1、广东省中大附中2011-2012学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题考生注意事项:1 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分,选择题部分用2B铅笔将答案涂在答题卡上,非选择题部分用黑色钢笔、签字笔在答题卷上作答。2 考试时间120分钟,全卷满分150分。第一部分:听力理解(共15分)请听下面对话,选出最佳选项。请听第一段对话,回答1-3题1. What is the man s sister doing in China?A Traveling B Studying C Working2How long will the man s sister stay in China in total?A Three
2、 months B Five months C Two years3. What is the mans plan for next month? A To learn Chinese B To visit his sister C To go camping请听第二段对话,回答4-6题4. What was the man doing when his computer broke down?A Playing games B Watching a movie.C Doing his homework5. Whats the companys phone number?A 8036945 B
3、 8037245 C 8062435 6. What do we know about the woman?A She is a great help to the manB She is the owner of the companyC She hasnt run into the same trouble ever.请听第三段对话,回答7-9题7Why did the woman go to Hong Kong?A To do business B To see her husbandC To have a short holiday8. When will the woman brin
4、g photos to the man?A This afternoon B Tomorrow morningC The day after tomorrow9 What can we learn from the conversation?A The woman likes fishes.B The two speakers are former colleagues.C The man has been to Hong Kong before.第二节:听取信息(共六小题,每小题1分)听下面一段对白,请根据题目要求,从听到的内容中获取必要的信息,填入10-15的空格中。Information
5、 cardWhere Mrs. Green lives : In a 10How old Jack is: 11 years oldWhy Jack wants to work in Greensea: There is 12 in his hometown and he can make a lot of money in Greensea.How Mrs. Green went to Jacks house: By 13Why Mrs. Green got angry? Jack never gave her 14.How Jack answered : Mrs. Green didnt
6、15.第二部分 单项选择(每题1分,共15分)16. Excuse me, is the book shop far from here?No, it is just _ of our college.A. 3 kilometres long B. 3 kilometres walkC. within 3 kilometres D. 3 kilometres far 17. He went on talking while I tried to _ what it meant.A. come out B. turn outC. take out D. figure out18. Are you
7、 worried about his safety? Only _.A. gradually B. broadly C. slightly D. extremely 19. My teacher punished me this morning.Why? Youve done nothing wrong, _ I can see.A. as long asB. as far asC. as well asD. as soon as20. Word came _ our duties would be changed.A. that B. which C. whether D. when21.
8、Where is the shooting centre?It is about 50 kilometres _ the city of Beijing.A. in south ofB. south of C. the south ofD. southern of22. What he had said and done in the school _ his parents and teachers. A. was pleasedB. pleasedC. pleased byD. pleased with23. Its based on the idea _ all people are c
9、reated equal, _ is accepted by most people.A. that; thatB. which; whichC. which; whenD. that; which24. Why not get some work experience first _ go straight on to university?A. other thanB. rather thanC. more thanD. less than25. He could see the tall chimneys of the factory _.A. from distanceB. in di
10、stanceC. in the distanceD. to a distance26. The prices of the flats _ are several times as high as in the countryside.A. downtown B. in the downtown C. in downtown D. at downtown27. _ by thick bamboo and high forest, the ancient city hadnt been discovered until the 1990s.A. Surrounding B. Surround C
11、. Surrounded D. Having surrounded28. The girl who is studying at the art college has a_ for music and dance.A. gift B. present C. power D. strength29. We watched the river as it _ on under the bridge.A. settled B. toured C. flowed D. floated30. Many experts agree that there is a possibility _ in thi
12、s area in the following days.A. when some more earthquakes may happen B. that some more earthquakes may happenC. where may some more earthquakes happenD. what may some more earthquakes happen第三部分 完形填空(共15题,每题2分,满分30分)Jack Baines is a self-made millionaire, but his beginnings were very lowly. He was
13、the youngest of eight children. His father had a 31 in a cotton mill (纱厂), but he was often 32_ to work because of poor health. The family couldnt afford to pay the rent(房租) or bills, and the children often went hungry. After leaving school at the age of 14, Jack was 33 what to do when Mr. Walker, h
14、is old teacher, offered to lend him 100 to start his own _34_ .It was just after the war. Raw materials were not enough, and Jack saw a 35 in scrap metal(废弃金属). He bought bits of metal and stored it in an old garage(车库). When he had built up a large amount, he sold it and 36 plenty of money.Jack 37
15、working hard. After one year he succeeded in repaying the 100.By the time Jack was 30 years old he had 38 his first million, and he wanted to 39 this achievement by doing something “grand”. 40 _ all his money it was possible to build a beautiful home for himself and his parents. In 1959, “Baines Cas
16、tle” was built in the heart of the Lancashire countryside. It was one of the finest buildings in the country.Jack has recently sold “Baines Castle” for 500 million, 41Jack still cant get used to 42 the good life. He can often _43_ drinking with the locals at the local pub(酒吧).“I remember being very
17、44 as a child, but never 45 as a child,” says Jack, “and I will never forget where I came from and who I am.”31. A. job B. work C. company D. house32. A. able B. glad C. unable D. eager33. A. seeing B. wondering C. doubting D. preparing34. A. school B. farm C. business D. store35. A. problem B. purp
18、ose C. future D. principle36. A. spent B. borrowed C. wasted D. earned37. A. enjoyed B. preferred C. promised D. hated38. A. given B. made C. taken D. lost39. A. remember B. honor C. celebrate D. recognize40. A. Use B. To C. On D. With41. A. so B. and C. or D. but42. A. using B. doing C. living D. k
19、eeping 43. A. be found B. find C. look for D. be looked for44. A. rich B. poor C. healthy D. well45. A. proud B. satisfied C. unhappy D. happy四 阅读理解(共20题,每题2分,共40分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。AWhat Is Bird Flu?How many people have been affected? The disease has killed seven people. Vietnam ha
20、s confirmed six human cases, and all of them have died. Thailand has confirmed three cases, including one death.How is it passed? Infected birds spread the virus through saliva(唾液),faeces(粪便),and nasal secretions(鼻腔分泌物).So far, only humans with direct contact with sick birds have caught the disease.
21、 But scientists are worried that bird flu could link with regular human influenza, mutate(变异),and become a deadly new virus and cause a pandemic(全国性流行病).What are the symptoms(症状) in birds? Loss of appetite, ruffled(竖起的) feathers, fever, weakness, diarrhea(腹泻), excessive thirst, swelling. Mortality r
22、ate(死亡率) can range between 50 percent to 100 percent.What are the symptoms in humans? Fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, eye infections, pneumonia(肺炎),viral pneumonia and so on.World Health Organization(WHO) says this years strain is resistant to cheaper antiviral drugs, for instance, amantadi
23、ne(三环癸胺,一种抗病毒药).Scientists are exploring more expensive treatment.WHO also recommends quarantining(隔离) sick people.Theres no evidence that the virus is being passed through eating chicken products, health experts say. Heat kills viruses, and WHO says chicken products should be cooked thoroughly at t
24、he temperature of at least 70 degrees Celsius(158 degrees Fahrenheit).WHO also says people should wash their hands after handling poultry so as not to contaminate(污染) other objects.46. What is bird flu?A. It is a form of influenza which strikes all the animals.B. It is a form of influenza which stri
25、kes all birds,even humans.C. It is a form of influenza which strikes only poultry.D. It is a kind of illness which strikes poultry instead of humans.47. In which place no bird flu cases were reported?A. Japan.B. Australia.C. Taiwan.D. South Korea.48. How many people died of bird flu according to the
26、 passage?A. Six.B. Nine.C. Seven.D. Eight.49. The scientists are most worried that .A. infected birds spread the virus through saliva and faecesB. mortality rate will increase rapidlyC. peoples illness caused bird fluD. bird flu could contact with regular human influenza, mutate and become a deadly
27、new virus50. Which should not be done in order to make sure of safety?A. Eat chicken products which are cooked at a temperature of 60.B. Sick people should be quarantined.C. People should wash their hands after handling poultry.D. Something should be done to ensure poultry carcasses do not contamina
28、te other objects.B Dear Sir,I am interested in your advertisement in the“Arkadia Morning Mail” for hostesses to be in charge of the welfare(福利),entertainment and guiding of British guests in your holiday centre in Ruusulinna.I am now a third-year student of English and History in the University of G
29、ardenia but I am free from early June till late September. I have spent one year in London working in an English family and attending courses in English so I can speak this language fluently(流利地).My father has been a guide and I have often followed him and also myself acted as a guide to English-spe
30、aking groups. My studies and experience have made me familiar with many interesting places in my country. I am sociable, really interested in people and, at the same time, I am the one with common sense on whom people can depend.I put the address of the Manager of the local Tourist Information Offic
31、e with the letter inside, who is ready to supply further information about me.If you are interested in my application(申请),I should be pleased with further information about these jobs, including the salary and general condition of employment.Yours faithfully,Polly Cosmos51. What do you think the“Ark
32、adia Morning Mail” is?A. Its a TV station.B. Its a radio station.C. Its a newspaper.D. Its a company.52. By writing the second paragraph Polly Cosmos mainly tries to make the manager believe .A. she is a third-year student of English and HistoryB. she is able to speak English very wellC. she has att
33、ended courses in English in LondonD. she has no lessons from early June till late September53. In the third paragraph she wants the manager to know how able she is to serve as .A. a guideB. an actorC. an English-speakerD. a person with common sense54. The underlined word“sociable”here means“fond of
34、“.A. doing good deedsB. making tripsC. visiting the places of interestD. being with other people55. What she wants to know very much is .A. what job shell be givenB. when she may go to workC. whether shell be employedD. whether the condition of employment is goodCChinas second manned space flight wi
35、ll be done by two astronauts over five days in 2005. “Shenzhou-VI will be sent into space sometime in 2005,” said Zuo Saichun, a spokesperson of the China Aerospace Science and Technology (CAST). “The spacecraft(宇宙飞船)will make new breakthroughs in Chinas manned space technology.”Unlike Shenzhou-V, a
36、 little more than a year ago (in October, 2003), the next flight will see two astronauts fly in space for five days. Their capsule (太空舱) is designed to be capable of orbiting for a whole week, the spokesperson said. “For the first time, astronauts will enter and live in the orbital module(舱) of the
37、spacecraft to do scientific experiments,” said a statement from CAST. CAST did not say what those experiments will be.In Shenzhou-VI, scientists have changed the spacecrafts configuration (构形) to reduce its weight, and tried to improve the performance of on-board equipment. They have also worked to
38、make sure of the energy supply of the spacecraft and further improve its safety. So far, scientists have worked out ways to solve problems on environmental control and life support. Shenzhou-VI will be sent into orbit(轨道) atop a Long March(长征) 2F rocket. Meanwhile, a model of the Change-1 satellite
39、is expected to be sent to orbit the moon in two years. The satellite, part of the three-stage programme, would be followed by the landing of an unmanned vehicle on the moon in the second stage by 2010 and collecting samples of lunar soil by 2020 in the final stage, according to Sun Laiyan, director
40、of the China National Space Administration. 56. Which of the following about Shenzhou-VI is NOT true?A. It will be sent into space in 2005. B. It is capable of orbiting for two weeks.C. It will be sent into orbit atop a Long March 2F rocket.D. It will be sent into space with two astronauts. 57. What
41、 does the underlined word “breakthroughs”(in para.1) mean? A. 突破 B. 爆发 C. 想法 D. 手段58. According to the passage, the following problems should be solved before Shenzhou-VI is sent into space EXCEPT _. A. environmental control B. energy supply C. life support D. lunar soil collecting59. Which of the f
42、ollowing does NOT belong to the three-stage programme?A. Shenzhou-VIs being sent into space.B. A model of the Change-1 satellite will be sent to orbit the moon.C. The landing of an unmanned vehicle on the moon. D. Collecting samples of lunar soil. 60. The passage mainly tells us _.A. some problems n
43、eed solving before Shenzhou-VI is sent into spaceB. Shenzhou-VI will be sent into space in 2005C. what Chinas space programme isD. how Chinas three-stage programme is carried outD Last year more than 13 Korean (韩国) TV series were introduced in China. Turn on the TV, and Korean beauties are appearing
44、 during peak viewing times(黄金时段). Some of the dramas are being repeated, but audiences continue to watch them. Why are the South Korean TV series loved by so many Chinese people? Cheng Yiting, a student from East China Normal University, gives us her reasons. She thinks that the good-looking actors
45、with cool clothes and the beautiful sight in the dramas are the selling points for South Korean TV dramas. But what attracted the young audiences most is the pure and moving love stories.And it seems that South Korean TV series has also won the hearts of middle-aged people. They are touched by the m
46、orals(道德)in the shows. These include the importance of respecting elders and social order. Though some people think South Korean TV series are too slow and too long, most of the Chinese audiences like them. Maybe we are really tired of Western TV series. Compared with that, South Korean TV series ar
47、e not bad. 61. What does the underlined word repeated in the third line mean?A. 大长今B. 流行C. 重播 D. 垃圾时段62. Which of the following is NOT mentioned(提及)about South Korean TV series in the passage?A. Love B. Morals C. Social order D. The youth self-respect63. What is the main reason why South Korean TV s
48、eries are popular?A. The series are slow and long.B. The actors wear cool clothes.C. The stories with morals in them are pure and moving.D. The actors are cool.64. What do you know about South Korean TV series from the passage?A. Thirteen more South Korean TV series will be introduced to China.B. Yo
49、ung audiences like South Korean TV series better than middle aged people.C. All the South Korean TV series will be repeated this year.D. Some Chinese think part of South Korean TV series are worth watching twice.65. What does the writer want to tell us?A. We are fed up with South Korean TV series.B.
50、 South Korean TV series is a great success and popular in China.C. South Korean TV series are better than Chinese TV series.D. We can learn a lot from Korean TV series so we need to watch them again and again.第二卷一、补全下列单词(每空1 分,共15分)1.The party was in m _of our parents silver wedding.2.It took Americ
51、an a few years to gain i _from British3.It is unwise to advise him to eat more because he is on d_4.No one can touch my dictionary without my p_5.As long as you c_ _theory with practice, it will be much better 6.It is known to all that smoking is h_ _to our health7.What he did c_ once again that you
52、 were wrong.8.The little boy is not willing to _to his teacher for his misbehavior (道歉)9.In order to _both sides, the president did a lot .( 权衡)10.Doctor gives me a suggestion that I should eat something that is easy to _(消化)11.Leave him alone, for his _was running out (忍耐力)12.The _earthquake took p
53、lace last week, killing more than 1000 people in that country(强烈的)13.This city is famous for its beautiful s_ and warm c_14.As the society develops , the social problems m_ as well.二、翻译句子(每空2分,共20分)1During this special festival, kids are quite interested in _(彼此恶搞 trick)2The whole country was in rui
54、ns, so_(显而易见的是)it had been attacked (主语从句obvious)3The playground is wet, it _(昨晚肯定下过雨)4The clever student managed to _(阻止了同学打架 prevent , fight)5The news _surprised all(每一个人都通过了考试,同位语从句)6Li lei was late again, he explained to his teacher that the bad weather_ his being late(成为他迟到的原因)7When the girl sa
55、w _(穿的破烂的人),she stopped and asked if he needed some help8It has been raining for a couple of days. _. remains to be seen. (是否要举行运动会hold)9Everyone _(屏住呼吸)when he _(出现)三、书面表达(满分15分)请根据以下表格内容,以A Big Forest Fire 为题,写一篇英文简讯。写作内容:写作要求:1. 内容包括以上所有要点,书写工整,用5个句子完成。2. 不能逐句翻译,可以对信息进行整合并用合适的连词连接2. 参考词汇: 当地的 loc
56、al 经济损失 economic losses 评分标准句子结构准确,信息内容完整,篇章结构连贯,书写工整。高一下学期期中考试英语答案Words Memory independence diet permission combine harmful confirmedApologize balance digest patience violent scenery climate multiplyTranslation1.playing tricks on each other 2 its obvious that3 must have rained 4 prevent the students from fighting5 that everyone passed the exam 6.accounted for7 the man in rags 8 whether the sports meeting will be held9 held his breath appeared /turned up作文:A Big Forest fire