1、【考试时间：2013年2月3日 下午 14：2016：20，共120分钟】 高一上学期期末考试英 语 注意事项：1.本试题分第卷和第卷两部分，第I卷1至8页，第卷在答题卡上。2.本试题的所有答案必须写在第卷上，否则无效。只交答题卡。第卷（选择题，共115分）. 听力（共20小题，计分30分，每小题1.5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。（7.5%）1. How long will the man wait for the pos
2、t office to open?A. Fifteen minutes. B. Half an hour. C. An hour. 2. When did the plane to Shanghai take off? A. At 12:25. B. At 12:30. C. At 12:35.3. How does the woman usually contact her friends? A. By letter. B. By telephone. C. By e-mail. 4. What do the two speakers probably do? A. They are rep
3、orters. B. They are workers. C. They are tourists.5. Why does the woman thank the man? A. Because he is a good listener. B. Because he lent her some money. C. Because he returned her lost money to her.第二节：听下列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。各小题将给出5秒
4、钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。（22.5%） 听第6段材料，回答第67小题。6. What does the man want the woman to do? A. Repair the TV. B. Turn on the TV. C. Turn off the TV.7. Where does the woman ask the man to do? A. To the bedroom. B. To the garden. C. To his office. 听第7段材料，回答第89小题。8. What do the two speakers probably do? A. The
5、y are teachers. B. They are students. C. They are photographers.9. What day is it today? A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Thursday.听第8段材料，回答第1012小题。10. What does the woman think of her new apartment? A. It is very good. B. It is far from her school. C. It is small.11. How does the woman go to school? A.
6、 By car. B. By bus. C. On foot.12. What happened to the man? A. He was punished. B. He was late. C. He lost his bike.听第9段材料，回答第1316小题13. What is the man busy with these days? A. Shopping online. B. Preparing for exams. C. Writing his term paper.14. Why did the man buy the book on the chair? A. For h
7、is school paper. B. For his brothers birthday. C. For the womans birthday.15. What does the woman think of the mans brother? A. Boring. B. Crazy. C. Different.16. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The woman prefers to buy books in the bookstore. B. The man is almost finishing his term pape
8、r. C. The mans brother likes playing games.听第10段材料，回答第1720小题。17. What did Lincolns father do? A. He is a teacher. B. He is a worker. C. He is a farmer.18. Why couldnt Lincoln go to school? A. Because his family was too poor. B. Because he was too old for school. C. Because there was no school near h
9、im.19. How long did it take Mrs. Lincoln to make a trip to town? A. A whole day. B. Half of a day. C. One and a half days.20. Why did Mrs. Lincoln go to town? A. To meet someone. B. To buy Lincoln a gift. C. To join a birthday party. . 选择填空（共15小题，计分15分，每小题1分）从下列四个选项中选出能填入空白处的正确答案。21. -You seem to be
10、 fond of jazz music, Tom. -_. To be honest, rocknroll is my favorite. A. Of course B. Not a little C. Not really D. I couldnt agree more 22. -What do you call _ musical instrument the girls are playing now? -Erhu, _ well-known Chinese musical instrument. A. a; the B. the; the C. a; a D. the; a23. Li
11、sten! The weather report _ on the radio and so lets see what the weather will be like tomorrow. A. is broadcast B. has broadcast C. is being broadcast D. has been broadcast24. Mom called me yesterday, asking me I was getting along well with my English study this term. A. when B. how C. whether D. wh
12、y25. The English teacher told us this morning that we _ an exam at the end of this month. A. will have B. would have C. have had D. had had26. _ the early bus, Tom got up much earlier than usual that morning. A. In order to not miss B. In order not to miss C. In order dont miss D. In order dont to m
13、iss 27. She always comes to our help when we get into trouble _ she is very busy. A. since B. once C. even if D. so that 28. The maths teacher told the naughty boys _ so much noise in class. A. not making B. not to make C. dont make D. didnt make 29. Mother has not yet recovered from the serious ill
14、ness, but her health is improving _ day by day. A. frequently B. gradually C. fluently D. actually 30. Peter is so _ that he wont change his mind; wed better give up the idea. A. reliable B. stubborn C. patient D. careless 31. Buses here are always crowded with passengers, so I prefer _ there rather
15、 than take a bus. A. cycle B. cycling C. to cycle D. being cycled 32. Its time you changed your attitude _ women now, Tom; they hold up half the sky, you know . A. towards B. from C. with D. in 33. _ the singer goes, people seem to recognize her. A. Though B. However C. Everywhere D. Unless 34. Lind
16、a went to a party with a girl, _ favorite hobby is collecting stamps. A. who B. whom C. whose D. which 35. After graduation from college, I tried to stand on my own feet and no longer _ my parents. A. cared about B. devoted to C. heard about D. turned to . 完形填空（共20小题，计分30分，每小题1.5分） 阅读短文， 然后根据短文内容从A、
17、B、C、D四个选项中选择最佳答案。Bill Whites father is a lawyer. In his 36 time, he likes to get out in the country and take some 37 of animals.For a long time, Bill had wanted to go with his father on one of his 38 . But his father didnt take Bill along with him 39 he was fifteen.He and Bill drove to the farm whic
18、h 40 to his uncle in the afternoon. They 41 the night there, so that they could 42 out early the next morning. Uncle Steve and his son Larry, who was sixteen, were going to go out with them.It was still dark when Bill heard the alarm 43 the next morning. He wondered why it was running so early. He c
19、ouldnt remember 44 he was. He turned over 45and looked at the clock. It was 5 oclock. Then he 46 that he was at the 47 and that he was going out to take pictures with his father. He jumped out of bed and got 48 quickly.He ran downstairs. The others were already in the 49 . Uncle Steve was cooking ba
20、con and eggs. There was a pot of coffee on the stove. It 50 good.They ate breakfast quickly. They didnt talk 51 , because they didnt want to 52 up the other people in the house. They filled a thermos bottle 53 hot coffee and took some sandwiches 54 Aunt Grace, Uncle Steves wife, had made for them. T
21、hey gathered their camera 55 and started out.36. A. busy B. spare C. enough D. limited37. A. foods B. drawings C. pictures D. paintings38. A. buses B. trips C. holidays D. mountains39. A. after B. when C. unless D. until40. A. led B. stuck C. belonged D. got41. A. spent B. cost C. slept D. took42. A
22、. begin B. start C. walk D. step43. A. telephone B. machine C. bell D. clock44. A. what B. how C. who D. where45. A. sleepily B. quickly C. quietly D. suddenly46. A. imagined B. pronounced C. forgot D. remembered47. A. mountain B. farm C. town D. station48. A. eaten B. ordered C. dressed D. prepared
23、49. A. bathroom B. kitchen C. dining-room D. sitting-room50. A. seemed B. felt C. tasted D. smelled51. A. many B. soundly C. much D. highly52. A. wake B. go C. put D. come53. A. of B. by C. in D. with54. A. that B. what C. after D. before55. A. cover B. supply C. equipment D. operator. 阅读理解（共两节，满分40
24、分，） 第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分 ) 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AJohn Smith was a writer, who wrote detective stories for magazines, though he never dealt with criminals（罪犯）. One evening he could not finish an end for a story. He sat in his study（书房）, but he had no ideas. So he dec
25、ided to go to the cinema.When he came back, he found that he had had a visitor. Someone had broken into his house. The visitor had had a drink, smoked several of his cigarettes and had read his story. The visitor left him a note.“I have read your story and I dont think it is very good. Please read m
26、y suggestions and you can finish it. By the way, I am a thief. Im not going to steal anything tonight. But if you become a successful writer, I will return.”John read the thiefs suggestions. Then he sat down and wrote the rest of the story. He is still not a successful writer, and he is waiting for
27、his “visitor” to return. Before he goes out in the evening, he always leaves a half-finished story in his study.56. Detective stories are stories about . A. science B. children C. the police D. the future57. John went to the cinema because _. A. he was too tired B. he wanted to look for a thief C. h
28、e could not finish his story and hoped to get some ideas D. he wanted to enjoy himself in the cinema58. The visitor came to Johns house in order to _. A. steal something B. read the story C. have a drink D. visit the writer59. The visitor . A. stayed in Johns house for a night B. took some of Johns
29、things away C. left John some advice D. was a good friend of JohnsBYouve no doubt heard people say how much they “need” a holiday, when what they really mean is that they want one. Certainly, people working under pressure feel a very strong desire to escape from work and become less tight during hol
30、idays, and experience a changed environment. However, work for many people today is office work and mental, rather than physical tasks. These people may seek much more energy-taking activities while on holiday, rather than simply lying on a beach. Once people become used to going on holiday, taking
31、holidays becomes a habit. For many people the holiday is one of the last things to be given up, and indeed many workers have chosen to spend some of their last pay when being on holiday. It may give them a “lift” in facing some difficulties in life. Most of us also enjoy showing off the lovely tans
32、- dark skins we get from a holiday. So many tourists are now able to afford holidays in the sun that tans have become quite common; although we join a tan together with health, it has been fully shown that too much sunshine will result in high danger of skin problems, as well as drying out ones skin
33、 and leading to more lines on your face later in life. 60. According to the passage above, more and more people choose to have holidays because they _. A. love working outdoors all the time B. want to get away from work C. love enjoying the beauties of nature D. become rich and want a better life 61
34、. When office people have holidays, they often _ . A. lie on the beach and enjoy sunshine B. spend more than they can afford C. think about their work on the beach D. choose to do more physical exercise 62. The word “lift” in the last sentence of the third paragraph may _ A. cheer someone up B. help
35、 someone find a job C. be the last thing not to be given up D. bring good luck to someone 63. At the end of the passage the writer tries to tell the reader _. A. the importance of getting sunshine B. the bad effect of being on holiday C. the result of getting sun tanned D. the healthy look of being
36、tanned C Do you enjoy reading? Here readers of your age from all over the United States recommend (推荐) great books for you to read:My favorite book is Dont Die, My Love by Lurlene McDaniel. I love all her books, but this was the first one I read and I have to say, it is by far my favorite. It doesnt
37、 end like other books, and I cried while reading. I think Nancy Drew is great! Nancy is a detective (侦探) who has many fantastic ideas! I love it because its a book from when my grandma was my age, and I can share the fun with her! I highly recommend Skinny Bones by Barbara Park. It is funny so pleas
38、e add it on your book list. You dont want to miss out funny stories！I would suggest _ by Judy Blume. It is based on real things that happened to Judy Blume. It is about a girl, Alice, who meets some girls at a new state. They become friends, make a club and meet once a week. They stop after two week
39、s because they all like a boy in their class and put him as number one. I think every girl should read this because it is about our growing up.I read a book called Neela: Victory Song and it was so good I read it twice! It takes place in India in 1936 and this 12-year-old girl named Neela tries to s
40、ave her father! It has lots of history in it! I also learned a lot about different cultures! The authors name is Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.64. According to the reader, Skinny Bones can be described as a _ story.A. sad B. history C. funnyD. detective65. From which book can we learn different culture
41、s?A. Skinny Bones. B. Nancy Drew. C. Dont Die, My Love. D. Neela: Victory Song.66. The best name of the 4th book is _.A. My Secret B. Growing Trouble C. Three FriendsD. Alice Learns a Lesson67. Which is TRUE about Nancy Drew?A. Both the reader and the readers grandma love this book. B. Its based on
42、real things that happened to the author.C. Its about a12-year-old girl who tries to save her father.D. It doesnt have a common ending like other books.D“Father Christmas”（or “Santa Claus”）has become the human face of Christmas Pictures will be seen everywhere of the old man with long white beard red
43、 coat , and bag of toys. Children are taught that he brings them presents the night before Christmas, and many children up to the age of 7 or 8 really believe this is true. In most countries, it is said that he lives near the North Pole, and arrives through the sky on a sledge（snow-cart）pulled by re
44、indeer（驯鹿）. He comes into houses down the chimney at midnight and places for the children in socks or bags by their beds or in front of the family Christmas tree. In shops or at childrens parties, someone will dress up as Father Christmas and give small presents to children, or ask them what gifts t
45、hey want for Christmas. Christmas can be a time of magic and excitement for children.Father Christmas is based on a real person, St. Nicholas, which explains his other name “Santa Claus” which comes from the Dutch “Sinterklaas”. Nicholas was a Christian leader from Myra（in modern-day Turkey）in the 4
46、th century AD. He was very shy, and wanted to give money to poor people without them knowing about it. It is said that one day, he climbed the roof of a house and dropped a purse of money down the chimney. It landed in the stocking which a girl had put to dry by the fire! This may explain the belief
47、 that Father Christmas comes down the chimney and places gifts in childrens stockings.68. According to the passage, “Santa Claus”_.A. has a long black beard B. wears a yellow coatC. has a basket of toys D. usually arrives on a sledge pulled by reindeer69. Which of the following is NOT true about St.
48、 Nicholas? _A. He was good at climbing into the houses to steal money. B. He lived in the 4th century AD.C. He was a Christian. D. He was shy and kind.70. Whats St. Nicholas nationality? _A. He was a Dutchman B. He was from MyraC. He was an Englishman D. He was from America第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文
49、内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多元选项。Without plants，people could not liveWe eat plants 71 And We need plants for another reason：We need them because they are beautiful 72 Imagine no flowers with their sweet smells，their beautiful colours and their lovely shapesImagine，when the Wind blows，we are not
50、able to hear the leaves of the trees or watch the branches swing from side to side 73 That is why we have parks full of trees and flowersThat is why people always like houses with room for some grass and a garden Do you talk to your plants? 74 Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird，writers of a book ca
51、lled The Secret of plants , tell of an experiment in which two seeds were planted in different placesWhile the plants were growing, one plant was given love and hopeful ideas 75 Under the earth it had more and longer roots；above the earth, it had a thicker stem and more leavesAPlants get energy from the sunBDo you give them love and take good care of them?CAfter six months，the deserted plant faded awayDAfter six months，the beloved plant was biggerEWe take in oxygen that plants makeFEverywhere people need beautiful plantsGImagine a world with no plants
