上海市重点高中2015-2016学年高一英语上学期期中试题(含答案)
15—16学年上学期高一期中考试英语试题(附答案)(7)
龙川一中2015—2016学年度第一学期高一期中考试英语试题考试时间：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力(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，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第1段材料，回答第1—3题。
1. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. To have a meeting.B. To study art in middle school.C. To draw some posters for the club.2. What does the man ask some students to do?A. To have a meeting.B. To help him prepare for the meeting.C. To attend the club.3. Where can the man get the posters at last?A. In the woman’s office.B. In the art department.C. In his own office.听第2段材料，回答第4—6题。
4. What happened to the man?A. He was driving along the road.B. He was frightened at the news.C. A traffic accident happened to him.5. Why did the man lose control of the car?A. Because he wanted to drive around the corner.B. Because he had a bet with others.C. Because he hit an icy patch(块).6. What can we know about the other man?A. He was just a little frightened.B. He was seriously hurt.C. He was fine.听第3段材料，回答第7—9题。
2015-2016年上学期高一英语上册期中试卷(附答案)
2015-2016年上学期高一英语上册期中试卷（附答案）江苏省启东中学201-2016学年度第一学期期中考试高一年级英语试卷说明：1本卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，满分120分，考试时间120分钟。
2所有答案必须填写到答题卡和答卷纸上，否则无效。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题部分共8分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共小题；每小题1分，满分分）听下面段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、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秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1hen ill the plane tae ff ?A At : 1B At : 30 At : 002 h ight r Petersn be ?A A ne prfessrB A departent head A pan diretr3 hat are the speaers ging t d ?A See an exhibitinB Have a eeting Listen t a leture4 H uh des the pen st?A 13 uanB 27 uan 7 uanh is the an late?A He uld nt al fastB He failed t ath his bus again His l stpped第二节(共1小题；每小题1分，满分1分)听下面段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、三个选项中选出最佳选项，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，每小题秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7题。
6Fr h des the an prbabl ant t bu a si aet?A Fr her husbandB Fr her sn Fr her daughter7 h desn’t the an bu the aet?A It’s t expensiveB It’s t big She desn’t lie the lrs听下面一段对话, 回答第8和第9题8hat d e n abut Bb’s illness?A He ust have gt it in IndiaB He ust have red t hardHe ust have been badl treated hen ill in India9 hat is NT true abut Bb’s illness?A He is getting better and betterB He shuld have seen a dtr earlierIt as t late t send hi t the hspital听下面一段对话, 回答第10至第12题10h is the an at the shp?A T rder a aera fr his ifeB T have a aera repairedT get a aera hanged11 hat lr des the an ant?A PinB Bla range12 hat ill the an d afterards?A ae a phne allB ait until further ntie e again the next da 听下面一段对话, 回答第13至第16题13 hat des the an ant t elebrate?A His 18th birthdaB His 19th birthda His 20th birthda14 here des the an ant t elebrate his birthda?A In a barB At his he In a restaurant1 hat des the an suggest?A aing a saladB Buing se flers Buing se drins16 hen ill the an rder a birthda ae?A n Saturda rningB n Saturda afternn n Sunda rning听下面一段独白, 回答第17至第20题17 h is the speaer?A An ffiialB A turist A guide18 hen an u e if u ant t see h bread as baed 200 ears ag?A n Sunda afternnB n Tuesda rning n Saturda afternn19 here did Sir Henr e fr ?A EnglandB The USA Frane20 H an interesting plaes are entined here?A TB Three Fur第二部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分3分)第一节：语法和词汇知识(共1小题；每小题1分，满分1分) 从A、B、、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。
高一英语上学期期中卷岳阳市第一中学2015-2016学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题含答案
2015年下期高一年级期中考试英语试卷（汉班）时量：100分钟分值：100分命题人：余春晖第一部分：听力（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 will the man probably do tomorrow?A. Hold a party.B. Go to the cinema.C. Drive the woman to the party.2.How many kilograms has the woman lost?A. 5B. 10C. 153.What did the man do?A. He ordered some paper.B. He has the printer repaired.C. He chatted online with a friend.4.What did the man do last night?A. He went to the cinema.B. He watched the movie on CCTV 6.C. He borrowed some books from the library.5.What will the two speakers do this afternoon?A. Study in the classroom.B. Watch a football match.C. Play football.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；听完后每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
15—16学年上学期高一期中考试英语试题(附答案)
包头一中2015—2016学年度第一学期期中考试试题高一年级英语试题命题人：高一英语备课组审题人：高一英语备课组第一部分听力（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）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’s the relationship between the two speakers?A. Strangers.B. Friends.C. Classmates.2. How does the woman feel now?A. Thirsty.B. Hungry.C. Tired.3. How much does the woman need to pay for the dress?A. $ 40.B. $ 45.C.$ 504. Where will the man spend the summer?A. In Los Angeles.B. In Chicago.C. In Houston.5. What does the woman probably think of fast food?A. Convenient.B. Unhealthy.C. Delicious.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。
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至7题。
6. Where will the speakers eat tonight?A. At home.B. At a restaurant.C. At Henry’s home.7. When should they get there?A. Within half an hour.B. Within an Hour.C. Within one and a half hours.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
【英语】上海市上海中学2015-2016学年高一下学期期中考试
上海中学2015学年第二学期高一年级期中考试英语试卷英语试题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.A. In a hotel. B. In a library. C. In a restaurant. D. At the airport.2.A. The man needn’t worry about the exam.B. The man won’t pass the exam tomorrow.C. The man is too late for the exam.D. It’s no use worrying about the exam.3.A. He is now on a diet. B. He used to lose much weight.C. He has a hard time on the soccer team.D. He has played soccer very often recently.4.A. $60 B. $42 C. $9 D. $185.A. The man is not telling the truth.B. The man actually doe sn’t want to exercise.C. The man can find the time if he’s determined.D. The man never exercises in the morning.6.A. He would like to go out of town, too.B. He will take her shift if her boss agrees.C. He is afraid that her boss won’t agree.D. He wa nts to know the boss’ shift.7.A. Classmates. B. Relatives. C. Colleagues. D. Strangers.8.A. Decorating the room. B. Pleasure in helping others.C. Preparing for a surprise party.D. Asking Mike for help.9.A. Empty her hands. B. Help the man.C. Carry all the boxes.D. Get past the man.10.A. She should move alone.B. She should ask others instead of him.C. She should ask for more help from others.D. She should make sure she is free that day.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.Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. Because her husband was promoted.B. Because she was a housewife.C. Because there might be potential buyers seeing the house.D. Because the real estate agent would come any time.12.A. Over a month. B. Over three weeks.C. About two days.D. Only one day.13.A. Because she couldn’t sell the house. B. Because the house was untidy.C. Because she didn’t comb her hair.D. Because they were satisfied with the house.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Two factors in intelligence. B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of environment.D. How to develop a higher IQ.15.A. Because the researchers did an experiment on human intelligence.B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C. Because only one was able to enter college.D. Because their parents died when they were only babies.16.A. John got better education than his identical brother, Peter.B. Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.C. Environment is important to the development of one’s intelligence.D. An isolated community has more educational opportunities.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 conversationComplete 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: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.17.Some of the passengers appear ______ in the accident.A. to be injuredB. having been injuredC. to have been injuredD. being injured18.He insisted on ______ Dr. Turner instead of Mr. Turner.A. his being calledB. him to be calledC. his callingD. him to call19.When hearing that the first prize was awarded to him, Terry stood up, ______.A. surprisedB. to be surprisedC. surprisingD. having surprised20.Teachers appreciate ______ that parents are interested in their children’s progress.A. to knowB. to be knownC. knowingD. having known21.The idea for the new machine came to Mr. Baber while ______ to his invention.A. devoting himselfB. he was devotedC. devotedD. being devoted22.I would love ______ to the party last night, but I had to work extra hours to finish a report.A. goingB. having goneC. to goD. to have gone23.One of the earliest magicians ______ on stage was a Frenchman, known as the Father of Modern Magic.A.to performB. to be performingC. to be performedD. performed24.Fire insurance is meant to protect people and businesses from possible losses ______ from unexpected fire.A. resultedB. to be resultedC. having resultedD. resulting25.The X is a diagram of two paths. This is why we call people exes, because the paths that cross in the middle end up ______ at the end.A. separatedB. to separateC. to be separatedD. separating26.______ with other countries can bring us much more development of economy.A. Having contactedB. ContactC. ContactingD. Being contacted27.He has no special fault except ______ he smokes too much.A. forB. whenC. thatD. what28.You are saying that everyone should be equal, and this is ______ I disagree.A. whyB. whereC. whatD. how29.The research program had been supported for 20 years by a private organization ______ the government funded it.A. unlessB. afterC. beforeD. once30.______ no wonder that the world’s fastest growing energy industries are now renewable like wind and solar power.A. There isB. It isC. That isD. This is31.Teachers should create an environment ______ children are taught how to solve problem of learning by themselves.A. whereB. whyC. whichD. whose32.—Must I do some reading in English every day to improve comprehension?—Well, you can never read ______ much while learning a foreign language.A. soB. tooC. thatD. very33.He could just ______ a dark shape moving towards him.A. make outB. make forC. make upD. make up for34.If it’s convenient for you, I’d lik e to ______ your house tonight.A. call forB. call onC. call atD. call in35.The scientist was so ______ with his historical research that he neglected sleep and meals.A. filledB. confusedC. entertainedD. occupied36.Fresh milk is ______ to the people in this country everywhere.A. accessibleB. approachableC. possibleD. availableSection BDirection: 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. driveB. challengesC. generallyD. expectationsE. demandF. managedG. interestinglyH. displayI. performancesJ. struggledK. offerChina and India may be Asia’s largest economies, but they aren’t the only countries with growth potential on the continent. Southeast Asian countries can also ___41___ great investment opportunities. Thailand, known as the “land of smiles” because of the expression its natural beautyand friendly people inspire, is a country where we believe the economic prospects could give investors reasons to smile too.Unlike other Southeast Asian nations, Thailand (known as Siam until 1939) ___42___ to escape European colonial rule. That doesn’t mean Thailand has escaped Western influence, or internal conflict. Protests and periods of military rule have caused social and economic disturbance throughout its history, and political leaders today have ___43___ to negotiate with opposing forces and reform the constitution.Thailand has endured other ___44___, too, such as the financial crisis in the late 1990s, a tsunami which struck in 2004 and disastrous floods in 2011. All of these events caused serious economic setbacks, but Thailand has been skillful at battling back from hardship.An example of this fighting spirit was on full ___45___ when Thailand’s GDP growth sank in 2011 to a mere 0.1% in the wake of flooding there, but then quickly recovered. While forecasts differ slightly, recently, Thailand’s central bank raised its ___46___ for 2012 GDP growth to 5.9%, with growth forecast at 4.9% for 2013. Policymakers said stronger-than-expected expansion of private investment helped ___47___ improved growth prospects.Domestic economic strength helped Thailand’s stock market post one of the best ___48___ in Asia (and even the world) in 2012, with the benchmark Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index returning more than 35%. Industry data showed loan growth supported banking stocks in particular. ___49___, over the past two years, some European banks—dealing with a debt crisis at home—withdrew from some emerging markets; this seems to have benefited local lenders in Thailand. The Thai construction industry was another well-performing sector story, as suggestions that an increase in Thai infrastructure（基础设施）projects could further increase ___50___ for building materials.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirection: 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.Too much eye contact is instinctively felt to be rude, and in a business context, it may also be regarded as a deliberate intention to make “the other” feel at a disadvantage. So unless you have in mind doing one of those things, it’s better to ___51___ too much eye contact.Too little, ___52___, can make you appear uneasy, unprepared, and insincere. In its analysis of patients’ ___53___, for example, one large county hospital found, that 9-out-of-10 letters included mention of poor doctor-patient eye contact, a failure which was generally interpreted as “___54___ of caring.”“Just the right” amount of eye contact –the amount that produces a feeling of mutual ___55___ and trustworthiness – will vary with situations, settings, personality types, gender and cultural differences. As a general rule, though, direct eye contact ranging from 30% to 60% of the time during a conversation – more when you are listening, less when you are ___56___ – should make for a comfortable productive atmosphere.And did you know these other facts about eye contact?• We reduce eye contact when we are talking about something shameful or ___57___, when we are sad or depressed, and when we are accessing internal thoughts or emotions.• We increase eye contact when dealing with people we like, ___58___, or who have power over us. In more intense or private conversations we naturally look at each other more often and hold that gaze for ___59___ periods of time. In fact, we ___60___ relationships by the amount of eye contact exchanged: the greater the eye contact, the closer the relationship.• We avoid eye contact in elevators, subways, crowded buses or trains – in elevators we face the door, in the others we stare at our Smartphones – because it helps us ___61___ the insecurity of having our personal space invaded.• The biggest body language myth（错误观念）about liars is that they avoid eye contact. While some liars (most often, children) find it difficult to lie while looking ___62___ at you, many liars actually try to “prove” that they are not lyin g by making too much eye contact and holding it too long.Eye contact is so powerful a force because it is connected with humans’ earliest ___63___ patterns. Children who could attract and maintain eye contact, and therefore increase ___64___, had the best chance of being fed and cared for. Today, newborns instinctively lock eyes with their caregivers, and the power of that infantile eye contact still has its impact on the adult mind. Whether it’s shifty-eyed guilt or wide-eyed innocence, we ___65___ assign enormous trust to the signals we give and get when we look into each other in the eyes.51.A. create B. avoid C. block D. occupy52.A. in the mean time B. in an instant C. on the other hand D. without doubt53.A. complaints B. instructions C. questions D. expectations54.A. intention B. shift C. lack D. complication55.A. efficiency B. awareness C. reaction D. appreciation56.A. speaking B. writing C. reading D. learning57.A. mysterious B. embarrassing C. offensive D. dishonest58.A. admire B. imitate C. imagine D. attract59.A. later B. briefer C. longer D. fuller60.A. create B. improve C. treat D. judge61.A. protect B. convey C. master D. manage62.A. simply B. constantly C. directly D. attentively63.A. behavior B. survival C. working D. eating64.A. attention B. safety C. importance D. exposure65.A. similarly B. automatically C. fiercely D. fairlySection BDirection: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them in passage A, B and C, 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)English is a fun language, and even though it’s consider ed an accessible and relatively easy one to learn, with 750,000 words and spelling that can throw off even the most skilled learner, learning English fast can seem impossible. Take the following tips on how to learn English faster as your starting point an d you’ll master this wonderful language in no time!TIP 1. ______Classic literature, paperbacks, newspapers, websites, emails, your social media feed: if it’s in English, read it. Why? Well, this content will be full of juicy new vocabulary, as well as a fair amount you already know. This helps you improve quickly, as repeated exposure to learned vocabulary gives you new examples in context, therefore reinforcing those words in your mind.On the other hand, learning new words and expressions is essential to building your vocabulary, particularly in a language like English with so many words!TIP 2. ACTIVEL Y TAKE NOTE OF NEW VOCABULARYThis tip is a classic one for good reason: it works! When learning, we often enjoy a new word or phrase so much that forgetting it seems impossible. But trust us, not everything sticks the first time. To fight this, get into the habit of carrying around a notebook. Whenever you hear or read a new word or expression, write it down in context: that is, in a sentence and with its meaning noted. This saves you time as you won’t return to that word and ask yourself: “What did that word/expression mean again?”TIP 3. TALK WITH REAL LIVE HUMANSWhat is a language for if not to communicate? It’s true that speaking a language helps it s tick in your head far better than only reading or writing it. Just think of how many times you’ve heard people say that they “understand, but can’t speak English.” A lot of would-be English speakers have turned talking into a huge obstacle that only serves to psyche them out. Don’t be like that. Seek out native speakers for an informal language exchange, enroll in a course, or take classes online.TIP 4. SUBSCRIBE TO PODCASTS (IN ENGLISH)Like humor? Politics? Blogging? Cooking? With topics covering every interest imaginable, there are English-speaking podcasts out there for you. Subscribe to a few and listen or watch while going to school or work. At first, you might find the native accents difficult, but stick with it and you’ll soon start to understand wh at you hear (as well as learning lots of new vocabulary from a native speaker!)66.Which of the following is the best heading for TIP 1?A. START WITH READING WHAT YOU REALL Y NEEDB. USE CONTEXTUAL CLUES TO BUILD YOUR VOCABULARYC. READ ALL THE PRINTED MA TERIALS YOU CAN BUYD. READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON67.The phrase “psyche them out” is closest in meaning to “______”.A. make them discouragedB. cause them troubleC. relieve their stressD. affect their fluency68.Which strategy of learning new words and expressions is NOT mentioned?A. Reading English materials.B. Noting them down in context.C. Talking with native speakers. C. Listening to English podcasts.69.According to the passage, listening to English-speaking Podcasts ______.A. enables you to like humor, politics, blogging and cooking.B. is allowed at school or at work and they can be customizedC. gets you to be gradually familiar with the native accentsD. helps you to overcome the difficulty of learning new words(B)70.This page is intended for those who ______.A. want to visit New England AquariumB. are interested in marine creaturesC. would like to take the MBTA Blue LineD. want to protect our blue planet71.If a visitor would like to enter the New England Aquarium at 5:30 p.m., he can visit it on ______.A. MondayB. SundayC. Thanksgiving DayD. Christmas Day72.If a visitor would like to get discounts at the Gift Shop, he can ______.A. choose the entry time onlineB. buy combination ticketsC. join the membershipD. call 617-973-520673.Which statement is NOT true?A. One can choose the entry time in advance at the Box Office.B. Group visits need to be reserved over the phone.C. Unlimited free admission for a year only applies to members.D. The Aquarium is state-owned and supported by admission fees.(C)Spelling bees have always been cute. But they’re about to get cuter, because now they will actually be about something. The National Spelling Bee has announced that hereafter, contestants will have to know the definitions of words as well as how to write them out. The latter is cruel mechanics, which only became a thing to master and compete in because of English’s awkward and random spelling system. In countries where writing actually corresponds regularly with how words are pronounced, there is no such thing as a spelling bee.Yet in those countries, there is often more of a love for the language itself, even among less educated people. And loving your language means a command of its vocabulary beyond the level of the everyday. This appreciation shows up in things they say that would not “translate” into American. A Russian friend of mine once said she fell in love with her husband because of “his Russian.” Note how hard it is to imagine an American woman say ing what hooked her on her husband was “his English.” “The way he talked,” maybe, but not something as specific as his command of the language in an artistic sense.I recently attended a conference where Castilians（西班牙王室）gave the opening addresses, in a distinctly formal layer of Spanish. In English this would have sounded extremely boring even at a university. You can buy volumes of high literature and poetry at an ordinary train station in Spain. At Long Island railroad stops in America, not.Yet even in America, there was once a richer love of English for its own sake. H.L. Mencken knocked Warren Harding for “the worst English that I have ever encountered.” Today we have knocked George W. Bush for “the way he talks” but not something as formal as “his English.”Today we live in a society where in 2001, then President of the University of California Richard Atkinson got good press with his announced horror that high school students “spend hours each month —directly and indirectly —preparing for the SAT, studying long lists of verbal analogies（类比）such as ‘untruthful is to mendaciousness’ as ‘circumspect is to caution’.” In the old days, that was called, well, school.Currently, America’s love for language focuses on the informal. Rap and spoken word hav e reawakened the country to poetry in itself. Texting and Twitter encourage creative uses of casual language, in ways I have celebrated widely. But we’ve fallen behind on enjoying the formal layer of our language. Critics such as Stefan Fatsis have argued that adding a comprehension component to the spelling bee is, ironically, “small-minded.” It isn’t. It’s getting back in touch with loving our native language, something ordinary in most cultures on earth—but so long unknown to us that the Fatsises and Atkinsons among us can barely imagine it.74.Writing out a word in a spelling bee is difficult because ______.A. it is a thing to master and compete inB. people do not feel it cute any moreC. there is no spelling bee in other countriesD. English spelling system is random75.We can safely conclude from paragraph 2 and 3 that ______.A. less educated people in other countries like the language itselfB. American people don’t appreciate English in its formal formC. an American woman will be easily attracted to a m an’s way of talkingD. a formal layer of English can only be found at an American university76.It is implied in Paragraph 5 that ______A. the public felt the same horror as Richard Atkinson didB. SAT didn’t need so much attention from the studentsC. high school students should go to school to prepare SATD. verbal analogies should have been taught in the old days77.According to the author, Americans need spelling bees and vocabulary tests because ______A. they need to avoid being small-mindedB. Rap and spoken words are not artistic enoughC. Fatsises and Atkinsons can barely imagine itD. they need to focus more on formal EnglishIV. Grammar: Fill in the blanksDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia's most well-known and ___1___ (photograph) landmarks. It is the world's largest (but not the longest) steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge ___2___ (stand) 134 metres above the harbour. It is fondly known by the locals as the 'Coathanger' because of its arch-based design.The Sydney Harbour Bridge construction started in 1924 and took 1,400 men eight years ___3___ (build) at a cost of 4.2 million. Six million hand driven rivets（铆钉）and 53,000 tonnes of steel ___4___ (use) in its construction. It now carries eight traffic lanes and two rail lines, one ___5___ each direction, but at the time of its construction the two eastern lanes were tram tracks. They were converted to road traffic when Sydney closed down its tram system in the 1950s.BridgeClimb started in 1998 and attracts tourists and locals alike to climb the monument. After ___6___ (climb) through catwalks and up ladders and stairs, people will find the view absolutely breathtaking. There are day, twilight and night climbs and a group of twelve will leave for a climb every ten minutes. The safety precautions（预防措施）taken include a blood alcohol reading and a Climb Simulator（模拟器）, ___7___ shows climbers the climbing conditions that might be experienced on the Bridge.By all reports, BridgeClimb is fantastic and one of the 'must dos' while on a trip to Sydney, with royals and celebrities such as Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark, Matt Damon, Hugo Weaving, Sarah Ferguson, Cathy Freeman, Kylie Minogue and KostyaTszyu all ___8___ (do)the Climb.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.请牢记：好习惯能对我们的日常生活产生积极影响，但培养起来却不简单。
2015-2016年高一英语第一学期期中试卷(含答案听力)
2015-2016年高一英语第一学期期中试卷(含答案听力)蓟县2015-2016（1）期中考试高一英语参考答案01―05 CBCAC 06―10 ACABA 11―15 CBABC 16―20 BCDAD 21―25 ABBAA 26―30 BCBDB 31―35 ABBAB 36―40 CAAAB 41―45 BADCB 46―50 CBDDA 51―55 CCADD 56―60 DABCD 61―65 BCDBD 66. Because they want to raise money for helping poor people. 67. People over eighteen years old. 68. They bring them food , drinks and clothes. 69. Trip on foot 70. Team spirit September 5th Saturday Fine Today we went on an organized trip to Ultima Thule. We set out in the school bus at 7:20 am. The weather was pleasant and all of us were excited .After two hours’ ride ,we arrived there at 9:30. We first went to the attractive seaside ,where we took some photos, walked on the sands and swam in the sea . Then , we visited the famous Beer Castle . At noon , we ate much delicious seafood cooked by experts. In the afternoon we held a contest of telling stories in English . The winners were given beautiful prizes . We enjoyed ourselves very much . At half past five we returned safely. What an unforgettable trip !蓟县2015-2016（1）期中考试高一英语录音稿 Text 1 W: Dad, can you drive me to school? M: Sorry, I’m too busy. Why don’t you go on your bike or walk? You need the exercise. W: I think I’ll cycle. I haven’t got time to walk. Text 2 M: Mom, I still have a tootha che. W: Then, we’ll have to take you to a doctor today. M: What about our trip to the park? W: I’m afraid we won’t have time today. We’ll go to morrow after school. Text 3 M: Let’s play basketball. I love basketball! W: Well. I’m short so I don’t! What about tennis? Or football? M: I’m not good at tennis! But football’s great! Text 4 W: That’s the best festival I’ve ever been to! M: Do you really think so? I enjoyed it in general, but I didn’t think the dance music was as good as last year. Text 5 M: What’s this? Another letter from thephone company? W: Oh no. I wonder what we have to do to get that bill corrected. Text 6 M: Good morning, Ann. W: Good morning, Mr Jones. M: Can you tell me what meeting I have this week? W: I will bring the diary. OK, this afternoon you have a meeting with Mike at 5 p.m. On Wednesday, you are going to London to meet the new customer Mr Black. Don’t forget your train leaves at 9:30 a.m. M: OK, What time is my meeting in London? W: At 11:30. And on Thursday Ms Smith wants to talk to you. M: Who is Ms Smith? W: She is our new project manager. She starts next week. Text 7 W: Did you hear that Friday is Mr Smith’s last day? He’s leaving the company and taking a trip around the world. He said it was always his dream to do some travelling. M: Really? Why? He’s one of the most successful lawyers in the city. He has a bright future here. W: Well, I guess he’s looking for a change. Anyway, we’re holding an office party on his last day to say goodbye and wish him good luck. It will be in the break room at 4 p.m. M: I’ll be finishing up a meeting at that time, so I might be a little late, but I‘ll be there. Text 8 M: Good morning, everyone. Now if you’re looking for something to do this weekend, why not join in the Bart low town race on Saturday? The race starts at Bart low Town Hall and finishes at the football stadium; that’s five kilometres. And don’t worry if you can’t run all that way, walkers are welcome too! The race begins at a quarter past ten but you should arrive at the Town Hall forty-five minutes before, at half past nine, to check in and get your race number. There are money prizes for the winners in different age groups and everybody will get a free T-shirt when they finish. Adults pay $2 each to run in the race. It is only $1.50 for children and students and if the whole family decide to run there is a special price of $ 5 per family. Make sure to wear comfortable running shoes. And don’t forgetto bring some water with you ---Saturday is going to be a lovely warm day and you ma y get thirsty. But it’ll be lots offun----see you there!。
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上海市七宝中学2015学年第二学期高一英语期中考试2016年4月13日考试时间：120分钟总分：150分I.Listening Comprehension (30 points)Section 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. A. Chinatown. B. Columbia University.C. The Empire State Building.D. The United Nations Building.2. A. By subway. B. By taxi.C. In Richard’s car.D. On Jerry’s train.3. A. She made a late delivery. B. She went to the wrong place.C. She co uldn’t take the cake back.D. She was late for the birthday party.4. A. Interesting. B. Positive. C. Opposite. D. Boring.5. A. Paying for tickets. B. Repairing machines.C. Changing notes.D. Changing notes for coins.6. A. His computer doesn’t work well.B. He isn’t getting along with his stuff.C. He didn’t register for a proper course.D. He can’t apply the theory to his program.7. A. The style is more important than the color.B. The green dress doesn’t fit as well as the blue one.C. The woman should buy a dress instead of a suit.D. The woman looks better in blue.8. A. He probably just has got a headache.B. There’s no air-conditioner in the room.C. She thinks he is not seriously sick.D. She thinks he should go to see the doctor.9. A. 40. B. 60. C. 80. D. 120.10. A. He can’t get a room at the hotel.B. He didn’t get the type of room he wanted.C. He expected the room to be more expensive.D. He thought he had already made a reservation.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. 27. B. 65. C. 67. D. 70.12. A. Slow food. B. Fast food.C. Women’s rights.D. Anti-war.13. A. Alice has written some cookbooks.B. Alice opened a restaurant in France.C. Alice sometimes buys locally-grown food.D. It was Alice’s keen sense of taste that made her a famous cook.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. It is listed in the teaching programme.B. It is important to English teaching.C. Effective listening results in good grades.D. It’s more taught than any other subject.15. A. Listening helps to send plain message.B. Listening develops personal relationship.C. Listening has little to do with personal relationship.D. Good listening helps to deliver an important speech.16. A. Good listening means a good job.B. Listening requires understanding.C. With good listening, you can receive messages.D. Listening is an important means of communication.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.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 A (16 points)Directions: 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)Albert Einstein completely changed scientific thought. After he developed the Theory of Relativity, Einstein opened the door for the creation of the atomic bomb. Although Einstein was not famous in his lifetime, he later became (25)__________ (famous) scientist of the 20th century.Although Einstein is now considered the best example of genius, in the first two decades of his life, many people thought Einstein was the exact opposite. W hen Einstein didn’t talk until he was three years old, his parents worried something was wrong with him. Einstein also failed (26)__________ (impress) his teachers. From elementary school through college, his teachers and professors thought him lazy, sloppy, and insubordinate (不屈服的). Many of his teachers thought he would never amount to anything.(27)__________ appeared to be laziness in class was really boredom. (28)__________ __________ just memorizing facts and dates, Einstein preferred to consider questions (29)__________ __________ what makes the needle of a compass point in one direction? Why is the sky blue? What would it be like to travel at the speed of light?Unfortunately for Einstein, these were not the types of topics he was taught in school.(30)__________ his excellent grades, Einstein found regular schooling to be strict and unfair. Things changed for Einstein when he treated Max Talmud friendly, the 21-year-old medical student who ate dinner at the Einstein’s once a week. Although Einstein was only eleven years ol d, Max introduced Einstein to numerous science and philosophy books and then discussed their content with him. Einstein flourished in this learning environment and it wasn’t long (31)__________ Einstein surpassed (超过) what Max could teach him.(B)Disney Movie Gets SeriousWe may not have realized it, but the truth is that the majority of us holdcertain prejudices (偏见) and believe certain stereotypes (成见) to be true. Forinstance, a popular prejudice is (32)__________ Disney movies are just kids’stuff, full of cute characters and happy endings.Disney pictures are definitely for the young, but children won’t fall in lovewith a film (33)__________ they feel is empty. As Zootopia, the latest animatedfilm by Disney, shows, kids’ movies (34)__________ also be serious entertainment.Set in an animal version of New York City, Zootopia came out in China on March 4.The heroine is a rabbit named Judy Hopps from a remote village who arrives in the big city as a newly-qualified police officer. She has a dream of a career of public service ahead of her. Judy has heard that Zootopia is a utopia (理想国): a place where there are no differences between creatures and everyone (35)__________ (get) along.What she finds is slightly different: There are indeed prejudices and stereotypes in this society, just like any society. She is called a naive (天真的) country animal and (36)__________ (tell) she’ll never make it. Judy is given a dull job attending to parking meters (停车计时器). It’s no challenge at all. Judy knows she’s been gi ven the lowly(地位低的) job simply(37)__________ she’s from a village. The movie shifts gears (变速) when Judy meets Nick, a fox. Nick is tricky, sly(狡猾的) (like most fox characters), but also witty(机智的) and fun to be around.When Judy is given a break, she’s moved off meter duty to a case looking for a missing ferret (白鼬). She ignores her father’s advice (38)__________ foxes cannot be trusted and invites Nick to help her. She learns about another Zootopia of other species at war with each other.The movie gets intense (紧张的) here, and it also becomes very relevant to the present-day US. Over the past couple of years there (39)__________ (be) a series of police shootings of young African-American men. Disney has clearly tapped into this theme. It has delivered a movie which, although it is for kids, treats kids like they’re members of society with brains and consciences.Like any light-hearted Disney production, Zootopia offers moments which will have audiences roaring with laughter. But fun isn’t all Zootopia has to offer. Inside this delightful new Disney movie, there (40)__________ (beat) a serious heart.Section B (30 points)Directions: 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.operatic level easily. By (41)__________ these gifts, she has successfully starred in (42)__________ such as The Phantom of the Opera and Cats.Born in August, 1960, in England, Sarah Brightman stepped into the world of (43)__________ arts at the age of 13. She made her first theatrical performance in London in 1973. At 16, she joined a British dance group and found herself performing on a TV show. Two years later, Sarah’s (44)__________ went a step further when she became the lead vocalist with a musical group. A short while after joining the music group, Sarah returned to theater, where she joined the original cast (演员阵容) of Cats. She performed in this ever-popular (45)__________ for a year, and then in 1982, she took things to a whole new level by starring in an opera for children, Nightingale.A few years later, her increasing (46)__________ and talent helped her win some very prestigious(声望高的) theatrical roles. She premiered(首次公演) in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem (《安魂曲》) in London and New York, for which she received a Grammy nomination (提名) as Best New Classical Artist. Later, Sarah and Andrew Lloyd Webber fell in love and soon got married. After their marriage, Lloyd Webber (47)__________ his famous Phantom of the Opera, in which Sarah played the role of Christine. The musical was released in 1986 in London and eventually performed on Broadway in 1988. Their marriage eventually ended in 1990, but their charming music (48)__________.In 1989, Sarah released her first solo CD, The Songs That Got Away, which was a great(49)__________. Throughout the 1990s, she made many top-selling albums. Many(50)__________ as well as audience think she sounds like a beautiful mystery, with her powerful yet soothing and fascinating voice.(B)Have you ever been so bored that you started a conversation with a “chatbot (聊天机器人)”? You probably discovered quickly that it wasn’t much fun, because the things it says hardly ever(51)__________ any sense and chatting with it doesn’t provide the same kind of back-and-forth asa human conversation.That might have made you wonder: will a computer ever be able to talk like a human?That day is certainly getting closer now. A computer program named “Eugene Goostman” has successfully passed the Turing test —by (52)__________ people into thinking it was a 13-year-old boy, reported AFP on June 9.While you may have never heard of the Turing test, it means a lot in the world of (53)__________ intelligence.According to USA Today, the test was first invented in 1950 by Alan Turing, a British computer expert best known for his code-breaking work during World War II. In his test, a group of human judges take turns having keyboard conversations for five minutes with two (54)__________ —a human and a piece of computer software. If up to 30 percent of the judges fail to (55)__________ the two apart, the program is considered to have passed the test.“[If] a machine is indistinguishable from a human, then it could be said to be ‘thinking’,”wrote Turing in his (56)__________ Computing, Machinery & Intelligence back in 1950.No computer had ever passed the Turing test before. But this time, Eugene Goostman, developed by two Russian scientists to simulate(模拟) a 13-year-old boy, managed to (57)__________ 33 percent of judges that it was human.Machines are close to “(58)__________ the milestone of communicating with us in a way that we are comfortable [with]”, Professor Kevin Warwick of the University of Reading, UK, told The Telegraph. “[This brings] closer the time in which robots start to play a(n) (59)__________ role in our daily lives.”Some people feel a bit disturbed by the news. They worry that computers will (60)__________ humans in the near future and take over the world. But Warwick said that it is unlikely that this will happen any time soon. After all, computers have only just learned to have a five-minute conversation, while we humans can do so much more than that.III.Reading ComprehensionSection A (15 points)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 phrases that best fits the context.You C an’t Cheat a HoneybeeJust as the smell of good food appeals to us, the fragrant (香的) smell of flowers, as well as their color and shape, attracts honeybees to collect nectar(花蜜) and thus carry out the cross pollination (授粉) needed for plants to reproduce.But for plants, nectar production is (61)__________ — it requires vital energy and nutrients, so some plants try to cheat honeybees out of their food reward by using the same attractive smells (62)__________ to advertise poor quality nectar, or even none at all.Is it possible that honeybees are (63)__________ by these cheats? No. Bees quickly(64)__________ which flowers produce the best nectar from the way they smell, even when the smells are extremely (65)__________, a recent study by the scientists at Newcastle University in the UK, has shown.Led by biologist Geraldine Wright, the scientists exposed collected worker honeybees to two different odors (气味) based on natural floral compounds (花香化合物). One odor led to a food reward having more (66)__________ and the other food reward contained more salt. They found that the bees were able to tell the difference between the two odors based on their (67)__________ rewards.Wright explained that honeybees like sugary nectar and dislike salty nectar. How delicious, or awful-tasting, the food nectar is to them determines how strong the bees’ (68)__________ is for the scent (香味) signals.Their research shows that bees can learn about the signals related with nectar quality, and they have ways to (69)__________ floral “cheaters”. They prefer (70)__________ to “visit the floral scents they’ve learned to associate with profitable(有用的) rewards”, Wright told the Discovery News.To honeybees, the smell signal is even more crucial than the (71)__________ of a flower.Wright explained: “When the floral scent isn’t correct, (72)__________ the visual (视觉的) aspects of the flower are e xactly the same, a bee will not visit it.”The study suggests that a bee’s ability to learn which smells produce the best nectar may be the key to understanding how the smell of flowers has (73)__________ in flowering plants.“It forces flowering plants to be honest about the rewards they (74)__________ and may even select for plants both with scented flowers and with high quality flowers,” she said, “because these plants (75)__________ others in the floral market place.”61. A. accidental B. costly C. fertile D. stable62. A. beneficially B. easily C. falsely D. illegally63. A. damaged B. fooled C. forced D. separated64. A. admit B. distinguish C. prove D. rescue65. A. ideal B. natural C. similar D. strong66. A. fat B. minerals C. protein D. sugar67. A. associated B. concentrated C. organized D. overlooked68. A. foundation B. gift C. order D. preference69. A. access B. applaud C. attack D. avoid70. A. furthermore B. meanwhile C. instead D. otherwise71. A. emotions B. looks C. movements D. outlooks72. A. as though B. even if C. in case D. so that73. A. ceased B. evolved C. faded D. varied74. A. advertise B. deserve C. ignore D. receive75. A. capture B. energize C. outcompete D. overuseSection B (30 points)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.(A)I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see —the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving and never to come back was hardly in my head then.The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost —having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times”.My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.From my experiences I have learned one important rule: almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.76. Upon leaving for America the author felt __________.A. amazedB. confusedC. excitedD. worried77. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?A. She attended a lot of job interviews.B. She helped her family with her English.C. She paid telephone bills for her family.D. She worked as a translator.78. The author believes that __________.A. good things will happen if one keeps tryingB. her future will be free from troublesC. it is difficult to learn to become patientD. there are more good things than bad things(B)What brings a nation together? Of the four choices —shared values, language, history, and religion, it’s shared values. In our latest poll (民意调査), seven out of 16 countries chose values as the greatest factor bringing a nation together, and six preferred language. Both choices scored high in the poll, suggesting that our values and how we express them are closely linked. Still, history was not forgotten in some countries, particularly in Mexico and Russia. Even Canada and the United States chose national histories as the second-most important factor uniting their people. The biggest surprise? Not one country picked religion as its top choice.79. According to the poll, what was the most important factor in bringing a nation together?A. Language.B. Values.C. History.D. Religion.80. In which country did language score the lowest in their national pride?A. Canada.B. India.C. France.D. America.81. According to the charts, shared values and language were considered equally important in__________.A. AustraliaB. BrazilC. ChinaD. India82. What is surprising about the result of the opinion poll?A. A country’s values and how it is expressed are closely linked.B. Some people forgot the history of their own country.C. Religion is of least importance in bringing a nation together.D. Canada has trouble in gaining national pride among its people.(C)For the recent college graduate, living in New York —the city of dreams and opportunity —is no easy feat (轻而易举的事). As twentysomethings, we sacrifice having any semblance (有点类似) of savings to survive in a city that promises so much social and cultural variety. After all, when the bright lights of the big city call, who can refuse? For those who long for urban living at its best, New York is a siren, singing an irresistibly attractive song —that is, until you’re tempted in and, before you know it, you have spent 80 percent of your salary for rent (房租).I always knew I would end up in New York. After college and a three-month time living rent-free in my uncle’s apartment, I saved enough money to give up further financial assistance from my parents. If I was ever in a serious financial situation, I knew they would offer help, but after 10 years of private-school education at their expense, I didn’t want to come crawling back for an allowance(零用钱). Besides, wasn’t that the point of my expensive education—to adequately prepare me to take on the world and take care of myself? Financial independence means social freedom and absolute control over my own life. Yet among my peers (同龄人) , I seem to be the only one who feels this way.Why? Because the majority of them receive some sort of financial assistance from their parents —and few say they want to change anything about the way they live. One 25-year-old friend —whose parents pay for more than half her rent, as well as giving her spending money —had no intention to change her lifestyle for financial independence. Another, a 22-year-old who gets a portion of her rent paid by Mum and Dad, admitted she would be willing to cut back on ‘unnecessary spending,’ but was reluctant to move out of Manhattan and into a more affordable district like Brooklyn or Queens.Higher rents and the need for deeper pockets are part of the charm associated with city living, but urban pricing aside, it is possible to live in any city regardless of your age or income; it just takes a little budgeting and prioritizing(确定优先顺序), which may be unattractive, but sometimes necessary. It’s easy to “keep up with the Joneses” when financial responsibility is someone else’s problem. The fact is, my peers who flood out of designer stores, with shopping bags in their hands, wouldn’t be able to afford their purchases without ringing up a massive credit-card debt. By continuing to provide for their twentysomething kids, parents limit their children’s ability to be financially responsible. If you don’t learn to budget early on, what will inspire you to do so when your finances become your own problem?83. The city life is attractive because __________.A. it promises much social and cultural diversityB. of its bright lights and irresistibly attractive songC. of the high salary and various shopping areasD. the education in the city is of high quality84. The two examples of the author’s peers in Para. 3 mainly tell us that __________.A. young people cannot live on their own just after graduation from collegeB. the parents are willing to financially assist their kids in their twentiesC. the author’s peers spend too much on unnecessary thingsD. the author’s peers haven’t been financially independent and are reluctant to change theirlifestyles85. The underlined phrase “keep up with the Joneses” in Para. 4 probably means __________.A. save as much money as othersB. earn as much money as othersC. look as rich as othersD. receive assistance from parents86. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. The 25-year-old peer of the author is willing to change her lifestyle.B. The 22-year-old peer of the author is financially independent.C. Young people can’t afford the city life because of high rent.D. The author calls on his peers to be financially responsible and independent.(D)Blind imitation (模仿) is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth, imitation appears attractive; to those who know their strength, imitation is unacceptable.In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes(菜谱) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone else’s way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child’s bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviours.Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies, books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration, not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.Study your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave behind what does not serve you. Then you can say, “I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors’ tragedies and declare victory, and know that they are cheering me on.”87. Imitation proves useful when you __________.A. know you are uniqueB. lose the balance of lifeC. begin to learn something newD. get tired of routine practice88. According to the author, the world moves on because of those who are __________.A. desperate to influence others with their knowledgeB. ready to turn their original ideas into realityC. eager to discover what their ancestors didD. willing to accept others’ ideas89. The trouble a creator faces is __________.A. the lack of strong motivationB. the absence of practical ideasC. how to search for more materialsD. how to use imagination creatively90. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A. To highlight the importance of creativity.B. To criticize the characters of role models.C. To compare imitation with creation.D. To explain the meaning of success.Section C (8 points)Directions:Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Thousands of people around the globe step outside to gaze (凝视) at their night sky. On a clear night, with no clouds, moonlight, or artificial lights to block the view, people can see more than 14,000 stars in the sky, says Dennis Ward, an astronomer with the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) in Boulder, Cole. But when people are surrounded by city lights, he says, they’re lucky to see 150 stars.If you’ve ever driven toward a big city at night and seen its glow (发光) from a great distance, you’ve witnessed light pollution. It occurs when light from streetlights, office buildings, signs, and other sources streams into space and illuminates (照亮) the night sky. This haze (烟雾) of light makes many stars invisible (看不见的) to people on Earth. Even at night, big cities like New York glow from light pollution, making stargazing (眺望星星) difficult.Dust and particles(微粒) of pollution from factories and industries worsen the effects of light pollution. “If one city has a lot more light pollution than another,” Ward says, “that city will suffer the effects of light pollution on a much greater scale.”Hazy skies also make it far more difficult for astronomers to do their jobs. Cities are getting larger. Suburbs are growing in once dark, rural areas. Light from all this new development is increasingly obscuring (使……变模糊) the faint light given off by distant stars. And if scientists can’t locate these objects, they can’t learn more about them.Light pollution doesn’t only affect star visibility. It can harm wildlife too. It’s clear that artificial light can attract animals, making them go off course. There’s increasing evidence, for example, that migrating (迁徙) birds use sunsets and sunrises to help find their way, says Sydney Gauthreaux Jr., a scientist at Clemson University in South Carolina. “When light occurs at night,” he says, “it has a damaging influence.” Sometimes birds fly into lighted towers, high-rises, and cables from radio and television towers. Experts estimate that millions of birds die this way every year.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 12 WORDS.)91. On what condition can a person see more than 14,000 stars on a clear night?92. The city of New York is mentioned in the passage to illustrate that ______________________.93. Nowadays even suburbs are becoming unsuitable for scientists to do their jobs because ___________________.94. How does light pollution affect wildlife?。
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七校2015-2016学年高一上学期英语期中考试试卷一、<b >单项选择</b>1. —What do you think of the new manager of yourdepartment?—Oh, he is ______ manager who's pleasant to work with. I mean, it is ______ pleasure to work with him.A . the; \B . a; aC . a; theD . \; a2. —Have you finished your experiment report, Jane?—Oh, my God. I've _______ forgotten all about that.A . stronglyB . extremelyC . entirelyD . freely3. Was it on the train “ Harmony” ______ John met with his girl friend?A . thatB . whenC . whichD . where4. At the meeting, the old man ______some good advice and all the people there agreed with them.A . came aboutB . came upC . came outD . came up with5. Hangzhou marathon is a race _______aim is to help people know the importance of taking exercise.A . whereB . whoseC . whichD . that6. The head teacher insisted that every minute ______ made full use of ______ for the mid-exam.A . be; to prepareB . was; preparingC . be; preparingD . was; to prepare7. Hurry up! The train ______. You know it ______ at 8:30 am.A . leaves; leavesB . is leaving; leavesC . leaves; is leavingD . is leaving; is leaving8. I don't know _______.A . how can I finish my homework on timeB . how I could finish my homework on timeC . I can how finish my homework on timeD . how I can finish my homework on time9. They are so busy that they have no time to do any sports,______they need to do so.A . whereverB . wheneverC . even ifD . as if10. — I'm afraid I can't return the book to you before Friday.—_______.A . Don't be afraidB . Be carefulC . Forget itD . Take your time二、<b >完形填空</b>11. 完形填空I moved to a new neighborhood two months ago. In the house with a large 1 across the road lived a taxi driver, a single parent with two school-aged children. At the end of the day, hewould2 his taxi on the road. I3 why he did not park it in the garage.Then one day I learnt that he had another car in his garage. In the afternoon he would come home 4work, leave his taxi and go out for his 5 affairs in his other car, not in his taxi. I felt it was6.I was curious to see his personal car but did not make it until I 7 to be outside one evening two weeks later, when the garage door was8 and he drove out in his “own” car: a Rolls-Royce（劳斯莱斯）! It shook me completely 9 I realized what that meant. You see, he was a taxi driver. But deep inside, he saw himself as something else: a Rolls-Royce owner and a（n）10 . He drove others in his taxi but himself and his children in his Rolls-Royce. For him, a taxi was just something he drove for a living. Rolls-Royce was something he drove for a (n）11.We go to bed every night and 12 every morning as parents or children, not as bankers, CEOs or professors. We go for a party as close friends or go for a vacation as a 13. We love life as it is. Yet often, we base our entire happiness and success on how high we 14 the social ladder（梯子）And we never use our Rolls-Royce, by keeping it dusty in our garage. We should focus more on 15we are than what we do!（1）A . windowB . garageC . doorD . yard（2）A . parkB . stopC . checkD . repair（3）A . knewB . understoodC . askedD . wondered （4）A . forB . out ofC . withoutD . from（5）A . businessB . nationalC . personalD . public （6）A . wastefulB . usefulC . wonderfulD . careful （7）A . appearedB . happenedC . expectedD . intended （8）A . brokenB . closedC . shutD . open（9）A . onceB . beforeC . whenD . until（10）A . driverB . engineerC . fatherD . son（11）A . experienceB . earningC . lifeD . position（12）A . stay upB . wake upC . take upD . warm up （13）A . familyB . companyC . teamD . whole（14）A . buildB . climbC . standD . lay（15）A . whoB . whatC . whichD . where三、<b >阅读理解</b>12. 阅读理解Not many years ago, a wealthy and rather strange old man named Johnson lived alone in a village in the south of England. He had made a lot of money in trading with foreign countries. When he was seventy-five, he gave￡12,000 to the village school to buy land and equipment for a children's playground. As a result of his kindness, many people came to visit him. Among them was a newspaperman. During their talk, Johnson remarked that he was seventy-five and expected to live to be a hundred. The newspaperman asked him how he managed to be healthy at seventy-five. Johnson had a sense of humor. He liked whisky and drank some each day. “I have an injection (注射) in my neck each evening,” he told the newspaperman, thinking of his evening glass of whisky.The newspaperman did not understand what Johnson meant. In his newspaper he reported that Johnson was seventy-five and had a daily injection in his neck. Within a weekJohnson received thousands of letters from all over Britain, asking him for the secret of his daily injection.1.（1） Johnson became a rich man through___________.A . doing businessB . making whiskyC . cheatingD . buying and selling land2.（2） The gift of money to the school suggests (暗示)that Johnson ___________.A . had no childrenB . was a strange manC . was very warm-hearted and fond of childrenD . wanted people to know how rich he was3.（3） Many people wrote to Johnson to find out___________.A . what kind of whisky he hadB . how to live longerC . how to become wealthyD . what to inject in his neck4.（4） The newspaperman ___________.A . should have reported what Johnson had told himB . shouldn't have asked Johnson what injection he hadC . was eager to live a long lifeD . should have found out what Johnson really meant5.（5） When Johnson said he had an injection in hisneck each evening, he really meant that ________.A . he liked drinking a glass of whisky in the eveningB . heneedn't an injection in the neck C . a daily injection in the evening would make him sleep well D . there was something wrong with his neck13. 阅读理解We offer five kinds of courses. Each course has beendesigned to help students according to their needs.Course 1: General EnglishGeneral English is designed to develop students' basic communication skills in: Speaking and Pronunciation,Reading, Listening, Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary.Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am, $288 per week.Course 2: Academic EnglishAcademic English is for students who want to take theIELTS exam or for those who need to use English in aprofessional area. Monday to Friday: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $ 320 per week.Course 3: High School ESLWhy not make the most of your time studying in Australia with the help from TIES? We have High School ESLclasses each week specifically designed for internationalstudents. Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 am to 11:00 am, $ 25 per hour.Course 4: Night ClassesDo you want to improve your English and get the bestpossible results in your GRE test? We have two nightclasses each week designed to meet your needs. Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, $ 60 per day.Course 5: One on OneIf you are interested in some One on One lessons withTIES teachers, we can design a course to meet your needs.One on One lessons can improve your English languageskills more quickly and help students who want to takeTOEFL. Tuesday to Friday: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $ 80 perhour.6.（1） If you are an English beginner, you'd betterchoose________.A . General EnglishB . High School ESLC . Night ClassesD . Academic English7.（2） Which course would be helpful for students whowant to take the IELTS exam?A . Course 1.B . Course 2.C . Course 3.D . Course 4.8.（3） How much will you pay if you spend two weekstaking the High School ESL course?A . $ 200.B . $ 300.C . $ 500.D . $ 600.9.（4） What can we learn from One on One according tothe passage?A . Its lessons are given in the morning.B . It's especially designed for English beginners.C . It's more expensive than the other courses.D . Its lessons are designed to only improve writing skills.10.（5） If you are only free in the morning, you maychoose________.A . Course 1 or Course 5B . Course 3 or Course 4C . Course2 or Course 4 D . Course 1 or Course 314. 阅读理解The most frightening words in the English language are, “Our computer is down.” You hear it more and more when you are on business. The other day I was at the airportwaiting for a ticket to Washington and the girl in the ticketoffice said, “I'm sorry, I can't sell you a ticket. Our computer is down.”“If your computer is down, just write me out a ticket.”“I can't write you out a ticket. The computer is the only one allowed to do so.”I looked down on the computer and every passenger wasjust standing there drinking coffee and staring at the black screen. Then I asked her, “What do all your people do?”“We give the computer the information about your trip,and then it tells us whether you can fly with us or not.”“So when it goes down, you go down with it.”“That's good, sir.”“How long will the computer be down?” I wanted to know.“I have no idea. Sometimes it's down for 10 minutes, sometimes for two hours. There's no way we can find out without asking the computer, and since it's down it won't answer us.”After the girl told me they had no backup(备用) computer, I said. “Let's forget the computer. What about your planes? They're still flying, aren't they?”“I couldn't tell without asking the computer.”“Maybe I could just go to the gate and ask the pilot if he's flying to Washington, ” I s uggested.“I wouldn't know what gate to send you to. Even if the pilot was going to Washington, he couldn't't take you if you didn't't have a ticket.”“Is there any other airline flying to Washington within the next few hours?”“I wouldn't know,” she said, pointing at the dark screen. “Only 'IT' knows. 'IT' can't tell me.By this time there were quite a few people standing inlines. The word soon spread to other travelers that thecomputer was down. Some people went white, somepeople started to cry and still others kicked their luggage.11.（1） The best title for the article is _______.A . When the Computer Is DownB . The Most Frightening WordsC . The Computer of the AirportD . A different travel12.（2） What could the girl in the ticket office do forthe passengers without asking the computer?A . She could sell a ticket.B . She could write out a ticket.C . She could answer the passengers' questions.D . She could do nothing.13.（3） Why do you think they had not a backupcomputer?A . Because it was easy downB . Because it was not relied on .C . Because it was not useful.D . Because it was very expensive.14.（4） The last paragraph suggests that _______.A . a modern computer won't be down.B . computers can take the place of humansC . sometimes a computer may bring suffering to peopleD . there will be great changes in computers15.（5） What kind of feeling did passengers havewhen the computer was down?A . upsetB . determinedC . encouragedD . happy四、<b ></b>补全单词，写出各单词的正确形式。
高一英语上学期期中卷遵义航天高级中学2015-2016学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题含答案
2015～2016学年度第一学期期中考试高一英语试卷（满分：150；时间：120分钟）本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
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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)听下面5段对话。
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1. Why does the man make the phone call?A. To tell Mr. Smith something.B. To invite Mr. Smith to have a dinner.C. To ask the woman to take a massage.2. What advice does the woman give to the man?A. He should come back before 12:00.B. He should visit the Science Museum.C. He should take a taxi when he comes back.3. What did the man do in July?A. He traveled to France.B. He studied in a summer school.C. He spent his whole holiday in London.4. How long do the speakers still have before the game?A. 10 minutes.B. 20 minutes.C. 30minutes.5. What does the man mean?A. He hopes to sit next to the woman.B. He will make room for the woman.C. He doesn’t want the woman to sit there.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
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上海市2015-2016学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题（考试时间：90分钟满分：100分）2016.04第I卷（共75分）Ⅰ.Listening Comprehension (20’)Section 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. A. 5:10. B. 5:00. C. 4:30. D. 5:15.2. A. Classmates. B. Husband and wife.C. Employer and employee.D. Mother and son.3. A. At a booking office. B. In a Hong Kong hotel.C. On a busy street.D. At an airport.4. A. They were both doing their own work.B. They waited for each other at different places.C. They went to the street corner at different times.D. The man went to the concert but the woman didn’t.5. A. By train. B. By car. C. By bus. D. By plane.6. A. Play cards. B. Make a plan. C. A lot of things. D. Nothing.7. A. English books. B. English magazines.C. English newspapers.D. English works.8. A. It’s one of the busiest ways of traveling. B. It’s one of the safest ways of traveling..C. It’s one of the saddest ways of traveling..D. It’s one of the quickestways of traveling..9. A. Her car is kept in good condition. B. Her car is not as good as his..C. Her car is maintained as well as his..D. Her car can stand any crash..10. A. Her sister is a fashionable woman B. Her sister is designing a dress.C. Her sister is studying Spanish.D. Her sister is in Manila .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. A week. B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks. D. A month.12. A. A thin robber. B. A fat man. C. A strong driver. D.A rich man.13. A. Mr. Hogg was killed by the man.B. Mr. Hogg was robbed of the money.C. The man had a big meal with Mr. Hogg.D. Then man gave some money to Mr. Hogg.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Travel in different countries. B. Use foreign goods.C. Understand people from other countries.D. Get good grades.15. A. Just speak it. B. Use it as a tool.C. Remember the grammar rules.D. Write stories.16. A. Grammar. B. Conversation. C. Writing skills. D. Reading abilities.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear one longer 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.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.II. Grammar and vocabularySection A (12’)Directions: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 summer of my eleventh year was a wonderful time of joy. My days were spent (21) ________ (play) happily in the bright green woods around my home. I wished those peaceful days would last forever. But then it all changed.It happened in the middle of the night when I heard my grandmother scream. A fire had started in her room and was rapidly spreading through our house. We all ran outside. That night I went from a happy and carefree child to a homeless and scared (22) ________.I didn't know (23) ________ the future would be like. Thankfully, good friends tookus into their home, fed, and clothed us.One night around their dinner table my mom thanked them for all they were doing for us. Smiling, her friend said, "Honey, it was the least we (24) ________ do." Later they began to share old stories and laugh. It was then that I smiled for the first time in days and felt the fear finally fading from my heart.Our friends gave us help when we were in trouble. They opened their home and their hearts to us. They helped us to start over when we (25) ________ (lose) everything.The next time you are given an opportunity (26) ________(help) others, give from your heart. Live a life that makes Heaven smile. God puts us here to love each other, to feed each other, to help each other, and to make this world a better place for everyone.(B)It seems that the custom of (27) ________(give) birthday presents started thousands of years ago. People used to fear evil spirits--especially on their birthdays. It was a common belief that evil spirits were more dangerous to a person when he or she experienced a change in their daily life, such as turning a year (28) ________ (old). As a result, birthdays were celebrated with family and friends, who surrounded the birthday person with laughter to protect him or her from evil. It (29) ______________(think) to be even better if the guests brought gifts.Of course, people from different countries around the world celebrate birthdays in different ways. For example, the children in Argentina have their ears (30)________ (pull) by all their family and friends--one for each year of their lives. In Israel, the child sits in a special chair and gets lifted into the air--again, once for each year of life. The lucky children of Ireland receive “birthday bump” --they are held upside down and gently knock against the floor the number of years of life.So, once again we can see that (31) ________ the practice of celebrating birthdays is very widespread around the world, the ways in which the celebrations are performed are very different. Sometimes they seem very strange, sometimes even amusing to people (32) _______ have different customs--but always very interesting to learn about and,with luck, someday experience.Section B (6’)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each wordcan only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.When I succeeded in becoming a part-time employee of Nokia China last summer, many friends asked me how I survived the interview.I once asked myself the same questions. Many of my peers also __33__ for the job, including some very competitive and intelligent students from famous universities.But why did the interviewer pick me instead of them?Finally, __34 __ pushed me to ask the interviewers after we became colleagues. The answer was that I appeared confident but humble, responsible and communicative. They evaluated people not just on their academic certificates, but on the base of their __35__ and abilities. I happened to be the right person.To be frank, I once felt __36__ of being a student from an unknown college, and I think this may apply to some of you. I thought my future was ruined. It was only at the time of my successful interview that I finally understood the famous saying --- “You decide where you go.”Once I worked as a volunteer for a beach volleyball event. My job was to help foreign visitors experience the beach. I thought it would be very easy because my oral English was pretty good. But when I went to talk with a group of foreign guests, I suddenly realized that I did not know a single beach volleyball term. I was embarrassed.After this, I read brochures in both Chinese and English every day to learn the terms for facilities and related words. This allowed me to deliver accurate __37__ to foreigners, and I was happy to work responsibly.After these experience, I’m more confident and I strongly believe that my fateis in my __38__. It has certainly helped me make a giant step closer to my dream of graduating with prospects for the future. I hope my advice will benefit you as well.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A (15’)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.Welcome to the Bourton-on-the-Water Website. The content of the site has been produced by local people __39__ you, as a visitor, can enjoy in your spare time some of the delightful __40__ of our lovely village and the countryside around it.The Cotswolds have always been looked upon as the Heart of England. It is one of the few regions with an __41__ style all of its own and the steeply pitched roofs, stone mullions and dormer windows are typical. Built almost exclusively（仅仅） in warm yellow Cotswold stone, this delightful village has such a unique __42__ to visitors and residents alike.Regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, Bourton-on-the-Water has __43__ its share of Cotswold houses and cottages, many of them 300 years old, some __44__ to Elizabethan times 400 years ago. There is plenty to see and do here and we hope this __45__ and also our Visitor Information Centre can help to make your __46__ as enjoyable as possible.Bourton-on-the-Water Visitor Information Centre is independently owned, and __47__ next to the Cotswold Perfumery in Victoria Street. Bed and breakfast accommodation and hotels can be __48__ before you arrive by using our telephone booking service (01451 822583). As agents for National Express Coaches, we are __49__ to book tickets both in Britain and Europe.For locals and visitors alike we hold a wide range of information and leaflets for __50__ and events throughout the area. We also sell discounted entry tickets toBlenheim Palace. Theatre tokens can be purchased here __51__. Locally produced rapeseed oil, honey, lavender products and maps, guide books, postcards, souvenirs are amongst our range of saleable goods.We look forward to __52__ you when you come to Bourton-on-the-Water and answering any question that you may have. We are here to help you make the most of your time in __53__.39. A. such that B. now that C. so that D. as well as40. A. leaflets B. features C. service D. hobbies41. A. architectural B. artificial C. available D. appropriate42. A. building B. material C. appeal D. roof43. A. more than B. less than C. other than D. rather than44. A. looking forward B. adding up C. dating back D. standing up45. A. house B. site C. cottage D. region46. A. study B. play C. life D. stay47. A. located B. based C. closed D. existed48. A. cancelled B. called C. bought D. arranged49. A. eager B. anxious C. able D. lucky50. A. websites B. residents C. visitors D. attractions51. A. and so on B. so far C. as well D. as usual52. A. telling B. meeting C. answering D. showing53. A. Britain B. Europe C. Blenheim Palace D. the CotswoldsSection B (16’)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.(A)My l4-year-old son, John, and I spotted the coat almost at the same time. It was hanging at a secondhand clothing store. While the other coats looked rather depressed, this one looked as if it were holding itself up. The thick, black wool of the chesterfield（长大衣） was soft and unworn. It was beautifully tailored and had an unbelievable price tag of $28. We looked at each other, saying nothing, but John's eyes shone. Dark, woolen coats were popular with teenage boys, but could cost several hundred dollars new. This coat was even better, bearing that touch of classic elegance from long ago.John tried it on and turned from side to side, eyeing himself in the mirror with a serious, studied expression that soon changed into a smile. The fit was perfect.John wore the coat to school the next day and came home with a grin. "How did the kids like your coat?" I asked. "They loved it!" he said merrily, carefully folding it over the back of a chair and smoothing it flat.Over the next few weeks, a change came over John. Agreement replaced protest, quiet, reasoned discussion replaced argument. He became more sensible, more polite, more thoughtful, eager to please. “Good dinner, Mom,” he would say every evening. One day when I suggested that he might start on homework before dinner, John, who was always putting off doing stuff, said, “You’re right. I guess I will.”When I mentioned this incident to one of his teachers and remarked that I didn't know what caused the changes, she said laughing. "It must be his coat!" At the library, we ran into a friend who had not seen our children for a long time, “Could this be John?" he asked, looking up to John's new height, assessing the style of his coat and extending his hand, one gentleman to another.Sometimes, watching John leave for school, I'm reminded of what it felt like to be at his age ─ a time when it was as easy to try on different approaches to life as it was to try on a coat.54. Why did John’s eyes shine when he saw the coat?A. It was the first time that he had been to a secondhand store.B. It was pleasant for him to share the same taste with mom.C. He fell in love with that coat and wanted to put it on.D. He managed to get his mom to buy him a new coat.55. What does the underlined word “grin” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. A big smile.B. A sad look.C. A jealous remark .D. An anxious thought.56. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. There was a trend of loving such coats among teenage boys then.B. John used to be disobedient towards parents’ demands.C. John acted like a gentleman after wearing the coat.D. The teacher didn’t understand why John changed a lot.57. Which of the following might the best title?A. A Special Shopping ExperienceB. A Caring MotherC. A Magical CoatD. John’s Taste for Clothing（B）Most people think of zoos as safe places for animals, where struggles such as difficulty finding food and avoiding predators don't exist. Without such problems, animals in zoos should live to a ripe old age.But that may not be true for the largest land animals on Earth. Scientists have known that elephants in zoos often suffer from poor health. They develop diseases, joint problems and behavior changes. Sometimes, they even become unable to have babies.To learn more about how captivity(监禁) affects elephants, a team of international scientists compared the life spans of female elephants born in zoos with female elephants living outdoors in their native lands. Zoos keep detailed records of all the animals in their care, documenting factors such as birth dates, illnesses, weight and death. These records made it possible for the researchers to analyze 40 years of data on 800 African and Asian elephants in zoos across Europe. The scientists compared the life spans of the zoo-born elephants with the life spans of thousands of female wild elephants in Africa and Asian elephants that work in logging camps（伐木场), over approximately the same time period.The team found that female African elephants born in zoos lived an average of 16.9 years. Their wild counterparts who died of natural causes lived an average of 56 years--more than three times as long. Female Asian elephants followed a similar pattern. In zoos, they lived 18.9 years, while those in the logging camps lived 41.7 years.Scientists don't yet know why wild elephants seem to live so much better than their zoo-raised counterparts. Georgia Mason, a biologist at the University of Guelph in Canada who led the study, thinks stress and obesity(肥胖) may be to blame. Zoo elephants don't get the same kind of exercise they would in the wild, and most are very fat. Elephant social lives are also much different in zoos than in the wild, where they live in large herds and family groups.Another finding from the study showed that Asian elephants born in zoos were more likely to die early than Asian elephants captured in the wild and brought to zoos. Mason suggests stress in the mothers in zoos might cause them to have babies that are less likely to survive.The study raises some questions about acquiring more elephants to keep in zoos. While some threatened and endangered species living in zoos reproduce successfully and maintain healthy populations, that doesn't appear to be the case with elephants.58. According to the first two paragraphs, unlike other zoo animals, zoo elephants _______ .A. have difficulty eating food.B. 1ive to a ripe old age.C. are not afraid of predators.D. develop health problems.59. Which of the following about the international scientists' research on the lifespans of elephants is NOT true? (See paragraph 3)?A. They compared zoo elephants with wild elephants.B. They kept detailed records of all the elephants in their care.C. They analyzed the records of the elephants kept in zoos.D. The zoo-born elephants they studied are kept in European zoos.60. What do the scientists find in their research?A. Female elephants live longer than male elephants.B. Female zoo elephants live longer than their wild counterparts.C. Female zoo elephants die much earlier than their wild counterparts.D. Elephants in zoos and those in the wild enjoy the same long life spans.61. Which of the following does the author suggest in the last paragraph?A. It may not be a wise policy to keep elephants in the zoo.B. Elephants are no longer an endangered species.C. Zoo-born elephants should be looked after more carefully.D. Zoos should keep more animals except elephants.Section C (6’)Fishing is probably the world’s most popular sport. People spend many dollars each year on items like boats and four-wheel-drive vehicles. In addition, they spend money on fishing equipment, bait, fuel and boat repairs. And you can see that fishing can be an expensive pastime. Fishing lovers believe that their hobby is worth it. Others say that fishing is spoiling the environment and that it is a cruel hobby.Supporters of fishing say that it is a nice hobby. Firstly, of the millions of people who fish for fun, most only catch enough fish to feed their families. They catch fish that are found in large numbers, so there is little danger to the species.Secondly, recreational fishermen contribute to the economy. They spend money on equipment and other items, and they also spend it indirectly by paying taxes on their equipment and fuel. Those who travel to fishing spots pay for accommodation and airfares. This money keeps people in work and provides new jobs each year.Thirdly, fishing is relaxing and fun so it lessens stress. Instead of turning to drugs or alcohol, it is far better to go fishing. People who are relaxed are generally healthier and much nicer to be near --- except for the smell of the bait!Those who are against fishing say that there are too many fish thoughtlessly taken from rivers, lakes, streams and oceans. This could lead to the dying out of some species. Modern cars and boats mean that people can fish in remote areas of the world, so no place is safe from greedy fishermen who take both males and females, leaving few fishto produce young.Those against fishing also say that it is a blood sport, which means that an animal must die so that a human can have fun. Many of the fish caught for sport are not available for eating, so they are thrown away. Once hooked, fish have no chance of escape.（Answer the questions or complete the statements in no more than 8 words.）62. List four items which people spend their money for fishing.__________________________________________________________________________. 63. According to Paragraph 2, why does fishing cause little danger to the species? __________________________________________________________________________. 64. The underlined word “which” in the last paragraph probably refers to___________________.第II卷（共25分）I. Translation（15’）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 她爸爸不再把她当孩子看待了。
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2015学年度第一学期高一年级英语学科期中考试卷（考试时间：90分钟满分：100分第I卷(共85分)I. Listening Comprehension (20%)Section A Short Conversations (10%)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. In a library. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket. D. In a department store.2. A. At 1:45. B. At 2:05. C. At 2:15. D. At 2:25.3. A. She hasn’t a dictionary. B. She has lost her dictionary.C. She is not sure about the word.D. The word is easy to pronounce.4. A. The bus is too crowded. B. There’s something wrong with the bus.C. The bus is going across the street.D. The bus doesn’t go to his destination.5. A. The movie. B. The science report.C. The soccer game.D. The evening news.6. A. Boss and secretary. B. Doctor and patient.C. Teacher and student.D. Father and daughter.7. A. Make a bookshelf. B. Buy another room.C. Neglect the problem.D. Sell the sofa.8. A. He will study tonight. B. He doesn’t like the show.C. He has watched the show.D. He will have a rest tonight.9. A. Go across the street to make a copy.B. Take his copies to the other buildings.C. Ask the woman to make a copy for him.D. Ask the woman for the directions to the building.10. A. It’s time to water the flowers now. B. They needn’t water the flowers now.C. It’s too late to w ater the flowers now.D. They should water the flowers as planned. Section B (6%)Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each passage. 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 recording.11. A. In Room 18. B. In the Green Room.C. In the Panda Room.D. In the Sky Theatre.12. A. A talk show. B. A campus dancing competition.C. A movie show.D. A flower-arranging competition.13. A. Hold on for a second. B. Press any number button.C. Go to the studio office.D. Call the studio next Wednesday.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. One turkey is pardoned by president.B. One turkey flies to Florida for a parade.C. 88 percent of people play with turkeys.D. Turkey farmers parade with their turkeys.15. A. The presidents of the United States prefer turkeys to any other birds.B. Turkeys as well as eagles enjoy great popularity in the United States.C. Each state in the United Sates pardons one turkey on Thanksgiving Day.D. The turkey will replace the eagle to be the national bird of the United States.16. A. Smart. B. Delicious. C. Interesting. D. Lucky.Section C (4%)Directions: In Section C, you will hear one longer 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.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (24%)Section A (15%)Directions: 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)Have you ever been to the Great Wall of China? When it is seen from the moon, it is __21__(long) visible structure that has ever been built, which is quite amazing in architecture history.22_______ _______ the limitation of machinery, it was constructed entirely by hand. The first section of the wall was built in the central part of the country during the seventh century. The different sections of the wall ____23____(build) from a variety of materials. The wall also varies ___24___ height and width. One of the highest sections is 35 feet (11m) tall. It is 25 feet (7.6m) wide at the base. There are also towers along many parts of the wall, ___25___ used to serve as lookout stations. Undoubtedly, the Great wall served as more than just protection from attacks from the north. It also provided a physical boundary ___26___ ancient China and northern lands.Winding its way through mountainous regions, the Great Wall ___27___(look) magnificent and is really a major tourism attraction to the world.(B)The biggest festival of Jiuzhaigou is the Spring Festival. Here are some exotic customs.Carrying Water for the New Year___28___ the eve of the Spring Festival, Tibetan Families go to the lakeside to fetch water. Upon hearing their cock’s crow(首领的呼唤), villagers rush to the water source and then carry ___29___ first bail(杓) of sacred water for the New Year, which is used for the family reunion dinner.Sangyan(Pure Smoke)Sangyan, the pure smoke, is also called "smoke perfume". It is 3000 years ___30___ it was observed as a religious ritual(仪式). It traditionally means that Heaven witnessed the vows taken by alliance parties. It is also used by ordinary families for blessing to each other.Driving Monsters Away at the Eve of the Spring FestivalLocal people hold that all bad days are brought by monsters, which must ___31___(drive) away. There are various rituals. In the evening, they throw a stone towards the first to be seen entering the house with curses(诅咒) on monsters and hit the stones all over the house corners, meaning that all these monsters _____32_____(never get) in. After the ritual, children will go to the lakeside to splash water to frighten monsters away.Inviting the Mountain GodWith two girls selected in light of complicated astronomical procedures, the villages will organize an activity to invite the Mountain God. ___33___(invite) to witness the ceremony is honorable. If the sacrifice(祭品) in the hand of the girls keeps waving when the priest is chanting, people will ask Mountain God all the questions they ___34___ think of, like their health, their fortune and their learning. Some may believe in the answer, and ___35___ regard it as a traditional entertainment activity.Section B (9%)Directions: 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.Every National Day Holiday brings millions oftourists to Shanghai. This year was no exception with 8million visitors flocking(蜂拥) to the city. Of course, novisit to Shanghai is complete without a trip to the Bund.This year, however, the crowd control was particularly____36____.If you visited the Bund, you may have witnessed a scattered(分散的) sea of tourists and an ____37____ arrangement of police officers. When the light turned green, the officers linked arms forming a chain that stretched across the crosswalk on both sides. Pedestrians(行人) were then able to safely cross the road between two “walls” of police officers who ____38____ them from any impatient drivers. Once everyone was safely on the other side and the light turned red, the officers folded back to the sidewalk.Some micro-bloggers who were on the scene, later described feeling a little “ridiculous” as if they were kids being led across the street. While everyone was grateful for the officers’ keeping everyone safe. There are a sufficient number of traffic lights and marked crosswalks in the area toensure pedestrian ____39____ and traffic flow(畅通). Yet, due to the extreme disregard for traffic laws, there would have been absolute chaos and possibly even accidents and injuries if the police hadn’t intervened in large numbers.Though this situation is an extreme(极端的) example, it is not ____40____ to see similar behavior on practically any street in Shanghai. China has a reputation among foreign visitors for “crazy traffic,” and those who are not used to the disorder often feel ____41____. On many street corners, there are traffic attendants(交通协管员) who try to enforce the pedestrian traffic laws; ____42____, they are powerless to do anything about aggressive drivers.After living in Shanghai for over five years, I have to admit that my “pedestrian behavior” has really changed. I now have to move quickly to avoid cars, bicycles, and scooters to cross the street a few minutes earlier rather than ____43____ wait for the light.As a city, we need to stop using the “everyone else is doing it” excuse. What will it take for Shanghai citizens to care more about ____44____ the rules than getting ahead of others or getting somewhere faster?III. Reading Comprehension (41%)Section A (15%)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.I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I d idn’t like attention drawn to myself. And unless otherwise assigned a seat by the teacher, I always ___45___ to sit at the back of the classroom.All this ___46___ after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher ___47__ I should try out for the baske tball team. At first I thought it was a crazy idea because I didn’t have a good sense of ___48___, nor did I have the team ability to keep pace with the others on the team and they would laugh at me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “going for it”, I wouldn’t have decided to give a try.Taking the ___49___ to go to the tryouts was only the half of it! When I first started attending the practice sessions, I didn’t even know the rules of the game. Sometimes I’d get ___50___ and take a shot at the wrong direction—which made me feel really stupid.___51___, I wasn’t the only one “new” at the game, so I decided to ___52___ learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t know “just yet”.I pr acticed and practiced. Soon I knew the ___53___ and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and exciting. Very soon the competitive part in me was winning over my____54___ confidence. With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the process —friends who___55___ my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much fun!With my improved self-confidence comes more ___56___ from teachers and classmates. I have gone from “___57___” in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call ___58___ to myself, to raising my hand —even when I sometimes wasn’t and not 100 percent ___59___ I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.45. A. admitted B. chose C. forbidden D. affected46. A. reflected B. remained C. changed D. ruined47. A. admitted B. objected C. suggested D. considered48. A. balance B. exercise C. angle D. expression49. A. signal B. impression C. courage D. hesitation50. A. confused B. bored C. assisted D. frightened51. A. Effectively B. Regularly C. Historically D. Luckily52. A. glance at B. concentrate on C. apply for D. have access to53. A. rules B. structures C. remarks D. gestures54. A. preference to B. overuse of C. lack of D. expert in55. A. maintained B. included C. preferred D. respected56. A. stress B. praise C. wonder D. sigh57. A. sealing B. lasting C. attracting D. hiding58. A. attention B. authority C. hostility D. damage59. A. rude B. normal C. likely D. sureSection B (20%)Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. 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. Scientists.B. Students.C. Tourists.D. Artists.61. We can learn from the passage that Little Penguins _____________________.A. have been on Phillip Island for yearsB. keep a Guinness record for their sizeC. are trained to practice diving for visitorsD. live in large groups to protect themselves62. How much would a couple with one child pay for a closer viewing tour?A. $37.50.B. $ 62.50.C. $180.00.D. $150.00.(B)Do you want to improve the way you study? Do you feel nervous before a test? Many students say that a lack of concentration (paying all attention to something) is their biggest problem. It seriously affects their ability to study, so do their test results. If so, use these tips to help you.Study Techniques●You should always study in the same place. You shouldn’t sit in a position that you use foranother purpose. For example, when you sit on a sofa to study, your brain will think it is time to relax. Don’t watch TV while you are studying. Experts warn that your concentration may be reduced by 50 percent if you attempt to study in this way. Always try to have a white wall in front of you, so there is nothing to distract you. Before sitting down to study, gather together all the equipment you need. Apart from your textbooks, pens, pencils and knives, make sure you have a dictionary. If your study desk or table is needed when you are not studying, store all your equipment in a box beside it.●Your eyes will become tired if you try to read a text which is on a flat surface. Position yourbook at an angle of 30 degrees.●Be realistic and don’t try to complete too much in one study period. Finish one thing beforebeginning another. If you need a break, get up and walk around for a few minutes, but try not to phone a friend or have something to eat.Test-taking Skills●All your hard work will be for nothing if you are too nervous to take your test. Getting plenty ofrest is very important. This means do not study all night before your test! It is a better idea to have a long-term study plan. Try to make a timetable for your study which lasts for a few months.●Exercise is a great way to reduce pressure. Doing some form of exercise every day will alsoimprove your concentration. Eat healthy food too.●When you arrive in the examination room, find your seat and sit down. Breathe slowly anddeeply. Check the time on the clock during the test, but not too often. Above all, take no notice of everyone else and give the test paper your undivided attention.63.What is the passage about?A. Tips on how to improve studyB. Study techniquesC. Test-taking skillsD. Examination skills64.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. You should study in a different place every day, so you don't get bored.B. Your concentration will improve if you study and watch TV at the same time.C. Check the time during the exam at a certain time.D. Staying up till night and studying is tiring, but you will learn a lot in this way.65.What can be inferred(推断) from the passage?A. You shouldn't look at everyone else during the test.B. You will concentrate more on your study by eating healthy diet.C. A study desk or table is unnecessary when you are studying.D. If you feel tired during study, you can contact your friend by phone.(C)Rubbing(摩擦) the palms(手掌) together is a way people non-verbally(不用语言地) communicate positive expectation. The dice(骰子) thrower rubs the dice between his palms as a sign of his positive expectation of winning. The excited sales person walks into the sales manager’s office, rubs his palms together and says excitedly, “We’ve just got a big order, boss!” A waiter comes to your table at the end of the evening, rubs his palms together and asks, “Anything else, sir?” He is non-verbally telling you he is expecting a tip.The speed at which a person rubs his palms together shows who he thinks will receive the expected positive results. Say, for example, you want to buy a home and you go to see a real estate(房地产) agent. After describing the house you are seeking, the agent rubs his palms together quickly and says, “I’ve got just the right place for you!” It means that the agent expects the results to be to your benefit. But how would you feel if he rubbed his palms together very slowly as he told you that he had the ideal house? He would then appear to be devious and would give you the feeling that the expected results would be to his advantage rather than yours.Sales people are taught that if they use the palm rub gesture when describing products or services to potential buyers, they should be certain to use a fast hand action to avoid putting the buyer on the defensive(戒备的). When the buyer rubs his palms together and says to the sales person, “Let’s see what you have to offer!” it means that the buyer is expecting to be shown something good and is likely to make a purchase.A word of warning: when a person is standing at a bus station in freezing winter and rubs his palms together quickly, it may not necessarily mean he is expecting a bus. He does it just because his hands are cold!66. Rubbing the palms together is a gesture which communicates _____.A. beneficial resultsB. positive expectationC. defensive preparationD. non-verbal excitement67. The underlined word “devious” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “_____”.A. curiousB. regretfulC. dishonestD. unhappy68. What can we learn from the passage?A. Rubbing dice between palms shows that the thrower expects to win.B. “Anything else, sir” is a clever way for most waiters to ask for a tip.C. Buyers should never rub palms because that will lead to a higher price.D. Those rubbing palms at the bus stop in freezing winter must be expecting a bus.69. The passage mainly discusses _____.A. who often rubs the palmsB. when people can rub the palmsC. how people rub the palmsD. what rubbing the palms suggestsSection C (6%)Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.A new study suggests that the round-the-clock availability(可用性) that cell phone have brought to people’s lives bad effect on family life, a new study suggests. The study, which followed more than 1,300 adults over 2 years, found that those who always used a mobile phone throughout the study period were more likely to report negative “spillover’’ between work and home life—and, in turn, less satisfaction with their family life.Spillover essentially means that the line between work and home begins to become unclear. Work life may invade home life when a parent is taking job-related calls at home, for instance, or family issues may start to take up work time. For example, a child may call mom at work, telling her “microwave exploded(爆炸)”, explained Noelle Chesley, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee and the author of the study. The problem with cell phones seems to be that they are allowing for ever more spillover between work and home.This may be especially true for working women, the study found. Among men, consistent use of mobile phones seemed to allow more work issues to creep (潜入) into family time. But for women, the spillover tended to go in both directions. Being “connected” meant that work cut into home time，and family issues came into work life.Cell phones seem to be opening more lines for stressful exchanges among family members. But there may be ways to control the spillover, according to Chesley. Employers, she said, could look at their policies on contacting employees after working hours to make sure their expectations are “reasonable”. For their part, employees could decid e that cell phones go off during family time, Chesley said.(Note: Write NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS for each question or statement.)70. Keeping using a mobile phone throughout the study period may results in ____________.71. The writer gave the example of “microwave exploded” to indicate that ______________.72. According to Chesley, what could employees do to avoid spillover when they are not at work?第II卷（共15分）IV. Translation (15%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 工地上的噪音吵得我睡不着觉。