1、高考资源网( ),您身边的高考专家金湖中学2012-2013学年高一下学期期初考试英语试题第I卷(选择题)一、单项选择1The hospital is _ tests to find out whats wrong with the little boy. A. carrying out B. carrying forward C. making up D. making out 2With so many friends me, I had no difficulty finishing the work on time. A. to help B. helped C. helping D.
2、 have helped3Im terribly sorry that I made your table cloth dirty! .ADont mention itBNever mindC. Thats rightDThats terrible4It is difficult to between Mary and her younger sister Adecide Bdistinguish Cexplore Dexpress5Shortly after we _, a waiter came over to us with a smile. A.sat B.seated C.was s
3、eated D.seated ourselves6 This is the place where the writer was born and _. A. brought out B. grown up C. taken up D. brought up 7I dont think they will help us, ?Ado IBdont ICwill theyDwont they8 How could you have trusted the online dictionary that much in translating your resume? Well, I never e
4、xpected it should translate it so _.A. literallyB. originallyC. sufficientlyD. professionally9It was _ that she couldnt finish it by herself.A. so difficult a work B. such a difficult work C. so difficult work D. such difficult work10You cant legally take _ of the property until three weeks after th
5、e contract is signed. A. chargeB. advantageC. controlD. possession11The tailor_me_a suit. A.measured,in B.measured,to C.measured,for D.measured,at12-What a pity! I missed the last concert of the year. -Oh,not at all. It was so terrible. In fact, I would rather I there. A. hadnt been B. was not C. ha
6、vent been D. am not13I put him down for a well-educated man_ ?I mean that hes a well-educated manAI beg your pardon BSpeak louder, will youCWhats that DWill you repeat word for word14These problems, _, will seriously affect the growth of teenagers and even the nations future. A. solved properly B. i
7、f solved properly C. not if properly solved D. if not solved properly二、完型填空 It was 4 oclock in the morning when I received the phone call “This is the emergency room calling and your son was just 1 in with severe burns on his face,neck and armsWe have called for a(n) 2 and are going to fly him to th
8、e burn unit in Seattle” Seattle was 350 miles from his college,so we knew immediately this was 3 The doctor described the 4 ,which caused the burnsAt 6 am,our son and his friends decided to barbecue hamburgers in the courtyard of their apartmentWhen they 5 the charcoal(木炭),it burst into flames becau
9、se they had sprayed too much gasoline(petrol)The flames 6 my sons shirt tail and shot from his waist to well over his head 7 ,one of the boys was quick-minded,grasped my son,and 8 him on the grassWhile it saved his life,it was not in 9 to save him from severe burns and the terrible scars(伤疤) After h
10、e 10 from the treatments,the doctors told him they would not do plastic surgery(整容)for 6 months 11 it takes that long for the skin to stop shrinking and wrinklingSo,he had to return to college with scars typical of severe burns When I was a child, my mother told my sister,who had a 10-inch, very 12_
11、 scar on her arm,“Nancy,if you ignore the scar,other people will ignore itIt does not mean they will not 13 it,but it means it will not matter to them if it doesnt matter to you I 14 this wisdom on to my sonHe took my advice to 15 and returned to school with his head held high-glad he was alive By t
12、he end of the six-month waiting period,he decided that the scars did not 16 , so he made the 17 to give up any plastic surgery We all have “scars” that we believe 18 people to keep away from usAnd we spend a lot of time thinking that if only we looked different,or dressed differently,people would li
13、ke us better But you see,people will only judge you by your looks,or your clothes,if you are judging yourself by these same 19 standardsPut your imperfections out of your mind and concentrate on what you value 20 yourself,and your beauty will shine through1Abrought Bgiven Cturned Dshowed2Adoctor Bho
14、spital CaircraftDambulance 3Aserious Bterrible CpainfulDimportant4Aevent Bprocess CreasonDaccident5Agot Blit CburnedDmoved6Atook Bheld CcaughtDattracted7AFortunatelyBSurprisinglyCHappilyDSlowly8Apushed Bthrew CdroppedDrolled9Ashape Bplace Cfact Dtime10AbenefitedBrecovered Csuffered Drelaxed 11Aif Bw
15、hile CbecauseDalthough12Anormal Bviolent CobviousDpopular13Amention Bnotice Claugh Dhide14Asent Bkept Chanded Dpassed15Aheart Blife CpracticeDconsideration16Agrow Bmatter Cexist Dappear17Amistake Beffort CdecisionDrequest18Ainvite Bcause Callow Dremind19Afalse Bstrict Cmoral Dgeneral20Aby Bover Cbey
16、ond Dwithin三、阅读理解AOn October 19, 1959, the first Special English program was broadcast on the Voice of America. It was an experiment. The goal was to communicate by radio in clear and simple English with people whose native language is not English. Experts said the goal was admirable, but the method
17、 would not work. They were proved wrong. The Special English programs quickly became some of the most popular on VOA. And they still are. Forty years later, Special English continues to communicate with people who are not fluent in English. But during the years its role has expanded. It also helps p
18、eople learn American English. And it provides listeners, even those who are native English speakers, with information they cannot find elsewhere. Today, Special English broadcasts around the world seven days a week, five times a day. Each half-hour broadcast begins with ten minutes of the latest new
19、s followed by 20 minutes of feature programming. There is a different short feature every weekday about science, development, agriculture and environment, and on the weekend, about news events and American idioms. Three elements make Special English unique. It has a limited vocabulary of 1500 words.
20、 Most are simple words that describe objects, actions or emotions. Some are more difficult. They are used for reporting world events and describing discoveries in medicine and science. Special English is written in short, simple sentences that contain only one idea. No idioms are used. And Special E
21、nglish is spoken at a slower pace, about two-thirds the speed of Standard English. This helps people learning English hear each word clearly. It also helps people who are English speakers understand complex subjects. Through the years, Special English has become a very popular tool for teaching Engl
22、ish, even though it was not designed as teaching program. It succeeds in helping people learn English in a non-traditional way. Individuals record the programs and play them over and over to practice their listening skills. In countries around the world, English teachers assign Special English to th
23、eir students. They praise it for improving their students ability to understand American English and for the content of the programs. Universities and private companies in many countries produce packages of Special English materials for student use.1At the beginning, Special English program was .Awe
24、ll receivedBrejected by native peopleCdoubted by some professionals Dintended for teaching English2What kind of English is spoken on Special English?ABritish English.BAmerican English.CBoth British and American English.DNot certain.3Which of the following are the elements that make Special English u
25、nique? alimited vocabulary bshort simple sentences cgood communication method dslow speed einteresting feature programmingAa, b, cBa, c, dCa, b, dDb, d, e4Which of the following statements is TRUE?ASpecial English has been founded for less than 50 years.BNative English speakers dont have a great aff
26、ection for Special English.CSpecial English usually starts with 20 minutes of the latest news.DPeople can learn some idioms from Special English.5From the last paragraph we can infer that .Alistening to Special English can be a students homework Blistening to Special English can improve the content
27、of the programCsome student record the Special English material for saleDlearning English from VOA is a traditional way for English learner.BThis tour takes you back in history to a moment that “will live in infamy (声名狼藉). ” Explore the historic artifacts at the Arizona Memorial Visitor Center comme
28、morating(纪念) the attack on Pearl Harbor, then travel around beautiful Oahu on a Circle Island guided bus tour. The Arizona Memorial Visitor Center is Hawaiis number one visitor attraction. View the film of the attack on Pearl Harbor and browse the historic artifacts on display. Then ride the Navy la
29、unch across Pearl Harbor to visit the Arizona Memorial. Then, board a tour bus for a scenic trip around the island of Oahu. Get your cameras ready for the beautiful view over Windward Oahu at Nuuanu Pali Lookout. Visit ByodoIn Temple, which is set against a picturesque mountain backdrop. Youll also
30、see the famous North Shore surfing beaches of Sunset, Banzai Pipeline, and Waimea Bay and drive through rustic Haleiwa Town. Visit Dole Plantation and discover the history of Hawaiis pineapple industry before enjoying a no host lunch at the Polynesian Cultural Center (lunch is not included in the li
31、sted-price). Inclusions: Scenic bus tour of Oahu island Film viewing at Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. Pearl HarborVisit of ByodoIn Temple and Dole PlantationAvailable: Mon. Fri. Hours of operation: 7 AM to 5 PM Note: Strict security measures forbid purses, handbags, fanny packs, backpacks, camera
32、 bags, diaper bags, luggage andor other items. Visitors may bring a camera and cam-recorder. A storage facility, operated by a private vendor, is available for visitors coming to the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, the Battleship Missouri and the Pacific Aviation Museum. 1.
33、 What is the purpose of the passage above? A. To introduce the beautiful scene in Oahu. B. To tell the writer attractions in Hawaii. C. To attract more tourists. D. To describe a wonderful tour in Oahu.2. Which of the following is the right order of the tour?A. The Arizona Memorial, Byodo-In Temple,
34、 Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Polynesian Cultural CenterB. Pearl Habor, Dole Plantation, Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Sunset BeachC. Pearl Habor, North Shore, Byodo-In Temple, Dole PlantationD. The Arizona Memorial, Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Dole Plantation, Polynesian Cultural Center3. A tourist will see everything bel
35、ow at Pearl Harbor except _. A. the Arizona Memorial B. some historic artifacts C. a film D. Windward Oahu4. Which of the persons below will not be allowed to enter the attractions in Pearl Harbor?A. Alice, a student from LA, comes with her parents, with a Sony digital camera in her hand. B. Geogre
36、Zhang, from Shanghai, leaves his backpack in a locker outside the entrance. C. Billy, from Italy, with small bag in hand and inside the bag is a cam-recorder. D. Hose, from Spain, who has left his luggage in the hotel. CWhat is a good education? The question is far from being answered. Once more, co
37、lleges and universities are changing their programs: they drop fun courses and restart some of the traditional subjects neglected (忽视) since the 1960s. Many great schools are again requiring the students to take a number of classes in English, history, literature, the social sciences, philosophy, th
38、e natural sciences, and art if they want to get a degree. Meanwhile, the experts are trying to describe the good education of our time. Obviously the purely vocational training once favored is not enough. But neither is the gentlemans education of the nineteenth century. Educational programs must me
39、et the demands of a modern world where men and women have to work and to deal with big problems. What, then, is a good education of this century? Some educators suggest that it should include foreign languages and the study of foreign cultures; a mastery of English, including the ability to write an
40、d speak well, because communications have become all-important in the modern world, and also because a person who doesnt speak and write clearly doesnt reason clearly either; some knowledge of the social sciences (sociology, psychology) that deal with human relations and human problems; some basic k
41、nowledge of modern science, which would enable future voters to be better informed about current problems like nuclear. Finally, many educators insist that all college graduates should be familiar with computers and modern information system since the educated professionals of tomorrow will have to
42、understand their machines. Is that all? No, of course not. answer the educators. We have not mentioned the two great building blocks of education: history and literature! 1The best title for this passage might be _. AEducation BA Mastery of EnglishCA Good EducationDSomething About Study2The underlin
43、ed word drop in the first paragraph means _.AdesertBdislikeCdeclineDneglect3The author thinks that the question about what a good education is _. Ahas been answered fairly wellBhasnt been put forward yetChas been dealt with successfullyDhas not been answered satisfactorily4Some educational experts b
44、elieve a mastery of English should include the ability _.Ato read fast Bto write and speak wellCto write clearly and accurately Dto listen and speak skillfully5Which of the following statements is not mentioned in the passage? AEducational programs must meet the demand of a modern world.BThe student
45、s will not get a degree unless they take a number of classes in English, history, literature, the social sciences, philosophy, the natural sciences and art.CA good education should include foreign language and the study of foreign culture.DEvery student ought to take part in military training.DI had
46、 an experience some years ago, which taught me something about the ways in which people make a bad situation worse by blaming themselves. One January, I had to hold two funerals on successive days for two elderly women in my community. Both had died “full of years”, as the Bible would say. Their hom
47、es happened to be near each other, so I paid condolence (吊唁) calls on the two families on the same afternoon.At the first home, the son of the deceased (已故的) woman said to me, “If only I had sent my mother to Florida and gotten her out of this cold and snow , she would be alive today. Its my fault t
48、hat she died.” At the second home, the son of the other deceased woman said, “If only I hadnt insisted on my mothers going to Florida, she would be alive today. That long airplane ride, the sudden change of climate, was more than she could take. Its my fault that shes dead.” You see that any time th
49、ere is a death, the survivors will feel guilty. Because the course of action they took turned out badly, they believe that the opposite course keeping Mother at home, putting off the operation would have turned out better. After all, how could it have turned out any worse?There seem to be two elemen
50、ts involved in our willingness to feel guilty. The first is our pressing need to believe that the world makes sense, that there is a cause for every effect and a reason for everything that happens. That leads us to find patterns and connections both where they really exist and where they exist only
51、in our minds.The second element is the view that we are the cause of what happens, especially the bad things that happen. It seems to be a short step from believing that every event has a cause to believing that every disaster is our fault. The roots of this feeling may lie in our childhood.A baby c
52、omes to think that the world exists to meet his needs, and that he makes everything happen in it. He wakes up in the morning and summons the rest of the world to its tasks. He cries, and someone comes to attend to him. When he is hungry, people feed him, and when he is wet, people change him. Very o
53、ften, we do not completely outgrow that childish view that our wishes cause things to happen.1The author had to hold the two womens funerals probably because .A. he wanted to comfort the two families B. he was an official from the community C. he had great pity for the deceased D. he was priest of t
54、he local church 2People feel guilty for the deaths of their loved ones because .A. they couldnt find a better way to express their sorrow B. they believe that they were responsible C. they had neglected the natural course of events D. they didnt know things often turn out in the opposite direction 3
55、According to the passage, the underlined part in paragraph 4 probably means that .A. everything in the world is predeterminedB. the world can be interpreted in different ways C. theres an explanation for everything in the world D. we have to be sensible in order to understand the world 4Whats the ma
56、in idea of the passage?A. Life and death is an unsolved mystery.B. Every story should have a happy ending.C. Never feel guilty all the time because not every disaster is our fault.D. In general, the survivors will feel guilty about the people who passed away .第II卷(非选择题)四、阅读填空第一节:阅读下面短文,根据以下提示:1)汉语提示
57、;2)首字母提示;3)语境提示,在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词。所填单词要求意义准确、拼写正确。 For many of todays advertisers,_ 1 _ (重复)old ideas is not a successful a_2_(方法).They realise that it does not matter how_3_(吸引的)the idea l_4_with the product ismost people know that the main p_5_of the advertisement is making c_6_spend money. Instea
58、d, these advertisers look for other ways to make people n_7_their products. The top advertisers of today believe that using_8_(幽默) as well as new and_9_(不寻常)ideas to surprise people is important in modern advertisements. Their aim is to _10_(创造)something that has never been seen before and is fansci
59、nating for people to look at. By doing this, they hope to make people forget that someone is trying to sell them something. 五、书面表达 “Man: Happy Earth Day!Earth: Thank you, but only on April 22nd may people think of me!”上面是人类和地球的一个简短的对白。请根据对白,结合实际,以Making Every Day Earth Day 为题写一篇短文。提示:1.地球的现状和存在的问题;
60、2.人们在“地球日”这天用什么行动关爱地球(比如:捡垃圾,做演讲等。) 3.号召人们把每一天都当作地球日,天天关爱地球。注意:1.词数100左右。2.可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。参考答案4一、选择题1-5 ACBBD6-10 DCADD11-14 CAAD二、完形填空1-5 ACADB 6-10 CADDB11-15 CCBDA16-20 BCBAD三、阅读理解A1-5 CBCDAB1-4 CDDCC1-5 CADBDD1-4 DBCC四、阅读填空1.repeating 2.approach 3.attrative 4.linked 5.purpose 6.customers 7.notice
61、 8.humour 9.unusual 10.create五、书面表达Making Every Day Earth DayNow the earth is in bad condition. For example, in some places, the air and water pollution is so serious that it causes many deaths. At the same time, many animals and plants are in danger because of the destruction of their habitats.Luck
62、ily, we human beings have realized the problem. On April 22nd, millions of people all over the world do something good for the earth. Some people have good daily habits, which are friendly to the earth. Some people clean up beaches and water, some pick up rubbish, and others give speeches to call on more people to take action. But can we save the earth only by one days work? The future of our planet depends on our efforts. What we should do is make every day Earth day. Only by taking good care of it every day can we hope to live in harmony with nature.欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿,稿酬丰厚。