1、湖北省孝感高级中学20122013学年度上学期期中考试一年级（英语）命题人：鲍燕 考试时间：120分钟第一部分：听力 （共两节，满分30分）第一节：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三个选项中选取出最佳选项，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。1.Why is the man so happy?A.He has got a good job in the town.B.He enjoys working in his garden.C.He was awarded for his beautiful
2、 garden.2.What did Paul do this morning?A.He had an English lesson.B.He had a history lesson. C.He attended a meeting.3.Who typed the paper?A.The woman.B.Their friend. C.The man.4.Where are the two speakers?A.In a clothes store. B.In a factory.C.On a playground.5.Who enjoyed the film yesterday?A.Joh
3、n.B.All except John.C.Everyone including John.第二节：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，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6、7题。6.Whats wrong with Torres?A.He has a bad cold.B.He has a bad toothache.C.He has a high fever.7.Why is Torres sad?A.He
4、feels uncomfortable.B.He is not in school.C.He is sick.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Who is the man speaking to?A.A doctor.B.A hotel manager.C.A medical receptionist.9.Where is Doctor Anderson now?A.In the hotel.B.At the hospital.C.At a conference.10.When can the man see the doctor?A.This afternoon.B.This eveni
5、ng.C.Tomorrow morning.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.When did the two people last see each other?A.More than a year ago.B.Last Christmas.C.Before last Christmas.12.What did you learn about Joe?A.He is still playing the violin.B.He is no longer plays the violin.C.He enjoys both the violin and sports.13.What is
6、Mrs White doing now?A.She is studying French. B.She is studying typing. C.She is studying cooking.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.Where does the conversation most likely take place?A.At a gas station.B.In a car.C.At a school.15.Why does the car seem to be pulling to the right?A.Because the car is out of gas.B.B
7、ecause the street is very bad.C.Because a tire of the car needs a little air.16.What will they do when they find something wrong?A.Go home as soon as possible.B.Go to a gas station.C.Go back to a repair factory.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Where does the conversation take place?A.In the mans home. B.In a ho
8、spital.C.In a factory.18.What happened to the man ten days ago?A.He had a very bad cold. B.He had a small operation.C.He felt too tired to go to work.19.What does the woman think the mans problem may be?A.His jobB.His wife.C.His operation.20.What do we know about the man?A.He suffers from an illness
9、.B.He devotes himself to his work. C.He strictly obeys the orders of his wife.第二部分：词汇知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 多项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）21. He gave up his job in the big company and slowed down his _ of life to stay with his family more and enjoy life better.A. altitude B. journey C. attitude D. pace22. Your
10、 report is wonderful. However, it only shows the _ of your project. I need some more details.A. insurance B. headline C. outline D. schedule23. Although online deals are convenient, many people do not want to buy things online because they are not always _. People are afraid of being cheated.A. dust
11、y B. reliable C. stubborn D. loose24. He cant _ his idea clearly, so we cant make any conclusion from it.A. ignore B. express C. request D. forecast25. There are many differences between Earth and Mars. The former has liquid water, while the _ does not.A. straight B. useless C. latter D. native26. A
12、fter being cut off _ in the conversation, even so gentle a man became angry.A. frequently B. entirely C. sincerely D. fluently27. I know you didnt break the cup _, but you should buy him a new one. After all, that was his favorite one.A. at an end B. by mistake C. on purpose D. as usual28. When the
13、mother realized what had happened to her child, she _ her face in her hands, so no one could see her expression.A. damaged B. buried C. ruined D. shocked29. According to this mornings report, two prisoners who murdered a woman last year _ last night and the police are looking for them.A. recovered B
14、. escaped C. settled D. burst30.Ive had a hard life, but it is nothing compared with the hardships that my father _ in order to get me where I am.A. went through B. cared about C. calmed down D. packed up第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）Last week I was in the boarding area of the airport excited about my
15、Easter trip home to see my parents. I was busy planning for the weekend, 31 I was taken out of my daydreaming by an elderly woman talking 32 into her cellphone. She kept asking the person to 33 her where she was. She 34 the gate number again and again. She got a little louder each time she did that.
16、 Many people snickered (窃笑) because she was nearly 35 and thought how silly old people could be.Then I heard her say, “Im 36 , but I cant hear you. There seems to be something wrong with my hearing aid.” “Thats too 37 . ”I thought as I moved forward to board the flight. Then I noticed her 38 was bec
17、oming increasingly frantic (发狂似的) as she tried to understand the person on the other end of the phone. It was almost my 39 to board. I couldnt 40 looking back at the woman. It made me think how 41 I was to have my hearing. And I realized I could offer her some 42 .I suddenly got out of the 43 and we
18、nt to the woman. I showed her to 44 me the phone and shouted, “Let me help you. Ill tell you what the person is 45 ” She looked at me and agreed 46 . I took the phone from her, 47 who I was, listened for a moment, and told the woman her husband was 48 her outside the airport as he could not enter th
19、e gate area. Finally, I pointed her in the right 49 .It took me less than two minutes to finish the task, but my 50 in having been able to help her remains strong.31.A.butB.ifC.soD.unless32.A.secretlyB.loudlyC.sadlyD.quickly33.A.callB.helpC.tellD.meet34.A.askedB.wroteC.repeatedD.guessed35.A.shouting
20、B.singingC.leavingD.dying36.A.sickB.tiredC.sorryD.busy37.A.badB.funnyC.possibleD.strange38.A.stepB.toneC.friendD.mind39.A.dutyB.ideaC.taskD.turn40.A.avoidB.stopC.continueD.keep41.A.normalB.luckyC.proudD.healthy42.A.moneyB.comfortC.helpD.guide43.A.lineB.spaceC.circleD.thought44.A.throwB.examineC.hand
21、D.fix45.A.doingB.sayingC.watchingD.planning46.A.honestlyB.bravelyC.angrilyD.thankfully47.A.explainedB.consideredC.forgotD.lied48.A.thinking ofB.turning to C.waiting forD.staring at49.A.queueB.directionC.streetD.room50.A.pityB.hopeC.loveD.pride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，从各篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和
22、D）中，选出最佳选项。AMy bosss daughter was studying in the Philippines. He asked me if my husband and I could take care of her. He thought his daughter would be able to improve her English communication skills in this way.After days of thinking, we agreed. He then brought her here and left after 3 days. I th
23、ought that my bosss daughter was well-mannered, but that was wrong.After a month of staying in the Philippines, she started to show her true colors. When my husband asked her what she wanted for breakfast, she answered him in a rude way. From then on, we experienced fights at home. There was a time
24、when we didnt talk to her for a week as a punishment of not being good to us. What I hated most was that she didnt care about other peoples feelings. She ate ahead of us when we were still working and didnt leave anything for us. So we had to separate her food from ours to avoid such a problem.The w
25、orst thing about her was that she shouted at us. I was wondering if she did this to her parents. We told this to her parents, but unfortunately I didnt think that solved the problem. This situation lasted for almost 8 months. Our patience (耐心) was tested during that time.We tried to teach her everyt
26、hing we could to make her a better person, but I guess 8 months may not be enough. We even tried to understand her and adjust (调整) for her, but it didnt work . I just hope that she learned something from us and from other Filipinos.51.This passage is mainly about the writers experience of .A.trying
27、to please her bossB.changing a girls bad behaviorC.improving her communication skillsD.dealing with a teenage girl staying in her house52.Why did the boss want his daughter to stay with the writer?A.Because he was too busy to take care of his daughter.B.Because he wanted his daughter to take a holid
28、ay there.C.Because he wanted his daughter to improve her English in this way.D.Because he wanted the writer to teach his daughter good manners.53.What do the examples in Paragraph 3 tell us?A.The daughter wasnt behaving well.B.The writer and her husband were careless.C.The writer and her husband hat
29、ed children.D.The daughter tried her best to make others happy.54.The underlined word “that ” in Paragraph 4 refers to .A.being patient with herB.her parents punishing herC.asking her parents about herD.telling her parents about her behaviorBA good money book is a great gift for yourself, especially
30、 if youve received any bookstore gift cards. If not, try your local library. Heres a brief look at some of the best ones on the shelves.Making the Most of Your Money isnt just a book about money, and its also a health booklift it over your head 10 times and youll build up your muscles. This newly wr
31、itten book is so thick that it covers everything from bankbooks to interest rates, etc.10,000 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget is a nice hands-on book for how to save money in everyday life. This book also includes lots of special resources and tips on things like cheap dinners and travel deals.
32、Financial First Aid Kit 2009 by Nolo Press is a collection of books. Its books are clearly written by lawyers who are comfortable with simple English, so you can follow the legal process of setting up a business, and other business-related situations. Most include worksheets of fill-in-the-blanks la
33、w forms, too.I Will Teach You to Be Rich collects the best simple advice on how to start making money, how to save money on big things like cars, and how to beat the credit card companies at their own game. Little tips and pictures make it easy to read, understand and use. Read any 10 pages and youl
34、l learn something smart about how to deal with your money.The Smartest Book Youll Ever Read is a proper introduction to many problems retirees(退休人员) have to face. It covers how to plan pension distributions(退休金分配), where to get money managing advice, how to manage long-term care and more. After read
35、ing this, you might have to do more research to collect details on the personal topics covered, but this is a smart way to get started.55The author says Making the Most of Your Money is a health book because_.Ait teaches how to manage money in a healthy wayBit is heavy and takes some strength to lif
36、t itCit gives advice on how to stay healthyDit covers everything56Which of the following books gives advice on peoples daily life?AI will Teach You to Be Rich.BMaking the Most of Your Money.CThe Smartest Book Youll Ever Read.D10,000 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget.57You should read Financial fi
37、rst Aid Kit 2009 if you want to_.Aget some legal information related to businessBlearn how to become a successful lawyerCget advice on choosing a lawyerDlearn difficult law English58Which of the following statements is TRUE about I will Teach You to Be Rich?AIt is a book without picturesBIt gives bo
38、th simple and difficult tips.COnly 10 pages of this book are useful.DIt will help you recognize the lies of credit card companies.CThe worlds tallest mountain is in need of spring cleaning. A team of mountaineers flew to Mount Everest today to clean up tons of trash that was left on the mountain by
39、its climbers.Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas, on the border of Nepal and China. Its the tallest mountain in the world. Climbers first successfully reached the peak in 1953. Since then, thousands of people have climbed Everest, leaving their trash along its trails. This includes ropes, tent
40、s and empty oxygen bottles. Nepal requires Everest climbers to bring down everything they take up to the mountain, but trash from climbs before the rule took effect still remains on the mountain. The mountaineers plan to bring down 11,000 pounds of trash from Everest this spring. This is the best cl
41、imbing time before the summer rainy season begins. They will receive $1.40 for every kilogram (about 2.2 pounds) of trash they carry down the mountain.Eco Everest Expedition organized the cleaning activity. This is the fourth year one has been held. Leading the team is Apa, a guide from Nepal who ha
42、s climbed Everest a record 20 times since 1989.“I want to do this for my country, my people and for Everest,”Apa says.Apa says that when he first began climbing Everest, the trail to the top was covered in ice and snow. But now the path contains bare rocks with deep cracks from melting ice. This mak
43、es climbing up the mountain more dangerous. Apa, who grew up in the foothills of Everest but now lives in the United States, often takes part in activities to save the mountain from the effects of global warming and other problems.59.Whats the purpose of the team of mountaineers in flying to Mount E
44、verest?A.To climb Mount Everest before summer reaches.B.To clean up trash they left on Mount Everest.C.To start an organization on Mount Everest.D.To clean up trash left on Mount Everest.60.Paragraph 2 shows that when climbing Mount Everest, the mountaineers .A.didnt do enough to protect the environ
45、ment.B.left their trash on the mountain without noticing it. C.did their best not to leave their trash on the mountain.D.didnt think their trash would be a big problem one day. 61.What do we know about Apa?A.He spent his childhood in the United States.B.He climbed Mount Everest once every year.C.He
46、is very active in keeping Mount Everest clean.D.He took part in the activity mainly to make money.62.The last paragraph shows that .A.it is impossible to reach the peak of Mount Everest now B.few people are interested in climbing Mount Everest nowC.the effects of global warming can be seen on Mount
47、EverestD.global warming hasnt attracted enough attention around the world.DCalifornia sea lions are the fastest of all the sea lions, reaching speeds of up to 40 kilometers an hour when swimming. Males are much larger than females, measuring 2 to 2.5 meters and weighing 200 to 453 kilograms. Females
48、 only measure 1.5 to 2 meters and weigh 50 to 113 kilograms. They can also move fairly well while on land.California sea lions can be found living along the Pacific coast of North America. They prefer to live in waters near rocky and sandy shores. On land, they often gather in large groups as many a
49、s 1,000 of them. While at sea, they travel in much smaller groups of around 10 or more. They communicate with one another through a series of sounds.Their diet consists of a wide variety of fish and other sea animals. They are able to hold their breath for up to 10 minutes by slowing down their hear
50、t rate, allowing them to hunt for their prey for a longer period of time. They have been known to continuously hunt for up to 30 hours at a time , with their eyesight and hearing playing an important part in finding their food. Being so large, they do not have that many natural predators (天敌) that t
51、hey need to be on the lookout for .Eleven months after getting pregnant, the female will give birth to one baby on land. If the baby can survive long enough, they can live to be 20 to 25 years old.California sea lions are not listed as an endangered species. This is largely due to laws such as the U
52、S Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. Hopefully such acts will continue to show results.63.What do we know about California sea lions?A.They weigh at least 113 kilograms.B.They swim faster than any other sea animal.C.Males are much larger than females.D.They usually move very slowly after leaving
53、the sea.64.Which of the following descriptions about California sea lions might NOT be true?A.About 1,000 of them are often seen together on a shore.B.Hundreds of them hunt together at sea.C.They are often seen near rocky shores along the Pacific coast.D.They make a series of sounds to communicate w
54、ith each other.65.California sea lions slow down their heart rate in order to .A.swim faster at sea B.have a rest while huntingC.hunt for over 30 hours at a timeD.stay in water for a longer time66.What is the main reason why California sea lions arent endangered?A.That they are not worth much money.
55、B.That they have no natural enemies.C.That they are protected well by laws.D.That they are good at raising the young.EThere are a few rules in dog parks, and it is amazing how often these rules get broken. Follow these rules to make sure that you have a good time, and that you help everyone stay saf
56、e.No leashes(绳套) in the Dog ParkNever bring a leash into the dog park. Once you are past the gate, the leash should come off as soon as possible. If you allow your dog in the dog park with a leash on, you are almost asking the other dogs to hurt your dog. The leash makes your dog show others that it
57、 is inferior (卑贱的) and should be made fun of._This is not a hard rule and indeed many responsible dog owners bring water into the dog park. Youd better avoid bringing water into the dog park because it spreads germs (细菌) quickly. I do offer my dog water before and after going into the park beside my
58、 car. It gets dirty fast when many dogs are drinking water in the same place.Do Not Bring Fierce Dogs into the Dog ParkDo you have a fierce dog who loves to bite at others heels? Do not bring it to the dog park. This is a sad decision for dog owners to make, as they love their pets. If other dogs ar
59、e leaving with their tails between their legs, or yelping, then your dog is being a bully. If your dog does this once in a while, it may not be a problem. If it always does this to other dogs, you need to stop going to the dog park.There are hundreds of dog park websites. So find a good dog park web
60、site, and then keep it for future use.67. According to Paragraph 2, if your dog has a leash on it in the dog park, _. A. it may try to hurt other dogs. B. it may look down upon other dogs. C. it may be made fun of by other dogs. D. it may run away from you.68. Whats the best title for Paragraph 3? A
61、. Do not feed your dog. B. No water in the dog park. C. Be a responsible dog owner. D. Do not spread germs in the park.69. If your dog is a bully, it means it _. A. looks very big B. likes biting other dogs C. hates going to the dog park D. likes dealing with other dogs70. The writer wrote this pass
62、age to _. A. tell dog owners how to keep their dogs safe B. tell dog owners how to take care of their dogs C. help dog owners know some dog park rules D. introduce a good dog park website第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分50分）第一节 完成句子（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）71. Geography also _in making dialects. ( play )地理对方言的形成也起到了重要的作用。
63、72.As a beginner, she has a lot of difficulty_ these expressions correctly. (make )作为一名初学者，她在正确使用这些短语方面感到很困难。73._, what he thinks is not the most important. (concern)在我看来，他想什么不是最重要的。 74. It was in England _ this old book when he was taking a vacation with his family. ( dig )他是在英格兰发现这本旧书的，当时他正和他的家人一起
64、度假。75. Our teacher insisted we _ all that he said in class but many didnt follow his instructions. (set)我们老师要求我们把他在课堂上讲的话记下来，但是很多人没有照着做。76. Ever since last year, my sister and I _taking a bike trip. (dream)自从去年以来，我和我姐姐一直梦想着骑自行车旅行。77. In that big earthquake the number of people reached more than 400,
65、000. (injure)在那次地震中受伤的人数达到了多万。78. Here is my neighbour _ by the earthquake. (destroy) 这是我的邻居，他的家在这次地震中被毁了。79. I know nothing about these beggars, but its my impression that they simply _ working. (prefer)我对这些乞讨者一无所知，但是我的印象中，比起工作，他们只是更愿意乞讨。80. It was the third time _. (change)那是他第三次改变主意了。第二节：短文写作（共1题
66、；满分30分） 假如你叫李明，现在给你的美国朋友Lucy写一封英文信，谈谈你的高中生活。信件的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。要点如下：1作为高一新生，你在孝感高中已经学习生活了两个多月。2校园非常美丽，学习环境优良。3同学之间互助友爱。4老师工作认真负责。5目前感到的困难。注意： 1.适当增加细节，使行文连贯。2.词数：100 左右 3.参考词汇：孝感高中 Xiaogan Senior Middle SchoolDear Lucy,How are you getting along these days? Best wishes. Yours, Li Ming一年级英语期中考试参考答案听力
67、15 CBCAB 610 ABCBC 1115 BBABC 1620 BBCAB单选 2125 DCBBC 2630 ACBBA完形 3135ABDCA 3640 CABDB 4145BCACB 4650DACBD阅读 ADCAD B BDAD CDACC DCBDCECBBC完成句子71. plays an important part/role72. in making use of73. As far as Im concerned74. that he dug out75.(should) set down76. have dreamed about/of have been drea
68、ming about/of77. who/that were injured78whose home was destroyedthe home of whom was destroyedof whom the home was destroyed79. prefer begging to 80. that he had changed his mind作文Dear Lucy,How are you getting along these days? I have studied in Xiaogan Senior Middle School as a freshman for more th
69、an two months, and I cant wait to share my feelings with you.Our school is an ideal place to live and study in. There are nice plants, beautiful flowers, friendly classmates and hard-working teachers who are always ready to help us with our studies.However, I am not doing very well in maths at present. And there is still some time before I can be really independent. I will try my best to catch up with others and learn to live by myself.Best wishes. Yours, Li Ming