1、2008届吴川一中高三第一学期期中考试英语试题（时间：120分钟，满分：150分） 听力部分（满分35分）第一节听独白或对话听下面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1段材料，回答第1-3题。1 Why was the man tired?A. Because he was at work for the whole day . B .Because he had been moving house
2、.C. Because he was studying hard.2 What do you know about Sophia now?A. She is a student. B She is a bank clerk. C She is a university professor.3 Why does Alfred need to call Joans friend?A. Joans friend has gone out of town.B. Joan does not know where her friend is having lunch.C. Alfred needs to
3、find out if Joans friend can work for him.听第2段材料，回答第4-f题。4 Where is the woman working?A. In a restaurant. B. In a bookstore. C. In a post office.5 How many hours does the woman work each day?A. 3 hours. B4 hours. C5 hours.6 What do we know about the man?A. He is quite lazy. B. He cant afford to play
4、 golf.C. He is busy preparing for his examination.听第3段材料，回答第7-9题。7 What is the total number of students at Deep Springs College？A. 17，000. B. 9，000 C248 Which of the following is true of the Deep Springs College?A. Its library is often crowded with students. B. Its located in a college town.C. Its s
5、chool buildings are old.9 What can students at Deep Springs do in their spare time?A. Take a walk in the desert. B Watch TV C Go to the cinema.听第4段材料，回答第10-12题。10. Why does the woman recognize the man easily?A. Because they have met each other before.B. Because the man has told her what he looks lik
6、e on the telephone.C. Because the man has given her the description of him in the e-mail.11. What does the man carry when he travels?A. Sometimes a bag，sometimes a small suitcase. B. Not only a bag but also an unaccompanied luggage.C. Neither a bag nor a small suitcase.12. How about the suite which
7、is arranged for the man?A. The suite is big enough as well as the hotel.B. The suite is big enough but not the hotel.C. The hotel is big enough but not the suite.听第5段材料，回答第13-15题。13. Who is the speaker?A. A union leader. B. A hotel manager. C A tourist guide. 14. What can we infer from this announce
8、ment?A. They are booked into a luxurious hotel. B. They are far away from any cities.C. Local food is both cheaper and delicious.15. Which activity is not included in the holiday arrangement？A. Sunbathing. B. Hiking. CSkiing. 第二节听取信息听下面一段对话。请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为16-20的空格中。听录音前，你将有10秒钟的阅读时间
9、。录音读两遍。你有80秒钟的作答时间。1.The leader of the mountain climbing expedition(探险队) came from（16）_2.The event took place on the 16th （17）_，and the weather that day was beautiful.3.The（18）_ caused the event directly.4.How many people were there in the party expect the leader? （19）_。5.What was wrong with Mickey?
10、 He lost （20）_.语言知识及应用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：完形填空（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21-30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A soldier was coming home after having fought in Vietnam. Before that, he called his parents, asking whether he could bring a friend home to live with them. His friend was badly hurt in
11、 the war and lost an arm and a leg.His parents 21 , though their son begged so many times. They said,“Someone with such 22 would be a terrible burden on us. We cant let this 23 our life. Youd better get rid of him. Hell find a way to live on his own.”Hearing this, the son hung up the phone. The pare
12、nts heard 24 more from him until days later, a call from the San Francisco police came, telling that their son had died which was 25 a suicide. The grief-stricken parents flew to San Francisco to 26 the body of their son. They recognized him, but to their 27 ，they found that their son had only one a
13、rm and one leg.We always find it easy to love those who are good-looking or fun to have around, but 28 to those who inconvenience us or make us feel 29 .We would rather stay away from people who arent as healthy, beautiful or smart as we are. 30 , theres someone who wont treat us that way. They love
14、 us with an unconditional love that welcomes us into the forever family, regardless of how messed up we are. Please accept people as they are, and be more understanding of those who are different from us!21. A. raged B. confused C. hesitated D. refused22. A. disabilities B. illnesses C. living D. ca
15、ses23. A. adapt to（适应） B. involve in （牵涉） C. interfere with(妨害) D. benefit from24. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything25. A. accepted B. suggested C. contained D. believed26. A. handle B. identify C. check D. transport27. A. relief B. charm C. surprise D. disappointment28. A. hard B. i
16、mportant C. helpful D. interesting29. A. worried B. anxious C. painful D. uncomfortable30. A. Happily B. Badly C. Thankfully D. Incredibly第二节:语法填空,(满分:15分,每小题1.5分) 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31-40的相应位置上。People realize that, 31 animals may not have the same in
17、telligence(智力) as human beings, they are smart enough to learn certain things.Dogs are 32 (extreme) useful as companions for blind people. When a dog has been properly trained, he will always lead his master 33 the right direction and keep him out of danger. Horses are also able to learn many things
18、. Horses that are used for guard or police duty must learn never to 34 (frighten) of noises, traffic, and other disturbances. Racing horses are also quite strong. Therefore, it is necessary 35 those people who train them to be very patient and understanding.The moving pictures and television can use
19、 36 (train) animals too. Some animals, such as monkeys and foxes, are easy to film. 37 you have to do is make a trail in front of the camera by dragging something that smells good to 38 animals over the ground. Big animals, such as lions and tigers, can be photographed as they bound happily back to
20、39 families and dinner. If a movie actor is nearby, the well-trained animal will pay no attention to him. 40 , the audience may imagine that the actor escaped a terrible death by the skin of his teeth.第三节，阅读理解（每小题2分，满分30分）。 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAny foreigner who has tried to l
21、earn Chinese can tell how hard it is to master the tones required to speak and understand. And anyone who has tried to learn to play the violin or other instruments can report similar challenges. Now researchers have found that people with musical training have an easier time learning Chinese. Writi
22、ng in the online edition of Nature Neuroscience, researchers from northwestern University say that both skills draw on the same parts of the brain that help people discover changes in pitch(音调). One of the studys authors, Nina Kraus, said the findings suggested that studying music “actually turns ou
23、r sensory system”. This means that schools that want children to do well in languages should hesitate before cutting music programs, Dr. Kraus said. She said music training might also help children with language problems. Mandarin(普通话) speakers have been shown to have a more complex encoding(编码) of
24、pitch patterns in their brains than English speakers do. This is because in Mandarin and other Asian languages, pitch plays a central role. A single-syllable word can have several meanings depending on how it is intoned. For this study, the researchers looked at 20 non-Chinese speaking volunteers, h
25、alf with no musical background and half who have studied an instrument for at least six years. As they were shown a movie, the volunteers also heard an audiotape of the Mandarin word “mi” in three of its meanings: squint, bewilder, and rice. The researchers recorded activities in their brain stems t
26、o see how well they were processing the sounds. Those with a music background showed much more brain activities in response to the Chinese sounds. The lead author of the study, Patrick C.M.Wong, said it might work both ways. It appears that native speakers of tonal languages may do better at learnin
27、g instruments.41. When learning Chinese, a foreigner will find_. A. he has a difficult time learning music at the same time B. he has a easier time learning music at the same time C. it is hard to master the tones required to speak and understand D. it is easy to use the brain to help him discover c
28、hanges in pitch 42. Why does Chinese learning have something to do with music training? A. Because it has the same difficulty in learning Chinese and music. B. Because skills to learn the two make use of same parts of the brain C. Because music training may help people with language study D. Because
29、 people who do well in Chinese study do well in music 43. Compared with English speakers, Mandarin speakers have_. A. a more complex encoding of pitch patterns B. less problem in learning other languages C. more skills in studying single-syllable words D. more brain activities in response to sounds
30、44. The underlined world “intoned” in the fourth paragraph can be replaced by the word “_”. A. created B. spelled C. seemed D. pronounced 45. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Mandarin Speakers Are Smarter than English Speakers B. Skilled Ear for music May Help Language Study C. Pitch
31、 plays a Central Role in Chinese Learning D. Schools Need to Develop Music Programs BIn 1974 Robledo landed the position of vineyard manager for Sonoma-Cutrer, running the companys properties in the Sonoma, Napa and Russian River valleys. His salary of $60,000, worth more than four times that much t
32、oday, reflected his unusual talent. He was active, ambitious and smarter than a whip, says former owner Bryce Jones, who helped Robledo learn to run a business and remains an advisor.Robledo moved on to Curtis Ranches in 1981; the owner was so impressed with his abilities, he sent him to France to t
33、each grafting at an affiliated(隶属的) winery. Robledos English was still spotty, and on the layover at JFK, he got so lost that he almost missed his flight to Paris. He tried improving his fluency using his childrens textbooks, to little avail. (In fact, his linguistic insecurity led him to put off se
34、eking U.S. citizenship until 1990, when he finally took, and passed, the rigorous exam.) The language barrier was the most difficult thing for my father, says daughter Vanessa, 29. But it didnt prevent him from expressing a concern for others as intense as his drive to succeed. Over time, Robledo he
35、lped all his brothers and sisters come north and found them good jobs in the vineyards. In Sonoma he routinely brought workers home for his wifes tasty meals. Hed make sure they had a place to stay, says Vanessa. In 1984 Robledo purchased a house on a 13-acre plot in Napa. He moved his family into t
36、he house and spent his evenings planting vines. He set up experimental plots in the backyard, using different soils and rootstocks.Despite killing frosts, ill-timed rains and colleagues warnings that some of his experiences were hopeless, his fields all bore extraordinary fruit. He began selling gra
37、pes to wineries, and by the mid 1990s hed gone into business for himself.The kids pitched in from the beginning. I remember working on my birthday and on Christmas, says Robledos son. Instead of a baseball bat, I got a shovel as a present from my father. But I appreciate it now. My father instilled
38、the belief that if you work for it, you can have pretty much of what you want in this beautiful country.46. What did Bryce thinks of Robledo? A. He was more horrible than a whip B. He had great talent and ambition C. His behaviors made Jones unhappy D. His talent was different from a whips 47. Roble
39、dos experience during his journey to Paris reflected the fact that_ A. he usually came late B. he easily got lost C. he wasnt good at English D. he was afraid of flying 48. As manger of Sonoma-Cutrer, how did Robledo treat his workers? A. He would invite them to live in his home. B. He often showed
40、off his wifes cooking C. He was very hard on them D. He was very helpful to them 49. Robledo gave his son a shovel as his present because_. A. he wanted his son to know the importance of working B. he wanted his son to build a beautiful country with the shovel. C. he wanted his son to know shovels w
41、ere important for work D. he wanted to support his sons belief in hard working 50. The authors purpose of writing the passage was to introduce_. A. a great vineyard B. a hard working father C. a man named Robledo D. a kind-hearted person C Theodore, the manager of the Paradise Hotel, told a middle-a
42、ged couple that they would have to leave the hotel after just one night. The couple, visiting from Texas, had booked a room for eight nights. “They wanted a sterile(消过毒的) environment,” Theodore said. “They should have rented a room in a hospital, maybe an operating room. This hotel is clean, but it
43、isnt that clean.” Theodore said that, on the very first day, the couple brought all the sheets and pillowcases(枕套) down to the lobby and just dropped them next to the front desk. They stood there next to this pile of bedding while other guests looked, pointed, and murmured. The hotel got three cance
44、llations within the hour from the people who witnessed this strange event. When Theodore asked the couple what the problem was, they said that their bedding was filthy and they wanted it changed. The couple could not identify any specific “filth” on the bedding. The wife just said, “Were paying good
45、 money to stay here. How dare you doubt us? We know the filth is there. Thats all the proof you need.” Theodore called room service, and the bedding was replaced immediately. Early the next evening, however, the couple marched to the front desk again and demanded seven cans of spray disinfectant(喷雾消
46、毒剂). “We need a can for each night. We have to spray the phone, the TV, all the door handles, the toilet handle, the shower stall, the faucet, the sink, and any hotel staff entering our room.” Worried about what their demands might be in the following days, Theodore politely suggested that a hotel m
47、ore suitable for them was just around the corner. He then called ahead to reserve a “very clean” room, and gave them free transportation in the hotel car. “They seemed surprised that I suggested a different hotel, but they were glad that I didnt charge them for the second day, and they really liked
48、the car service,” said Theodore.51. Why did Theodore say the couple should have stayed in a hospital? A. Because they were seriously ill. B. Because the hotel was not as clean as a hospital. C. Because a hospital had a sterile environment. D. Because the hotel was too crowded for them.52. What happe
49、ned after the couple dropped the bedding in the lobby? A. some guests cancelled their reservations. B. Some guests criticized the hotel for its bad service. C. Some guests demanded more cans of spray disinfectant. D. Some guests asked to be moved to another hotel.53. The underlined word “filthy” in
50、the fourth paragraph probably means “_”. A. old B. dirty C. ugly D. broken54. Theodore advised the couple to move to another hotel mainly because _. A. he couldnt meet their demands B. he couldnt give them good service C. he was afraid that they would demand more D. he was afraid that other guests w
51、ould cancel the reservation55. It can be inferred from the text that _. A. the couple was hard to deal with B. the hotel was badly managed C. Theodore was a clever manager D. other hotels were better than Theodores第四节 信息匹配 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Jack 等五人想通过查书来解决有关远程教育的问题，请选出符合各人需求的最佳选项。A. This is a colle
52、ction of articles about different online learning applications in school and provides a good overview of what teachers and students are doing in real situation.B. This is a very reliable introduction to distance learning which focuses on the use of television. The principle and ideas discussed reall
53、y apply to any form of distance education.C. A good introductory book for teachers that explains what distance learning is and how to put it into practice.D. A useful discussion of issues associated with distance training and how to avoid the shortcomings of online teaching and how to deal with the
54、problems caused by online teaching.E. An excellent summary of past research and current practice in online learning written by a group of pioneers in the field. They have written a number of important books about their work before.F. A scholarly textbook about distance education that presents the hi
55、story and theory of the field. It also covers the basic principles and issues of distance education.现在，请阅读以下信息，根据他们的实际情况，进行信息匹配。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。56. Jack is writing an article about distance teaching. He doesnt care when the book was written but he hopes the book covers all the topics about it.5
56、7. Mrs. Hill is a teacher. She doesnt know how to make her online teaching better and how to deal with some unexpected problems during online teaching.58. Mr. Lincoln is an old teacher. He knows nothing about distance teaching. He hopes to find a book that can teach him all the things from basic kno
57、wledge to advanced knowledge.59. Cathy is a new teacher. She wants to learn to use TV in her teaching. She is not good at technology.60. George is a new teacher and he wants to know how other teachers are carrying out online learning. 写作1、基础写作(满分15分) 请根据下面表格的提示，使用5个规范的英语句子介绍你的家乡的情况。人口约20万面积约360平方公里地
58、理情况坐落在大山的脚下，面临一条大河。新建有许多工厂，商店，医院教育情况有10所学校，每个儿童都可以上学生活状况丰富多彩，人们工作之余可以逛商店，看电影，跳舞，参加体育活动等。_2、读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。Doctors say anger can be an extremely harmful emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that angry feelings can lead to heart disease, stomach proble
59、ms, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer. Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time. Some people express anger openly in a calm, reasonable way. Others burst with anger, losing control of themselves. But still other people control their anger. They cannot or will not
60、express it. Recently some doctors have found that people who express anger too often and violently become, in fact, more and not less angry. This can cause medical problems. Some doctors say that both controlling and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger strong
61、ly may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who deep their anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure. Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger. They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real caus
62、e of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, “Do not express your anger while angry. Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably. ”写作内容 1）概括短文的内容要点，该部分的字数大约30词左右； 2）就“要不要生气”这个主题发表你的看法，至少包含以下的内容
63、要点，该部分字数大约120词左右； a)发脾气不但不利于健康，而且对人际关系有影响； b)避免因误解而造成的生气； c)理性地对待别人的错误。 写作要求 你可以使用实例或其它论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不要抄袭阅读材料中的句子。 _高三第一学期期中考试英语试题参考答案完形填空：21-25 DACBD 26-30 BCADC语法填空：31. although / though 32. extremely 33. in 34. be frightened 35. for36. trained 37. What / All 38. the/those 39. their 40.
64、 However阅读理解：41-45 CBADB 46-50 BCDAC 51-55 CABCA信息匹配： 56-60: FDCBA基础写作参考范文 My hometown is at the foot of a mountain, in front of which lies a big river. It has a population of 200,000 and an area of 360 square kilometers. Many factories, shops and hospitals have been built. There are 10 schools in o
65、ur hometown, where every child can study. People can go shopping, see a film, go dancing and play sports after work, living a colorful and happy life.Possible version for the task-based writing(任务型写作范文)（25分）Doctors say anger can lead to serious diseases like heart disease, stomach problems, headache
66、s, emotional problems and even cancer. Both controlling anger and express anger strongly can be harmful to your health.As we know, getting angry not only does harm to ones health but also has a bad effect on the relationship between people. Sometimes expressing anger too strongly can lead to severe
67、results. However, in many cases, anger may be avoided if we can understand each other better. For instance, someone may have done something about which you are very angry, but in fact he/she meant no harm. So it is quite unnecessary for you to get angry. If someone does do some wrong, try to put you
68、rself in his/her position and understand him/her. If you find it really necessary to express anger, try to do it in a calm, reasonable way. Remember losing your temper does good to neither you nor the other person.吴川一中高三第一学期期中考试英语试题（时间：120分钟，满分：150分） 听力部分（满分35分）第一节听独白或对话听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所
69、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1段材料，回答第1-3题。1 Why was the man tired?A. Because he was at work for the whole day . B .Because he had been moving house.C. Because he was studying hard.2 What do you know about Sophia now?A. She is a student. B
70、 She is a bank clerk. C She is a university professor.3 Why does Alfred need to call Joans friend?A. Joans friend has gone out of town.B. Joan does not know where her friend is having lunch.C. Alfred needs to find out if Joans friend can work for him.听第2段材料，回答第4-f题。4 Where is the woman working?A. In
71、 a restaurant. B. In a bookstore. C. In a post office.5 How many hours does the woman work each day?A. 3 hours. B4 hours. C5 hours.6 What do we know about the man?A. He is quite lazy. B. He cant afford to play golf.C. He is busy preparing for his examination.听第3段材料，回答第7-9题。7 What is the total number
72、 of students at Deep Springs College？A. 17，000. B. 9，000 C248 Which of the following is true of the Deep Springs College?A. Its library is often crowded with students. B. Its located in a college town.C. Its school buildings are old.9 What can students at Deep Springs do in their spare time?A. Take
73、a walk in the desert. B Watch TV C Go to the cinema.听第4段材料，回答第10-12题。10. Why does the woman recognize the man easily?A. Because they have met each other before.B. Because the man has told her what he looks like on the telephone.C. Because the man has given her the description of him in the e-mail.11
74、. What does the man carry when he travels?A. Sometimes a bag，sometimes a small suitcase. B. Not only a bag but also an unaccompanied luggage.C. Neither a bag nor a small suitcase.12. How about the suite which is arranged for the man?A. The suite is big enough as well as the hotel.B. The suite is big
75、 enough but not the hotel.C. The hotel is big enough but not the suite.听第5段材料，回答第13-15题。13. Who is the speaker?A. A union leader. B. A hotel manager. C A tourist guide. 14. What can we infer from this announcement?A. They are booked into a luxurious hotel. B. They are far away from any cities.C. Loc
76、al food is both cheaper and delicious.15. Which activity is not included in the holiday arrangement？A. Sunbathing. B. Hiking. CSkiing. 第二节听取信息听下面一段对话。请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为16-20的空格中。听录音前，你将有10秒钟的阅读时间。录音读两遍。你有80秒钟的作答时间。1.The leader of the mountain climbing expedition(探险队) came from（16）_2.Th
77、e event took place on the 16th （17）_，and the weather that day was beautiful.3.The（18）_ caused the event directly.4.How many people were there in the party expect the leader? （19）_。5.What was wrong with Mickey? He lost （20）_.语言知识及应用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：完形填空（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21-30各题所给的A、B、C
78、和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A soldier was coming home after having fought in Vietnam. Before that, he called his parents, asking whether he could bring a friend home to live with them. His friend was badly hurt in the war and lost an arm and a leg.His parents 21 , though their son begged so many times.
79、They said,“Someone with such 22 would be a terrible burden on us. We cant let this 23 our life. Youd better get rid of him. Hell find a way to live on his own.”Hearing this, the son hung up the phone. The parents heard 24 more from him until days later, a call from the San Francisco police came, tel
80、ling that their son had died which was 25 a suicide. The grief-stricken parents flew to San Francisco to 26 the body of their son. They recognized him, but to their 27 ，they found that their son had only one arm and one leg.We always find it easy to love those who are good-looking or fun to have aro
81、und, but 28 to those who inconvenience us or make us feel 29 .We would rather stay away from people who arent as healthy, beautiful or smart as we are. 30 , theres someone who wont treat us that way. They love us with an unconditional love that welcomes us into the forever family, regardless of how
82、messed up we are. Please accept people as they are, and be more understanding of those who are different from us!21. A. raged B. confused C. hesitated D. refused22. A. disabilities B. illnesses C. living D. cases23. A. adapt to（适应） B. involve in （牵涉） C. interfere with(妨害) D. benefit from24. A. somet
83、hing B. nothing C. anything D. everything25. A. accepted B. suggested C. contained D. believed26. A. handle B. identify C. check D. transport27. A. relief B. charm C. surprise D. disappointment28. A. hard B. important C. helpful D. interesting29. A. worried B. anxious C. painful D. uncomfortable30.
84、A. Happily B. Badly C. Thankfully D. Incredibly第二节:语法填空,(满分:15分,每小题1.5分) 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31-40的相应位置上。People realize that, 31 animals may not have the same intelligence(智力) as human beings, they are smart enough to learn certain things.Dogs are 32 (
85、extreme) useful as companions for blind people. When a dog has been properly trained, he will always lead his master 33 the right direction and keep him out of danger. Horses are also able to learn many things. Horses that are used for guard or police duty must learn never to 34 (frighten) of noises
86、, traffic, and other disturbances. Racing horses are also quite strong. Therefore, it is necessary 35 those people who train them to be very patient and understanding.The moving pictures and television can use 36 (train) animals too. Some animals, such as monkeys and foxes, are easy to film. 37 you
87、have to do is make a trail in front of the camera by dragging something that smells good to 38 animals over the ground. Big animals, such as lions and tigers, can be photographed as they bound happily back to 39 families and dinner. If a movie actor is nearby, the well-trained animal will pay no att
88、ention to him. 40 , the audience may imagine that the actor escaped a terrible death by the skin of his teeth.第三节，阅读理解（每小题2分，满分30分）。 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAny foreigner who has tried to learn Chinese can tell how hard it is to master the tones required to speak and understand.
89、And anyone who has tried to learn to play the violin or other instruments can report similar challenges. Now researchers have found that people with musical training have an easier time learning Chinese. Writing in the online edition of Nature Neuroscience, researchers from northwestern University s
90、ay that both skills draw on the same parts of the brain that help people discover changes in pitch(音调). One of the studys authors, Nina Kraus, said the findings suggested that studying music “actually turns our sensory system”. This means that schools that want children to do well in languages shoul
91、d hesitate before cutting music programs, Dr. Kraus said. She said music training might also help children with language problems. Mandarin(普通话) speakers have been shown to have a more complex encoding(编码) of pitch patterns in their brains than English speakers do. This is because in Mandarin and ot
92、her Asian languages, pitch plays a central role. A single-syllable word can have several meanings depending on how it is intoned. For this study, the researchers looked at 20 non-Chinese speaking volunteers, half with no musical background and half who have studied an instrument for at least six yea
93、rs. As they were shown a movie, the volunteers also heard an audiotape of the Mandarin word “mi” in three of its meanings: squint, bewilder, and rice. The researchers recorded activities in their brain stems to see how well they were processing the sounds. Those with a music background showed much m
94、ore brain activities in response to the Chinese sounds. The lead author of the study, Patrick C.M.Wong, said it might work both ways. It appears that native speakers of tonal languages may do better at learning instruments.41. When learning Chinese, a foreigner will find_. A. he has a difficult time
95、 learning music at the same time B. he has a easier time learning music at the same time C. it is hard to master the tones required to speak and understand D. it is easy to use the brain to help him discover changes in pitch 42. Why does Chinese learning have something to do with music training? A.
96、Because it has the same difficulty in learning Chinese and music. B. Because skills to learn the two make use of same parts of the brain C. Because music training may help people with language study D. Because people who do well in Chinese study do well in music 43. Compared with English speakers, M
97、andarin speakers have_. A. a more complex encoding of pitch patterns B. less problem in learning other languages C. more skills in studying single-syllable words D. more brain activities in response to sounds 44. The underlined world “intoned” in the fourth paragraph can be replaced by the word “_”.
98、 A. created B. spelled C. seemed D. pronounced 45. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Mandarin Speakers Are Smarter than English Speakers B. Skilled Ear for music May Help Language Study C. Pitch plays a Central Role in Chinese Learning D. Schools Need to Develop Music Programs BIn 197
99、4 Robledo landed the position of vineyard manager for Sonoma-Cutrer, running the companys properties in the Sonoma, Napa and Russian River valleys. His salary of $60,000, worth more than four times that much today, reflected his unusual talent. He was active, ambitious and smarter than a whip, says
100、former owner Bryce Jones, who helped Robledo learn to run a business and remains an advisor.Robledo moved on to Curtis Ranches in 1981; the owner was so impressed with his abilities, he sent him to France to teach grafting at an affiliated(隶属的) winery. Robledos English was still spotty, and on the l
101、ayover at JFK, he got so lost that he almost missed his flight to Paris. He tried improving his fluency using his childrens textbooks, to little avail. (In fact, his linguistic insecurity led him to put off seeking U.S. citizenship until 1990, when he finally took, and passed, the rigorous exam.) Th
102、e language barrier was the most difficult thing for my father, says daughter Vanessa, 29. But it didnt prevent him from expressing a concern for others as intense as his drive to succeed. Over time, Robledo helped all his brothers and sisters come north and found them good jobs in the vineyards. In
103、Sonoma he routinely brought workers home for his wifes tasty meals. Hed make sure they had a place to stay, says Vanessa. In 1984 Robledo purchased a house on a 13-acre plot in Napa. He moved his family into the house and spent his evenings planting vines. He set up experimental plots in the backyar
104、d, using different soils and rootstocks.Despite killing frosts, ill-timed rains and colleagues warnings that some of his experiences were hopeless, his fields all bore extraordinary fruit. He began selling grapes to wineries, and by the mid 1990s hed gone into business for himself.The kids pitched i
105、n from the beginning. I remember working on my birthday and on Christmas, says Robledos son. Instead of a baseball bat, I got a shovel as a present from my father. But I appreciate it now. My father instilled the belief that if you work for it, you can have pretty much of what you want in this beaut
106、iful country.46. What did Bryce thinks of Robledo? A. He was more horrible than a whip B. He had great talent and ambition C. His behaviors made Jones unhappy D. His talent was different from a whips 47. Robledos experience during his journey to Paris reflected the fact that_ A. he usually came late
107、 B. he easily got lost C. he wasnt good at English D. he was afraid of flying 48. As manger of Sonoma-Cutrer, how did Robledo treat his workers? A. He would invite them to live in his home. B. He often showed off his wifes cooking C. He was very hard on them D. He was very helpful to them 49. Robled
108、o gave his son a shovel as his present because_. A. he wanted his son to know the importance of working B. he wanted his son to build a beautiful country with the shovel. C. he wanted his son to know shovels were important for work D. he wanted to support his sons belief in hard working 50. The auth
109、ors purpose of writing the passage was to introduce_. A. a great vineyard B. a hard working father C. a man named Robledo D. a kind-hearted person C Theodore, the manager of the Paradise Hotel, told a middle-aged couple that they would have to leave the hotel after just one night. The couple, visiti
110、ng from Texas, had booked a room for eight nights. “They wanted a sterile(消过毒的) environment,” Theodore said. “They should have rented a room in a hospital, maybe an operating room. This hotel is clean, but it isnt that clean.” Theodore said that, on the very first day, the couple brought all the she
111、ets and pillowcases(枕套) down to the lobby and just dropped them next to the front desk. They stood there next to this pile of bedding while other guests looked, pointed, and murmured. The hotel got three cancellations within the hour from the people who witnessed this strange event. When Theodore as
112、ked the couple what the problem was, they said that their bedding was filthy and they wanted it changed. The couple could not identify any specific “filth” on the bedding. The wife just said, “Were paying good money to stay here. How dare you doubt us? We know the filth is there. Thats all the proof
113、 you need.” Theodore called room service, and the bedding was replaced immediately. Early the next evening, however, the couple marched to the front desk again and demanded seven cans of spray disinfectant(喷雾消毒剂). “We need a can for each night. We have to spray the phone, the TV, all the door handle
114、s, the toilet handle, the shower stall, the faucet, the sink, and any hotel staff entering our room.” Worried about what their demands might be in the following days, Theodore politely suggested that a hotel more suitable for them was just around the corner. He then called ahead to reserve a “very c
115、lean” room, and gave them free transportation in the hotel car. “They seemed surprised that I suggested a different hotel, but they were glad that I didnt charge them for the second day, and they really liked the car service,” said Theodore.51. Why did Theodore say the couple should have stayed in a
116、 hospital? A. Because they were seriously ill. B. Because the hotel was not as clean as a hospital. C. Because a hospital had a sterile environment. D. Because the hotel was too crowded for them.52. What happened after the couple dropped the bedding in the lobby? A. some guests cancelled their reser
117、vations. B. Some guests criticized the hotel for its bad service. C. Some guests demanded more cans of spray disinfectant. D. Some guests asked to be moved to another hotel.53. The underlined word “filthy” in the fourth paragraph probably means “_”. A. old B. dirty C. ugly D. broken54. Theodore advi
118、sed the couple to move to another hotel mainly because _. A. he couldnt meet their demands B. he couldnt give them good service C. he was afraid that they would demand more D. he was afraid that other guests would cancel the reservation55. It can be inferred from the text that _. A. the couple was h
119、ard to deal with B. the hotel was badly managed C. Theodore was a clever manager D. other hotels were better than Theodores第四节 信息匹配 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Jack 等五人想通过查书来解决有关远程教育的问题，请选出符合各人需求的最佳选项。G. This is a collection of articles about different online learning applications in school and provides a goo
120、d overview of what teachers and students are doing in real situation.H. This is a very reliable introduction to distance learning which focuses on the use of television. The principle and ideas discussed really apply to any form of distance education.I. A good introductory book for teachers that exp
121、lains what distance learning is and how to put it into practice.J. A useful discussion of issues associated with distance training and how to avoid the shortcomings of online teaching and how to deal with the problems caused by online teaching.K. An excellent summary of past research and current pra
122、ctice in online learning written by a group of pioneers in the field. They have written a number of important books about their work before.L. A scholarly textbook about distance education that presents the history and theory of the field. It also covers the basic principles and issues of distance e
123、ducation.现在，请阅读以下信息，根据他们的实际情况，进行信息匹配。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。56. Jack is writing an article about distance teaching. He doesnt care when the book was written but he hopes the book covers all the topics about it.57. Mrs. Hill is a teacher. She doesnt know how to make her online teaching better and how t
124、o deal with some unexpected problems during online teaching.58. Mr. Lincoln is an old teacher. He knows nothing about distance teaching. He hopes to find a book that can teach him all the things from basic knowledge to advanced knowledge.59. Cathy is a new teacher. She wants to learn to use TV in he
125、r teaching. She is not good at technology.60. George is a new teacher and he wants to know how other teachers are carrying out online learning. 写作1、基础写作(满分15分) 请根据下面表格的提示，使用5个规范的英语句子介绍你的家乡的情况。人口约20万面积约360平方公里地理情况坐落在大山的脚下，面临一条大河。新建有许多工厂，商店，医院教育情况有10所学校，每个儿童都可以上学生活状况丰富多彩，人们工作之余可以逛商店，看电影，跳舞，参加体育活动等。_2、
126、读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。Doctors say anger can be an extremely harmful emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that angry feelings can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer. Anger is a normal emotion that we al
127、l feel from time to time. Some people express anger openly in a calm, reasonable way. Others burst with anger, losing control of themselves. But still other people control their anger. They cannot or will not express it. Recently some doctors have found that people who express anger too often and vi
128、olently become, in fact, more and not less angry. This can cause medical problems. Some doctors say that both controlling and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger strongly may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who deep their
129、anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure. Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger. They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, th
130、ey say, “Do not express your anger while angry. Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably. ”写作内容 1）概括短文的内容要点，该部分的字数大约30词左右； 2）就“要不要生气”这个主题发表你的看法，至少包含以下的内容要点，该部分字数大约120词左右； a)发脾气不但不利于健康，而且对人际关系有影响； b)避免因误解而造成的生气； c)理性地对待别人的错误。 写作要求 你可以使用实例或其它论述方法
131、支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不要抄袭阅读材料中的句子。 _高三第一学期期中考试英语试题参考答案完形填空：21-25 DACBD 26-30 BCADC语法填空：31. although / though 32. extremely 33. in 34. be frightened 35. for36. trained 37. What / All 38. the/those 39. their 40. However阅读理解：41-45 CBADB 46-50 BCDAC 51-55 CABCA信息匹配： 56-60: FDCBA基础写作参考范文 My hometown is a
132、t the foot of a mountain, in front of which lies a big river. It has a population of 200,000 and an area of 360 square kilometers. Many factories, shops and hospitals have been built. There are 10 schools in our hometown, where every child can study. People can go shopping, see a film, go dancing an
133、d play sports after work, living a colorful and happy life.Possible version for the task-based writing(任务型写作范文)（25分）Doctors say anger can lead to serious diseases like heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and even cancer. Both controlling anger and express anger strongly ca
134、n be harmful to your health.As we know, getting angry not only does harm to ones health but also has a bad effect on the relationship between people. Sometimes expressing anger too strongly can lead to severe results. However, in many cases, anger may be avoided if we can understand each other bette
135、r. For instance, someone may have done something about which you are very angry, but in fact he/she meant no harm. So it is quite unnecessary for you to get angry. If someone does do some wrong, try to put yourself in his/her position and understand him/her. If you find it really necessary to express anger, try to do it in a calm, reasonable way. Remember losing your temper does good to neither you nor the other person.
