. Amsterdam will also celebrate the 160th birthday of Dutch painter of the Van Gogh museum, home to the biggest collection of the artist’s colorful works.The famous canal ring is a trademark of the city. With more than 100 kilometers of canals, it is no wonder that Amsterdam is called the ‘Venice of the north’. But unlike the Italian town, where boats were originally used for transport, the canals in Amsterdam were mainly used for defense in the 17th century. Today ferries on canals offer a different way to explore the city.But to truly experience Amsterdam, you can’t miss the city’s historic museums and monuments, among which Van Gogh museum is the most famous one. It holds 200 paintings, 700 letters and 500 drawings by the ar tist. Another famous museum is Anne Frank’s house. Anne Frank became famous around the world because of a diary she left explaining her and her family’s experience as a Jewish girl during World War II, hiding out in a house hoping that she would not be captured by German Nazis.Amsterdam is small enough to walk or cycle almost anywhere, but it is rarely dull. Best of all it combines its glittering past with a rebellious edginess.(Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN NINE WORDS)78. If you plan to appreciate Van Gogh’s masterpieces, _______ is the best choice.79. What was the main function of the canals in Amsterdam in ancient times?80. What can we infer from Anne Frank’s experience?81. In the passage, Amsterdam is described as a small city that can be explored_____.第Ⅱ卷（共47分）Ⅰ. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 基于真实故事的电影往往更易打动人心。
高中英语真题-2015年秋学期高一年级期中考试
2015年秋学期高一年级期中考试注意事项：本试题分第I卷和第II卷，共6页。
满分120分，考试时间为120分钟。
第I卷（共三部分，共85分）第一部分听力部分（共两节，满分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，每段对话有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你将有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. What will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon?A. RainyB. CloudyC. Sunny2. Where are the speakers?A. At the man’s houseB. At a restaurantC. At a cinema3. Which meal does the host provide for the man?A. DinnerB. LunchC. Breakfast4. Why was the woman worried?A. Tom was sickB. Tom didn’t go to schoolC. Tom came back home late5. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Text a message to KeithB. Write down his phone numberC. Tell Keith to make a phone call to him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，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 woman say about the watch?A. It’s not worth repairingB. It’s impossible to repair itC. It has an unusual problem7. What does the man decide to do in the end?A. Replace the watchB. Have the watch repairedC. Use the watch for another couple of months听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. UnemploymentB. Future way of workingC. Home act ivities9. What does the woman like doing?A. Sending friends e-mails B. Doing housework C. Watching TV听第8段材料，回答第10至12题10. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and studentB. ClassmatesC. Father and da ughter11. What does the woman think of her notes?A. They aren’t helpfulB. They are well-organized C. They are easily understood12. What does the man think the woman should do?A. Go through her notes oftenB. Think over all the things in classC. Write down the key points to make notes听第9段材料，回答第13至16题13. Why was the man late for his flight?A. He looked for his suitcaseB. His arranged taxi didn’t turn upC. He went back home to get his passport14. How did the man get to Lombok from Bali?A. By airB. By shipC. By taxi15. What happened when the man was swimming?A. He was hurt by a fishB. He had a sudden headacheC. He couldn’t head back to the beach16. What did the man do in Lombok?A. He climbed the mountainB. He enjoyed the sunsetC. He helped a taxi driver听第10段材料，回答第17至20题17. Where does the woman live?A. Near the seaB. Near a forestC. Near the mountai ns18. What is the woman good at?A. SingingB. SkiingC. Swimming19. What does the woman like doing in summer holidays?A. Walking beside the seaB. Playing the guitar in a bandC. Enjoying the views in the mountains20. What is the woman’s favorite subject?A. HistoryB. EnglishC. Geography第二部分，英语知识综合运用第一节：从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项并在答题卡上，将该项涂黑. (共15小题，每题1分，满分15分)21. It's quite _______ to get angry with a person who is always impolite.A．normal B．legal C．believable D．general22. We can't_______ his mistakes, which were made because he was too careless with hiswork.A. overcomeB. understandC. tolerateD. recogniz e23. On average, the footprints discovered are 16 inches long, much larger than _______ of ahuman.A. thatB. onesC. oneD. those24. Christmas Day is drawing near and the children _______ r eceive gifts.A. can’t wait forB. are hoping forC. can’t wait toD. are wishing for25. Harry Potter, for _______ life had once been very difficult, achieved great success and finally beat Voldemort.A. whoseB. whomC. thatD. him26. Those who are of great determination are _______ to make great achievement.A．probably B．possible C．like D．likely27. -- You supposed to clean the room, but it is still in a mess.-- Oh, I was so busy that I forgot.A. areB. wereC. have beenD. will be28. When _______why he was late again, he made up an exc use, saying that he hadn’t caughtthe regular bus.A. askingB. to be askedC. askD. asked29. They are all interested in the newly-built apartments along the river, but _______ reallywant to buy any yet.A．none of them B．none of what C．none of whom D ．none of which30. It didn’t _______ him that she would refuse his invitationA. happen toB. adjust toC. occur toD. belong to31. With Christmas coming, many people hurriedly ______ the ir way to the shop, trying to buy whatever they want at a disco unt.A. feelB. makeC. forceD. find32. Sarah had her washing machine repaired the day before y esterday, _______ she?A. had B．did C. hadn't D. didn't33. -- Hi, Grandma, why do you look so tired?-- I’m tired. I _______ the cleaning all morning.A. didB. had doneC. have been doingD. have d one34. -- Take it easy! Don’t be so hard on yourself. Haven’t you hear d “Failure is the mother of success”?-- ____________.A．So what? B．Thanks. C．No way. D．W hat for?35. -- Congratulations, Tom! You have won the first prize in the ph ysics competition.-- Don’t _______. I’m not good at physics, you know.A．pull my leg B．be a wet blanket C．have green fin gers D．be all ears第二节：完型填空阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-50各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2015学年度第一学期高三年级英语期中试卷(浦东新区).docx
浦东新区2015学年第一学期期中考试高三年级英语II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherentand grammatically collect. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)"Black Friday"is the day after Thanksgiving which is considered the first day of. the holiday shopping season in the United States. The name comes from the idea __(25)__store owners begin to show a profit for the year on that day. In the past before calculators and computers, workers recorded the profits and losses of American businesses in special books. They used the term,"in the red"__(26)__ (mean) losing money."In the black"meant making a profit. so"Black Friday" was the day__27__ the store owners moved from being"in the red"to"in the black."Many people consider"Black Friday"to be the busiest shopping day of __(28)_year Researchers say it may be he day for be largest number of people to go to stores. But it is not necessarily true that shoppers will spend he largest amount of money. It is said that Americans just want to get __(29)__ ____(29)_____ the house the day after Thanksgiving. And many stores reduce some of their prices on “Black Friday."However, experts say that many people wait__ (30)__much closer to Christmas December 25, __(31)__(hope) that they may find even lower prices. They say the__ (32)__ (busy) shopping day of the year is usually the Saturday before Christmas.(B)In 2011, a three-year-old girl named Yueyue was hit by a van in a street in the city Foshan near Guangzhou. Eighteen people passed by the __(33)__(injure ) girl before person, an elderly woman street-cleaner, stopped to help. But by then it was too late and little Yueyue died.__(34)_.that incident resulted in people __(35)_(question) their responsibility to help strangers in trouble--the responsibility of being a “'Good Samaritan(乐善好施的人)”,most people, I believe, have good hearts and would like to be Good Samaritans. They hesitate for several reasons, They may think someone else will do it or they're not sure __(36)__ it will be helpful, and even they're afraid that they may be blamed for causing the stranger's injury.To encourage people to get involved and become Good Samaritans, Shanghai __(37)_(propose) a new law recently that will protect the warm-hearted ones. But the new law is limited to those who have professional medical training it does not protect ordinary people. In Europe and North America, there are Good Samaritan laws that protect __(38).__ who steps in and helps. And, in some countries such as France, a"duty to rescue"law says you __(39)_help or at least call for help. These are examples that Shanghai could follow.In the meantime, even without training, you can still be a Good Samaritan. If you see someone you think needs help, don't touch them, but call 110 and stay with them until help arrives. That small action on your part will go a long way towards ensuring that no more little Yueyues__(40) __(ignore) in a busy city street.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A.specificB. ResourceC.convertedD. luxuryE.establishedF.originallyG.extinct H.currently I. Distribution J. nutritious K. protectedThe Ewe (埃维人). people have a proverb wisdom is like a baobab tree (猴面包树); no one individual can embrace it. The proverb refers to the massive trees that can live thousands of years, reach 30 meters into the sky and achieve trunk diameter of 10 meters or more. One baobab tree in South Africa is so large that a pub has been __41__inside its trunk.Many local people use the trees for their__42__fruits. Edible leaves and beautiful flowers. In addition. Old baobabs, like many long-lived trees, often have natural hollows in their trunks, which can store tens of thousands of gallons of water-an important __43__not just for the trees themselves but also for the people who live near them.But the size and cultural value of baobab trees has not necessarily.__ 44__them. According to a recent research, two of the baobab tree species will lose much of their available habitat in the next 70 years due to climate change and human development. One species may not survive to the next century.Unlike other species that may migrate or slowly move to new habitats as the climate changes, baobab trees will not have that 45. As the researchers point out, there is nowhere left for the baobab trees to go because they can only adapt to __46__ geography and weather conditions.Many baobab trees_47_reside in Protected Area Networks (PANs) to preserve the biodiversity, but the areas outside many PANs have been almost completely __48__to agriculture or cattle grazing (放牧) areas, leaving no room for thc trees to expand their __49__ In addition, the large animal species such as elephant birds, which may have eaten baobab fruit and carried the trees' seeds to places several kilometers away, have all now gone __50__ With this in mind, the researchers assumed that the trees might have little to no possibilityof spreading to new habitats on their own.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections : For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.There's nothing quite like curling up with a good book and visiting your favorite literary characters. They're wonderful, lovable, and make you feel all warm inside.But with them come those other character the characters that you know you could like, if they just changed that one thing about ___51____. They're the characters you just want to smack(拍击).These characters aren't __52__ bad,in fact. Many of them are the protagonists (主角) of their stories. But good guy or evil witch, these characters are all in severe need of a wake up call, with ahealthy side dose of __53__.Check out our list of 7 famous literary characters we'd like to slap. Who would you add to the list?Romeo Montague, Romeo & JulietOh, Romeo. You only knew her for four days. Did you really have to kill yourself over a girl that you knew for less than a week? Not to mention, she was only 13, and your romance would be __54__ in most countries.Harry Potter: Harry Potter seriesHarry potter is one of the greatest literary __55__ of our time, but he's also one of the most slappable. He's __56__ not listening to people and breaking rules, then getting into danger for breaking said rules.Miss Havisham, Great ExpectationsMiss Havisham __57__ a daughter for the only purpose of using her to torment (折磨) the male species. HOW AWFUL!._ 58_____, that rotting wedding cake must have made her house smell disgusting.Amy March, Little WomenAmy March is the reason why the youngest children have a terrible __59 __. As a little girl, she's a spoiled child, always__ 60__ her older sisters' outings. As a young adult, she's Snobby(势利的)，uppity(自负的)and too __61__ her nose.Jay Gatsby, The Great GatsbyThe pitiful, self-centered Daisy Buchanan has been classified for decades as one of the worst characters of all time. But perhaps the real problem with the novel was Jay Gatsby himself. The constant pining over someone as terrible as Daisy is exhausting and makes him every bit as__62__as Daisy.The Cat in the Hat, The Cat in the HatSure, the cat seems like a fun guy, until you realize he broke into a home, invited his friends over, trashed the place, and then disappeared without a __63__. There is nowhere to find him.Willy Wonka, Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryWilly Wonka was a confectionary genius. But the factory he manned was an extremely ___64___. workplace environment. Children who entered his workplace often went missing for unexplainable reasons-how did no one __65__ Mr Wonka for that? !51.A. yourselves B. themselves C.himself D.itself52. A. efficiently B. naturally C. sufficiently D.necessary53. A. reality B. importance C. mystery D.interest54. common B. illegal C. unbelievable D.enormous55. A. authors B. companions C. characters D.entertainers56. A. constantly B. occasionally C. rarely D.instantly57. A. supports B. abandons C. adapts D.adopts58. A. On the other hand B. For example C. In addition D. To sum up59. A. dream B. reputation C. judgment D. disease60. A. ruining B. assisting C. attending D. postponing61.A. satisfied with B.addicted to C. obsessed with D.devoted to62.A. sincere B. incredible C. attractive D. horrible63.A. trace B. doubt C. hint D. delay64.A. exciting B. convenient C. unsafe D. uncomfortable65.A. investigate B. employ C. forgive D.concealSection BDirections: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choosethe one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Spring is in the air, as is romance. perhaps you're even thinking of taking the plunge and making a honey trip with your significant other?Before you do, why not take a look at a list of the top three places in the world to propose (求婚)? With suggestions for traditionalists and private types, you just might find the perfectspot to pop the question.New YorkIf you pay attention to romantic comedies, New York is the place for romance. Ever since the Dutch first entered this harbour in 1624 it has become a historic landmark and a must visit dreamland. Every stretch of this island is packed full of fun that will keep everyone busy. Take a leaf out of sleepless in Seattle and head to the the top of the Empire State Building at night, or how about run to your loved one on the streets of NYC this New Years even like in when harry Met Sally?Parissweeping views? check. Grand old stately home? Check. Luxurious spots to propose? check. pack your passports and say goodbye to your daily routine life-it's less than three hours to Paris from London by Eurostar. Famous for its breathtaking architecture, and many cultural attractions, France's capital is a must-see destination. While we're not suggesting you climb the Eiffel Tower for the big moment. There's a reason why this is the city of love, if you keep your proposal original. So gentleman, take your lady to the Louvre, turn your back on the Mona Lisa and declare she is more beautiful than the famous work of art.Las VegasDo you want to bundle the proposal and wedding all-in-one? plead to. Las Vegas, get down on one knee, show your love and get married in less t ime than it takes to order 'honeymoon suit’ and if it doesn't work out. There's still plenty of entertain. Once the playground of the richand famous, from Elvis Presley to Marilyn Monroe, Las Vegas now attracts millions of visitors by its bright lights and thrills each year. Whether you're to try your luck at the casinos (赌场), or watch a show, there's a wonder to explore in Las Vegas.66. Which of the following city on the top-3 list would be the ideal place for film fans to propose?A. New YorkB. Paris.C. Las Vegas.D. None.67. As a perfect place for propose, Las Vegas will provide you with all the following EXCEPT.A.a honeymoon suiteB. a package weddingC. a bundle of flowersD.various ways to entertain68. This massage is most probably from .A. a science fictionB. a travel brochureC. an official documentD. a financial magazine(B)The turning point of my life was my decision to give up a promising business career and study music. My parents, although sympathetic, and sharing my love of music, disapproved of it as a profession. This was understandable in Mew of the family background. My grandfather had taught music for nearly forty years. Though much beloved and respected in the community, he earned barely enough to provide for his large family. As a consequence of this example in the family, the very mention of music as a profession carried with it a picture of a risky existence with uncertain financial rewards. My parents insisted on college instead of a conservatory of music, and to college I went quite happily, as I remember, for although I loved my violin and spent most of my spare time practicing, I had many other interests.Before my graduation from Columbia, the family met with severe financial reverses and I felt it my duty to leave college and take a job. Thus 1 launched upon a business career--which I always think of as the wasted years.Now I do not for the moment mean to disparage business. My whole point is that it was not for me. I went into it for money, and aside from the satisfaction of being able to help the family, money is all I got out of it. It was not enough, I felt that life was passing me by. From being merely discontented I became acutely miserable. I continued to make money, and finally, bit by bit, accumulated enough to enable me to go abroad to study music. The family being once more solvent, and my help no longer necessary, I resigned from my position and, feeling like a man released from jail, sailed for Europe. 1 stayed four years, worked harder than I had ever dreamed of working before and enjoyed every minute of it."Enjoyed"is too mild a word. I walked on air. I really lived. I was a free man and I was doing what 1 loved to do and what I was meant to do.If I had stayed in business, I might be a comparatively wealthy man today, but I do not believe I would have made a success of living. I would have given up all those inner satisfactions that money can never buy.69. Which of the following statements about the writer's parents are TRUE?A. They had no passion for music at all.B. Both of them used to be the music teachers.C. They felt sorry for not supporting the writer.D. They intended sending the writer to a music school.70.According to the passage, the underlined word"disparage"(Line 1, para. 3) is closest in meaning to___________.A. showing no respect toB. having strong determination aboutC. owning adequate passion aboutD. losing self-confidence in71. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the writer to give up the business career?A. He could gain no inner satisfaction except the financial benefits.B. The money he earned was far from enough to support his dream.C. His family recovered from the financial reverse years later.D. He had accumulated sufficient wealth to go broad for study.72. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. My criticism on businessB.Life in a violin caseC. The essence of moneyD. Freedom from struggle(C)Apple made its first step into two huge new markets in 2007. One product, iphone, would go on to reshape technology industry, bringing the rivals to their knees and helping Apple become the world's most valuable company. The other, Apple TV, on the other hand has failed to revolutionize much of anything, despite a rebot in 2010.The contrasting fortunes of the iphone and Apple TV were brought into focus on Wednesday by chief executive Tim Cook himself, as he insisted that-this time-Apple really was serious about transforming television."The television experience has been actually standing still while innovation been thriving in the mobile space,"he said at Apple's launch event in San Francisco. Cooking is hoping that Apple can use the iphone's idea of apps, games and Siri to repeat the success of its smartphone."Our vision for TV is simple, and perhaps a little provocative. We believe the future of television is apps,"he said.For some, this future has been a long time coming. It is four years since Steve Jobs, Apple's co-founder, told his biographer Walter Isaacson that he had"finally cracked it"with an Easy-to-use cloud-connected TV set. Even Cook acknowledged that Apple had been working "really hard-and really long to bring all these things together.In its features and functions, the new product largely sees the iphone maker playing catch-up with the gaming, search and voice-control capabilities already available on competitors' boxes such as Amazon's Fire TV and the Android-based Nvidia Shield.The industry is facing a perfect storm apps, App Stores and Apple. It is reported that Americans spent an average of 198 minutes using apps every day in the second quarter, overtaking the typical 168 minutes watching TV. If the content of TV continues to move to the Internet and apps, the cable industry will simply be squeezed and will lose its exclusive position as the sole distribution channel between media companies and US consumers. That is the major shift users consume TV by launching an app, not flipping a channel, which allows for a richer and more interactive user experience.However, media observers believe there are still other factors to take into account. It's true that it offers improved search and discovery functions, but consumers will need a. subscription to some of the many streaming services available-or buy programmes individually from iTunes-to take full advantage of this functionality."If you don't have a subscription, you get to look at a whole lot of nothing,"says one industry observer.73. What does the underlined part"bringing the rivals to their knees"(Line 2, Para. 1) most probably mean?A. trying to satisfy the various needs of its consumersB. being capable enough to launch a new businessC. allowing the opponents to team from themD. having more advantages over its competitors74. Tim Cook may agree with the following opinions EXCEPTA. Apple's engagement in future TV is out of questionB. Apple has made a difference in the mobile spaceC. Apple has been revolutionizing TV with great easeD.Apple will apply iphone's successful idea to TV75.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the TV industry?A.Americans tend to spend less time watching TV than using apps nowadays.B. The cable industry is losing its dominant role due to its unattractive content.C. All the American consumers will benefit a lot from new Apple TV.D. Amazon's Fire TV and the Android-based Nvidia Shield have hit a wall.76. What attitude do media observers take towards the new Apple TV?A. Confident.B. Sympathetic.C. IndifferentD. Doubtful.77. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?A. Apple makes a new product launch eventB. A fierce competition in TV industry is comingC. The cable industry explores new functionalityD. Apple switches channels with focus on TVSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Two years ago when president Xi told people to pursue their"Chinese Dream", he probably didn't expect great mansions popping into their thought bubbles. But a group of parents in Guangdong think that's exactly what their kids' goal in life should be.Last Children's Day. Three hundred parents in that province took their children on a tour of a mansion and told their impressionable young kids they should dream about living in a similar big house one day. The group spent the day admiring the gardens and swimming pool and enjoying the comforts of a wealthy lifestyle that even emperors would envy. And the parents showed no embarrassment in giving their kids this little life lesson.“Fortune represents social status,"said one parent,"only when you aspire to make a fortune can you possibly buy a mansion worth millions of dollars."Well, as they said, it doesn't matter what you do or how you do it-just get rich! The importance of developing the social and spiritual values in their children did not seem to concern them.That parent and the other parents may be criticized for instilling (灌输) in their kids the single-minded pursuit of wealth but, in a sense,'they are just reflecting modem-day realities. China, according to a recent survey, is the most materialistic country in the world with seventy-one percent of the population saying they measure success by the things they own. And in today's competitive society, Chinese have to work hard to get these material things.But that workaholic lifestyle has taken its toll on people's health with stress related diseases and depression-becoming more common. And it has had social consequences as well, with many People feeling that China has become a less caring society.Perhaps, after visiting the mansion in Guangdong, the parents should have read to theirchildren passages from A Dream of Red Mansions. The Jia family was wealthy and lived in a big house but that did not bring them happiness. Eventually their fortunes declined until their dream home was just an empty shell.(Note Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORI. THAN TEN WORDS.)78. What life lesson did the group of parents in Guangzhou teach their children?79. is a reflection of china’s modern-day reality-working hard to get material things.80. The workaholic lifestyle of the Chinese people has brought about problems. (list 2)81. What does the author want to imply by mentioning A Dream Red Mansions?第II卷(共47分)1. TranslationDirections :Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82.棒球的规则太复杂，三言二语解释不清。
2015年度第一学期浦东新区普高期中联答第二稿案
2015学年第一学期浦东新区普高期中联考高二年级英语试卷答案I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections：In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. M:Does your son go to school by bus or by bike？W: He walks, but sometimes his father drives him to school.Question: How does the boy usually go to school?2. M: Shall we buy some toys for Tom?W: He has grown up. Now he prefers books.Question: What will the speakers probably buy for Tom?3. M: Madam, the last train for London has just left. The next train will leave in two hours.W: Oh, it’s only half past two.Question: Where will the next train leave?4. M: What time do you start serving breakfast, please?W:At seven in the dining room, but you can get it earlier in your room, if you wish.Question: Where does this conversation probably take place?5. M: All fares, please.W:Yes, three tickets to Buckingham Palace, please. Will you tell us when we get there? Question: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?6. M: Jenny was born in England and grew up in France.W: Yes, I know. And she married a Chinese when she was travelling in Asia.Question: Where did Jenny grow up?7. M: Let me see. I have written my name, student number, and address. Anything else?W: No. That’s all right. Now just sign your name here.Question: What is the man most probably doing?8. W: You can’t spend all evening in front of the box. You’ve got quite a bit of revision to do.M: I know, but I just can’t help it.Question: What does the man mean?9. W: Could you please tell me where I can park my car?M: If you give me the keys, I’ll get one of the porters to see to it for you.Question: What are they talking about?10. M: If you are at the gate by 5 o’clock, I’ll pick you up and take you home.W: Ok, I have only a few lines to type.Question: What does the man ask the woman to do?Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken onlyonce. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.When I was 12, my parents moved out of London to a small village in Oxford. I was the only Asian girl in my school, and I suddenly felt a bit lonely. Luckily, I had a brilliant art teacher who encouraged me to go to art college.However, on the day of my college interview in Bath, I woke up late. I left the house wearing two odd shoes and didn't notice that my bottle of chocolate milk had poured all over the painting in my bag. Then when I finally got to the station, I got on the wrong train. Who knows, if I had gone to Bath that day, I might have become a professional artist. But I went to Sweden instead. I told the woman next to me on the train about what had happened, and she suddenly cried with laughter. It turned out she was a producer of a comedy program on the radio. To cut a long story short, I got an invitation a week later to attend an interview for the show, and the rest, as they say, is history. I am very lucky my life has been full of happy accidents. Now I am in charge of a very popular TV comedy program.11. Why did the speaker feel lonely in her new school?12. Where did the speaker plan to go for her college interview?13. What incident had changed her fate?Today, I will make a speech on zoos. Many people think zoos are cruel, and have no place in the modern world. It is my own opinion that zoos, although not perfect, do have a useful function. Firstly, zoos are places of education. Zoos can help children to appreciate nature. Further more, research into animal behavior is done in zoos, and has increased on knowledges of zoology, genetics and even psychology. Above all, zoos can protect the future of many species of animal. Many species today are in danger of extinction, and thanks to zoos, they have a chance of survival. Opponents of zoos say that they are cruel. First of all, they argue, zoos can not recreate the environment in which animals live and because of this, animals are bored and depressed. Secondly, animals have frequent contact with human visitors. Which can be stressful?However, in my opinion, most zoos have improved recently. It is now quite rare to see animals in cages, and most zoos try hard to recreate the environment in which different animals live.In conclusion, although zoos are not perfect environment for animals, I believe that they have more advantages than disadvantages. In an ideal world, zoos would not be necessary. But as long as man hunts animals for profit and destroy their environments, zoos are essential.14: What is the most important function of zoos according to the speaker?15: Why are some people against zoos?16: What does the speaker think of zoos?Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear one longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.W: Good morning, I'd like to rent a family car, please.M: Yes, man, for how long?W: Em, 14 days.M: Where do you want to leave the car?W: Can I leave it at the downtown office?M: Sure, may I see your driver's license?W: I have an international driver's license.M: Fine, thank you.W: Now, do you want a personal accident insurance?M: Yes, please.W: Right, can you sign your name here?M: There you go!W: How do you want to pay?M: Cash please.1.B2.A3.D4.B5.D6.A7.A8.D9.B 10.C11、C 12、B 13、A 14、A 15、C 16、A17、Fourteen/14 18、downtown 19、personal 20、Cash21---28：can，the largest, an，which，for，that，while，has reflected29---37: J, B, A, F, H, C, D, E, G38. 答案：B。
2015-2016学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷
2015-2016 学年第一学期期中考试高一英语试卷命题人 : 高一年级英语组2015. 11本次考试时间为90 分钟。
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第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40 分)第一节（共１５小题；每题 2 分，满分30 分）AThere was once a man who kept ten monkeys as pets as he was very fond of them．Every morning the monkeys would climb up and down the trees or swing from onebranch（树枝） to another in his backyard ． After that ， he would feed them bananas．One morning the man said to the monkeys ，“ We have very few bananas left today ． For breakfast I shall give each of you two bananas and four for dinner ．”When the monkeys heard this ，they looked very unhappy ．They refused（拒绝） to takethe bananas that the man was handing out to them．“ Very well ，then．You shall have four bananas in the morning and two for dinner，”the man said． The monkeys looked at one another．Then they jumped up and downhappily ，nodding their heads．They took the big ，yellow bananas from the man and startedeating．1．The man kept the monkeys because he _________ ．A ． liked themB ． sold monkeys as petsC． wanted them to work for him D． had many banana trees in his backyard2． The man fed the monkeys _________ ．A ． twice a dayB ． in the afternoonC． only when they were hungry D ．before they climbed up and down the trees3． At first the man wanted to give the monkeys _________ bananas for dinner．A ． one B． two C ． three D． four4． The monkeys were unhappy and they _________．A ． ran awayB ． nodded their headsC． didn't take the bananas from the man D． jumped up and downBMr. Lee was in bed and was trying to go to sleep when he heard the bell ring.He turned on the light and looked at his clock. It was twelve o’ clock.“ Who can it be at this time of night? ” He thought. He decided to go and find out. So he got of bed, put on his dressing gown (浴袍 ) and went to the door. When he opened the door, there was nobody there. “ That is very strange. ” then he went back to his bedroom, took off his dressing gown, got back into bed, turned off the light and tried to go to sleep.A few minutes later he heard the bell again. Mr. Lee jumped out of bed very quickly and rushed to the door. He opened it, but again he found no one there. He closed the door and tried not to feel angry. Then he saw a piece of paper on the floor. He pickedit up. There were some words on it: “ It is now after midnight (子夜 ), so it is April Fool ’ s Day (愚人节 ). April fool to you!”“Oh, it was the English boy next door! ” Mr. Lee exclaimed ( 惊叫 ) and almost smiled. He went back to bed and feel asleep at once. The bell did not ring again.5. When did Mr. Lee go to bed?He went to bed__________.A. before twelve o’ clockB. after twelve o’ clockC. when the bell rangD. when he saw the boy6.Why did he rush to the door when he heard the bell ring the second time?A.He wanted to open the door for the visitor.B.He wanted to find out who the visitor was.C.He was afraid of the ring.D.He was waiting for someone.7.What did Mr. Lee think about the English boy?A. was a good boyB. was friendly with himC. shouldn ’t ring the bell at midnightD. did a dangerous thing just now.CIn the world ,soccer of football is the most popular sport. This is because many countries have wonderful teams for the World Cup. The World Cup is held every four years.To remember 2002 FIFA World Cup ,children from different countries and morethan 60 children from Japanese schools came together and spent three weekends drawing a big picture called“ Dream(梦幻) World Cups” in Japan .The children drew animals, flowers and people playing soccer under a blue bright sky. They wished each football team good luck by drawing the flags( 旌旗 )of all the countries that will take part in the World Cup in Japan and South Korea.The picture was put up in a park near aplayground in Yokohama .Some football teams will have games there.Are you a football fan( 迷 ) ？ The World Cup makes more and more people interested in football. Teenagers(青少年 )like playing and watching football .Many of them love some football stars so much that they get the pictures of their favorite playerson the walls of their rooms. That is the way to show their love for the World Cup as children in Japan.8. If a country wants to take part in the World Cup ,she must have______.A. many football fansB. a very good teamC. many football playerD. a big playground9. The next World Cup will be held in_______.A. 2006B. 2007C. 2005D. 200410. From the passage,in the picture children drew many things except_________.A. people playing footballB. pictures of some football starsC. a sunny skyD. flowers11.In “ Dream World Cup ” , the children drew the flags of some countries______.A. to show their love for their own countryB. to tell the people their storiesC. to show their good wishes for the footballteams D. to show their new ideas about footballDIn 1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business .But he was not a good artist. So he invented a very simple camera ( 照相机 ).He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his garden .That was the first photo.The next important date in the history of photography (拍照术) was in 1837. That year, Daguere, another Frenchman , took a picture of his reading room .He used a new kind of camera in a different way. In his picture you could see everything very clearly ,even the smallest thing. This kind of photo was called a Daguerreotype.Soon, other people began to use Daguerre’ s way. Travelers brought back wonderful photos from all around the world .people took picture of famous buildings, cities and mountains.In about 1840, photography was developed .Then photographers could take pictureof people and moving things .That was not simple .The photographers had to carry a lotof film and other machines. But this did not stop them, for example, some in the United States worked so hard.Mathew Brady was a famous American photographers. He took many picture of great people .The picture were unusual because they were very lifelike( 绘声绘色的 ) Photographers also became one kind of art by the end of the 19th century .Some photos were nor just copies of the real world .They showed feelings, like other kinds ofart.12. The first photo taken by Niepce was a picture of ____________A. his businessB. his houseC. his gardenD. his window13. The Daguerreotype was____________.A. a FrenchmanB. a kind of pictureC. a kind of cameraD. a photographer14. Mathew Brady______________.A. was very lifelikeB. was famous for his unusual picturesC. was quite strongD. took many pictures of moving people15. This passage tells us_____________.A. how photography was developedB. how to show your ideas and feelings in picturesC. how to take pictures in the worldD. how to use different cameras第二节（共 5 小题：每题 2 分，满分10 分）依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。
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2015—2016学年度第一学期高一年级期中考试英语试卷第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
1.When will the man leave for London?A.This Thursday.B. This Friday.C. This Saturday.2.What will the two speakers do first?A.Look for the new tie.B.Fix the shelf.C.Paint the shelf.3.Where is the Language Arts building?A.On the right of the bridge.B.At the end of Centre Walk.C.Opposite the Physical Education building.4.Which country are the two foreign girls from?A.China.B. Korea.C. Thailand.5.What does the man think the woman should have chosen?A.Biology.B. Medicine.C. History.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
请听第六段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.When will Sam probably arrive here?A.In half an hour.B. In an hour.C. In one and a half hours.7.How will Sam come here?A.By subway.B. By bus.C. By taxi.请听第七段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Which is the main reason that the man's arm got burnt?A.The cup.B. The noodles.C. The cat.9.How did the main hurt his head?A.He hit it against the table.B.He had a car accident.C.He fell down the stairs. 请听第八段材料，回答第10-12题。
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2015学年第一学期高一英语期中联考试卷答案I.Listening Comprehension (20%)1-5 C C A D B 6-10 C B C B A11-13 B C A14-16 B B C17 655038 18 seafood 19 rubbish 20 recyclingII. Grammar and Vocabulary （26分）Section A (10分)21-25 ACCCB 26-30 CBADBSection B （6分）31.before 32. confused 33. have arranged 34.who/that 35.grow/have grown 36. the 37. cryingSection C (10分)38-46 IGCDF ABHEIII. Reading Comprehension (24分)Section A （10分）47-51 ACDBC 52-56 DABDCSection B （14分）57-60 CABD61-63 ACBTransaltion1. In many cultures, nodding head signals agreement.1 1 12. Many people’s failures lie in lack of courage.1 1 13. There is no doubt that Tom’s words and behaviours have left a good impression on customers.1 1 14. As parents, they are very concerned about the future development of their children.1 1 15. While teachers remind us to pay attention to detail, many of the students pay no attention to it/take no0.5 1 0.5 1notice of it/turn a deaf ear to it.I. Listening ComprehensionSection A1. M: Does the film start at 8:00 or 8:15?W: It starts at 8:30 and ends at 10:40.Q: How long does the film last?2. M: Nancy, why were you late for class this morning?W: I overslept and missed the bus.Q: Why was Nancy late?3 .W: I think we'd better dine out.M: Again? We just did it last night. It is too expensive.Q: What does the women want to do?4. M: We’re planning a party for Shelly, who’s going to retire this semester.W: That’s a good idea. I hope you invite Jimmy, Cathy and Jerry.Q: Who’s going to retire?5. W: Do you walk to work every day?M: No, it’s too far to walk. There is a bus going right by my house. But when it rains or when the bus is crowded, I do wish I had a car.Q: How does the man usually go to work?6. W: Were there a lot of people at the concert last night?M: It was really very crowded. Some people were standing at the back of the concert hall. Q: What do you learn from this conversation?7. W: Wake up, Eric, time to rise. The dinner is ready.M: Hmm ... Oh, hi, Mom. I must have fallen asleep while I was reading.Q: What was Eric doing when the woman was calling him?8. M: Good morning. I’d like to know the price of the flight ticket to New York.W: OK. The one-way ticket is 400 dollars, and the round ticket is 600 dollars. If you pay by credit card, you will have 20% discount.Q: How much will it cost if the man buys two one-way tickets by credit card?9. W: My tooth hurts whenever I bite into something cold or hot.M: Let me have a check.Q: What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?10. W: What would you do if you were in my place?M: If David were my son, I’d just not worry. Now that his teacher is givin g him extra help and he is working hard himself, he’s sure to do well in the next exam.Q: What’s the man’s suggestion to the woman?Section BQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.A young man had a new girlfriend, who he wanted to please very much. One evening he invited her to an expensive restaurant with him. They ate wonderful food and had a great many drinks. They listened to the beautiful music and danced wildly until midnight. The girl enjoyed the whole evening and she loved everything she saw. Then the waiter brought the bill at the end of the evening. When the young man saw how much he had to pay, he was greatly surprised and he went as white as a sheet. The waiter, who was watching his face, thought he might be ill, so he quickly picked up a glass of iced-cold water and emptied it over the young man’s head. Then he took the bill back and added to it “Iced-water: 50 cents.”Questions:11. Why did the young man invite his new girlfriend to an expensive restaurant?12. Why did the young man’s face go as white as sheets?13. Why did the waiter pour a glass of iced-water over the young man’s head?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.Most people think that the older you get, the harder it is to learn a new language. That is why they believe that children learn more easily than adults. Thus, at some point in our lives, maybe around age twelve or thirteen we lose the ability to learn language well. Is it true that children learn a foreign language more easily than adults? One report, on 2,000 Danish children studying Swedish, showed that the teenagers learn more in less time than the younger children. Another report, on Americans learning Russian, showed that the ability to learn a language increases as the age increases from childhood to adulthood. There are several possible explanations for these results. For one thing, adults know more about the world and therefore are able to understand meanings more easily than children. Moreover, adults can use logical thinking to help themselves in learning a new language. Finally adults have more self-control than children.Therefore it seems that the common belief that children are better learners than adults may not be true.Questions:14. According to this talk, what’s the common belief about learning a new language?15. How many reports are mentioned in the passage?16. Which quality of adults is not mentioned in the passage?Section CBlanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.M: Good morning! Green Sense. Can I help you?W: Hello, my name is Mary White and I want to complain about a sea food restaurant.M: OK, can I take down your telephone number?W: My phone number is 655038.M: Good! So what would you like to complain about?W: Actually two things. First, the restaurant dumps its rubbish in the street and you could imagine what that attracts—rats!M: Right! I’ve got that! And the second problem?W: The restaurant doesn’t put bottles and cans in recycling bins. It’s not responsible.M: Got it! What’s the address of the sea food restaurant?W: It’s 449 Shanghai Street.M: OK! We’ll look into it and call you back.W: Thank you. Goodbye!。
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2015学年第一学期期中考高一英语试卷命题时间：15.10.20第Ⅰ卷（共70分）一、单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. Tom is very kind and I promise you will get along well _____ _____ him soon.A. toB. forC. withD. on2. It was the third time that she __________ to this mountain vil lage to see the children.A. had comeB. has comeC. cameD. would come3. catch the first bus, he got up very early this morning.A. In order toB. In order thatC. So as toD. So that4. .You must work out the problem all by yourself, __________ it is very difficult.A. as if B once C. but D.even though5. Hurry! The train __________. You know it leaves at 8:30.A. leavesB. is leavingC. leftD. has left6. Many questions __________ at the meeting, but he answered none.A. came upB. were come upC. come upD. came up with7. __________ of the students who took part in the military trai ning is 450.A. A numberB. A lotC. LotsD. The number8. Although he has failed for many times, he would never ___ _____ to the difficulty.A. give outB. give inC. give awayD. give up9. His father told me that he __________ for the United States three days __________.A. has left; agoB. had left; agoC. left; agoD. had left; before10. At the age of eight, he __________ a group of child dancer s.A. joined inB. attendedC. took part inD. joined11. It was at 5 o’clock __________ the visitors finally arrived at Pudong International Airport.A. whenB. thatC. whichD. who12. __________ bad weather, the football match had to be put off.A. BecauseB. Because ofC. AsD. Since13. He can speak five foreign languages, __________ German and French.A. for exampleB. such asC. so that D . in fact14. Iraq has __________ too many wars since 1990, making hi s people __________ a lot.A. got through; payB. looked thro ugh; faceC. gone through; sufferD. passed thro ugh; destroy15. ----Our team has won the first place the second time!---- __________!A. Good luckB. CheersC. Best wis hesD. Congratulations二、完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15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）中选出最佳选项。
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2015学年度第一学期高一英语期中联考试卷Array说明：（1）本场考试时间为90分钟，总分100分；（2）请认真答卷，并用规范文字书写。
第I卷（70分）I. Listening Comprehension (20分)Section A （10分）Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. 145 minutes. B. 120 minutes. C. 130 minutes. D. 160 minutes.2. A. The bus was late. B. She forgot her class.C. She got up later than usual.D. Her clock went wrong.3. A. The woman wants to have dinner out.B. The woman wants to go out in the evening.C. The woman wants to dine where they were last night.D. The woman wants to invite the man to go out tonight.4. A. Jerry. B. Jimmy. C. Cathy. D. Shelly.5. A. By car. B. By bus. C. By train. D. On foot.6. A. The woman went to the concert last night.B. The man was standing at the back of the concert hall.C. The concert was warmly received.D. The concert lasted the whole night.7. A. Preparing the dinner. B. Sleeping. C. Helping his mom out. D. Reading.8. A. $800. B. $1,200. C. $640. D. $960.9. A. Husband and wife. B. Dentist and patient.C. Customer and cashier.D. Doctor and nurse.10. A. Having confidence in her son. B. Teaching her son by herself.C. Asking the teacher for extra help.D. Telling her son not to worry.Section B （6分）Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Because he wanted her to know how rich he was.B. Because he wanted her to know how much he liked her.C. Because he wanted her to learn how to dance.D. Because he wanted her to love everything she saw.12. A. Because he didn’t have a wonderful meal.B. Because he asked the waiter to bring him a glass of iced-water.C. Because he was frightened to see the bill.D. Because he had danced the whole evening.13. A. Because he thought the young man wasn’t well and needed he lp.B. Because he thought the young man wanted one more drink.C. Because he thought the young many had cheated him.D. Because the young man wanted him to do so.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following report.14. A. Everyone must master a new language.B. The younger one is, the easier it is to learn a new language.C. The ability to learn a new language has nothing to do with age.D. Older people have a better command of a new language.15. A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.16. A. Adults have better self-control.B. Adults know more about the world.C. Adults have positive attitude toward learning.D. Adults can learn in a logic way.Section C （4分）Directions: In Section C, you will hear one conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary （26分）Section A (10分)Directions：Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B. C andD. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. --How is Mike now?--Don’t worry. He will call us as soon as he _____ the USA.A. reaches B reached C. will reach D is reaching22. An excellent way to help memory is to connect information with pictures, which ______ as amemory-link method.A. considersB. is consideringC. is consideredD. considered23. He no longer rents an apartment , for he ______ one within the walking distance from whereworks..A. will buyB.boughtC. has boughtD. had bought24. As a working mother, she tries to keep a balance _______ work and family.A. overB. underC. betweenD. with25. During the past decade, ______ farmer workers have come to big cities to make a living.A. the large number ofB. a large number ofC. a large amount ofD. large amounts of26. - It is said that two man-made structures are clearly visible from space. One is the Great Wallof China, and __________ is Japan’s Kansai International Airport.A. anotherB.otherC. the otherD. either27. Oetzi, the 5,000 year old ―Iceman‖, ______on the alpine border between Italy and Austria in1991.A. was discoveringB. was discoveredC. had been discoveredD. discovered28. Many people sleep with the charging phones right next to their heads, _____ could increasethe chances of getting cancer.A. whichB. whomC. whoD. that29. In modern society, great attention should be paid to,especially among young people, how toestablish and ______ healthy financial habits.A. preserveB. stayC. reserveD. maintain30. Mr. Smith was so angry at all _______ Bill was doing ________ he left.A. that; whatB. that; thatC. which; whichD. what; thatSection B （7分）Directions：After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.____31____ the baby was born, the Buddha(佛陀) said goodbye to him. The baby was crying all the time, letting out a sigh and saying, ―I am quite___32____ (confuse) for I will become so little and know nothing. How helpless I will be!‖―I ____33____ already_______ (arrange) a Bodhisattva ___34___ will lead you in the world. She will guarantee your safety, take care of you and love you until you ___35____(grow) up. It is also _____36_____ moment that she has accomplished her mission and return to my side again‖ th e Buddha comforted him.―What is the name of that Bodhisattva ?‖the little stopped ____37______(cry) .The Buddha smiled and said ,―Her name is MOTHER.‖Section C (9分)Directions：Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be sed once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Global warming is a trend toward warmer conditions around the world. Part of the warming is natural; we have experienced a 20,000-year-long warming as the last ice age ended and the ice ___38___ away. However, we have already reached temperatures that are in ___39___ with other minimum-ice periods, so continued warming is likely not natural. We are contributing to a predicted worldwide increase in temperatures ___40___ between 1℃and 6℃over the next 100 years. The warming will be more ___41___ in some areas, less in others, and some places may even cool off. Likewise, the ___42___ of this warming will be very different depending on where you are-coastal areas must worry about rising sea levels, while Siberia and northern Canada may become more habitable （宜居的）and ___43___ for humans than these areas are now.The fact remains, however, that it will likely get warmer, on ___44___, everywhere. Scientists are in general agreement that the warmer conditions we have been experiencing are at least in part the result of a human-induced global warming trend. Some scientists ___45___ that the changes we are seeing fall within the range of random （无规律的）variation-some years are cold, others warm, and we have just had an unremarkable string of warm years ___46___ but that is becoming an increasingly rare interpretation in the face of continued and increasing warm conditions.III. Reading Comprehension (24分)Section A （10分）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Dear Seth,You are only three years old, and at this point in your life you are not able to understand this letter. But some day when you grow up , I hope you will find something valuable in what I am going to share with you.Life can be ___47____. There will be people in your life who won’t be very nice. They’ll___48____ you because you are different, or simply for no good reason. You will also face heartbreak and might be hurt by those you love. I hope you don’t have to face these too much, but such things ___49____ .Be open to life anyway. You’ll find cruelty and___50____in your journey through life, but don’t let that ___51____you from finding new things. Don’t retreat(退却) f rom life, and don’t hide or wall yourself off. Be open to new things, new experiences, and new people. You’ll ___52____ many times, but if you allow that to stop you from trying, you will miss many chances. Do remember failure is a stepping stone to ___53____ .You will meet many people who will try to do___54____than you, in school, in college and at work. They’ll try to have nicer cars, bigger houses, nicer clothes, and so on. To them , life is aFinally, know that I love you and always will. You are starting a really wonderful journey, and I will always be there for you.Your loving dad47. A. rough B. peaceful C. equal D. simple48. A. end up with B. get on well with C. laugh at D. look after49. A. matter B. work C. disappear D. happen50. A. luck B. pain C. difference D. hope51. A. protect B. encourage C. discourage D. choose52. A. leave B. prepare C. escape D. fail53. A. success B. life C. action D. sorrow54. A. earlier B. better C. less D. faster55. A. change B. pardon C. follow D. beat56. A. cruelty B. danger C. happiness D. quietnessSection B （14分）Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AThe iPhone, the iPad: each of Apple’s products sounds cool and has become a fad(一时的风尚). Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter ―i‖ –-- and many other brands are following suit. The BBC’s iPlayer --- which allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internet ---used the title in 2008. A lovely bear --- popular in the US and UK --- that plays music and video is called ―iTeddy‖. A slimmed-down version(简装本) of London’s Independent newspaper was started last week under the name ―i‖.In general, single-letter prefixes(前缀) have been popular since the 1990s, when terms such as e-mail and e-commerce(电子商务) first came into use.Most ―i‖ products are targeted at （针对）young people and considering the major readers of Independent’s ―i‖, it’s no surprise that they’ve selected this fashionable name.But it’s hard to see what’s so special about the letter ―i‖. Why not use ―a‖, ―b‖, or ―c‖ instead? According to Tony Thorne, head of the Language Center at King’s College, London, ―i‖ works because its meaning has become ambiguous. When Apple uses ―i‖, no one knows whether it mean s Internet, information, individual or interactive, Thorne told BBC Magazines. ―Even when Apple created the iPod, it seems it didn’t have one clear definition（定义）,‖ he says.―However, thanks to Apple, the term is now connected with portability (轻便) .‖adds Thorne.Clearly the letter ―i‖ also agrees with the idea that the Western World is centered on the individual. Each person believes they have their own needs, and we love personalized products for this reason.Along with ―Google‖ and ―blog‖, readers of BBC Magazines voted ―i‖ as one of the top 20words that have come to define the last decade(十年).But as history shows, people grow tired of fads. From the 1900s to 1990s, products with ―2000‖ in their names became fashionable as the year was connected with a ll things advanced and modern. However, as we entered the new century, the fashion disappeared.57. People use iPlayer to __________.A. listen to musicB. make a callC. watch TV programs onlineD.read newspapers58. We can infer that the Independent’s ―i‖ is designed for _________.A. young readersB. old readersC. fashionable womenD. engineers59. The underlined word ―ambiguous‖ means ―__________‖.A. popularB. uncertainC. clearD. unique60. The writer suggests that __________.A. ―i‖ products are often of high qualityB. iTeddy is alive bearC. the letter ―b‖ replaces letter ―i‖ to name the productsD. the popularity of ―i‖ products may not last longBSUNDAY MAY 7 EASY Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove ValleyMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the end of Day RD, Cheltenham, while the bush is alive with birdsong.Round trip: 4 hoursFRIDAY MAY 12 MEDIUM Possum prowlMeet 7:30 p.m. at Seaforth Oval carpark. Enjoy the peace of the bush at night. Lovely water views. Bring torch and wear non-slip shoes as some rock climbing involved. Coffee and biscuits supplied.Duration: 2 hoursSUNDAY JUNE 4 HARD Baime Basin TrackMeet 9:30 a.m. Track#8, West Head Road, Magnificent Pittwater views.Visit Beechwood cottage. Bring lunch and FRIDAY JUNE 6 EASY Poetry around a campfireMeet 7:00 p.m. Kalkaari Visitor Center. Share your favourite poem or one of your own with a group around a gently cracking fire. Drinks and food to follow. Bring a cup and a blanket (or a chair).Cost: $4.00 per person.Duration: 2.5 hoursSUNDAY JUNE 25 EASY Morning Walk at Mitchell ParkMeet 8:30 a.m. entrance to Mitchell Park, Mitchell Park Rd. Cattai for a pleasant walk wandering through rainforest, river flats and dry forest to swampland（沼泽地）. Binoculars （双筒望远镜）a must to bring as many birds live here. Finish with morning tea. Duration: 3 hours--------------------------------------------------------- GRADINGEASY suitable for ALL fitness levels MEDIUM for those who PERIODICALL Ylikely to join __________.A. Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove ValleyB. Baime Basin TrackC. Poetry around a campfireD. Morning Walk at Mitchell Park62. If you want to enjoy the peace of the bush at night, you are required to __________.A. meet at 7:30 p.m. June 6B. bring slippers with youC. prepare a torchD. climb rocks for two hours63. In the activity ―Morning Walk at Mitchell Park‖, one may have no chance to ___________.A.appreciate bird watchingB. enjoy mountain climbingC.take a relaxing walkD. have morning tea第Ⅱ卷（共30分）I. Translation (15分每题3分)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 在大多数的文化当中，点头表示同意。