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高一年级英语期末考试试题(含答案)

学校高一年级英语期末考试试题一．听力部分(共20小题，每小题分，满分30分)第一节．听下面五段对话，每段对话有一小题从下面所给的三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标。

在试卷相应位置1.Where w as the woman at the weekendA .At her sister’sB .In New YorkC .At home2. When should the woman hang in the projectA. TodayB. Yesterday C The day before3. What do we know about the manA. He fell over and hurt B .He had a short trip C .He finished the race4. What is the woman doingA .Hunting for a jobB .Searching for a flat C. Planning a suburban trip5. Who is the manA .The woman’s doctorB .Tom’s doctor C. Tom’s boss第二节听下面五段对话或独白。

从题中所给的三个选项中选出最佳答案6．What is the man doingA Listening to the radioB Watching TVC .Reading7 When does the conservation take placeA In the morningB At noonC .In the evening8. What do we know about the womanA She hears nothingB .She is angryC She likes news听第7对岸材料，回答第9至第11题9 What is the man’s group trying to doA Find jobs in famous companiesB Interview some famous businessmanC. Get more teaching experience10 How do they support themselvesA By renting apartmentsB .By teachingC .By cooking11 What do they NOT do in the morningA Conduct researchB Visit companiesC Contact companies听第8段材料，回答第12至14题12. Why has the man never done volunteer workA. He does not know what to doB. He thinks it is simple and boring.C. He thinks it wastes too much time.13. What volunteer work does the woman often to doA TeachingB CleaningC .Nursing14 .How long does the woman do volunteer work every weekA. Two days B One day C .Five hours听第9段材料，回答第15 至17 题。

2024-2025学年度高一英语下学期期末考试卷(含答案)

2024-2025学年度高一英语下学期期末考试卷（含答案）（命题学校：xx省实验中学命题人、校对人： xx）第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题;每题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三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. What does the man say about Jack?A. He's humorous.B. He's responsible.C. He's serious.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Cousins.B. Classmates.C. Uncle and niece.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. What to have for lunch.B. Where to buy some vegetables.C. Who will cook a meal.4. Where are probably the speakers?A. In the car shop.B. In the toy shop.C. In the clothing shop.5. What does the man usually do in his spare time?A. Play chess with his grandfather.B. Play video games.C. Do some exercise.第二节 (共15小题; 每题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三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

山东省潍坊市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题

山东省潍坊市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Why waste time and money booking a hotel when you can enjoy the beautiful British countryside at these wonderful motorhome and caravan (旅行拖车) destinations in the UK.Ferneley’s Ice Cream and CafeLocated between the coast and the countryside, this beautiful location offers a bit of everything for families, and their dogs. What makes Ferneley’s stand out is their family farm that creates fresh local produce using milk from their own cows. It’s also a great chance for kids to learn more about what goes on at a farm and how they raise their cattle.Halfpenny Green VineyardProducing prize-winning English wines for over 30 years, Halfpenny Green Vineyard, is a wine-lover’s favourite in the green Staffordshire countryside. You can park up your campervan for free and take a guided tour around the site while tasting the produce. On top of all this, there is a wild Zoological Park, which is home to a wide variety of animals, providing an educational experience for the whole family.Fur and Feather InnThe beautiful Woodfordes Brewery in Norwich is situated right next to the inn, offering bookable tours and prize-winning beer. Park up and have some real beer before lying down for the night in the van. The building itself is of British style, a country pub in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. This is a must-visit for beer lovers.Rectory FarmWith a mass of parking space, a large pick-your-own farm with large fields and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and a children’s woodland play area, the Rectory Farm offers the perfect family day out. It’s even got a lovely farm shop with an outdoor cafe, so you can sit and relax with a coffee while the kids eat their fruits.1．What can visitors do in Halfpenny Green Vineyard?A．Make wines.B．Win some prizes.C．Learn knowledge about animals.D．Visit the site at will.2．Which destination is the least likely choice for families with kids?A．Ferneley’s Ice Cream and Cafe.B．Halfpenny Green Vineyard.C．Fur and Feather Inn.D．Rectory Farm.3．Where is the text probably taken from?A．A tourist review.B．A geography book.C．A novel.D．A travel brochure.In 1943, Roman Totenberg, a violinist, bought a rare (稀有的) and special violin called a Stradivarius. It was made in 1734, in Italy, by Antonio Stradivari. Only about 600 of his violins are believed to still exist. They were regarded as the rarest and best instruments in the world.Roman’s Stradivarius was his musical partner for 38 years. Then bad luck struck; the violin was stolen from his office after a concert while he greeted well-wishers. He was shocked and upset by its loss. “Yes, it’s a bit like losing your arm,” he told his daughter, Jill.It took Roman a year to find and buy a new violin as the size and tones (音质) of each were different from his. He had to learn his musical pieces all over again! Roman kept playing into his 90s and taught at Boston University until he died in 2012, aged 101.His daughter says, “We wondered from time to time if the violin would surface, but... Our mother and father taught us to keep moving forward and not think over what life throws at you.”In 2015, the wife of the man who stole the violin wanted to know if it was really a Stradivarius. She had looked after him when he was dying from cancer and now it belonged to her. She took it to master violin maker and dealer Phillip Injeia. He recognized it immediately and contacted the FBI. Jill, who received the call from FBI, said in an interview, “I said, ‘I have to call my sisters. I’ll tell them not to get their hopes up,’ but Phillip Injeian said, ‘You don’t have to do that. This is the violin.’”Jill said they would sell the violin, not to a collector but someone who would play it. She said it would finally be in the hands of another great artist and its amazing voice would be heard in concert halls around the country.4．Why did Roman feel like he had lost an arm after the violin was stolen?A．It cost him a lot of money.B．It had served as a useful arm.C．It had been his musical partner.D．It was created by a famous maker.5．What is the turning point of this story?A．The FBI got in touch with Jill.B．The Stradivarius was found missing.C．Roman Totenberg died in 2012, aged 101.D．The violin was taken to a master violin maker and dealer.6．Why would the family like the violin to be owned by a violinist?A．They intended to become well-known.B．They wanted to sell it at a higher price.C．They hoped to remember Roman Totenberg.D．They wished to make the most of the Stradivarius.7．Which words can best describe Phillip Injeian?A．Expert and confident.B．Creative and careful.C．Learned and proud.D．Strong-willed and friendly.It’s reported that about 20 percent of the Amazon rainforest has disappeared during thespecies native to the Amazon River area, it’s affecting humans worldwide. When it comes to the protection of the Amazon, it’s hard for many people to relate because they don’t feel connected to the area. There are actually a lot of direct connections, no matter how far away we are.A connection that affects everyone on the planet is climate (气候) change. Planting new trees in the forest is basically a way of removing CO2 from the air. Rain forests have a carbon (碳) reduction nearly equal to half of what is in the air. About half of that is in the Amazon. Another case in point is a big snake called the bushmaster that lives in the Amazon. Today, millions of people use medicines made from its venom (毒液) to treat high blood pressure. So they have longer, fuller, and more productive lives.In the 1960s, there was only one highway in the entire Amazon. That’s an area as large as the continental United States with one highway and three million people. Today, there are between 30 million to 40 million people, countless roads, and about 20 percent forests have been cut down. But on the plus side, 50 years ago there were only two national parks and a national forest and a reserve in Brazil. Today, more than 50 percent of the Amazon is under some form of protection.“There’s been a lot of damage done and forest lost, but nothing is gone until it’s gone”, noted National Geographic explorer Dr. Thomas Lovejoy. “We want to see more shared planning between the departments of transportation, energy, agriculture, and the other industries in the area. We think Amazon cities can have higher quality of life and keep people in existing cities so there’s less reason to deforest.”8．Which can replace the underlined word “Deforestation” in paragraph 1?A．Planting more trees.B．Destroying the forests.C．Protecting the species.D．Polluting the rivers.9．What might the partial loss of the Amazon rainforest lead to?A．The increase of extreme weather.B．The removal of CO2.C．More people with high blood pressure.D．The overgrowth of the bushmaster. 10．How does paragraph 3 mainly develop?A．By making comparisons.B．By listing reasons.C．By explaining a definition.D．By making a summary.11．What is Dr. Thomas’ attitude towards the future of the Amazon rainforest?A．Doubtful.B．Worried.C．Positive.D．Uncaring.While screen time is known to affect sleep, new research suggests that interactive (互动的) activities, such as texting friends or playing video games, put off and reduce the time spent asleep to a greater degree than passive (被动的) screen time like watching television, especially for teens.The team studied the daytime screen-based activities of 475 teenagers using daily surveys. They asked the teens how many hours they had spent that day communicating with friends through social media and how many hours they spent playing video games, surfing the internet and watching television or videos. Finally, the researchers asked if they had joined in any of these activities in the hour before bed.Next, the team measured their sleep time for one week. The researchers found that the teens spent an average of two hours per day communicating with friends via social media, about 1.3 hours playing video games, less than an hour surfing the internet and about 1.7 hours watching television or videos. For every hour throughout the day that they used screens to communicate with friends, they fell asleep about 11 minutes later averagely. For every hour to play video games, they fell asleep about 9 minutes later. Those who talked, texted orplayed games in the hour before bed lost the most sleep: about 30 minutes later.Interestingly, David, lead author of the study, said the team found no obvious relations between passive screen-based activities and sleep. “It could be that passive activities are less mentally exciting than interactive activities,” said Anne, co-author of the study. “It’s a tricky situation,” she said. “These screen tools are really important to everyone nowadays, so it’s hard to put a limit on them, but if you’re really looking out for a teenager’s health and well-being, you might consider limiting the more interactive activities, especially in the hour before bed.”12．Which of the following belongs to interactive screen activities?A．Seeing movies.B．Watching videos.C．Texting friends.D．Surfing the internet.13．Who might lose the most sleep according to the text?A．Lucy who watched a three-hour movie before going to bed.B．Jack who had a 30-minute video chat with his brother before bed.C．Sam who played computer games for two hours throughout the day.D．Amy who chatted with her friends on WeChat for one hour in the morning. 14．What does the underlined word “tricky” mean in paragraph 4?A．Frightening.B．Awkward.C．Hopeless.D．Encouraging. 15．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Screen time activities cut down our sleep hoursB．Interactive screen use reduces sleep time in teenagersC．Passive screen use is better than interactive screen useD．Parents should prevent children from using social mediaReading is a healthy habit that everyone should develop from childhood because of theThe following will discuss the effects of not reading books, so you can basically consider and judge where you are and understand how reading can be beneficial.17 People who don’t read and don’t like to read find it harder to learn than people who actually read. For example, most students who fail to develop a reading habit find it difficult to get through school. This then leads to students dropping out, which is bad for society. Reading is a habit that strengthens the brain and develops your inborn love ofwanting to learn more. Therefore, not being addicted to books closes you off from this.Narrow mindedness. Reading a variety of books broadens the readers’ mind. Most people who don’t read have a certain narrow mindedness to them that can easily be noticed.18 When you don’t read, you’re forced to take everything at face value and then create and shape your views in this way.Low brain power. One advantage of reading is its ability to improve brain function. Reading can help people become better thinkers and use brains more effectively. People who don’t read usually have low brain power because they don’t exercise the brain as much as readers do. 19Poor imagination. Reading books allows you to tap into your imaginative power. 20 This is important because it expands (拓展) your thought process as well as the ability to understand. People who don’t read books usually are short of the inspiration necessary to create imagination. This makes it difficult to be creative.A．Learning difficulty.B．The reason for this is simple.C．Such exercise strengthens the brain.D．Inability to fully understand the world.E．It then makes you picture what you read.F．It is developed slowly just as any habit would.G．The ability to read is important in today’s world.二、完形填空As Hallee gets to the finish line of the 800-metre run for kids, the crowd is cheeringWhen the twins were five, Jada decided that she wanted to be a(n) 27 . Her parents signed her up for Little Athletics, a track-and-field organisation for children. After watching Jada’s first training period, Hallee 28 her parents and said, “I can do that, too. Sign me up.” “Would she even be able to 29 ? Hallee doesn’t have feeling in her waist (腰) and lower legs,” thought her Dad, Gavin. 30 , Hallee’s parents had such strong belief in her that they signed her up.Hallee’s running wasn’t without its challenges. Her legs ached badly during and after races, and she 31 people would laugh at her. Her parents helped her work through her 32 by attending all her events.In fact, nobody laughed; people were shocked at her 33 . When asked what she would 34 to other children, Hallee offered two powerful suggestions: “Don’t 35 when people say you can’t do something. And try your best.”21．A．amazing B．funny C．embarrassing D．natural 22．A．melted B．broke C．stopped D．opened 23．A．waiting B．changing C．going D．thinking 24．A．aware B．eager C．afraid D．unable 25．A．suffered B．searched C．spoke D．read 26．A．harder B．better C．stronger D．heavier 27．A．designer B．engineer C．boxer D．runner 28．A．calmed down B．turned down C．referred to D．turned to 29．A．run B．walk C．jump D．dance 30．A．Instead B．However C．So D．Besides 31．A．feared B．learned C．accepted D．forgot 32．A．confusion B．curiosity C．confidence D．anxiety 33．A．determination B．creativity C．hobby D．imagination 34．A．bring B．say C．write D．add 35．A．compete B．cheat C．listen D．improve三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

高一英语期末考试试题(附答案)

第一学期期末考试高一英语试题本试卷分四部分，共10页，满分150分。

考试时间120分钟第一卷（120分）第一部分听力(共两节，满分15分)第一节听力理解(4段共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)每段播放两遍。

各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。

请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听下面一段对话，回答第1~2题。

1. Where does the talk probably take place?A. In a bank.B. In a classroom.C. In an office.2. How will the man pay his fees?A. By cash.B. By credit card.C. By cheque.听下面一段对话，回答第3~4题。

3. How does the girl say she is feeling?A. Tired.B. Hungry.C. Feverish.4. What is the doctor’s opinion?A. He believes she’s serious ly ill.B. He has not seen an illness like this before.C. He thinks she is nervous about the exams.听下面一段独白，回答第5~7题。

5. What is the talk mainly about?A. Moving to a new city.B. Making friends with others.C. Asking for advice.6. Who suggests that the speaker should smile a lot?A. Julie.B. Her brother.C. Her parents.7. What does the speaker plan to do?A. Introduce herself to others.B. Be warm and friendly.C. Be kind and helpful.听下面一段对话，回答第8~10题。

高一英语期末考试题及答案word

高一英语期末考试题及答案word一、听力理解（共20分）1. What does the man mean by saying "I'm all ears"?A. He is eager to listen.B. He is not interested in listening.C. He is tired of listening.D. He is deaf.2. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Doctor and patient.C. Salesman and customer.D. Policeman and driver.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a restaurant.C. In a bank.D. In a post office.4. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. To take a taxi.B. To walk home.C. To call a friend.D. To wait for the bus.5. What is the man's opinion about the movie?A. He thinks it's too long.B. He thinks it's too short.C. He thinks it's boring.D. He thinks it's exciting.二、阅读理解（共30分）Passage 1In the passage, what is the main reason for the increase in the number of people using public transportation?A. The rise in the cost of gasoline.B. The improvement in public transportation services.C. The decrease in the number of cars available.D. The government's promotion of environmental protection.Passage 2According to the article, what is the most significant benefit of recycling?A. It saves energy.B. It reduces waste.C. It creates jobs.D. It protects the environment.Passage 3What can be inferred from the text about the author's attitude towards the new policy?A. The author is in favor of it.B. The author is opposed to it.C. The author is neutral.D. The author is uncertain.三、完形填空（共20分）6. The word "innovative" in the sentence means ______.A. traditionalB. creativeC. conservativeD. ordinary7. The author believes that ______ is the key to success.A. experienceB. hard workC. talentD. luck8. The phrase "break the ice" in the context is used to describe ______.A. starting a conversationB. ending a relationshipC. solving a problemD. creating a conflict9. In the passage, the word "paradigm" refers to ______.A. a modelB. a theoryC. a conceptD. a method10. The tone of the text can be best described as ______.A. seriousB. humorousC. sarcasticD. objective四、语法填空（共15分）11. If you ______ (be) more careful, you wouldn't have made so many mistakes.12. She ______ (read) the book twice before she started writing her review.13. The teacher asked us to ______ (hand) in our homework by Friday.14. ______ (not forget) to turn off the lights when you leave the room.15. The company has ______ (expand) its business to several other countries.五、书面表达（共15分）16. Write an essay of about 150 words on the topic "The Importance of Teamwork". You should base your essay on the outline below.- Define what teamwork is.- Explain why teamwork is important.- Give an example to illustrate your point.参考答案一、听力理解1-5 A B A D C二、阅读理解Passage 1 APassage 2 DPassage 3 A三、完形填空6-10 B B A C D四、语法填空11. had been12. has read13. hand14. Don't forget15. expanded五、书面表达(略)。

高一英语期末考试试题（附答案）

高一英语期末考试试题（附答案）第一学期期末考试高一英语试题本试卷分四部分，共10页，满分150分。

考试时间120分钟第一卷（120分）第一部分听力(共两节，满分15分)第一节听力理解(4段共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)每段播放两遍。

各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。

请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听下面一段对话，回答第1~2题。

2024北京西城区高一(上)期末英语试题及答案

2024北京西城高一（上）期末英语2024.1本试卷共16页，共140分。

考试时长120分钟。

考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第Ⅰ卷 (共 75 分)I.听力理解（共三节，22.5 分）第一节: (共 4 小题; 每小题 1.5 分，共 6 分)听下面四段对话，每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话你将听一遍。

1.What does the man enjoy doing in his spare time?A.Drawing and painting.B.Playing the piano.C.Going to concerts.2.Who may help with the computer problems?A.Jason.B. Alice.C. Henry.3.How long does it take to get to the shopping center by bus?A.15 minutes.B. 20 minutes.C. 30 minutes.4.What does the man like best about Dr. Miller?A.His class is interesting.B.He helps students set goals.C.He is understanding and friendly.第二节:（共 6 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 9 分）听下面三段对话，每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话你将听两遍。

听第 5 段材料，回答第 5 至第 6 小题。

5.When will the birthday party be held?A.On Saturday.B. On Sunday.C. On Monday.6.What will the man do to prepare for the party?A.Find the restaurant.B. Buy decorations.C. Invite friends.听第 6 段材料，回答第 7 至第 8 小题。

高一英语期末测试题及答案.doc

－上学期高中学生学科素质训练高一英语期末测试题第一部分：听力（共两节，每题2分，满分第一节（共5小题。

听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话仅一遍。

）听第一段对话，回答第1题。

1．Where is the man?A．In a hotel B．In a shop C．At home2．When did Peter set the world record?A．In 1980 B．In 1997 C．In 19823．What’s wrong with Li Hua?A．She has a toothache B．She has a headache C．She has a backache 4．What’s the population of Hawaii?A．About 1,000,000 B．About 100,000 C．About 10,000,0005．Why can’t the man give the woman a hand?A．He is too heavy to help her.B．He doesn’t know how to help her.C．He is too busy to help her.第二节（共15小题。

听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话读两遍。

）听第6段对话，回答第6—8题。

6．What do you think is the possible relationship between the two speakers.A．The man is the woman’s husband.B．The woman is a guest to the man’s houseC．The man is a guest to the woman’s flat7．What were others doing and why did the woman go out?A．Having dinner, because she wanted to see her old house.B．Having a concert, because she thought of her parents.C．Having a party, because she wanted to look at the lights.8．What can we learn from the woman?A．She worked very hard and was very successful.B．She lived a poor life in the past.C．Both A and B.听第7段对话，回答第9—11题。

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英语试题第Ⅰ卷（选择题）第一部分：听力理解（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）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三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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 did the man work at his first job?A．Six years．B．Five years．C．Four years．2．Why is the man surprised?A．The woman missed the marketing meeting．B．The woman’s suggestions were turned down．C．The woman failed to put forward her suggestions．3．How will the man spend the weekend?A．Playing golf．B．Working overtime．C．Doing a little gardening．4．When does the man go to bed?A．At nine．B．At ten． C．At eleven．5．What does the woman mean?A．The man shouldn’t give up learning Chinese．B．The man speaks Chinese very well．C．The man has made a little progress．第二节（共15小题;每小题1．5分,共22．5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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。

每段对话仅读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6－8题。

6．What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Good friends. B．Mother and son. C．Boss and secretary. 7．What is the woman busy about?A．Reading. B．Writing. C．Taking a holiday．8．What is true about the woman’s boyfriend according to the conversation?A．He is having a holiday in the States．B．He will be back from the trip in a week.C．He is on a business trip.听第7段材料，回答第9----11题。

9．Who are the two speakers?A．A man and his wife．B．A man and his sister．C．A man and his girlfriend．10．Why is the man unhappy about their weekends?A．They seldom invite friends over．B．They seldom go out for a picnic．C．They seldom spend weekends together．11．What do the speakers not decide?A．Who should get the car ready．B．How many friends they should invite．C．What food and drink they should prepare．听第8段材料，回答第12----14题。

12．Why does the man go to see the doctor?A．Because he is seriously ill．B．Because he wants to see death．C．Because the doctor wants his money．13．What does the doctor advise the man to do?A．Take more medicine．B．Have a holiday．C．Give some of his money to poor people．14．How do you find the man?A．He is honest．B．He is careless about his death．C．He cares for his money beyond everything else．听第9段材料，回答第15----17题。

15．How has the man been feeling lately?A．Lonely．B．Unhappy．C．Depressed．16．What does the woman advise the man to do?A．To learn English．B．To join a club．C．To do exercise．17．What can we learn from the conversation?A．The man is the woman’s elder brother．B．You don’t feel lonely when you have a close friend．C．The man comes from North America．听第10段材料，回答第18----20题。

18．Why was the Mesa Verde National Park built?A．To attract more visitors．B．To earn money．C．To protect the culture of ancient Native Americans．19．What language do the words “Mesa Verde” belong to?A．English B．Spanish C．French20．How many ruins were discovered in all?A．One．B．Two．C．Three．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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AOn April 8th, 2013, the world felt sorry because of the death of former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, who died at the age of 87．Besides being the country’s longest leader （1979-1990）in the 20th century, she was the first woman to lead Britain．She worked hard and did well in her work, so she was calle d “Iron Lady”．Whatever you think of Margaret Thatcher, the thing everyone does agree on is that she was awoman with great decisions．When she took over Britain in 1979, she led a country that was in economic trouble．She faced a lot of problems because of the poor economic position．In order to make the country become strong again, Ms．Thatcher had to make some hard and special decisions like raising interest rates and even taxes at a time when most British people were living a hard life．In this way she led Britain to run out of economic troubles．Early in her second term, just as things were looking a little better, she faced another problem — a strike by the British Miners Union．Once again, the Iron Lady stood her ground to stop the longest strike in the co untry’s history．In 1982, Argentina said that they had owned the Falkland Islands since the 19th century．Britain, however, considered the islands to be one of their overseas dependent territories （领土）．Margaret Thatcher tried to talk about the problem with Argentines．But Argentines didn’t agree with her ideas, so Ms．Thatcher did what any strong leader would do — send in the British Army．It took 74 days, and on 14th June 1982, the Argentine army finally failed and Britain controlled the Falkland Islands again．When Ms．Thatcher resigned in 1990, she left behind a country that was very strong．Unluckily, during the last few years of her life, something was wrong with her mind．She hardly remembered anything that was happening around her and even what she had done during her wonderful lifetime．21．Why did Margaret Thatcher decide to raise interest rates?A．Because English people were very rich and happy．B．Because she needed money to fight against Argentina．C．Because Britain needed to run out of economic troubles．D．Because people stored too much money in the banks．22．How did Margaret Thatcher make her country control the Falkland Islands again?A．She paid a lot of money for the islands．B．She helped people on the islands a lot．C．She sent many workers to the islands．D．She sent in the British Army to the islands．23．What was the matter with Ms．Thatcher after she resigned?A．She couldn’t say anything at all．B．She almost couldn’t remember anything．C．She couldn’t walk at all．D．She couldn’t hear anything at all．24．It can be inferred from the passage that Ms．Thatcher was ________．A．determined B．sensitive C．humorous D．generousBV olunteers for HalloweenSaturday & Sunday, October 26 & 27It's time for Prospect Park's ghosts to come out! Join the community tradition of Halloween in Prospect Park and sign up to become volunteers for the events．We are now looking for 10,000 volunteers to help the Carnival（狂欢节）, the Haunted Walk and various other children's activities around the Park．We're counting on your help to make the 2014 celebration the best one in history．You can read each position description below and follow the link to sign up!Creepy Crawly Halloween at the Boathouse: Help prepare the Audubon Center's educational exhibits and /or assist with children's activities．There are two shifts（轮班）on both Saturday and Sunday．Please sign up for however many shifts you would like to work．Haunted Carousel: At the Haunted Carousel, assist children on and off horses and direct them to the correct entrance and exit gates．There are two shifts available on each day; please sign up for one or more shifts．Lefferts Historic House: At Lefferts, Craft Assistants will enjoy encouraging creativity in children by working with crafts．Crowd Control Assistants are expected to help manage the flow of people through the house．There is a shift on Saturday and Sunday; please sign up for one or both．Halloween Carnival: Game Leaders assist children with games and hand out prizes．Carnival Greeters assist with traffic control and answer questions from the public．The Carnival will take place on Saturday on the Nethermead．Halloween Haunted Walk: V olunteers will dress up as costumed （戏装的）characters, working as walking guides．The Haunted Walk will take place on Saturday on Lookout Hill．V olunteer PoliciesEvery potential volunteer must complete a volunteer application （click below to complete your application form）．Please note that some volunteer opportunities may require an interview or additional training due to special skill requirements．▲Teenagers under 18 must submit a signed parental agreement form with their online application．▲Children under 14 years old may volunteer if they are accompanied by an adult．▲C hildren 14 — 17 years old are welcome to volunteer on their own．However, before they may begin their work, their application must be signed by a parent．25．At the Haunted Carousel, volunteers are expected to ______．A．sign up for two shifts B．dress up as costumed charactersC．help children on and off horses D．answer questions from the public26．Before becoming a volunteer, you must ______．A．pass an interview B．receive the skill trainingC．submit a signed parental agreement form D．fill in an application form online 27．We learn from the advertisement that a 13-year old boy ______．A．is not allowed to volunteer in the 2014 celebrationB．can become a volunteer in the company of a parentC．is permitted to become a volunteer on his ownD．may volunteer with his application signed by a parentCIf you want to become a fluent English speaker you should take some advice: There are four skills in learning English．They are reading, listening, speaking, and writing．The most important thingyou must remember is that if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills you should first master the skills of reading and listening．Read as much as you can．But your reading must be active．It means that you must think about the meaning of the sentence, the meanings of the unfamiliar words, etc．There is no need for you to pay much attention to grammars or try to understand all the unfamiliar words you come across, but the fact that you see them for the first time and recognize them whenever you see them, for example in other passages or books, is enough．It would be better to prepare yourself a notebook so you can write down the important words or sentences in it．As for listening, there are two choices: besides reading, you can listen every day for about 30 minutes．You can only pay attention to your reading and become skillful at your reading, then you can catch up on your listening．Since you have lots of inputs in your mind, you can easily guess what the speaker is going to say．This never means that you should not practice listening．For listening you can listen to cartoons or some movies that are specially made for children．Their languages are easy．Or if you are good at listening you can listen to VOA or BBC programs every day．Again the thing to remember is being active in listening and preferably taking some notes．If you follow these pieces of advice, your speaking and writing will improve automatically, and you can be sure that with a little effort they will become perfect．28．According to the author, which should you improve first among the four skills?A．Reading and listening．B．Reading and writing．C．Writing and speaking．D．Speaking and listening．29．The underlined phrase "come across" in Paragraph 2 can probably be replaced by "_______"．A．discover B．meet by accidentC．find on purpose D．look for30．The author seems to agree with the view that_______．A．everyone should listen to VOA or BBC programs every dayB．you needn't practice listening if you keep on reading every dayC．being good at reading is helpful in improving your listeningD．you should take notes of whatever you are hearing31．The passage is mainly about how to_______．A．choose suitable listening materialsB．deal with new words in readingC．improve your English as quickly as possibleD．become fluent in speaking and writing EnglishDThe sunflower plant bears bright yellow flowers that always face the sun, hence the name．However, the plant is grown not only for its beautiful flowers, but also for its oil that has a host of health benefits．Sunflower oil prevents diseases, lowers cholesterol levels, keeps the heart healthy, and even prevents certain forms of cancer．Sunflower oil is a kind of “magic oil” when it comes to skin care, as it makes your skin soft and smooth, and prevents signs of aging．So, let us know more about its effects on your skin．1．It Acts as an Effective Emollient（润肤霜）．Sunflower oil is an effective emollient, which means that it helps the skin retain moisture．Thus, people with dry skin can benefit immensely from the regular use of the oil．Also, it is mild, and provides relief from irritation and inflammation of the skin．2．It Offers Sun Protection．Sunflower oil is a rich source of vitamin E．The high vitamin content prevents the sensitive cells of the skin from being damaged by the ultraviolet （UV）rays of the sun．Also, the beta-carotene （β-胡萝卜素）present in sunflower oil helps neutralize（中和）free radicals that are responsible for causing damage to the skin, including sunburn and skin cancers．3．It Prevents Earlier Aging．Vitamin E present in sunflower oil not only protects the skin from sun damage, but also from earlier aging．What’s more, regul ar use of sunflower oil can reduce wrinkles and make one look younger．Also, sunflower oil is rich in antioxidants（抗氧化物质）that keep the skin fresh．4．It Prevents Skin Infections（感染）．Sunflower oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids that protect the skin from bacterial infections．Hence, it gives you a healthy skin．5．Additional Effects．There are other ways in which sunflower oil can prove to be a boon for your skin．These are given as follows:It helps reduce dark spots; it helps lighten dark circles; it helps soften rough and dry skin; it can be used to remove make-up; it helps relax tired eyes．32．Sunflower oil can be good for the following EXCEPT ________．A．reducing cholesterol levels B．preventing heart diseasesC．making skin smooth and impressive D．curing some kinds of cancers33．What are the functions of vitamin E?A．To make ultraviolet rays and beta-carotene．B．To stop sunburn and treat skin cancers．C．To protect skin and slow the pace of aging．D．To produce wrinkles and make skin bright．34．Which of the following is NOT true?A．Sunflower oil can weaken dark spots．B．Sunflower oil may lead to skin infections．C．Sunflower oil can make you attractive．D．Sunflower oil may keep eyes in comfort．35．Which is the best title for the passage?A．Benefits of Sunflower Oil for SkinB．Sunflowers Make Life BeautifulC．Sunflower Oil Ends Diseases GreatlyD．Benefits of Growing Sunflowers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。