【英语】湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2013-2014学年高一下学期期中考试

2014年上学期雅礼中学高一年级期中考试

英语试题

考试时间：120分钟本卷满分：150分

命题：高一年级英语组审题：黄琼

Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension (30 marks)

Section A (22. 5 marks)

Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two

speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is

followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the

best answer for each question.

You will hear each conversation TWICE.

Conversation 1

1. Where is the dead fish?

A. In the rubbish bin.

B. In the river.

C. In the garden.

2. What does the man suggest to deal with the dead fish?

A. Throw it near the house.

B. Bury it in the garden.

C. Throw it in the river.

Conversation 2

3. What can we learn from the conversation?

A. The truck hit the man on the motorbike.

B. The truck was coming from the right side of the motorbike rider.

C. The truck was turning when the accident happened.

4. What was the result?

A. The motorbike rider was injured.

B. The truck driver was injured.

C. The truck driver died.

Conversation 3

5. What color is the man’s cat?

A. Yellow and white.

B. White and dark.

C. Yellow and brown.

6. Where does the man’s cat usually sleep?

A. In the living room.

B. In a special house.

C. Outside the house.

Conversation 4

7. Where will the woman go for her holiday?

A. Dalian.

B. Lijiang.

C. Dali.

8. When will the woman set off?

A. Next month.

B. Next Sunday.

C. Next Monday.

9. How will the woman go travelling?

A. By train.

B. By air.

C. By car.

Conversation 5

10. Why does the woman need her book back?

A. She needs to look for some information.

B. She doesn’t trust Lily.

C. She is angry with Lily.

11. What will the woman probably do?

A. Apologize to Lily.

B. Ask for the book back.

C. Give the back to Lily.

12. What can we learn from the conversation?

A. Lily always borrows books from the woman.

B. The woman is still mad at Lily.

C. The woman and Lily are friends.

Conversation 6

13. Why does the man refuse to go shopping?

A. He is busy with his work.

B. He has nothing to buy.

C. It is too hot outside.

14. What does the woman to buy?

A. A T-shirt and a pair of sunglasses.

B. A T-shirt and a dress.

C. A dress and a pair of sunglasses.

15. What will the man do next week?

A. Go to a birthday party.

B. Go on a business trip.

C. Go to summer camp.

Section B (7. 5 marks)

Directions：In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

You will hear the short passage TWICE.

Part Ⅱ Language Knowledge(45 marks）

Section A (15marks)

Directions：for each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

21. Her reply suggested that she _____________ with you, so I suggest you ____________ your plan.

A. disagreed, gave up

B. disagreed, give up

C. disagree, gave up

D. disagree, give up

22. ________ five major districts, Shenyang city is the largest city in the northwest.

A. Consisted of

B. Consisting of

C. Making up of

D. Made up for

23.—I think you must have great interest in the subject we discussed last night.

—Not at all. ________, I feel it quite boring.

A. In contrast

B. On the other hand

C. On the contrary

D. In a word

24. We’ve offered a job to her, but I don’t know _________ she’ll accept it or not.

A. where

B. what

C. whether

D. if

25. The fact________ she works hard is well known to us all.

A. that

B. what

C. why

D. which

26. Many people were buried alive, and _________.

A. So is the city

B. So was the city.

C. So did the city

D. So the city did

27. John opened the door. There _________ he had never seen before.

A. a girl did stand

B. a girl stood

C. did a girl stand

D. stood a girl

28. Listening to loud music at rock concerts _________ caused hearing loss in some teenagers.

A. are

B. is

C. have

D. has

29. The reason for his success is _______ he worked hard.

A. why

B. that

C. because

D. for

30. We _________ the difficult y together, but why didn’t you tell me?

A. should face

B. might face

C. could have faced

D. must have faced

31. After the Norman Conquest, many English people worked as servants who _________animals.

A. rose

B. arose

C. raised

D. have raised

32. The old couple often take a walk after supper in the park with their pet dog _________ them.

A. to follow

B. following

C. followed

D. follows

33. _________ I always felt I would pass the exam, I never thought I would get an

A.

A. Once

B. While

C. If

D. Until

34. When I walked around the city, I saw streets just _________

A. as they have been

B. as they had been

C. as they are

D. as it had been

35. _________ the English teachers in our school offer to their students is knowledge

and happiness.

A. What

B. Which

C. That

D. How

Part Ⅱ

Section B (18 marks)

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.

Mother emptied the money onto the kitchen table.

“Florence, we’ve finally saved 36 for the nice new coat.” she announced. “You r

old one’s getting much too small.”

Kissing Mother, I headed out the door, 37 to make it to downtown before the

stores closed. I ran to the streetcar stop and took a seat next to a pretty lady. I looked at her small hands, and then glanced at my own. “ 38 the boys at school call me ‘spide r fingers’,” I thought sadly to myself. Then I 39 , remembering what my piano teacher had said: “My girl, what nice long fingers you have for playing!” Thinking how much I 40 my lessons, I didn’t feel so bad any more.

“Second South!” the conductor called.

I jumped out and hurried down Main Street…the clothing store would close in

15 minutes. But then something caught my 41 in a music shop’s display window—a beautiful white accordion.

After a moment’s hesitation, I 42 into the shop. “I’d like to see the white accordion in the window,” I announced.“I’ll take it!” I said, counting out the money with shaking fingers. I knew how hard it was for Mother to save money. Would

she 43 that I’d bought a dream instead of a

much-needed coat?

“Well, my dear, did you get your new coat?”

“No, Mother,” I answered, “I…I bought something I wanted more. I know there isn’t enough money for the accordion and a new coat. I’ll 44 my old coat forever and ever!”

I burst into tears.

Mother put her arms around me. “There, there…it’s all right.”

That was an important day in my life because it led me to a 45 in music. Now, though I’m semi-retired, I still spend many rewarding hours with students and often 46

to play at hospitals, concerts and weddings.

Thanks to my mother’s 47 , a little girl’s dream has lasted a

lifetime.

36. A. little B. enough C. more D. some

37. A. imaging B. hoping C. believing D. guessing

38. A. No wonder B. More or less C. In general D. No matter

39. A. cried B. sneered C. smiled D. sobbed

40. A. disliked B. chased C. disgusted D. enjoyed

41. A. finger B. leg C. eye D. head

42. A. stumbled B. marched C. slipped D. crept

43. A. notice B. ensure C. realize D. understand

44. A. wear B. bring C. wrap D. carry

45. A. career B. job C. development D. beginning

46. A. invite B. volunteer C. force D. take

47. A. coat B. accordion C. money D. understanding

Section C(12 marks)

Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.

The term “diaosi” is widely used in China now. It originated as a term for a poor, unattractive young person 48 stayed at home all day playing video games, with a hopeless future—in 49 words, a loser. Yet as the term went hot on the Internet, the number of people who refer to themselves as diaosi has continued to grow. As 50 result, it is slowly transforming into a description of the ordinary Chinese citizen who faces everyday struggles and hardships.

So, 51 you encounter a no-car, no-house, no-girlfriend, over 20, almost 30-year-old media worker or programmer, make 52 mistake—he is so-called diaosi. Programmers

and media industry workers have the highest percentage of self-identified diaosi, 53

fewer than 10 percent of civil servants use the term to refer to themselves.

Young people 54 incomes of 3,000 to 8,000 RMB most identify themselves as diaosi. So diaosi are ready to become mainstream consumers in China. 55 also hints at a future turning point: China’s undergos just may become the country’s mainstream.

Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30 marks)

Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished .statements For each of them there are four chokes marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.

A

Esme Denters, a 22-year-old girl from a small town of Oosterbeek, is an excellent example of someone who has done something simple and created something big for herself.

Esme has been crazy about singing since she was a child, and for years she has been dreaming of becoming a singer. Her dad was always playing music and Esme could sing along with it. She sang so much that her mother often said, "Esme, be quiet!"

She was used to singing alone in her bedroom. And she did not quite believe that she had a good voice until her friends told her about it. Seeing many people posted personal videos of their singing on You Tube, she had the idea that she could do something similar.

She posted her personal videos of singing on You Tube, and thousands of people loved them. Esme quickly created a stir (轰动) on You Tube with her versions

(翻唱版) of popular songs by famous singers —Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Alanis Morrisette, Alicia Keys and other famous musicians whom she can feel a connection with. Only a few months later, she wrote her own songs and posted videos of her original songs on You Tube.

Through the simple act of singing into her sister’s webcam (摄像头) and then posting her videos on You Tube, thousands and thousands of people started to pay attention to her. Listeners became her fans quickly. Even some famous record companies around the world began to notice her. Many listeners urged her to give it a try at American Idol(偶像). In a short time, Esme became very popular on the Internet, which was beyond her wildest imagination.

56. When Esme Denters was a child, she _______.

A. always played music for her father

B. didn’t have a good voice

C. loved singing and sang too much

D. often listened to her friends’singing

57. Shortly after Esme Denters posted her personal videos of her singing on You Tube, ______.

A. she wrote songs for famous singers

B. she posted videos of her sister’s original songs

C. she set up her own record company

D. lots of people enjoyed her music

58. We can learn from the passage that Esme Denters ___.

A. joined a famous record company

B. didn’t imagine being so popular with her listeners

C. took part in American Idol

D. was highly thought of by famous American musicians

59. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?

A. Esme was fond of singing when she was young.

B. Esme created a stir at American Idol .

C. Esme can write songs by herself.

D. Esme was famous on the Internet.

60. What can we learn from this passage?

A. God helps those who help themselves.

B. A good beginning is half done.

C. Practice makes perfect.

D. It is never too old to learn.

B

Dubai is stepping up efforts in repairing historical buildings by way of a new law. The new law could help protect the old areas of Dubai.

The repair plan includes rebuilding areas destroyed as a result of rapid urbanization (都市化) during the 1970s and 1980s, such as Al Shindagah and Al Bastakia. Around 330 buildings have been marked for repair. And any building built before 1960 will be protected from being torn down.

"The plan we have is to preserve the past and preserve the future," said

Rashad M Bukhash, director of the general projects department. "We need to look at what we can benefit from historical buildings. Our mission is to be leaders in protecting our heritage (遗产) in the country. By 2015, we hope to have repaired all the old buildings."

Dubai’s population is experiencing a new drive towards preserving heritage for future generations, according to Bukhash. "Preserving 'old Dubai’is important for the image of the country. We are creating awareness among the population of the importance of our heritage through education. We want to preserve the features of our culture and show how our ancestors (祖先) lived. Preservation is also important for the economy of the country. We are taking a tourism-led method." Repaired buildings are commonly used as restaurants or museums.

Even new developments should also reflect Arabic heritage. Some new buildings will have features related to the culture of the country. New projects are designed from a heritage point of view.

Around 120 buildings have been repaired by the government so far. These include Al Fahidi Fort, Hatta Heritage Village and those in Al Shindagah. But none of the repaired historical buildings are recognized as world heritage grade by UNESCO (联合国教科文组织).

61. The new law in Dubai is to __________.

A. build some new buildings

B. pull some old buildings down

C. develop its urbanization

D. protect the old buildings

62. The old buildings were once destroyed because _____.

A. people didn’t like to live in them

B. they were not recognized by UNESCO

C. some new cities were built in the 1970s and 1980s

D. the government planned to build restaurants

63. How did Dubai protect its heritage?

A. Torn down the building before 1960.

B. Repaired Hatta Heritage Village which is recoginized as world heritage grade by UNESCO

C. Educate people all around the world the importance of Dunai heritage.

D. New buildings in Dubai are designed from a heritage point of view.

64. Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of the repair plan?

A. It creates a new heritage.

B. It improves the country’s image.

C. It improves the country’s tourism.

D. It shows the way the ancestors lived.

65. The purpose of this passage is to ______________.

A. describe how to protect the city’s tourism

B. tell people about the importance of heritage

C. talk about the heritage protecting plan in Dubai

D. talk about the history of heritage in Dubai

C

The United States government has decided that food from cloned cattle, pigs and goats is safe to eat. The Food and Drug Administration also says it found no risks in meat and milk from cloned animals.

The F.D.A. looked at studies for several years before it announced its decision in a final report this month. The United States Department of Agriculture supported the findings. But it says time is needed to smooth the way for marketing meat and milk from clones.

The F.D.A. will not require any product to be registered as coming from clones. A producer would need to label (标注) a product "clone-free". The agency says that could be misunderstood because the food is not different from other food.

But activists argue that the F.D.A. based its decision on incomplete research into possible risks. The Center for Food Safety criticized the use of studies supplied by cloning companies. Animal rights activists point out that cloning attempts often fail. They say cloning is cruel and can lead to suffering.

Congress (国会) has been trying to get the F.D.A. to do more studies. But the agency noted that experts in New Zealand and the European Union had come to the same findings about the safety of food from clones. Japan, South Korea and Taiwan say they want to study it further before taking action.

Products from cloning may not be widely used for several years. Clones are costly, which is why they are not widely used for feeding. The Agriculture Department says few clones will ever become food. Their traditionally raised animals would enter the food supply instead.

67. All the following are sure of the safety of cloned products EXCEPT ______.

A. New Zealand

B. America

C. the European Union

D. Japan

68. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. Nowadays most Americans choose product registered as coming from clones.

B. The center for Food Safety decided that food from cloned animals is safe to eat.

C. The FDA has studied the safety of the food from cloned animals for many years.

D. The food from traditional raised animals are making way for the food from cloned animals.

66. What does the underlined word "costly" in the last paragraph probably mean?

A. expensive

B. dangerous

C. worthy

D. cruel

69. We can get from the passage that ______.

A. the American congress has no doubt about the cloned food project

B. animal rights activists are against the cloning project for its cruelty

C. it is easy for clones to become food.

D. cloned products have been widely used for several years

70. What is the best title for this passage?

A. A New Clone Policy

B. Is Food from Cloned Animals Safe?

C. A Big Danger —Cloned Food

D. Cloned Products —A New Choice

Part IV Writing (45 marks)

Section A (10 marks)

Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and community, then we will have a better life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?

In this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes. While people traditionally prioritize caring, sharing and generosity in life and work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-concerned.

Modern people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life. They say that it is a jungle out there. To survive, you have to fight with whatever means that come handy. Obviously greedy and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas. In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of colleagues. We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct. It is just that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences.

In spite of common practice, it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness, both of which are not newly invented vocabulary. In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviors were more condemned then. But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts.

Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? There is no fixed answer either. Some people take great pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doing the opposite. But I personally think that people should not be too selfish. Caring for others can actually encourage the development of a mutually beneficial relationship.

In conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-centered than those in the past due to strong outside pressure. However, we should encourage people to know the importance of being caring and generous and to build a mutually beneficial relationship with others.

Are Modern People Becoming More Selfish?

Section B (10 marks)

Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.

Everyone knows that Walt Disney is the creator of Mickey Mouse and founder of Disneyland. In his life, he worked harder and at last he achieved his dreams.

Walt was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois. In Walt’s early years he lived on his parents’ farm. Walt’s childhood was full of adventures and mischief (恶作剧). He sneaked into a movie house to watch movies without paying. And he painted his home with tar (焦油).

His family influenced him and helped him succeed. Walt’s aunt often gave Walt crayons and art supplies. Walt’s brother helped Walt with his businesses and helped him deal with financial problems. He became famous at a young age.

Walt didn’t always pay attention in school and he often told jokes to his classmates. He didn’t like the school he went to. The only important part of his school years was the art classes. In 1917, Walt was in The Voice, a school magazine because he had become a cartoonist. Walt went to Mckinley High School, which offered many art programs. The school influenced his life because he learned the basics for his future career. Walt didn’t go to college because he already had all the information he needed to start a career. He learned to draw in school , which helped him in making movies.

Walt produced many successful movies. Millions of children today enjoy the movies produced by Walt. If it had not been for Walt Disney’s hard work and never-give-up attitude, people would never have had the enjoyment we have today.

81. Why is Walt famous according to paragraph 1? (no more than 12 words) (2 marks)

82. What can we learn about Walt’s childhood? (nor more than 9 words) (3 marks)

83. What was the only important part of Walt’s school years? ( no more than 4 words)

(2 marks)

84. How did Mckinley High School influence Walt’s life ? (no more than 9 words) (3 marks)

Section C (25 marks)

Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

请根据一份学生现状调查表中列出的部分信息，以一名高中学生的身份写一份英语调查