1、湖北省黄冈中学2010年秋季高一期中考试英 语 试 题 本试卷共四部分。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。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。1What doe s the woman think of the lecture?A. Popular.B. Boring.C. Interesting.2What colour is the womans dre
2、ss?A. Blue. B. White.C. Green.3What will the woman probably do?A. Get on the bus.B. Walk to the zoo.C. Cross the street to wait for the bus.4Where will the woman probably go tonight?A. To the concert.B. To the mans home.C. To her hometown.5What does the man mean?A. His mother likes the pie very much
3、.B. This pie cant match his mothers.C. This apple pie tastes very good.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，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6What do we know about the womans present company?A. It has been move
4、d out of London.B. 1t is an advertising company.C. It is an American company.7Why does the woman decide to give up her job? A. Shed like to do something different.B. She has never liked working here. C. She has found another job.8What do we know about the woman? A. She has worked in the company for
5、four years. B. She may go abroad. C. She has been to America several times.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9What do cats like to do?A. Take a walk with the owner.B. Walk alone. C. Have a big meal every day.10How many reasons make cats the best pets?A. Four.B. Three.C. Two.11What colour is the large cat? A. Black an
6、d white.B. White.C. Black.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12What did the man used to think of the womans cousin? A. Very beautiful.B. Common.C. Lovely.13Who is the shortest of the three people? A. The man.B. The woman.C. The womans cousin.14Why does the woman like her cousin? A. She is very natural.B. She is very
7、healthy.C. She is gentle and understanding.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15Whats the relationship between the two speakers? A. Neighbours.B. Doctor and patient.C. Friends16When does the woman cough most seriously?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C. At night.17What did the man do for the woman? A. He examine
8、d the woman carefully. B. He gave her some medicine and some advice as well. C. He just told her not to worry too much.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18Where does the woman do most of her work?A. In planes.B. In the office.C. At the airport.19What does the woman do at the beginning of each workday?A. Talk to air
9、 hostess.B. Check the air hostess work.C. Get flight information.20What does the woman want to do?A. Stay in the same job.B. Earn more money.C. Stop traveling.第二部分：英语语言知识运用（共二节，满分40分）第一节：多项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、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。21Though she tried serveral times, she failed and
10、 had to . A. give awayB. give inC. give outD. give up22He completely recovered from his big failure and was determined to build a new life out of the of his career.A. advantageB. ruinsC. effortsD. imagination 23They offered a lot of useful information for your report. I can understand how you must b
11、e feeling now . A. frightenedB. upsetC. gratefulD. curious24According to our teacher, we should take detailed notes in class because they are more than our memory. A. activeB. reliableC. honestD. stubborn 25More people are beginning to buy things through the Internet. Do you think shopping online wi
12、ll take the place of shopping in stores?A. especiallyB. frequentlyC. finallyD. properly 26The house, which is large and is surrounded by trees and flowers, is what she desires. A. directlyB. exactlyC. graduallyD. extremely27Were well prepared for the given subjects of the speech competition. What me
13、 now is our lack of preparation for the change. A. commandsB. concernsC. interestsD. injures28Running from Gansu province to Hebei province, the Great Wall is _ as one of the eight wonders in the world. A. forecastB. realizedC. recognizedD. supposed29The sad mother crying when the reporter asked abo
14、ut her sons death in the big fire. A. burst outB. burst intoC. put outD. put up 30The local people sent the soldiers a silk flag as a（n） of thanks for helping them rebuild their home after the disaster. A. expressionB. identityC. honourD. congratulation 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四
15、个选项（A、B、C和D）出可以填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was at 6 a.m. that I arrived in the hospital kitchen. “Hi, Im Janet.” I tried to sound cheerful, although I already knew that it was 31 to work with Rose.Rose, a middle-aged woman, stopped what she was doing and 32 me over her glasses. I could tell from her ex
16、pression that she wasnt 33 to see a student worker.“What do you want me to do? 34 the coffee?” Rose 35 and went away. I filled the pot with cold water and began making coffee when Rose suddenly 36 and took over, “Thats not the 37 to make coffee.” I was 38 as I just followed the steps our supervisor
17、(视导员) showed us. 39 I did pleased her. All morning her eyes missed nothing and her words 40 me. Totally tired, I came home late that afternoon. Fighting back 41 , I thought of my situation alone in my room. Should I see if my supervisor would change my 42 ? But I didnt want to 43 . Then I had the an
18、swer I needed to 44 her.Working with Rose the next morning, I 45 her sharp words and did things in her way as much as possible. Things began to 46 over the next few days. She became 47 to me. As I worked with this 48 woman, I listened to her something no one else had done.I never 49 Rose again after
19、 that summer, but I still remember her. That summer I learned a 50 that love is the best way to turn an enemy into a friend.31A. usefulB. interestingC. strangeD. difficult32A. smiled atB. shouted atC. looked atD. cared about33A. sadB. pleasedC. nervousD. interested34A. StartB. ServeC. BuyD. Find35A.
20、 noddedB. bentC. spokeD. stood36A. agreedB. decidedC. appearedD. calmed37A. timeB. wayC. placeD. student38A. seriousB. excitedC. boredD. shocked39A. NothingB. SomethingC. AnythingD. Everything40A. attractedB. hurtC. movedD. taught41A. kindnessB. worryC. prideD. tears42A. mindB. projectC. workD. tool
21、43A. get downB. give inC. go awayD. come up44A. noticeB. trustC. showD. love45A. enjoyedB. judgedC. ignoredD. considered46A. changeB. happenC. get worseD. go wrong47A. helpfulB. friendlyC. angryD. grateful48A. lonelyB. youngC. strongD. kind49A. refuseB. mentionC. seeD. call50A. wordB. wayC. storyD.
22、lesson第三部分:阅读理解（共20小题;每小题2分, 满分40分） 阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AIn 1970, my five brothers, my sister and I lived in the housing projects of Toronto with our parents. My father was a factory worker, and my mother stayed at home. Each year my father would dress up as Santa Cl
23、aus and go through the streets of the projects sharing joy and candies with the children there. He loved it as much as they did!But around the Christmas in 1970, my father was out of his job and money was tight. In fact, there was no money for Christmas and my parents werent sure what theyd provide
24、for us.That Christmas Eve, however, as usual, my father left the house dressed as Santa Claus. He knew that even though our Christmas would be hard, he could not disappoint the other kids in the neighborhood.As my father left the house and went down the walkway, Santa Claus was walking up, with a gr
25、eat sack full of gifts for us! He said nothing, only smiled a sweet smile at my father, and wished him a Merry Christmas. The happy man handed Dad the sack and walked away down the block.We never knew who the man was and who showed us great kindness on a snowy Christmas night. We do know, however, t
26、hat without him we would have had nothing under the tree. His kindness gave my parents hope and showed us in a very real way the true meaning of Christmas.Our family has never forgotten this kind stranger. Each year we tell the story of the mysterious Santa Claus and try to repay his gifts by giving
27、 gifts to others in need.51The authors father _.A. was once the richest man in his hometownB. was working in a government officeC. had to support a family of 9 peopleD. looked like Santa Claus most52What happened in 1970?A. The authors father was out of work.B. The authors mother lost her job.C. The
28、y had a little money left for Christmas.D. They had the worst Christmas in their lives.53The authors family knew _.A. who the mysterious Santa Claus wasB. why the mysterious Santa Claus helped themC. how they could repay the mysterious Santa ClausD. they could find the mysterious Santa Claus one day
29、54It can be inferred (推断)that _.A. the mysterious Santa Claus was one of their relativesB. the mysterious Santa Claus was a rich man in the areaC. the sack from the mysterious Santa Claus was very expensiveD. the authors family were all thankful to the mysterious Santa ClausBIn America, when the eig
30、hth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their school.Even though theyve done this already in the middle school, its still impo
31、rtant to find where their classrooms are. Most schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year. And, most schools also have a freshman (新生) speech for parents and students before the first year begins. Sometimes the main office will give away a map of the s
32、chool. This can help students and parents to find different places in the school.One way to know your high school more and make new friends is to join a club or play a sport. Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports. Fall activities begin in August before the first day of schoo
33、l. If you are not interested in sports, there are clubs for any interest, such as drama, dance, chess, photography, community service, etc. These clubs allow students from different grades. By joining an activity, students can find new friendships, not to mention improving their chances in future co
34、llege applications (申请). The school office will have a list of activities offered at the school and information on how to join them.Whats more, to have a great start to a high school year, students can write down some of their worries, and ask for help from teachers and school workers.55According to
35、 the text, most students feel _ when entering the high school.A. excitedB. nervousC. lonelyD. disappointed56Which of the following is TRUE about the school clubs?A. There are fewer students from higher grades in the school clubs.B. The school clubs in high school only welcome sports fans.C. Summer a
36、ctivities begin before school starts.D. School officers can help new students join school clubs.57When do many schools take students to visit their new high school?A. Before the eighth grade year starts.B. Right after the high school year starts.C. At the beginning of the new term in the high school
37、.D. At the end of their eighth grade year58What is the purpose of this text?A. To tell the new students how to learn in high schoolB. To introduce new schools.C. To give the teachers some advice.D. To give advice to new high school students.CGold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether yo
38、u are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and youll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowl
39、y and going into the areas that they live.When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode (方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture.
40、When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that wi
41、ll fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at
42、 least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.59Youd better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because _.A. you will break the traffic rulesB. you will cause much noiseC. you cant enjoy the beautiful sights wellD. you cant d
43、rive into some parks60The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that _.A. you can take photos of animalsB. it is a cheap way of travelingC. you can get a clearer sight of animalsD. it is a good way to do sunbathing61What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. How to hire bikes on Gold Co
44、ast.B. What kinds of bikes there are in stores.C. What bikes are the most popular.D. Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast.62Whats the authors attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?A. He supports it very much.B. He thinks its a personal choice.C. He doesnt like this way of traveling.D. He thinks its
45、 only good for adults.DThe 2008National Teacher of the Year gave its prize to Michael Geisen, an American science teacher, who is thirty-five years old and a forester（护林员）.But he decided he would rather work with growing minds than with growing trees.Seven years ago, Michael Geisen got masters degre
46、e in teaching and a job at a middle school. He brought new energy to the science department there. He created school projects, and got parents support in their childrens work. He always tried to be creative with each activity, and he didnt like using textbooks much. One girl in his class said he cou
47、ld probably make it interesting to watch grass grow. During lunch, his students come to his room to talk; get help, visit his turtle（海龟）and sometimes join him in playing the guitar. He writes songs and develops games about science. He says one of his goals as a teacher is to create people who will c
48、ontinue to learn throughout their lives.The National Teacher of the Year is a professional award（奖）in the United States. The program began in 1952. Each state chooses one teacher as the winner of the state teachers of the year. President George Bush honored top teachers at the White House. He said t
49、hat in Michael Geisens first two years as head of the school science department, students of his school got high scores on a state science test, and they were still improving.At the White House, Michael Geisen said that students are born to be creative, curious and alive, so we need to really encour
50、age students creativity and their desire to learn useful skills to face the future world. Our job is to educate the entire child.63From the text, we learn that Michael Geisen .A. is an American writer.B. has won the National Teacher of the Year twice.C. wins support from the parents of his students.
51、D. got a masters degree when he was35.64The students of Michael Grisen think that their teacher is .A. serious.B. friendly.C. strict.D. polite.65Which of the following is TRUE about the National Teacher of the Year program?A. President George Bush started this program.B. Each US state will decide on
52、e teacher every year.C. It has been held worldwide each year since 2001.D. The winners will have a chance to work at the White House.66From the passage we know that .A. Michael Geisen won high scores in a state science test.B. Michael Geisen is a famous scientist.C. George Bush met Michael Geisens s
53、tudents at the White House.D. Michael Grisen is the head of the science department at his school.EMany people turn to doctors or self-help books, but they ignore a powerful thing that could help them fight illness: their friends.Researchers are only now starting to pay attention to the importance of
54、 friendship in health. A 10-year Australian study found that old People with a large circle of friends. A large 2007 study showed an increase of nearly 60 percent in the risk (危险) for obesity (肥胖) among people whose friends gained weight. And last year, Harvard researchers reported that strong socia
55、l ties could improve brain health as we age.“In general, the role of friendship in our lives isnt well realized,” said Rebecca, a professor at the University of North Carolina. “Friendship has a bigger effect on our psychological (心理的) health than family relationships.”While many friendship studies
56、are about the close relationships of women, some research shows that it can do good to men too. In a six-year study of 736 middle-aged men, having friendships reduces the risk of heart attack. Only smoking was as important a risk factor (因素) as having little social support.Exactly why friendship has
57、 such a big effect isnt entirely clear. While friends can send a sick person to the hospital or pick up medicine, the advantages go well beyond physical help. Friendship clearly has a big psychological effect. “People with stronger friendships feel like there is someone they can turn to,” said Karen
58、, a doctor. “The message of these studies is that friends make your life better.”67The three studies in paragraph2 show that .A. old people need friends the most.B. friends can help us lose weight.C. social ties (关系) are connected to healthD. more friends make us healthier.68What do Rebeccas words i
59、n paragraph3 mean?A. Friendship is more important to women than to men.B. What people need most is a friends care.C. Friendship is more important than family relationshipD. The value of friendship hasnt been fully understood.69The author mentioned smoking in the text to discuss .A. the cause of hear
60、t attack.B. the risk of having no friends.C. smoking is bad for men.D. friends influence on habits.70What would be the best title of the text?A. Friends are the best medicine.B. Friends are as important as a family.C. Having good friends leads to a longer life.D. Friendship makes people happy.第四部分：书
61、面表达 (满分40分)第一节：完成句子（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列各小题，根据括号内的汉语提示，用句末内的英语单词完成句子，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应题号后。71Look , the man （在遛狗的）is a famous artist.（walk）72Your speech was heard by a group of judges, （所有人都同意）that it was the best one this year. （agree）73As we didnt reach an agreement on how to save costs of the adve
62、rtisement project, the boss insisted that （再开一次会）tomorrow. （hold）74She has a short memory and this is the fourth time that she (忘记) lock the door. (forget)75It was （午夜）they saw me off at the train station. (midnight )76Ever since the world began, men and women (经历) all kinds of difficulties to build
63、 the world as it is today. (go)77Although the delta （使更容易）for us to cycle, we got warm very quickly. （easy）78George (计划去) Beijing tomorrow as he wants to have a good look at the Forbidden City . （leave）79During our lunch, he asked me (我的看法如何) towards the action recently taken by the government to re
64、duce the house prices. （attitude）80When we returned from our vacation in Italy,we (惊讶地发现) find that the door of our house was forced open. (shock)第二节：短文写作 (满分25分)假设你叫李平，你在由英国领事馆文化教育处所举办的“Experience UK”的演讲比赛中获得了冠军，并有机会参加了为期一周的“英国文化之旅”活动。回国之后，你准备给你的美国笔友Michael写一封信，告诉他有关你的旅英经历和感受。请根据下面表格的内容和提示，给你的笔友Mic
65、hael写一封信。时间10月22日30日活动者25位来自不同国家的中学生去的地方伦敦(London)、牛津(Oxford)、湖区(the Lake District)喜欢的地方及原因伦敦：了解了许多英国的历史和文化牛津：看到了很多古老的图书馆遗憾湖区很美，但天气不好，下大雨收获结识了许多新朋友注意：1词数80左右。2开头和结尾已给出，不记入词数。Dear Michael,Hi! I just came back from Britain last week._Well, Id better get back to my homework now. Bye. Yours, Li Ping湖北省黄
66、冈中学2010年秋季高一英语期中试题听力录音稿及参考答案(Text 1)M: It was such an interesting lecture. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.W: I must admit that I almost fell asleep in the first 30 minutes.(Text 2)W: Do you know Jane bought a new white evening dress?M: A white evening dress? How do you like it?W: Very much. In
67、 fact, Ive got a blue one just like hers.(Text 3)W: Is this where the bus to the zoo stops?M: No. Its on the other side of the street.(Text 4)M: Would you like to come over and study tonight, Mary?W: Oh, Im sorry, Tom. I forgot to tell you that my parents are in town and want to take me to the conce
68、rt tonight.(Text 5)W: What do you think of the apple pie? I made it myselfM: Quite delicious indeed. Even my mothers cant match this.(Text 6)M: Yes?W: Can I talk to you for a moment, Tom?M: Of course, Julia. Sit down. What is it?W: Ive decided to leave.M: Leave?W: Yes. Ive decided to leave M.A.P. Ad
69、vertising.M: Oh, no. Is it because were moving out of London?W: Well, yes. But there are other reasons.M: I know. Youve never liked working here and youve found another job.W: No. Ive enjoyed working here. And Ive learnt a lot. ButM: But what?W: Well, I havent had time for other things. Ive worked h
70、ere for four and a half years, nearly five, and Id like to do something different.M: You have found another job.W: No, I havent. Really.M: Well, what do you mean, something different?W: I want to travel. You know, Ive never been to the United States.M: Havent you?W: No. And I want to learn to ski. I
71、 want to live abroad and learn a new language. There are lots of things that I havent done.M: Well what can I say? Im really sorry. But I understand.W: Thank you, Tom.(Text 7)W: Tom, you have pets?M: Of course.W: Small dogs or large ones?M: No, have cats as my pets. Cats make the best pets.W: Why?M:
72、 First, cats can take care of themselves.W: What do you mean?M: A dog owner must take them for a walk every day in all kinds of weather. But cats prefer to walk alone，or to stay inside in a warm armchair.W: Well, that makes sense.M: .Next, cats are cheaper.W: Cheap? M.: Right. Dogs need large amount
73、s of expensive food. Cats are happy with a handful of dried food.W: I see. How many cats do you have?M: Two. One is a large, black cat named Marco. The other is a small white cat named Mini.(Text 8)M: Susan, is your cousin beautiful?W: No, she is not as good-looking as you thought. Shes an ordinary
74、girl. But she is very tall. You are taller than I, but she is even miler than you.M: Does she use any make-up?W: No, she doesnt like to. She is very natural.M: Does she have a good figure?W: I dont think so. But she looks very healthy. Shes also very lively and very lovely.M: Do you like her because
75、 of that? W: Thats not the main reason. I like her because shes gentle and understanding.M: Oh, everyone likes such a girl. W: Yes. And she always wears a sweet smile.M: I see. No wonder youre always talking about her in our silly conversations.(Text 9)M: Good morning, Mrs Adams. How are you today?W
76、: Oh, not very well. Ive caught a bad cold.M: Have you got a temperature?W: Yes, Ive. got a fever.M: Are you coughing? W: Yes, especially at night. Its quite bad then. And I cant go to sleep.M: Oh, I see. I can understand that. Um, I think youve got the flu. I suggest you not go to work, and take th
77、is medicine once every four hours.W: What else should I do? M: Drink more water and have a good rest.W: OK. Thank you. Goodbye! M: Goodbye!(Text l0)W: My office is at Chicago International Airport. But I spend 60of my time in the air. I teach air hostesses and help them with any problems. My hours a
78、re usually from 8:00 am to 400 pm, but sometimes I work from 1:00 pm to 900 pm. At work, the first thing I do is to check plane times on my computer and then I speak with some of the air hostesses. Sometimes I go on a long flight to check how hostesses are doing. Thats my favorite part of the job. B
79、ut I like office work, too. Traveling can be hard work. When I get back from a long journey, all I can do is to eat something and then go to bed. I dont earn much money, but Im happy with the United Airlines and want to stay there and continue to travel.答案15 BACAC610 BABBC1115 CABCB1620 CBACA2125 BB
80、CBC2630 BBCAA3135 DCBAA3640 CBDAB4145 DCBDC4650 ABACD5154 CACD5558 BDDD5962 CDBA6366 CBBD6770 CDBC71who/that is walking the dog72all of whom agreed73another meeting (should) be held74has forgotten to75at midnight that76have gone through77made it easier 78is leaving for79what my attitude was 80were shocked to