1、安徽省六安第一中学2015-2016学年高一下学期开学考试英语试题时间：100分钟 总分：100分第二部分：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，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。AI wish there would be a way to describe China in simple terms but thats impossible. For the most part Chinese people are friendly, easy-going and optimistic. They
2、 are curious and unusually patient and they are also the hard-working people I have ever met.In China, family is everything. In my English classes when the students were asked what they would do if they only had a few hours to live, most students told me how they would spend their last few hours wit
3、h their families and parents. Many times the subjects in the classes center on families and friends. I have been teaching for a year here. The cost of living here is very low compared with that of the US. The city of Luan I live in isnt large and I live better. Non-imported(非出口的) foods are very chea
4、p, so are clothing and articles of everyday use. The cost of public transportation is very low, too. Chinese people value education. However, it is reported that many children cant afford the expenses of schooling and are forced to leave school in some poor area in China. But they organized Project
5、Hope many years age. It creates conditions for the poor children to go back to school. In my opinion, Project Hope is of great importance to the development of the rural education.When we read news of China in the west, rarely, if ever, will we see anything mentioned of the positive changes China ha
6、s gone through. While it is true that economic miracles(奇迹) have not reached many areas of China, Americans also have the same problems.When I am asked which country I consider better. China or the US, my answer has always been the same, “We are not worse or better than each other, we are only diffe
7、rent.”21.What does the author think of Chinese people?A. He thinks most Chinese people hardly workB. He thinks most Chinese people are proudC. He praises most Chinese people a lotD. He dislikes most Chinese people22.What is the author doing in China?A. He is on his summer vacation.B. He is teaching
8、English in a schoolC. He is studying in a collegeD. He is on business23.What are not cheap in China in the authors opinion?A. Clothes and shoes made in ChinaB. Local foodsC. Public transportation ticketsD. Imported foods24.We can infer from the passage that the author thinks_.A. the westerners have
9、got to know China wellB. Chinas economic miracles have appeared everywhereC. the progress of China is seldom reported in the USD. the education in rural areas is never cared about in USBNow we answer a question from Bangladesh（孟加拉国）. Out listener wants to know about the history of the number 13 and
10、why Americans consider this number to be bad luck.It is not only Americans who consider this number to be unlucky. People around the world have what are called superstitions(迷信) about the number 13. Superstitions are popular beliefs that are not based on reason or science. A person believes somethin
11、g brings good or bad luck. This fear is so strong around the world that many tall buildings do not have a 13th level. And, many airports do not have a gate numbered 13. Even some cities and town skip over 13th Street. The number 13 is not an object or a situation, and it can be impossible for the su
12、fferer to avoid.Some experts say fears about this number come from ancient religious stories. One Norse myth(神话) is about twelve gods who were having a party in their heaven, Valhalla. Loki, the god of evil and disorder, arrived at the dinner party uninvited. He became the 13th person at the table.
13、Loki then helped cause the death of Balder, the god of joy.In the Christian book, the Bible, Judas is the 13th guest at the dinner called the Last Supper. Judas is the man who betrays(背叛) Jesus, leading to his death. Many people around the world also consider Fridays that fall on the 13th day of a m
14、onth to be especially bad luck. Many cultures have traditions of unlucky numbers other than 13. These beliefs, like our fear of 13, are mostly rooted in ancient events that were somehow connected with the number in question. The fear of numbers is a very fear for many people. It appears to be an anc
15、ient and widespread fear whose origins may never be fully understand.25. The underlined phrase “skip over” in Paragraph 3 means_.A. include B. cancel C. divide D. prefer26. Whats the main idea of the third paragraph?A. Why the number 13 is rarely seen in public places.B. The fear of the number 13 mu
16、st be dealt with seriously.C. The fear of the number 13 common in the world.D. The number 13 causes much trouble in peoples lives.27. According to the Norse myth, the number 13 is unlucky because the 13th guest_.A. killed the god of joy at the dinner tableB. brought bad luck to the others at the par
17、tyC. helped cause the death of Jesus at supper.D. helped cause the death of Balder28. The passage is probably taken from_A. a history book B. a radio programC. a science magazine D. a travel guideCFor the most part, you are probably only exposed to the music that is played on your favorite radio sta
18、tions, TV shows, music websites, or the music that your friends and family members enjoy. While you probably know a lot about your favorite type of music, it can be a rewarding experience to enlarge your horizons (眼界)if you are trying to discover artists and types of music that youre not familiar wi
19、th. You might discover you like certain types of music you never even considered. Have you ever wondered about the history and influences of your favorite types of music ? For example, did you know that rock n roll originated (起源) from the blues, and that the blues began as a form of musical express
20、ion for African Americans during slavery (奴隶制度)? Did you know that most hip-hop is heavily influenced by early rhythm blues and jazz ? There are many fun ways to learn about different musical styles and their historical roots. For example, if you like hip-hop, listen to some of your favorite CDs and
21、 take note of the samples the performers used to create the songs. There is a possibility that the artist used parts of older songs to create the music. You can go to the library or online to learn more about the artists and listen to more of their music by checking out CDs from the library or downl
22、oading songs online for a small fee. You can learn so much about culture and history just by paying attention to different types of music and what is being expressed in the songs. There are so many different styles of music to learn about, and you owe it to yourself to make an effort to listen to an
23、d learn about them.29. The main topic of this passage is _.A. creating musicB. learning about musicC. enjoying your favorite musicD. performing music30. What music did African Americans use to express their feelings of being slaves ?A. Rock n roll. B. Hip-hop.C. The blues. D. Jazz.31. How can we lea
24、rn about culture and history through music ?A. By caring about what is being expressed in music. B. By creating music from older songs ourselves.C. By writing down the names of the music.D. By keeping a record of fees after downloading songs online.32. What does the underlined sentence in the last p
25、aragraph mean?A. you should return something to musicB. you should try harder to learn about musicC. you should borrow music CDs from othersD. you should buy music CDs yourselfDThe National GalleryDescription:The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalga
26、r Square in London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13thcentury religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East W
27、ing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entranceLayout：The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13thto 15thcentury paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna，Botticelli and Memling.The main West Wing houses 16thce
28、ntury paintings，and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach，Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titian and Veronese.The North Wing houses 17thcentury paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.The East Wing houses 18thto early 20thcen
29、tury paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable，Renoir and Van Gogh.Opening Hours：The Gallery is open every day from 10am to 6pm (Fridays 10am to 9pm) and is free，but charges apply to some special exhibitions.Getting There：Nearest underground stations：Charing Cross (2minute wa
30、lk), Leicester Square (3minute walk), Embankment (7minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8minute walk).33. In which centurys collection can you see religious paintings?A. The 13th B. The 17thC. The 18th D. The 20th 34. Where are Leonardo da Vincis works shown?A. In the East Wing. B. In the main West
31、Wing.C. In the Sainsbury Wing. D. In the North Wing. 35. Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?A. Piccadilly Circus. B. Leicester Square.C. Embankment. D. Charing Cross.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分， 满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。When the musical sound rings you, you immedia
32、tely reach for your pocket, ready to have a chat. But although you probably use it all the time, have you ever stopped to think about the manners related to talking on the phone? _36_-Always give the person you are calling plenty of time to get to the phone before you hang up. _37_ In this case, you
33、 should give your name and ask if you may speak to the person you want.If you go by plane to visit your relatives at Christmas, remember to follow airline instructions._38_ And they remain turned off until the doors of the airplane open again on arrival.When face to face with someone, do not talk on
34、 the phone. It is rude to be on the phone when a waiter is trying to take your order in a restaurant, or when you are returning the shoes you have just been trying on in a shop. _39_Continuing to use the phone while nodding to the person in front of you is quite impolite. If you go to a theatre, a c
35、oncert or a cinema, consider the other people around you. Check that your phone is “off” before you enter. If you are expecting a very important call, put your phone on “vibrate”（振动）and run for the exit as soon as you feel it._40_A. Stop using the phone if it disturbs the viewers.B. If you havent, h
36、ere are some tips to guide you.C. Finish any face-to-face business before taking a call.D. Sometimes the person who answers is not the one you want.E. Phones must be turned off as soon as the plane doors are closed.F. It is impolite to make a telephone call when you are having a meeting together.G.
37、If you forget both “off” and “vibrate” and your phone rings, dont answer it, turn it off straight away.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（ABCD）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I live near a bay in Sydney and I go on a bike ride almost every day. I see lots of people riding t
38、heir bike and others just walking and enjoying the 41 .On Sundays, there are more people around the 42 . I love riding my bike then 43 I can give as many smiles as possible to other.Today, on may way back home, I 44 a little girl walking with her mom 45 a box of things in her hand. It was so beautif
39、ul to see how happy they were. I kept riding my bike and I noticed a shiny 46 on the ground. I didnt do anything at first, but then I thought maybe it 47 the little girl.I turned around to 48 the necklace. 49 , it was still there, but for a second I thought that 50 it wasnt hers. I decided to go and
40、 ask them before picking it up. I 51 again, and started looking for the mom and her daughter. I easily 52 them and noticed that they were looking for something 53 from the box. I stopped and asked, Did she drop her necklace?Yes, her mom replied. I saw it. Ill go to 54 it. I answered.I went back and
41、picked up the necklace. They were very happy and the mom asked her daughter to thank me. It was the best 55 of my day.56 the necklace was a simple chain made of 57 , the happiness on both the mom and her daughters face was 58 . It made me feel so good , and I am so glad that I went back to ask them.
42、Never 59 when you know youre about to do an act of 60 . Just go for it and itll make you feel blessed, I promise!41. A. partyB. mealC. viewD. picnic42. A. lakeB. bayC. squareD. market43. A. even ifB. as ifC. so thatD. in case44. A. understoodB. believedC. discoveredD. noticed45. A. pullingB. buying
43、C. holdingD. owning46. A. necklace B. ring C. watch D. diamond47. A. went B. cameC. belongedD. referred48. A. pick up B. put up C. make upD. set up49. A. However B. Luckily C. CertainlyD. Besides50. A. surelyB. clearly C. maybe D. instead51.A. turned upB. turned inC. turned over D. turned around52.A
44、. cheated B. spottedC. blockedD. praised53.A. remaining B. jumpingC. missingD. shining54. A. get B. decorateC. buyD. cover55.A. memory B. gift C. momentD. plan56.A. Ever since B. Now that C. If only D. Even Though57.A. goldB. silverC. jewelD. plastic58.A. simpleB. pricelessC. commonD. particular59.A
45、.wonderB. doubtC. thinkD. hesitate60.A. wisdom B. excellenceC. kindnessD. importance第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题分，满分10分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。W: Mr. Paul Phillips, what advice would you give to singers facing voice problems?M: 61 pop singers have got voice problems, they really need to be mo
46、re selective about where they work. They shouldnt work 62 smoky atmospheres. They also need to think about resting their voices after 63 show. Something else they need to be careful about is medicines. Aspirin, for example, singers should avoid aspirin. It thins(使稀疏) the blood.W: And is 64 true that
47、 some singers use drugs before 65 (concert) to boost(促进，增加)their voices when they have voice problems?M: Yes, this does happen on occasion. They are easily-available on the continent and they are 66 (use) if a singer has problems with his vocal cords(声带) and has to sing that night. But if they 67 (t
48、ake) regularly, they cause a thinning of the voice muscle. Most pop singers suffer 68 three things: lack of training, overuse and abuse of the voice, especially when they are young. When they go on tour, they do a vast number of concerts, 69 (sing) in smoky places.W: So, what would you advise the si
49、ngers 70 (do)?M: Warm your voice up before a show and warm it down after.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分20分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）下面短文中有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。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:在错的词下划一横线,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。One morning, a m
50、iddle-aged man goes to town to buy a digital camera. Not far from a bus stop he found a brown handbag on the road. After open it, he was surprised to see a lot of money in it. He didnt know how to do then. He waited the owner there. About half an hour late, a young lady ran over to him, asking him t
51、hat he had just seen a brown handbag left there. The man said “Yes” and returned a handbag after he made sure it was belonged to her. The young lady was very thankful to him that she wanted to give him some moneys. But the man refused to accept it .第二节 书面表达（满分10分） 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友John对中国的传统节日春节非常感兴趣，写信
52、向你询问。请你根据以下提示给他回信，向他做一个介绍。1.要点包括：节日简介、节日准备、节日活动等；2.字数要求：120词左右；3.参考词汇：春节 the Spring Festival 对联 couplet 鞭炮firecrackers 压岁钱 lucky money 央视春晚 the CCTV Spring Festival Gala注意： 1.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 2.开头语和结束语已为你写好，但不计入总词数。Dear John, Im happy to tell you something about the Chinese new year. _ I hope you ca
53、n come to China to learn more about it. Yours, Li Hua六安一中20152016学年第一学期高一年级开学考试英语试卷参考答案一、阅读理解 21-24CBDC 25-28 BCDB 29-32 BCAB 33-35 ABD 36-40 BDECG二、完形填空 41-45 CBCDC 46-50 ACABC 51-55 DBCAC 56-60 DDBDC三、语法填空61. If 62. in 63. a 64. it 65. concerts66. useful 67. are taken 68. from 69. singing 70. to d
54、o四、短文改错One morning, a middle-aged man goes to town to buy a digital camera. Not far from a bus stop he found a brown handbag on the road. After open it, he was surprised to see a lot of money in it. He didnt know how to do opening forthen. He waited the owner there. About half an hour late, a young
55、lady ran over to him, asking him that he had just if/whetherseen a brown handbag left there. The man said “Yes” and returned a handbag after he made sure it was belonged to her. The young lady was very thankful to him that she wanted to give him some moneys. But the man refused to moneyaccept it .五、
56、书面表达 On the first day of the new year, each of us is dressed in new clothes. When meeting others outside, we say “Happy New Year” to each other. We pay new year calls to friends and relatives. That day my parents and relatives give lucky money to us children. All of us have a great time. I hope you can come to China to learn more about it. Yours, Li hua