1、兴国三中高一年级期中考试英语试卷第一部分：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。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。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 is the woman doing now?A. She is answering the phone. B. She is cooking. C. She is bathing. 2. What happened to the woman?A. She missed the bus. B. Sh
2、e had an accident on the way home. C. She was trapped in a traffic jam. 3. Why does the woman want to go back to the company?A. To look for Lily. B. To turn off the lights. C. To fetch the files. 4. What does the woman want to buy?A. A tablet. B. A computer. C. A mobile phone. 5. What is the time no
3、w?A. 13:10. B. 13:05. C. 13:15. 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。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、7题。6. Why cant the man go to see the play this Friday?A. He is going to a theater. B. He is going to see his father off. C
4、. He is going to visit his grandfather. 7. When will the speakers go to see the play?A. This afternoon. B. Next Monday. C. Next Friday. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why does the man want to leave early?A. He has to do an interview. B. He has to have lunch. C. He has to attend a painting class. 9. What is the p
5、robable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Husband and wife. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How many books can the man borrow at a time?A. At most three. B. At most six. C. At most twelve. 11. How much will the man pay if he cannot return the books on time?A. Fifty pence per bo
6、ok per day. B. Fifteen pence per book per dayC. Five pence per book per day. 12. How long can the man keep the books in all if he renews them?A. Three weeks. B. One week. C. Four weeks. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where does the conversation happen?A. On the phone. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hotel. 14. Wh
7、en will the man arrive on Sunday evening?A. At 5:25. B. At 5:15.C. At 5:30. 15. How many people can the private room hold?A. Nine. B. Eleven. C. Eight. 16. What is the name of the man?A. Genkins.B. Jimkins. C. Jenkins. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Which kind of website ends with .com?A. Commercial websites
8、. B. Personal websites. C. Educational websites. 18. What do we know about a personal websites Internet address?A. It ends with .com. B. It has two main endings. C. It ends with .edu. 19. What does an educational website focus on?A. The number of pages. B. High quality content. C. The look of the si
9、te. 20. What is the purpose of a non-profit organization website?A. To help people with similar interests communicate. B. To improve visitors learning experience. C. To increase companies sales. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AMelbourne, AustraliaMelbourne
10、 is a hot-spot travel destination, and its easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life. Why its a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won
11、t be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!ThailandThailand is great for solo travelersperhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promotes equality among the sexes. Why its a great choice: Thailand is known
12、for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hot spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. It is also well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the partycentral Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical (热带) jungle. Hong
13、Kong, ChinaHong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of Zen moments, such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes. Why its a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If youre not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like lan
14、guage barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time. Bali, IndonesiaBali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist
15、attraction. Why its so great: You wont be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and youre sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat (静修) . The Sacred Monkey Forest in
16、Ubud is fantasticif you like monkeys, anyway. 21. Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?A. Melbourne, Australia. B. Thailand. C. Hong Kong, China. D. Bali, Indonesia. 22. What do the four places have in. common according to the text?A. Theyre cheap to travel around.B. T
17、heyre great for solo travelers. C. They offer good spas and yoga. D. Therere no language barriers. 23. What type of writing is this text?A. A travel journal. B. A business report. C. A travel guide. D. A newspaper advertisement. BEarthquakes are something that people fear. There are some places that
18、 have few or no earthquakes. Most places in the world, however, have them regularly. Countries that have a lot of earthquakes are usually quite mountainous. The earthquake which was talked about most in the United States was in San Francisco in 1906. Over 700 people died in it. The strongest one in
19、North America was in 1964. It happened in Alaska.Strong earthquakes are not always the ones that kill the most people. In 1755, one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded was felt in Portugal. Around 2,000 people died. In 1923, a very strong earthquake hit Tokyo, Yokohama area of Japan. A hundre
20、d and forty thousand people died. Most of them died in fires which followed the earthquake. One of the worst earthquakes ever was in China in 2008. It killed a large number of people. The worst earthquake ever reported was also in China, in which 400, 000 people were killed or injured. This earthqua
21、ke happened in 1556. Earthquakes worry people a lot. The reason is that we often do not know when they are coming. People cannot prepare for earthquakes. 24. Earthquakes happen .A. in all the places in the worldB. only in the countries that have a lot of mountainsC. regularly in most places in the w
22、orldD. only in a few places along the coast25. When and where was the worst earthquake ever reported?A. In 1964 in Alaska. B. In 1556 in China. C. In 1923 in Japan. D. In 2008 in China. 26. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. The stronger the earthquake is, the more peopl
23、e are killed. B. Earthquakes often come unexpectedly. C. Earthquakes can cause fires. D. People still dont know how to tell when an earthquake will come. 27. What may be talked about in the seventh paragraph?A. How do earthquakes worry people?B. What will people do to prepare for earthquakes?C. How
24、can we save people when earthquakes happen?D. How do earthquakes happen?CEnglish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Learning English well is very important. Here are some methods that can help you learn English well.Do a lot of listening. Listen to recordings of your teacher, t
25、he radio, TV video cassettes, audio cassettes, anything that you can get your hands on. Just listen to English as much as you can and you will learn a lot. Every time you learn something new, write it down in a notebook. This will help you remember what you have learned. Buy a notebook and use it on
26、ly for practicing English. Try to read English one hour every day. Yes, this is difficult, but English has many words, and a good way to enlarge your vocabulary is to read them. Whenever you have the chance, speak English. This will be hard to do if you dont live in an English-speaking country; howe
27、ver, the Internet provides new chances to practice speaking English through chat rooms and audio-video chat technology. You can also record your voice using a recorder. Find a few different websites that you can go to daily. Dont pay for instruction over the Internet. Some websites require monthly o
28、r yearly fees but they arent worth it. Learn from a teacher. If its possible, you should try to learn from as many different teachers as possible, but at the very least find one teacher and learn from that person. 28. What is the passage mainly about?A. Why learning English is important. B. Some wid
29、ely spoken languages. C. How to chat online in English. D. How to learn English well. 29. In the authors opinion, reading English one hour a day .A. is not easy but helpfulB. is interesting and helpfulC. is supported by most peopleD. doesnt help enlarge our vocabulary much30. What can we infer from
30、Paragraph 6?A. We should learn some instruction over the Internet. B. We should find a good teacher to learn English. C. We should find some free websites for English learning. D. We should learn English on three different website each day. 31. The passage is written for . A. housewives B. language
31、learnersC. businessmen D. travelersDTeachers Day is, interestingly, not celebrated on the same day all over the world. In some countries it is marked by a holiday, in others it is a working day. International Teachers Day is celebrated on October 5. Being held ever since 1994, it is in honor of teac
32、hers organizations worldwide. Its aim is to encourage supports for teachers and to meet the needs of students. ChinaIn 1939, Teachers Day was set for August 27, Confucius birthday. In 1951, the celebration was stopped. However, it was founded again in 1985, and the day was changed to September 10. I
33、ndiaTeachers Day is celebrated on September 5 in honor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second president of India, whose birthday falls on that day. RussiaIn Russia, Teachers Day was celebrated on the first Sunday of October between 1965 and 1994. Since 1994, the day is observed on October 5, ju
34、st the same day as World Teachers Day. The USIn the US, Teachers Day is non-official holiday. It is celebrated on the Tuesday of the first full week of May. A number of activities are organized in schools to honor teachers. The celebrations can continue for the whole week of May. ThailandIn Thailand
35、, National Teachers Day is celebrated every year on January 16. The first Teachers Day was held in 1957. The day is a holiday in schools. 32. Which country celebrates Teachers Day in October?A. India. B. Russia. C. Thailand. D. The US. 33. Which of the following words has the same meaning as the und
36、erlined word observed?A. Stopped. B. Held. C. Celebrated. D. Fell. 34. Which of the following is possibly true?A. China has celebrated Teachers Day since the year 1931. B. Teachers Day is an official holiday in the United States. C. Teachers Day is a working day in schools of Thailand. D. Dr. Sarvep
37、alli Radhakrishnans birthday is in September. 35. From the passage we can learn that .A. the first Teachers Day was held in 1965 in ThailandB. Teachers Day falls on Confucius birthday in ChinaC. International Teachers Day aims to benefit teachers and studentsD. a lot of activities are held on Teache
38、rs Day across the world第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Ways to make a great first impressionYouve heard it a million times already, but it really does take a few seconds to make that all-important first impression (印象). Here are some easy ways for you to impress your classmates or teachers. 36 Before you shake
39、 hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The handshake should not be too strong or weak. Most people use their right hands, unless they have a reason to use the left. 37 . Be on timeWhen meeting someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing. You may have
40、 an excuse, but that will leave the person who hardly knows you with a bad impression. As a general rule, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early. 38 . Introduce yourself and ask for namesMake sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask for their names in a polite way. 39 . This will increase the chance
41、s of their remembering your name in the future. Always remember to stand up when greeting someone and be sure to introduce them to anyone youre with. Make a good conversationTo get the most out of your discussion, try to find something common between the two of you. 40 . A person will feel more comf
42、ortable with someone who they can relate to (产生共鸣) . A. Its better to be hanging around the place than be stuck in trafficB. Repeat the name and use it later in conversationC. Use proper body languageD. Have a proper handshakeE. However, dont have your left hand in your pocket because this appears i
43、mpoliteF. Youll be in serious trouble if you leave a bad impression on themG. It could be a similar taste in clothes or a common hobby第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（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个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The earthquake was over and the city was in rums. I had no choice but to w
44、alk home as all the 41 had stopped as a result of the quake. On my way home I 42 an old lady at a bakery giving out free bread, which made my heart 43 . A man was holding a sign saying, Please use our 44 . He was 45 his house for people to go to the restroom. My friend, 46 wanted to be of help to ot
45、hers, stood in the cold with a sign If you dont 47 a motorcycle, Ill be glad to drive you home. And then I saw him pick up an old man and drive him all the way to a faraway place!Then the next day I drove to have my car 48 . There was not enough 49 now and many gas stations were closed or had very 5
46、0 lines. I got worried, since I was 51 fifteen cars. Finally, when my 52 came, the man smiled and said, 53 this situation, we are only giving $ 30 worth of gas per person. Is that alright? 54 . Its nice that we are all able to 55 ,I said. His smile gave me so much comfort. At the escape center I saw
47、 a man 56 when people brought food to him. It was the first time in three days that food had been brought to their center. However, after he cleaned up the tears, his next 57 surprised me. I am very 58 that we are provided with food. But people in the city next to us havent 59 any food at all. Pleas
48、e go to that center as well. Hearing that, I realized there was a bright future on the other side of this 60 . 41. A. life B. business C. rescueD. traffic42. A. noticed B. missedC. ignored D. caught43. A. kindB. broken C. warmD. empty44. A. hotelB. toiletC. hospital D. school45. A. opening B. sellin
49、g C. repairing D. building46. A. who B. whomC. whichD. he47. A. buyB. careC. matterD. mind48. A. used upB. taken upC. filled upD. washed away49. A. gasB. informationC. foodD. water50. A. direct B. fineC. longD. thin51. A. behind B. between C. amongD. beneath52. A. timeB. turn C. duty D. decision53.
50、A. Except for B. Together withC. Instead of D. Because of54. A. Not at all B. Of courseC. No way D. Never mind55. A. share B. offer C. learn D. choose56. A. crying B. eatingC. smilingD. singing57. A. waysB. rolesC. wordsD. promises58. A. sure B. grateful C. surprised D. proud59. A. bought B. wasted
51、C. prepared D. received60. A. disaster B. chance C. city D. center第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式填空。Once there were two 61 (mouse), a city mouse and a country mouse. They were distant relatives. One day the city mouse, who lived in a big house, wrote a letter to the country
52、mouse inviting him for a visit.Delighted, the country mouse accepted the 62 (invite) and came to the city mouses house. He was greeted by the city mouse cheerfully. The country mouse was 63 (excite) how big the house was. The city mouse was pleased 64 led the country mouse to the kitchen. When 65 cl
53、imbed up the table, there was a large piece of bread, fruit and cheese 66 it. But just as they began to eat, they heard 67 great noise. The city mouse cried, Run! Run! The cat is coming! They 68 (run) away quickly and hid. 69 (breathe) heavily after hiding in the mouse-hole, the country mouse said t
54、o the city mouse, I should go back to my house in the country. Even if I eat nothing but beans, I can live 70 (peace). Why dont you come with me to the country? It is nicer to be poor and happy than to be rich and afraid.第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分) 第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作
55、文。作文中共有十处语言错误。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其该词下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Hi, Mike, What is everything with you? I hope youre well!It was great to hearing from you. Thanks for the invitation of your birthday party on
56、the 17th. Unlucky, were going on the holiday on the 10th and we arent coming back until the 20th. Im afraid there are no way I can go. But I hope you have really good time and enjoy the party. Im really exciting about our holiday because were going to Sanya! Its my first time! There will be lot of s
57、un and swimming. I believe itll be great!Well, Ive got other e-mails to write so Ill finish there. Take care and write again soon. Yours, Li Hua第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，你的好朋友Susan前不久随父母去了美国，她写信告诉你她很不适应美国的校园生活，感到很孤独。请你根据以下要点用英语给她写一封电子邮件。要点：1. 学好英语，从而增加和别人交流的机会；2多交一些朋友，友情会使你忘记孤独；3积极参加各种活动，使自己的生活更加有趣。注意：1
58、. 词数：100个左右；2可适当增加细节。(适应：adapt to)Dear Susan, Im sorry to hear that you are having trouble adapting to your new school life Yours, Li Hua英语答案听力15：CCBCB610：CCABB1115：ACABB1620：CABBA阅读理解2125：ABCCB 2630：ABDAC 3135：BBCDC3640：DEABG完型填空4145：DACBA 4650：ADCAC 5155：ABDBA 5660：ACBDC语法填空61. mice62. invitation6
59、3. excited64. and65. they66. on67. a68. ran 69. Breathing70. peacefully短文改错1. WhatHow2. hearinghear3. ofto4. UnluckyUnluckily5. 删除holiday前的the6. areis7. 在have后加a8. excitingexcited9. lotlots或在lot前加a10. therehere书面表达Dear Susan, Im sorry to hear that you are having trouble adapting to your new school l
60、ife in America, but this situation can be easily changed if you take my suggestions. Now my suggestions are as follows:Firstly, you should work hard at English, which can give you more opportunities to communicate with others. Secondly, why not make some friends? They can help you know more about Am
61、erica, and friendship can help you forget your loneliness. Thirdly, it would be a good idea if you take an active part in all kinds of activities, which will help to make life more interesting, I believe by doing these, you will be happier with your new life soon. I hope these suggestions can be very useful to you. Yours, Li Hua
