1、湖南省娄底市湘中名校2014-2015学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题PART LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 marks)Section A （15 marks）Directions： In this section, youll hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen car
2、efully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. Why does the man call the woman?A. To send his son to the school. B. To ask for Mr. Chens number.C. To learn about his child at school.2. Whats Mr. Chens phone number?A. 8352690. B. 835692
3、0. C. 8532960.Conversation 23. Whats the probable relationship between the man and the woman?A. Brother and sister.B. Old friends. C. Classmates.4. How old probably are they now?A. In their teens. B. In their childhood. C. In their thirties.Conversation 35. What does the woman want?A. Red silk(丝绸).
4、B. A long sofa. C. A red silk cover.6. How much would each new sofa cost?A. $ 65. B. $ 63. C. $59.Conversation 47. Whats the relationship between the two speakers?A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates.8. Whats the matter with the girls mother?A. She is too tired. B. She is to
5、o busy. C. She has a heart isease(病).9. Who is Peter?A. The girls uncle. B. The girls brother. C. The girls classmate. Conversation 510.How long has Lily been in China?A. About three months. B. About four months. C. About five months.11. What kind of food did they ask for?A. Chuan dishes. B. West fo
6、od. C. Xiang dishes. 12. What is Lily afraid to eat?A. Red peppers(辣椒). B. Green peppers. C. Beer.Conversation 613. Why has the peoples lives been endangered(危险的)?A. Because they have diseases(病). B. Because they have no land.C. Because the factories cause pollution. 14.What has the government done
7、to solve the problem?A. Closed down all the factories. B. Required them to deal with chemical waste.C. Given them much money.15.Which of the following about the government is true?A. Money was the most important in the past.B. Health was the most important in the past.C. Nothing is important now.Sec
8、tion B（5 marks）Directions：In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Title Self- introductionNamePeter Age _16_ HomeC
9、linton TownWay to school _17_-Hobbiesplaying _18_Character_19_ His learning not bad except_20_PART LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (35 marks)Section A (15 marks) Directions For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.
10、21. Detective Sam Peterson, has the case, told journalists that sometimes people such amazing stories.A. who; in charge of; made up for B. who; taken charge of; made upC. that; in the charge of ; made up D. that; taken the charge of; made up for22. we have not dismissed the idea, we are other possib
11、ilities . A. When; looking up; too B. As; looking after; alsoC. When; looking at; either D. While; looking into; as well23. was his high scores on the psychological tests that finally him the status of Chinas first astronaut. A. What; earned B. As; got C. It; won D. That; made 24.Explorer Robert Bal
12、lard for the Titanic for more than 20 years before he found it. A. had searched B. has searched C. would search D. has been searching 25. Last month, part of Africa was struck by an earthquake, from _effects the people are still suffering.A. that B. whose C. those D. what 26. Nature has Shangri-la e
13、ndless natural treasures, the land a happy home for the local people. A. provided; with; making B. provided; for; making C. provided; for; to make D. provided; with; to make 27. Tonight I wont be able to watch my favorite TV program, because I my homework at that time.A. have done B. have been doing
14、 C. do D. will be doing28. Many people , are not overweight, are . A. some of whom, going on diet B. some of which; going on diet C. of whom some; going on a diet D. some of that; going on a diet 29. Yangzhou, which is home 4.5 million people, is worth visiting its mildest in spring.A. to; at B. of
15、; at C. to; in D. for; on 30. Beijing is an attractive city, but young people are hardly able to breathe there because of the high living costs, ? A is it B. are they C. doesnt it D. arent they 31. Colin off the camel when a child ran towards him.A. had got B. would get C. was about to get D. had be
16、en getting 32. You have to wear a helmet and a life jacket protection, just you fall into the river. A. to; in case B. for; in case C. to ; so that D. for ; in case of 33. George Gould, a friend of Carnarvons, went to Egypt after hearing of his strange death. He too visited the tomb, only a high fev
17、er the next day. A. catching B. caught C. catch D. to catch 34. Some modern teaching equipment along with hundreds of computers _to ten Hope Schools in South China in the past ten years. A. have been sent B. has been sent C. was sent D. were sent 35. inside lots of strange creatures white skin and l
18、arge black eyes. A. Standing; were; with B. Standing; was; with C. Stood; were; have D. Stood; was; have Section B (12 marks) Directions For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
19、Many teenagers feel 36_, as if no one understands them and the changes they are going through. These feelings are a common part of 37_the time of life between child and adult. And, though it may sometimes be difficult to believe, you are not aloneevery adult has 38_ adolescence, and your friends are
20、 going through it right now along with you. As teenagers grow, it is normal for them to become 39_ with the changing world both inside and outside of them. During adolescence, 40_ go through great physical changes. They grow taller and their voices get deeper, among many other developments.Along wit
21、h these physical changes, there come many psychological changes. Boys and girls tend to be different in this 41_. Many boys become risk-takersthey want to find their own 42_ and limits of the world around them, but may not have the wisdom to make good choices in their behavior. At the same time, gir
22、ls often want someoneanyoneto talk to, as they try to 43_ their strong feelings.In the social world, as teenagers get older, they struggle to 44_ themselves. They may badly want and need their parents love, yet feel distant; they may want to be part of the group, yet desire independence. Since teena
23、gers have difficulty balancing these needs, they often 45_ who they are and how they fit in society.The good news is that these kinds of growing pains do no last. In the end everything 46_ OKthe teenager becomes a healthy adult, and this period of change and challenge is traded for the changes and 4
24、7_ of grown-up life. 36. A. alone B. lonelyC. puzzling D. happy37. A. childhood B. old people C. adulthood D. adolescence38. A. gone on B. gone off C. gone through D. gone out39. A. energetic B. confusedC. selfishD. peaceful40. A. teenagers B. children C. adults D. old people41. A. regard B. return
25、C. result D. report42. A. comfort B. faults C. effectsD. limits43. A. talk with B. exchange with C. deal with D. discuss with44. A. defend B. depend on C. devote toD. damage45. A. tell B. answer C. replyD. question46. A. turns on B. turns off C. turns out D. turns over47. A. challenges B. changes C.
26、 chances D. chargesSection C (8 marks) Directions Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Nowadays, there is a common phenomenon(现象) that more and more high school students open their own blogs(博客) on the Internet. 48 one thing, it can provide
27、 a colorful platform(平台) to show their talents, and it is a way to release their pressure, and all this makes 49 more and more popular 50 high school students. For another, many parents 51 teachers hold 52 different view, and they think that managing a blog will take a lot of time and energy, while
28、this should be used for study 53 is their main duty.In my opinion, I do approve of this activity. Opening and organizing an eye-catching blog needs various abilities 54 as writing, designing, being skilled at computers and so on. If we have those abilities, we can not only make a successful blog 55
29、also we can improve ourselves during the procedures(过程) of organizing our blogs.PART READI NG COMPREHENTION (50 marks) Section A (30 marks)Directions Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices mar
30、ked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.A One day, three men lost their way in the middle of the forest. They didnt know how to find their way back home. So they decided that they would stay in the forest for some days until they found their
31、 way. They had to find some food, therefore the first man left after telling the other two that he was going to get some food. After many hours, he came back with a deer. The other two men were surprised and asked him how he got a deer. The first man replied, “ I found tracks(足迹，轨道)，I followed track
32、s , and I got a deer.” They both were slightly confused. A week later they had eaten up the deer, so they needed more food. The second man said the he was going to find some food. Two hours later, he came back with an elk(驼鹿).The other two asked him how he got the elk. He simply replied, “I found tr
33、acks, I followed tracks, and I got an elk.” Some days later, they had eaten up the elk, so they needed more food. Now it was the turn of the third man. He thought to himself, “It seems that it is not hard to get food, for they got the animals so easily. I am going to get a better animal.” So the man
34、 left to get some food. The other two waited for a long time but he still did not return. Finally, after long hours of waiting, they saw him coming back. His clothes were torn with scrapes and he was bleeding(流血). They asked, “ What happened?” He looked at them and replied, “I found tracks, I follow
35、ed tracks and I got hit by a train.”56.Three men had to stay in the forest because they _ . A. got lost in it B. liked living in it C. were hunting D. wanted to eat animals 57. After the first man told the other two how he got a deer, the other two _.A. felt pretty excited B. thought he was lucky C.
36、 felt a little puzzled D. considered him as a hero58. From Paragraph 3 we know that_ . A. they were fond of eating wild animals B. there were so many wild animals in the forest C. the second man believed that he could find a deer D. the second man followed the example of the first one 59.Which of th
37、e following is TRUE of the third man ? A. He was much lazier than the other two.B. He thought it easy to catch wild animals.C. He would get a better animal next time.D. He thought it unfair to be the last to get food.60. The third man got nothing because he _ . A. couldnt run fast enough B. went to
38、the wrong forestC. was hit by a train when huntingD. didnt understand the other twos words B Do you find yourself falling asleep while reading? Are you often bored during school homework? Get over your boredom and cheer up with these easy steps.Take a music break Pick a song or two from your playlis
39、t and turn the volume up. Now get up to sing, dance, and move around. When the songs are over, turn your music off and pick up your book again. Thus you will be refreshed._ _ If you are falling asleep, get off that comfortable chair and move. Wake yourself up by going somewhere else and continue to
40、read again. You can go somewhere quiet like a library. You can also go somewhere social and loud like a cafe-type restaurant.Giving yourself permission to mark(做标注) A great way to keep concentrated and stay clear-headed when reading for school is to mark your textbook. Use highlighters(荧光笔), rulers
41、pens, whatever. Do whats easy and fun and mark up passages that are particularly long by highlighting(突出)the important information. This is a great study tip too.Read with a friendWhatever you want to read, getting together with a friend is a pleasant way to get the reading done. You can read togeth
42、er discussing things out loudly as you go along or by yourselves side by side only speaking up to point out something interesting or to ask a question.Have a snack (小吃)Sometimes the reason why you are bored while reading is because you are low in energy. Stop reading and have a snack. I suggest frui
43、t because its crisp, clean, and full of good nutrients(营养物), If you are on campus you have the added advantage of walking and extending(延伸)the break on your eyes.61. What is the best title of the passage?A. How to say goodbye to boredom. B. How to read with friends.C. How to improve your sleep. D. H
44、ow to listen to music.62. The underlined word “refreshed” in Paragraph 2 probably means “ _.” A. calmB. energetic C. excited D. crazy63. Which of the following can best serve as the subtitle(副标题)of Paragraph 3? A. Attend the social activities. B. Go out to have dinner. C. Drink a cup of coffee. D. M
45、ove to a new place.64. The purpose of making marks is to_. A. make passages easy to remember B. make yourself concentrate on your taskC. help yourself learn the use of marks D. help yourself improve your ability65. What added advantage can having a snack bring us? A. It can add to our energy. B. It
46、can supply us with nutrients.C. It can make our eyes relaxed. D. It can improve our eyesight.C One thing most people know about Einstein is that he was a poor student in school, and had difficulty in reading. It turns out that this is not true. By the age of 13 he was reading advanced physics texts,
47、 and by the age of 15 he had read Darwins book.This wide-spread think about his school grades may come from two areas the confusion(混淆)about his schools grading system and his “failure” in his college exams. The school that Einstein attended when he was 16 changed its grading system at one point. Th
48、e school at first graded on a scale(等级) of 1 to 6, 1 being the highest grade possible, and 6 being the lowest. After the change, 6 became the highest grade and 1 the lowest. Thus, if you look at Einsteins school records at that time you can see that he received 1s in math and physics. It wasnt a cas
49、e of his failurehe was in fact at the top of his class in math and physics.It is true that Einstein failed in his entrance exam to the Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich. He was taking the exam to enter the school two years early. He didnt get good marks in the test. He had not particularly studie
50、d for the test, and may, in fact, have had mixed feelings about whether or not he wanted to pass it. His father wanted him to work on a technical(技术的)field, but Einstein was more interested in the theory(理论). Also, the test was given in French, a language at which he was not good. Einstein at last w
51、ent to the school after finishing his studies at the Aargau Cantonal School.In a word, Einstein was a good students in school and not the poor one as many people imagined.66. From the text we can learn that Einstein _.A. was also good at studying French and art B. had difficulty in reading when he w
52、as young C. was looked down on by others when he was a boy D. did well in his studies when he was young 67. Before changing the grading system, _.A. 1 was the highest grade B. 6 was the highest grade C. Einstein got many 6s D. Einstein got many 1s 68. The reason people think Einstein didnt do well i
53、n his studies is that _.A. Einstein couldnt read the text he had learned B. Einstein received 1s in math and physics C. Einstein couldnt speak his native language well D. Einstein received 6s in all the subjects 69.Why did Einstein not make good preparations for his entrance exam?A. His father stopp
54、ed him doing so. B. He didnt like the theory.C. He may not have wanted to pass it. D. He wanted to work on a technical field.70. Which of the following would be the best title for this text?A. Some facts about Einstein.B. The grading system in the past .C. Was Einstein really a poor student?D. Einst
55、ein was very clever all his life.Section B (10 marks)Directions Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.An interview gives you an opportunity to show your qualification(资格)to an employer(老板), so
56、 it pays to be well prepared. The following information provides some job interview tips for you.Preparation Learn about the organization. Have a specific job in mind. Review your qualifications for the job. Be ready to describe your experience briefly and show how it relates to the job. Be ready to
57、 answer broad questions, such as “Why should I hire you?” “Why do you want this job?” “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” Practice an interview with a friend or relative.Personal appearance Be well groomed(打扮好的). Dress in an appropriate way. Do not chew gum or smoke.The interview Be early. Lea
58、rn the name of your interviewer and greet him or her with a firm handshake. Use good manners(礼貌)with everyone you meet. Relax and answer each question clearly. Use proper Englishavoid slang. Be cooperative and enthusiastic. Use body language to show interestuse eye contact and dont slouch(没精打采地站).As
59、k questions about the position and the organization, but avoid questions whose answers can easily be found on the company Website. Also avoid asking questions about salary and benefits unless a job offer is made. Thank the interviewer when you leave and shake hands. Send a short thank-you note follo
60、wing the interview.Information to bring to an interview Although not all employers require a CV, you should be able to provide the interviewer with information about your education, training, and previous(以前的) employment. Employers typically require three referees. Make sure that they will give you
61、a good reference. Try to avoid using relatives as referees.Title 71. _ _ Function An interview gives you a 72. _show your qualification to an employer Preparations a. Learn about the organizationb. Review your qualification for the jobc. Describe your experience 73. _d. Make 74. _for such questions
62、as “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”Personal appearance a. Be well groomedb. 75. _ c. Do not chew or smoke 76. _a. Be earlyb. Learn the name of your interviewer and greet everyone in a 77. _wayc. Relax and answer each question concisely d. 78. _about the position and the organization e. Than
63、k the interviewer before leaving Information to bring to an interview a. Offer the interviewer information about your education, training, and 79. _b. Ask three people to recommend you c. Make sure that they will give you 80. _Section C (10 marks)Directions Read the following passage. Answer the que
64、stions according to the information given in the passage.Camping is a good way to spend time along with your kids and to show them how wonderful nature can be. Through camping, children can discover new things about nature, such as flowers, birds, and other small animals. Camping gives kids time to
65、get away from all the electronics(电子)of todays culture. So it is necessary to plan exciting and enjoyable family camping trips with your children while they are young.When planning your family camping trip, consider the activities your kids like games, hiking, swimming, boating, bicycling, etc. Sele
66、ct a camping place that has some of the activities the kids are interested in. Meal planning is an important part of your camping trip. Plan the meals together, and kids love to choose what they want to eat. When starting to pack for your trip, let the kids pack their own items(物品). Each person shou
67、ld have his/her own sleeping bag with a luggage(行李) bag to put it in. Personal items should be packed with their sleeping bags. Encourage the kids to put their items in a certain place and always return it when they have finished using it.When you have arrived at your campsite, make all the camping
68、activities a family activity, which will help children to realize how important team-work is. Everyone can have his/her own job sitting up the campsite. Meal time can be a fun time. So let the older ones help with the cooking on your outdoor camping stove while the younger ones get the picnic table
69、ready.81. In the writers opinion, what place is fit for a family camping? (No more than 12words)( 3 marks ) _82. How should a child pack his personal items for a family camping? (No more than 10 words) ( 2 marks ) _83. Why is it necessary to make the children take part in all the camping activities?
70、 (No more than 9 words) ( 2 marks ) _84.What is the main idea of the first paragraph? (No more than 5 words) ( 3 marks ) _ PART WRITING (15 marks)Directions Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.1995年联合国教科文组织宣布每年的4月23日为“世界读书日”。在第19个世界读书日临之际，某中学的研究性学习小组分别对高
71、一、高二和高三学生的课外阅读情况进行了调查，下面的图表显示了他们的调查结果。Hours spent reading per week on average 根据上图信息，请以“Senior High School StudentsOutside Reading” 为题，用英语写一篇短文，内容包括：1.简要描述图中信息；2.分析产生这种结果的原因（如没认识到阅读的重要性、作业多）； 3.谈谈你的建议。注意：词数 100120，文章的题目和开头已给出（不计词数）； Senior High School StudentsOutside ReadingAs is shown in the chart,
72、_ 2014-2015学年上学期湘中名校2高一期末联考英语参考答案第一部分 听力技能（共两节，每小题1分，满分20分）第三部分 阅读技能（共三节，选择题每小题2分，填空每空1分，简答22+23共10分,满分50分）56-60 ACDBD 6165ABDBC 6670 DABCC第二节 摘录信息（10分）71.Job Interview Tips 72. chance 73. briefly 74. preparations 75. Dress appropriately 76. The interview 77.polite78.Ask questions 79. previous emplo
73、yment 80. a good reference第三节 阅读简答（10分）第四部分 写作技能 (满分15分) Senior High School Students Outside ReadingAs is shown in the chart, senior high school students spend less time reading as their grade rises. On average, students in Senior One spend 7 hours per week reading and those in Senior Two 4 hours. W
74、hats worse, much less time, only 2 hours, is devoted to reading by Senior Three students. Various reasons are as follows. On the one hand, most students dont recognize the importance of outside reading. As a result, their reading time is often taken up by other activities. On the other hand, with th
75、eir grade becoming higher, they have more homework to do, which leaves no spare time for reading. As far as I am concerned, students are supposed to arrange enough reading time to learn more knowledge that they cant get from textbooks. At the same time, teachers should encourage their students to do more outside reading by offering them a list of good books and holding interesting activities about reading.
