广东省揭阳一中高三英语上学期第一次阶段考试试题新人教版

揭阳一中2013-2014学年度第一学期阶段考试（一）英语I 语言知识及应用（共两节,满分45分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分,满分30分）阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a 1 reason, such as your job or your studies? Or perhaps you are interested in the 2 , films or the music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a knowledge of the language.Most people learn best using a variety of 3 , but traditional classes arean ideal（理想的）start for many people. They provide an environment where you can practice under the 4 of someone who’s good at the language. We all lead 5 lives and learning a language takes 6 . You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a 7 . It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long. Becoming 8 in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes a lot less.Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I’m too 9 ,” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more 10 than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any 11 . And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I’ve also heard people 12 about the mistakes they make when 13 . Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes and you’re much less likely to make them again.Learning a new language is never 14 . But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress. And you’ll be 15 by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in their own language. Good luck!1. A. technical B. political C. practical D. physical2. A. literature B. transport C. agricultureD. medicine3. A paintings B. regulations C. methods D. computers4. A. control B. command C. pressure D. guidance5. A. busy B. happy C. simple D. normal6. A. courage B. time C. energy D.place7. A. theory B. business C. routine D. project8. A. bored B. fluent C. interested D. devoted9. A. old B. nervous C. weak D. tired10. A. closely B. quickly C. privately D. quietly11. A. school B. speed C. distance D. age12. A. worry B. hesitate C. think D. quarrel13. A. singing B. working C. bargaining D. learning14. A. tiresome B. hard C. interesting D. easy15. A. blamed B. amazed C. interrupted D. informed第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分,满分15分）阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或者括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16~25的相应位置上。

My most embarrassing moment occurred last month. I was invited to attend an interview for a job as a hotel receptionist. I arrived on time and was shown into the manager’s office by an 16 (assist). I was 17 nervous that I didn’t catch the manager’s name. 18 interview began. “Do you have any previous experience in hotels?” asked the manager. “No sir,” I said. The manager frowned. “Are you good at using computers?” “Yes, Sir. I am familiar 19 most popular kinds of software.” The manager frowned again. 20 didn’t look a friendly person. The interview continued. Every answer I gave 21 (receive) by a frown from the manager, even though I told him about my communication skills, my knowledge of French and so on. 22 (obvious), I was doing very badly. At last, the interview came to a close. “One final question,” said the manager. “How good is 23 eyesight?” “Excellent, sir,” I replied. “Very well,” said the manager, “thank you for coming.” I stood up 24 (shake) hands. When the manager stood up as well, I realized 25 I had been doing wrong. The gentleman I had been calling “sir” during the whole interview was wearing a skirt! The manager was a woman! I didn’t get the job.Ⅱ阅读（共两节,满分50分）第一节阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分,满分40分）阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A．A fellow speaker from California named Geri flew to Japan, in her favorite jeans and a casual jacket, to give her first speech. Fourteen hours later, four perfectly dressed Japanese gentlemen greeted her at Narita Airport. Smiling and bowing low, they handed her their business cards. With her bag in one hand, Geri took their cards with the other. She thanked them, glanced briefly at the cards, and put them into her jeans pocket quickly.When the five of them arrived at the hotel, they invited Geri to tea in the lobby (大厅). While sipping tea, the gentlemen presented her with a small gift which she eagerly opened. She was thrilled with the gift and shouted excitedly, “Oh, it’s beautiful!”At this point, the four Japanese gentlemen stood up and, bowing only veryslightly, said “Sayonara” and left immediately. Poor Geri was left astonished. What did she do wrong?Everything! Her jeans were the first gaffe. Even if you’re coming off a bicycle in Japan, you do not meet clients (客人) casually dressed. The second mistake was Ger i’s handling of their business cards rudely. In Japan, the business card is one of the most important communicative tools. It is always presented and accepted respectfully with both hands. However, Geri put their cards away much too quickly. In Japan, people use business cards as a conversation starter. You chat about each other’s cards and work and do not put theirs away until they gently and respectfully place yours in safekeeping. Putting it carelessly into her jeans pocket was the ultimate disrespect.Then, the fourth horror of horrors was that Geri should not have opened the gift in front of her clients. In a land where saving face is critical, it would be embarrassing to discover the gift they gave was not as nice as the one they received. What is wors e, Geri hadn’t even given them a gift!26. In the four Japanese gentlemen’s eyes, Geri took their cards _____________.A. excitedlyB. embarrassinglyC. politelyD. disrespectfully27. Why did the four Japanese gentlemen leave Geri suddenly?A. Because they couldn’t bear Geri’s behavior any longer.B. Because they had finished the task.C. Because Geri had something more important to do.D. Because Geri felt embarrassed.28. What does the underlined word “gaffe” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. ignoranceB. sadnessC. mistakeD. carelessness29. The third mistake Geri made was that she _____________.A. used her own card as a conversation starterB. kept her clients’ cards in a wrong placeC. took her clients’ cards with one handD. met her clients in jeans30. What lesson can we draw from this story?A. Honesty is the best policy.B. Think twice before you take any action.C. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.D. Don't claim to know what you don't know.BYou can’t always predict a heavy rain or remember your umbrella. But designer Mikhail Belyacv doesn’t think that forgetting to check the weather forecast before heading out should result in you getting wet. That’s why he created lampbrella, a lamp post with its own rain-sensing umbrella.The designer says he came up with the idea after watching people get wet on streets in Russia. “Once, I was driving on a central Saint Petersburg street and saw the street lamps lighting up people trying to hide from the rain. I thought it would be appropriate to have a canopy(伞蓬)built into a street lamp.” he said.The lampbrella is a standard-looking street lamp fitted with an umbrella canopy.It has a built-in electric motor which can open or close the umbrella on demand. Sensors(传感器)then ensure that the umbrella offers pedestrians shelter whenever it starts raining.In addition to the rain sensor, there’s also a 360°motion sensor on the fiberglass street lamp which detects whether anyone’s using the lampbrella. After three minutes of not being used the canopy is closed.According to the designer, the lampbrella would move at a relatively low speed, so as not to cause harm to the pedestrians. Besides, it would be grounded to protect from possible lighting strike. Each lampbrella would offer enough shelter for several people. Being installed(安装) at 2 meters off the ground, it would only be a danger for the tallest of pedestrians.While there are no plans to take lampbrella into production, Belyacv says he recently introduced his creation to one Moscow Department, and insists this creation could be installed on any street where a lot of people walk but there are no canopies to provide shelter.31. For what purpose did Belyacv create the lampbrella?A. To predict a heavy rainB. To check the weather forecastC. To protect people from the rainD. To remind people to take anumbrella32. What do we know from Belyacv’s words in Paragraph2?A. His creation was inspired by an experienceB. It rains a lot in the cityof Saint PetersburgC. Street lamps are protected by canopiesD. He enjoyed taking walks in the rain33. Which of the following show how the lampbrella works?A. motor→canopy→sensorsB. sensors→motor→canopyC. motor→sensors→canopyD. canopy→motor→sensors34. What does Paragraph 5 mainly tell us about the lampbrella?A. Its moving speedB. Its appearanceC. Its installationD. Its safety35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The designer will open a company to promote his productB. The lampbrella could be put into immediate productionC. The designer is confident that his creation is practicalD. The lampbrella would be put on show in MoscowC.Last night’s meteor(流星) shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers. According to Gabe Rothsclild, Emerald Valley’s mayor, people gathered in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy telescopes, expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky. What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the city’s lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead.“My family was so frustrated,”admitted town resident Duane Cosby, “We wantedto make this an unforgettable family outing, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment.”Astronomers---scientists who study stars and planets---have been complaining about this problem for decades. They say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past. They call on people and the government to take measures to fight against it.There is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollution. This population consists of birds, bats, frogs, snakes, etc. For example, outdoor lighting severely affects migrating(迁徙的)birds. According to the International Dark-Sky Association. “100 million birds a year throughout North America die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers.”Countless more animals casualties(伤亡）result from the use of artificial lighting. Clearly, people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings, but some scientists think it can be harmful for humans, too. They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase person’s chances of getting cancer.Emerald Valley is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of light pollution. For years, Flagstaff, Arizona, has enforced lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory. Similar efforts have been made worldwide, and a movement is underway to remind us to turn off lights when we are not using them, so that other creatures can share the night.36. It happened last night that .A. the city’s lights affected the meteor watchingB. the meteors flew past before being noticedC. the meteor watching ended up a social outingD. the city light show attracted many people37. What do the astronomers complain about?A .Meteor showers occur less often than before.B. Their observation equipment is in poor repair.C. Light pollution has remained unsolved for years.D. Their eyesight is failing due to artificial lighting.38. What is the author concerned about according to Paragraph 4?A. Birds may take other migration paths.B. Animal’ living habits may change suddenly.C. Varieties of animals will become sharply reduced.D. Animals’ survival is threatened by outdoor lighting.39. Lighting regulations in Flagstaff, Arizona are put into effect to__________.A. lessen the chance of getting cancerB. create an ideal observation conditionC. ensure citizens a good sleep at nightD. enable all creatures to live in harmony40. What message does the author most want to give us?A. Saving wildlife is saving ourselvesB. Great efforts should be made to save energyC. Human activities should be environmentally friendlyD. New equipment should be introduced for space studyD．Until the twentieth century cigarettes were not an important threat to public health. Men used tobacco mainly in the form of cigars. They chewed tobacco, piped tobacco, and snuffed. Most women did not use tobacco at all.The cigarette industry began in 1870s with the development of the cigarette manufacturing machine. This made it possible to produce great numbers of cigarettes very quickly, and it reduced the price.Today cigarette smoking is a widespread habit. About forty-three percent of the adult men and thirty-one percent of the adult women in the United States smoke cigarettes regularly. It is encouraging to note, however, that millions of people have quit smoking. Seventy-five percent of the male population and forty-six percent of the female population have smoked cigarettes for some time during their lives, but twenty-six percent of these men and eleven percent of the women have stopped smoking. The number of persons who have given up smoking is increasing.Men as a group smoke more than women. Among both men and women the age group with the highest proportion of smokers is the age group 24---44.Income, education, and occupation all play a part in determining a person’s smoking habit. City people smoke more than people living on farms. Well-educated men with high incomes are less likely to smoke cigarettes than men with fewer years of schooling and lower incomes. On the other hand, if a well-educated man with a higher income smokes, he’s likely to smoke more packs of cigarettes per day.The situation is somewhat different for women. There are slightly more smokers among women with higher family incomes and higher education than among the lower income and lower educational groups. These more highly educated women tend to smoke more heavily.Among teenagers the picture is similar. There are fewer teenager smokers from upper-income, well-educated families, and also fewer from families living in farm areas. High school students who are preparing for college are less likely to smoke than those who don’t p lan to continue their education after high school. Children are most likely to start smoking if one or both of their parents smoke.41. The underlined word “picture” in the last paragraph probably means .A. situationB. photoC. paintingD. teenager42. Which group of people smoked more according to the passage?A. The group of women.B. The group of teenagers.C. The group of men.D. The group of old people.43. Which of the following factors will be likely to decide whether a person smokes or not?A. income and sex.B. education and occupationC. sex and age.D. all the above.44. According to the passage, if a teenager doesn’t plan to go to college, and ifhis parents both smoke, he will .A. probably not smoke in the future.B. probably start to smoke in the future.C. persuade his parents to give up smoking.D. hate his parents as well as other smokers.45. Which of the following isn’t true?A. It wasn’t until the twen tieth century that cigarettes became an important threat to public.B. More and more people are giving up smoking.C. A poorly-educated woman with lower income is more likely to smoke than awell-educated woman with high income.D. There are the most smokers in the age group of 24-44.第二节信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。