1、 期中测试题 （英语）一、单项选择1.Its supposed that _ miners live _ life full of danger.A. /; the B. /; a C. the; / D. the; a2. My sister has never played tennis before. This is the first time she _ to play. A. is trying B. was trying C. has tried D. had tried3. Mr. Smith _ to have a talk with you. He will be here
2、 in a minute. A. comes B. came C. has come D. is coming4. The poet compares the woman he loves _ a rose. A. for B. with C. to D. at5. It _ no difference to me whether their team can win the game or not. A. takes B. makes C. wants D. tells6. She finds her new jobs very _ but she will never give it up
3、. A. interesting B. regretful C. satisfying. D. stressful7. The letters PLA _ the Peoples Liberation Army. A. mean for B. turn for C. long for D. stand for8. He was unable to make such progress, _. A. as he tried hard B. as hard he tried C. so hard did he try D. hard as he tried9. The director made
4、the demand that she _ the dangerous place as soon as possible. A. left B. would leave C. leave D. was leaving10. The old man took _ the story where he left off. A. over B. up C. on D. off11. The girl _ to me that she had _ the book on the shelf. A. lay; laid B. lied; lain C. lied; laid D. lied; lay1
5、2. This part of country resembles England _ its scenery. A. on B. in C. of D. for13. Who are those people gathering in front of the building? A group _ itself the youth volunteers. A. calling B. calls C. called D. to be called14. _ is no need for primary students to work at their desks all the long.
6、 A. There B. What C. It D. That15. Im going to the supermarket this afternoon. Do you have anything _? A. for buying B. bought C. buying D to buy二、完形填空Tuesday the twelfth was my birthday. I 16 a day of cake and presents 17_ it turned into a day of mystery(神秘). Someone sent a bottle with a letter and
7、 a treasure map 18 . It said there was a treasure of over 20 million dollars. I didnt know if it was a trick(恶作剧) or if I should 19 it. If it was 20 , it would be the best present I had ever got. I decided to 21 . Two of my friends came and we rented a truck. 22 , I thought about turning back twice
8、during this trip, but I didnt think it was a 23 decision foe me to make. I 24 to give this trip twice the effort(努力) I had been putting in. This would take all my trust in order for me to find the 25 .“The map says you have to turn when you see a large stone with a red circle,” said one of them.“Wha
9、t do we do after the turn?” I asked 26 .“It says we should see a tree. We are 27 to turn 20 meters north of it and dig.We got there and dug. We had 28 at first digging but we got better and worked very 29 . My trousers were dirty but I kept digging 30 I hit something. It was a large metal box. We 31
10、 the lock and looked inside. There was a letter. It read:“The lesson you have learned will be very 32 . If you put as much 33 in anything you do as you did in finding the 34 , you will have found the key to making over 20 million dollars.”This was a trick from my parents. I thought I would never for
11、get this 35 birthday present.16. A. expected B. accepted C. passed D. planned17. A. or B. but C. and D. so18. A. above B. away C. inside D. nearby19. A. trust B. forget C. refuse D. share20. A. common B. easy C. interesting D. real21. A. choose B. try C. ask D. think22. A. Luckily B. Finally C. Prob
12、ably D. Actually23. A. wise B. big C. different D. quick24. A. hated B. failed C. needed D. remembered25. A. pleasure B. truth C. help D. aim26. A. gratefully B. sadly C. angrily D. seriously27. A. allowed B. required C. forced D. encouraged28. A. training B. experience C. trouble D. fun29. A. quick
13、ly B. badly C. tiredly D. carefully30. A. since B. if C. because D. until31. A. repaired B. opened C. changed D. cleaned 32. A. valuable B. necessary C. satisfying D. painful33. A. time B. money C. health D. energy34. A. bottle B. map C. letter D. tree35. A. pretty B. perfect C. special D. expensive
14、 三、阅读理解AIt is easier to float in the ocean than it is to float in a swimming pool. Do you know why?Ocean water is full of salt and salt water can hold up more weigh than fresh water. See for yourself!You Will Need: 3 cups of warm water Measuring cup (量杯) Wide-mouthed jar Salt Spoon Raw (生的)potatoYou
15、 Will Do:1. Pour 1.5 cups of warm water into the jar.2. Add 1/3 cup of salt.3. Stir(搅拌) until the salt is completely dissolved.4. Add another 1.5 cups of water. Pour it slowly over the back of the spoon into the jar so that the two liquid will not mix together. 5. Gently place the potato into the ja
16、r. Do not drop it.What Will Happen:The potato will sink but only halfway!Why?Salt water is heavier than fresh water, so it will stay on the bottom. The fresh water will remain on top.The potato is heavier than the fresh water, but it is lighter than the salt water. That is why the potato will sink h
17、alfway down.36. In the experiment, what should you do right after you pour the water over the spoon?A. Add the salt to the water. B. Stir the salt into the water.C. Place the potato in the jar. D. Pour warm water into thejar.37. In Step 4 of the experiment, why do you pour the water over the spoon “
18、slowly”? A. It is easier to see what you are doing. B. It pushes the fresh water to the bottom. C. It will keep the water from coming out. D. It will keep the liquids from mixing together.38. In which step of the experiment do you add the salt? A. Step 1 B. Step 2 C. Step 3 D. Step 439. What does th
19、e underlined word “gently” mean? A. Carefully B. Quickly C. Secretly D. SilentlyBKataria is the founder of the worldwide laughter movement. The celebration of world Laughter Day is a positive activity for world peace and is intended to build up a global sense of brotherhood and friendship through la
20、ughter. The first “World Laughter Day” gathering took place in Mumbai, India, on 11th January 1998. 12,000 members from India and international Laughter Clubs attended it. Now there are over 5,000 Laughter Clubs worldwide on all 5 continents. “HAPPY-DEMIC” was the first World Laughter Day gathering
21、outside India. It took place on 9th January 2000. In Copenhagen, Denmark , more than 10,000 people gathered at Town Hall Square. The event went into Guinness Book of World records. “World Laughter Day” is now organized on the first Sunday of May every year. Hundreds of people gather worldwide on tha
22、t day to laugh together. Today, many people fear widespread international terrorism（恐怖主义）. The world has never faced so much unrest before. People are at war within themselves. Laughter is a universal language, which has the ability to unite humanity without religion（宗教）. Laughter can build a common
23、 connection between various religions and create a new world order. The idea may sound over-ambitious (野心太大的), and maybe it is. But maybe it is not. It is our deep belief that laughter and only laughter can unite the world, building up a global sense of brotherhood and friendship. Studies also say t
24、hat laughter helps your body do the following: lower blood pressure; lighten depression; reduce stress; work out the heart, especially for those who are unable to perform physical exercise. So in life, when you can laugh, you should laugh loudly and with your entire bodybecause its good for you.40.
25、The purpose of celebrating World Laughter Day is _.A. to build up a global sense of brotherhood and friendship through laughter B. to build a common connection between various religionsC. to reduce stress and lighten depressionD. to lower blood pressure41. The first World Laughter Day gathering outs
26、ide India took place _.A. on 11th. January, 1998B. on the first Sunday of MayC. on 9th. January, 1996D. on 9th. January, 200042. The authors attitude towards laughter movement is _.A. positive B. negative C. uninterested D. objective43. The passage is mainly about _. A. World Laughter Day and its si
27、gnificance B. the worldwide laughter movement C. a universal language D. laughterCResearchers at San Diego Zoo have been studying what has been described as the “secret language” of elephants. They have been monitoring（监测） communications between animals that cannot be heard by human ears.The elephan
28、ts call will be familiar to most people, but the animals also give out growls (低吼). Their growls, however, are only partly audible (听得见的); two-thirds of the call is at frequencies that are too low to be picked up by our hearing. To learn more about the inaudible part of the growl, the team attached
29、(附在上面) a microphone sensitive to these low frequencies and a GPS tracking system to eight of the zoos female elephants. The researchers could then relate the noises the animals were making to what they were doing. Matt Anderson, who led the project, told BBC News, “Were excited to learn how they int
30、eract and contact with one another.”The team has already learned that pregnant females use this low frequency communication to announce to the rest of their long gestation (妊娠期) of over two years, in the last 12 days we see the low part of the growl, which we cant hear. This we believe is to announc
31、e to the rest of the herd that the baby is upcoming,” said Dr Anderson.The researchers believe that this also warns the elephants to look out for coming danger. “You may think that a baby calf of about 300 pounds would not be as open to predation (捕食) as other species,” he says. “But packs of hyenas
32、 (袋狼) are a big threat in the wild.” Female elephants are only in season for around four days every four years and these calls can be heard by males more than two miles away.44. Why some elephants call is called “secret language”?A. Because it cant be heard by human ears.B. Because it can only be he
33、ard by female elephants.C. Because people dont know its meanings.D. Because people havent studied it completely.45. By using a sensitive microphone and a GPS tracking system, the researchers wanted to find out . A. where the elephants usually go B. what the elephants growls really mean C. how mother
34、 elephants raise baby calves D. how elephants protect their babies.46. A pregnant elephant uses inaudible growls to . A. show the location where she is staying B. ask for help when she losses her way C. scare away the enemy D. let others know she will have a baby 47. What is the passage mainly about
35、? A. The elephants can speak like people.B. The wild elephants ways to fight against enemies.C. The “secret language” between elephants.D. The special life of female elephants.D“Write All About It”Centerville High School Essay（论文）ContestRules1. Students are asked to submit essays of 500 to 700 words
36、 of their own work. Any essay containing material plagiarized(剽窃) from another source will be disqualified.2. Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced, with the students name, address, and grade level on a separate sheet of paper.3. Essays must be turned in by 4:00 p.m. on November 30. They can be
37、brought to Mrs. Elton in Room 104 or to Mr. Markham in the school library.Essay-Writing Tips1. Catch your readers interestYour opening should immediately pull your readers into your essay. Asking a question or starting with an anecdote, quotation, or surprising statement are some good ways to do thi
38、s.2. Create a pictureUse active words that show your readers what is happening. Instead of telling your readers vaguely that “the room was disordered,” paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives.3. Have a purposeWell-written essays do more than just describe an incident or express a vi
39、ewpoint, they also communicate a message.4.Check for mistakesRead your paper over to check for mistakes. Ask another student to read your paper and make suggestions. Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake youve overlooked.5. Format your essayNeatly type your essay on white paper. Choose an a
40、ttractive cover for submission. The computer lab will be open after school from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. each day this month so that students can use the computers.PrizesWinning essays will be published in the Centerville Times. Everyone who takes part in it will also receive a free pass to enter one schoo
41、l activity this year.First Prize:$ 50 savings bondSecond Prize:Dictionary and reference bookThird Prize:Pen set and journal48. Which of the following rules is set for the essay contest? A. Students can write something exactly as it is written in other books.B. Students personal information should be
42、 listed on another piece of paper.C. Essays must be brought to Mr. Markham in the computer lab on November 30.D. The students winning second prize will be awarded a dictionary and a book.49. Which of the following writing tips is given in the passage?A. Drawing a picture to go with the essay.B. Tryi
43、ng to communicate an important idea to readers.C. Asking a teacher to find the mistakes you havent found.D. Making the essay short enough to hold the readers interest.50. The article is written to _. A. convince the students of the prizes availableB. explain how to write a good essayC. inform the st
44、udents of the essay contestD. show how to organize an essay contest四、七选五_51_ Maybe you thought that they were just happy. After all, you probably sing or whistle when you are happy. However, they sing most of the time for a very different reason. _52_ Some scientists believe that birds do sing some
45、of the time just because they are happy. Do you know what a “territory” is? A territory is an area that an animal, usually the male, claims(声称)as its own. _53_ No other families of the same species are welcome. Your yard and house are your territory where only your family and friends are welcome. If
46、 a stranger should enter your territory and threaten you, you might shout. Probably this would be enough to frighten him away. If so, you have actually scared the stranger away without having to fight him. A bird does the same thing. But he expects an outsider almost any time, especially at nesting(
47、筑巢)season. So he is screaming all the time, whether he can see an outsider or not._54_. Birds sing loudest in the spring when they are trying to attract a mate and warn others not to enter the territory of theirs.You can see that birds have a language all their own. _55_A. Only he and his family are
48、 welcome there. B. Most of it has to do with attracting mates and setting up territories.C. Have you ever wondered why birds sing?D. Their singing is actually a warning to other birds to stay out of their territory.E. Have you ever wondered why birds sing?F. Most of the language is widely used.G. Th
49、is screaming is what we call a birds song, and it is usually enough to keep an outsider away.五 根据所给汉语，写出单词的正确形式56. It is said that the first _(定居者) of this country are prisoners.57. This is the _(标准) textbook on the subject.58. He gave a _(生动的) account of his life as a fighter pilot.59. The _(焦点) of
50、 the news is earthquake happening in Sichuan.60. If the fire-alarm goes, _ (全体员工) should assemble outside the building.六 从方框中选出适当的短语，并用其正确形式填空。have in common have connection with be concerned about on the increase in response to61. She open the door _ the knock.62. The number of people asking to go
51、there is _.63. The little boy _ little _ with his father.64. Where is Jane? All of us _ her safety.65. The police found that his escape from prison _the murder.五、书面表达：假如你是柳芳，想到一家中外合资企业工作。请依据下面表中内容，给外方经理Mr. Green写一封求职信。姓名柳芳性别女年龄23婚否否住址北京市东单大街路268号文化程度高中毕业健康状况良好个人简历中学毕业后当过工人，后来到一家书店工作至今。爱好与特长在中学学过六年英语
52、，曾参加过英语口语培训班，在此基础上努力学习提高，现在口语和打字都很熟练。喜欢唱歌跳舞，2011年获是业余歌手比赛一等奖。注意：1. 要写成一篇通顺连贯的短文，要包括表中各要点，不要逐项翻译。2. 开头部分已给出（不计入要求的字数），请接着往下写。词数100-120词左右。参考词汇：competition 比赛 look forward to 盼望Dear Mr. Green,It gives me much pleasure to learn that waitresses are wanted in you enterprise. Id like to be a waitress of y
53、ours. Could you let me have a position?_参考答案一1-5 BCDCB 6-10 DDDCB 11-15 CBAAD二16-20 ABCAD 21-25 BDACB 26-30 DBCAD 31-35 BADCC三36-39. CDBA 40-43 ADAA 44-47 ABDC 48-50 BBC四51-55 EDAGB五56. settlers 57. standard 58. vivid 59. focus 60. staff六61. in response to 62. on the increase 63. hasin common 64. ar
54、e concerned about 65. has connection with参考范文：268 DongdandajieBeijingMarch 28, 2011Dear Mr. Green,It gives me much pleasure to learn that waitresses are wanted in you enterprise. Id like to be a waitress of yours. Could you let me have a position?Im a girl, aged 23, and Im single and healthy. I once
55、 worked in a factory as a worker after I had finished my middle school. Since I left the factory, I have worked in a bookshop. I learned English for six years at school and after that I tried my best to improve my English by attending a spoken English training course. Now I can speak good English and type well. Im fond of singing and dancing and can sing well. Last year I won the first prize in the competition for the amateur singers of the city. Im looking forward to your answer. Yours faithfully, Liu Fang