1、平果市第二中学春季学期期中考试卷高一英语第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 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秒钟的时间来答题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How does the woman sound ?A. Afraid . B. Angry. C. Worried.2. How does the girl usually go to school ?A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.3. Wher
2、e did the man plan to go last night?A. To the cinema. B. To a concert. C. To the stadium.4. What is the man doing ?A. Writing an article. B. Reading a newspaper. C. Talking on the phone.5. How much weight has the woman gained since last year ?A. 10 pounds.B. 30 pounds. C. 50 pounds.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分
3、，满分22.5分）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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Who might the woman be ?A. A store manager. B. A saleswoman. C. An office manager.7. Why wasnt the man polite to the customer? A. The customer threw t
4、hings everywhere.B. The customer didnt buy anything. C. The customer disliked the bags he showed her.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9两个小题。8. How long did it take the man to see clearly again ?A. Two months. B. Three months. C. Five months.9. Who helped the man study ?A. His mother. B. His younger brother. C. His eld
5、er brother.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. Why doesnt the man sit down right away ?A. He wants to show his politeness. B. There are no chairs in the womans room. C. There is no where for him to sit.11. What is the womans excuse for the mess ?A. Shes too busy. B. Shes too lazy. C. She loses things otherwis
6、e.12. What does the man think of the womans lifestyle ?A. Perfect. B. Understandable. C. Unacceptable.听下面一段对话， 回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What do the speakers agree to change ?A. A new sofa. B. New lamps. C. A new table.14. What does the man suggest doing ?A. Redecorating the living room. B. Changing the old
7、 curtains. C. Getting a new bed. 15. What does the woman say about her dresser ?A. Its too old. B. Its too small. C. Its broken.16. What will the speakers do at last ?A. They will just look around.B. They will buy everything they need today.C. They will pay for everything in cash.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个
8、小题。17. When is the school open ?A. Every weekend. B. Only during vacation. C. Every Monday to Thursday.18. How much are the courses for 10-year-old kids?A. 85 pounds a week. B. 90 pounds a week. C. 95 pounds a week.19. When should the learners book their first summer courses ?A. July 10th. B. July 1
9、5th. C. July 21st .20. What should you do if you want to join the school ?A. Ask for the address. B. Ask for a form. C. Ask for the timetable.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AMonday8:00 a.m.TECHNOLOGY Information Technology(IT) Using the Internet in this l
10、esson, students learn how to surf the Internet safely and effectively. There will also be information about using different search engines. Finally, this lesson teaches students about the best websites to use to continue their education online. 10 - 12 a.m.ARTS10:00 a.m.DRAMA Student learn the play
11、that the teacher gave before class. During this lesson, students will have the chance to act out roles with other students.11:00 a.m.PAINTING WITH WATERCOLORSFor most of this term, students learn how to use watercolors properly to make pictures. If the weather is good, the lesson may take place outd
12、oorsLUNCH12 p.m.SCIENCES: Biology / ChemistryStudents can choose which class to attend. In biology this week, the topic is Human Body. Students will learn about how it works.Alternatively, students can study chemistry. This class takes place in the science lab, and this week students learn about H2
13、and O2.2 4 p.m.SPORTS Students learn about the skills in a certain sport by watching video.After 4 p.m.HOMEWORK21.At , students are having a painting lesson.A.10:30 a.m. B.11:15 a.m. C.1:30 p.m. D.2:15 p.m.22.The underlined word “Alternatively” is closest in meaning to “ ”.A. As another choice B.For
14、 this reasonC.At the same time D.In other words23.The information in the table is mainly for students to .A.take classes B.do their homeworkC.choose teachers D.organize hobby groupsBAlbertwasanordinary worker inanoilcompany inAmerica. His workmates gave a nickname (绰号) “Fourdollars a bucket (桶)” to
15、him, for he was always used to leaving an advertisement of his company “ Four dollars a bucket of oil” below his name whenever and wherever he wrote down his name. As time went by, people forgot his real name. Later, when Rockefeller, the board chairman of the oil company, heard of it, he was very s
16、urprised, so he invited Albert to come to hisoffice. “Some people give you a nickname for Four dollars a bucket. Why arent you angry?” Asked Rockefellerwithsomepuzzlementinhiseyes.“ Oh! Mr. Rockefeller! I like this nickname very much, because Four dollars a bucket is our companys advertisement. As l
17、ong as someone calls me Four dollars abucket once, I think its a free advertisement for our company. I have no reason to get angry. Dont you think so, Mr.Rockefeller?“Oh! What a fantastic man!” Rockefeller said excitedly when hearing Alberts words. “Young man, work harder! You must succeed in the fu
18、ture! I believe in you!”Five years later, Albert became the second board chairman after Rockefeller.Later Albert said in one of his reports, “I dont think we should feel frustrated when we have no way to do the whole-shaking things. We should treat every thing actively because maybe our future succe
19、ss will begin from a small thing.”24.What was Albert in the oil company at the beginning ?A.Achairman. B.Aworker. C.Amanager. D.Anassistant.25.Why wasnt Albert angry at his nickname?A.He could become famous. B.He like to have a nickname. C.It could make his workmates happy. D.It could advertise for
20、his company for free.26.How did Rockefeller feel after hearing Alberts words ?A.Surprised. B.Puzzled. C.Excited. D.Interested.27. What would be the best title for this passage? A. Ways to Make Advertisements B. Albert and Rockefeller C. Four Dollars aBucket D. The Second Board ChairmanC For centurie
21、s, people wondered how big the Earth was. Unfortunately, although the Earth was flat, no one was able to figure out its size. Gradually, however, people began to realize that the Earth was really round. Then, in the third century BC ( 2,300 years ago), a Greek man named Eratosthenes had an idea. Era
22、tosthenes was sure that the Earth was a sphere. He used the sun and geometry (几何学) to figure out the size of the Earth. He calculated that the circumference (圆周) of the Earth was 28,600 miles ( 46,000 kilometers). Actually, The true size of the Earth is 25,000 miles ( 40,000 kilometers ).Eratosthene
23、ss measurement was wrong, but it was very close to the truth.For many centuries after Eratosthenes lived, people made maps of the Earth. However, they did not know very much about the world outside of Europe, Asia and North Africa. Mapmakers could not draw accurate maps of the Earth until people beg
24、an traveling around the world in the fifteenth century, mapping small areas each time. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, people began making correct maps of countries, but the first accurate maps of the world were not made until the 1890s.Maps today reliable, inexpensive, and easy to under
25、stand. People depend on maps every day. What would our lives be like without them? 28. Whats a synonym(同义词) for “figure out” ?A. geometry B. calculate C. make out D. understand29. A sphere is a _ .A. large shape B. planet C. ball shape D. member of the sun family30. The first correct maps of the wor
26、ld were made _ .A. in the 15th century B. in the 18th centuryC. in the 19th century D. in the 20th century31. When did map makers begin to draw correct maps of the Earth ?A. When people began to travel around the world.B. When people knew the size of the Earth.C. When people know the shape of the Ea
27、rth.D. Before the fifteenth century.DIn Armenia, when a babys first tooth arrives, often in four to seven months, a celebration takes place known as the “agra hadig” or “atam hatik”. As part of the celebration, objects related to different professions are placed in front of a child. Whichever object
28、 a baby chooses first is thought to be a sign of where the childs professional talent lies.With the appearances of teeth, a child can begin to eat solid food. It is believed to be a proper time to predict what the future holds.“ Parents may arrange the future life of their children by offering only
29、those objects that stand for respectable professions,” said Professor Antonyan from Yerevan State University. “ A book for writer; a pencil for an artist or a designer; a coin for a businessman.” Parents can also game the selection by putting objects nearer to or farther from their kids reach. At on
30、e recent celebration, “ the father of the baby asked to place a ladle(长柄勺) a bit far from his daughter to save her from a future of a housewife,” Antonyan said.In the earliest written records of the event, from the 19th century, just two objects were put before the teething child. But the prediction
31、 then was not about an adult profession. In the event, holding a knife meant a brother was on the way, a comb or a mirror meant a sister.“The prediction for the future profession was developed in the modernized environment of Soviet Armenia when the future career would determine the babys life,” Ant
32、onyan said. Today, teeth-shaped cakes, toys and balloons are popular party favors at these celebrations. 32. After the Armenian children have the first tooth, a celebration is held to _ . A. predict their future jobs B. honor their skills of eatingC. know if they are healthy D. understand what like
33、to eat33. What can we learn from Paragraph 3 ?A. Parents can change childrens future by changing the objects.B. A girl picking up a ladle is often considered to become a cook.C. A book is often put farther than a ladle for a baby to choose.D. Parents can influence their childrens choices in the cele
34、bration.34. What may be Antonyans attitude towards the mentioned prediction method ?A. Supportive B. Objective C. DisappointedD. Unconcerned.35. What is the text mainly about ?A. A traditional celebration in Armenia. B. How Armenia celebrate birthday.C. Armenia childrens health problem. D. How child
35、hood influences ones future.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The Customs of Thanksgiving DayThe Thanksgiving Day has been alive for hundreds of years. The customs we see in our homes today remind us of ancient celebrations of harvest, thankfulness for peace, and the hard
36、 work of native Americans. It is made up of stories of those who believe that thanks for blessing is what people must own. 36 Custom of prayingFor centuries, Thanksgiving Day is associated with prayers in church and in homes. 37 It is a time, when mankind thanks God for all his blessings and mercy.
37、It is also a day to show gratitude to their friends and relatives for all the good deeds. 38 Everyone follows the custom of the family dinner and reunion every year. Distances dont really matter as relatives can drive down to be with their family. Feasts are usually held at home. It is a time to enj
38、oy their favorite Turkey.Custom of Decoration 39 People beautify their homes, give the interiors a whole new look and feel. They light lamps to brighten the environment. Tables are adorned with best china and antique silver cutlery to mark the occasion.Custom of sending messages.Thanksgiving is a da
39、y when people send loving messages and warm wishes to their relatives, colleagues at work place, superiors and subordinates, near and dear ones. 40 A. People present gifts to friends.B. Custom of Family Dinner.C. People like to get together and have turkey.D. Here are some customs of the Thanksgivin
40、g Day.E. People offer various meal time prayers during the day.F. It is a day of expressing their feelings through Thanksgiving cards.G. Thanksgiving is a time to decorate homes with wreaths, fresh and dried flowers.第三部分（共2节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并
41、在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I arrived in Hamburg Germany，my colleague who worked there arranged a welcome party for me in a 41 We noticed a few customers including several old ladies，were having their mealWhen a dish is 42 ，the waiter would distribute the food for them，and they would 43 every bit of the food on
42、 their plates As I was hungry，my local colleague 44 much food for meSince there were other things to do，we did not 45 much time diningWhen we planned to leave，there was still about one third of 46 food leftWhen we were leaving the restaurant，we 47 someone calling usWhen the old ladies spoke to us in
43、 English，we understood that they were 48 about us wasting so much food We 49 for our food； it is none of your 50 no matter how much food we left behind，my colleague told the old ladiesThey got angry，and one of them 51 made a call to someoneAfter a while，an officer in 52 arrivedUpon finding what had
44、happened，he issued us a 50-euro 53 The officer told us in a stern（严厉的）voice：order 54 you can consumeMoney is yours, 55 the resources belong to the societyYou have no 56 for wasting them.” Our face turned red We all agreed with him in our 57 My colleague took out a 50-euro note and repeatedly 58 to t
45、he officer My colleague copied the fine ticket and gave a copy to each of us as a souvenirWe all 59 it to remind us that we should never be 60 41. A. bank B. company C. family D. restaurant42. A. cooked B. gathered C. served D. missed43. A. desert B. refuse C. finish D. oppose44. A. kept B. ordered
46、C. sold D. made45. A. save B. find C. divide D. spend46. A. unconsumed B. undeveloped C. undiscovered D. undetermined47. A. appointed B. heard C. realized D. knew48. A. unhappy B. curious C. nervous D. optimistic49. A. asked B. paid C. applied D. accounted50. A. matter B. mind C. business D. questio
47、n51.A. passively B. immediately C. excitedly D. regularly52. A. rags B. fashion C. uniform D. dream53.A. fine B. food C. award D. souvenir54. A. how B. it C. what D. that55. A. so B. and C. or D. but56.A. ability B. problem C. power D. reason57. A. words B. faces C. hearts D. ears 58. A. approved B.
48、 accused C. admitted D. apologized59. A. stuck B. broke C. threw D. kept60. A. hopeful B. wasteful C. merciful D. grateful第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Do you like trying different things? Are you afraid 61. things that you think youre bad at? Last year I started to learn
49、Tai Chi(太极) in order to improve my health and reduce my stress. It was something new for me, and I found it to be quite difficult, very 62. (difference) from anything Id ever learned before. Small 63. (move) are important in Tai Chi. I was used to being fast and active, 64. to learn Tai Chi I had to
50、 learn patience. Now Ive found that Im a much more patient person than before, and Tai Chi isnt nearly as difficult as it 65. (be) before.We tend 66. (like) things we are good at-thats normal. For example, Im naturally very good at badminton and tennis, but Im very bad at anything 67. involves keepi
51、ng balance, such as skating, skiing and gymnastics. Tai Chi has 68. (great) improve my balance which has been a very good thing for me.My point is that you can keep 69. (do) the things you know youre good at and live in your comfort zone, or you can try something new. If you dont try new things, you
52、ll never know what it would be like to try something new to challenge 70. (you). It will definitely pay off in the end. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分。）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下面画一横线
53、，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均限一词。 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。A lady once wrote a long story and sent it a famous editor. After a few week, the story was returned to her. The lady got very angrily. She wrote to the editor, “ Dear sir, how do you know that why the story is not good ? You didnt read it.
54、Before I sent it to you, I pasted pages 21, 22, or 23 together. This was a test to see whether I would really read the story. When it came back, the pages was still pasted together. Is this the way that you read the stories that are sent to you?” The editor writes back, “ Dear madam, at breakfast wh
55、en I open a egg, I dont have to eat the whole egg in order to discovering that it is bad”.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，得知外教Mr. Hall 寒假不回国，想邀请他到你家过春节。请你给他写一封邀请信，内容包括：1. 发出邀请；2. 时间；3. 介绍春节活动；4. 期待对方接受邀请。注意：1、词数100左右；2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。高一英语春季学期段考试题答案第一部分 听力1-5 BBABC 6-10 AABCC 11-15 ACACB 16-20 ABCAB第二部分 阅读理解2
56、125 BAABD 2630 CCBCC 3135 AADBA 3640 DEBGF第三部分 1、完型填空：4145 DCCBD 4650 ABABC 5155 BCACD 5660 CADDB2、语法填空:61. of 62. different 63. movements 64. but 65. was 66. to like 67. that 68. greatly 69 doing 70. Yourself第四部分1、短文改错：1.在it后加to 2. week改为weeks 3. angrily改为angry 4.把why去掉5. or改为 and 6. I改为you 7. was改
57、为 were 8. write改为wrote 9. a改为 an 10. discovering改为 discover2、书面表达Dear Mr. Hall, Im Li Hua, your student in the school. Knowing that youre interested in Chinese customs and cultures, I am writing to invite you to my home for the Spring Festival. We are going to celebrate the Spring Festival on Februa
58、ry 16th. Its traditionally a time for family reunion. Well make dumplings together and have a big dinner. Well also watch the Spring Festival Gala on TV. Besides, well play card games or enjoy fireworks. You may even get a gift from my parents. If youre able to come, I will go and pick you up at your place. Looking forward to your early reply.Best wishes! Yours,Li Hua
