1、 高一年级第二学期期末英语试题 命题人: 本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分,共150分,考试时间120分钟。第I卷 (选择题 共95分)第一部分 听力(共两节,满分20分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分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 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man say about the TV drama? A. Its too long. B. Its not interestin
2、g.C. There are lots of advertisements.2. When will Bob get to Amys house? A. At 11:20. B. At 10:20. C. At 10:00.3. What kind of music does the man like? A. Jazz.B. Rock.C. Opera.4. Where will the speakers go? A. To the seaside.B. To a playground.C. To a swimming pool.5. How old is the woman now? A.
3、Sixteen years old.B. Fifteen years old.C. Eleven years old.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15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。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6. What does the man want to do? A. Work hard. B. Go to Ireland.C. Pay for the woman
4、s vacation. 7. What does the woman think of her trip last year? A. It cost a lot.B. It wasnt fun enough.C. It made her tired.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. Where did Sara paint the pictures? A. In her bedroom.B. In the kitchen.C. In her classroom.9. What is in the sky in Saras pictures? A. A house.B. A plane. C.
5、 Her father.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. Who is the second book about? A. A famous scientist. B. A Chinese writer.C. A national hero. 11. What is the womans daughter interested in? A. Sports. B. Science.C. History.12. Where are the speakers? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore.C. In a classroom.听第9段材料,回答第13至
6、16题。13. What is in the kitchen drawer? A. A ruler. B. An eraser.C. Some pens.14. What grade is the girl in? A. The fifth grade. B. The sixth grade.C. The eighth grade.15. What will the man buy for the girl? A. An MP3 player. B. A computer.C. A calculator(计算器).16. How much of his own money will the m
7、an pay? A. $99.B. $89.C. $10.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. What does the boy look like? A. He has red hair. B. He has blue eyes.C. He is wearing a white T-shirt.18. What information can the boy give? A. His name. B. His address. C. His mothers name.19. Where was the boy found? A. In the toy section. B. In t
8、he book section.C. In the clothing section.20. What does the speaker want the boys mother to do? A. Come back to the store. B. Finish her shopping.C. Pick up the boy.第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分35分)第一节:语法和词汇知识(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. pity! I missed one-hour speech by Pre
9、sident Xi yesterday.A. What; an B. How; an C. What a; the D. How; the22. Ill _ at the school gate after school. A. pick you B. pick you up C. pick you out D. pick on you 23. When you _ a new word while reading , dont always turn to the dictionary . A. come across B. come up C. come over D. come thro
10、ugh 24. He does nothing but_.A. complain B. to complain C. complaining D. complaint25. About 60 percent of the students _ from the south, the rest of them _ from the north and foreign countries.A. are; is B. are; are C. is; areD. is; is26 . Now Tom as well as his classmates _ football on the playgro
11、und.A. play B. are playing C. playsD. is playing27. At the sight of the scene, he was almost to death. A. frightened; frightened B. frightening; frightened C. frightening; frightening D. frightened; frightening28. Have you found out the telephone number I need?Yes,but _,I have sat here for nearly ha
12、lf an hour.A. for finding it out B. to find it outC. for finding out it D. to find out it29. As the busiest woman in Norton, she made _ her duty to look after all the other peoples affairs in that town. A. this B. that C. one D. it30. Do let your mother know all the truth. She appears _ everything.
13、A. to tell B. to be told C. to be telling D. to have been told31.By the time he got home, he found he _ his homework at school. A. left B. has left C. was leaving D. had left32.It _ to me that I left the key on the table.A. strikes B. occursC. happens D. appears33. Two middle-aged passengers fell in
14、to dead sea. _, neither of them could swim.A. In fact B. Luckily C. Unfortunately D. Naturally34. Great changes will _ before the 24th Olympic Winter Games in Beijing . A. take place B. be happened C. be taken place D. take place of35. Go for a picnic this weekend, ok ? , I love getting close to nat
15、ure.A. I couldnt agree more. B. Im afraid not C. I believe not D. I dont think so第二节: 完型填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从3655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。 Today Id like to share you an old story that always brings a smile to my face. One day a man was walking down the street when he sa
16、w his friend crawling(爬行) around 36 something. “What are you doing on the 37 ? ”the man asked his friend. His friend said, “I 38 my key. ”The man felt sorry for his friend and got down to 39 . After a long time of searching without 40 , the man asked his friend where he probably lost his key. The fr
17、iend replied, “Probably in my house”. Feeling 41 , the man asked why he was searching on the street then. His friend said, “Because there is more 42 here.”Though it sounds 43 , it is what a lot of people 44 . They want to know the 45 of their lives. They want to 46 the secret to their own happiness.
18、 47 they look everywhere except the inside of themselves. Perhaps they think it is too dark and 48 to look within for the 49 . They keep looking on the outside instead because they think the light is better there.The 50 is if they are willing to look within, they will find a light far brighter than
19、any on the 51 . They will find the glow (发光)of their own hearts that has been patiently waiting for their 52 . They will find a beautiful fire that will 53 their hearts and that they can give to everyone everywhere.Dont be 54 to look on the inside. The light on the outside is not as bright as the lo
20、ving light that 55 from your own heart. That is the light that will guide you to a joyous life. ( ) 36. A. breaking up B. waiting for C. thinking about D. looking for( ) 37. A. ground B. wall C. tree D. table( ) 38. A. used B. turned C. lost D. removed( ) 39. A. help B. ask C. watch D. check( ) 40.
21、A. difficulty B. interest C. success D. peace( )41.A. worried B. unlucky C. angry D. tired( )42. A. air B. light C. space D. luck( )43.A. simple B. important C. common D. funny( )44.A. do B. say C. guess D. ask( )45. A. beginning B. purpose C. rest D. principle( )46. A. think over B. settle down C.
22、talk about D. find out( )47.A. Besides B. Yet C. So D. Instead( )48.A. boring B. disappointing C. frightening D. hurry( )49. A. answers B. situations C. sides D. steps( )50. A. condition B. reason C. idea D. truth( )51. A. top B. back C. outside D. bottom( )52.A. advice B. arrival C. call D. work( )
23、53. A. win B. burn C. warm D. open( )54.A. afraid B. slow C. sad D. nervous( )55. A . returns B. falls C. rises D. shines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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AMusicOpera at Music Hall:1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional perfor
24、mances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone:241-2742. . Chamber Orchestra:The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information. Symphony Orchestra: At Music Ha
25、ll and River bend . For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer at Riverbend. http:/www.symphony.org/home.asp. College Conservatory of Music (CCM):Performances are on the main campus(校园) of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CC
26、M organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCMs Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I.D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is availab
27、le by calling the box office at 556-4183.http:/www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar. Riverbend Music Theater:6295Kellogg AveLarge outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone: 232-6220. .56.Which number should you call if you want to see an o
28、pera?_A. 241-2742. B. 723-1182.C.381-3300. D.232-6220.57. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?_A. February. B. May.C. August. D. November.58.Where can students go for free performances with their I.D.cards?_A. Music Hall. B. Memorial Hall.C. Patricia Cobbett Theater. D. Riverbend Music
29、 Theater. BLast night, on my way home I stopped because of being attracted by some hamburgers at a fast food restaurant. On my way in, a homeless man approached me and asked, “Do you have any bottles lying around?” I knew he would recycle them for a few cents, but I didnt have any, so I said no. And
30、 again he asked, “Can you spare some change (零钱)?” I smiled, and said no again.He was very respectful; he smiled back and said, “OK, thank you.” Even though he did not have anything, he was still in good spirits. From the way he spoke I could tell he was smart.Then I bought one hamburger and enjoyed
31、 my meal, but in the back of my mind I wondered whether the homeless man was hungry. After I finished my meal I decided to order another one for him. At this point I didnt know if he was still around, but I tried anyway.At the counter I ordered a hamburger and also a hot chocolate, because it was co
32、ld outside, and I thought it would help warm him up. They delivered me the hot chocolate first and as I waited for my hamburger, I noticed the homeless man was standing right beside me. I looked at him and smiled, “This hot chocolate is for you.” He replied like a gentleman, “Thank you so much. That
33、s very kind of you. ”I always believe no matter how hard up (缺钱) I am, there are always those who are worse off than I. When you help someone, its not always about money, its about love. The love you give today, someone might forget tomorrow. It doesnt matter. Love anyway, because the greatest thing
34、 you can give is love.59. Why did the author stop at a fast food restaurant? _A. Because he was hungry and thirsty.B. Because he wanted to help the homeless man there.C. Because he hoped he could collect some bottles there.D. Because the hamburgers there interested him.60. We can learn from the firs
35、t two paragraphs that the author _ .A. was angry with the homeless manB. decided to help the homeless man after his mealC. was an old friend of the homeless manD. finished his meal quickly to help the homeless man61. We can infer from the text that the homeless man was _ .A. old and sick B. sad and
36、nervousC. polite and friendlyD. calm and confident62. The author wants to tell us that _ .A. there is always someone that we can helpB. money cannot buy everythingC. we shouldnt forget those who once helped usD. love cannot be forcedC People have smoked cigarettes for a long time now. The tobacco wh
37、ich is used to make cigarettes was first grown in what is now part of the United States. Christopher Columbus, who discovered America, saw the Indians smoking. Soon the dried leaves were transported to Europe . In the late 1800s, the Turks made cigarettes popular.Cigarette smoke contains at least tw
38、o harmful substances, tar and nicotine. Tar, which forms as the tobacco burns, damages the lungs and therefore affects breathing. Nicotine, which is found in the leaves, causes the heart to beat faster and increases the breathing rate. Nicotine in large can kill a person by stopping a persons breath
39、ing muscles. Smokers usually take in small amounts that the body can quickly break down. Nicotine can make new smokers feel dizzy(头晕) or sick to their stomachs. The heart rate for young smokers increases 2 to 3 beats per minute. Nicotine also lowers skin temperature and reduces blood flow in the leg
40、s and feet. It plays an important role in increasing smokers risk of heart disease and stroke. Smoking cigarettes is dangerous. Cigarette smoking was the cause of lung cancer and several other deadly diseases. 63. Tobacco first appeared in_.A. AsiaB. Africa C. Europe D. America64. What is the main p
41、urpose of the first paragraph?A. To tell us the bad effects caused by smoking cigarettesB. To introduce the history of smokingC. To let us know what the cigarettes are made fromD. To tell the readers that Columbus found the Indians smoking65. The following effects are caused by Nicotine EXCEPT that_
42、.A. It can make new smokers feel dizzy or sick to their stomachsB. It lowers skin temperatureC. It causes the heart to beat less fastD. Nicotine will probably kill a person if a smoker takes in too much of it.66. Whats the main idea of this passage?A. Where did cigarettes come from? B. The effect of
43、 smoking on your body.C. How to smoke is healthy? D. Who is the first smoker?DIts not easy being a teenager, nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry, hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is important to give your child the
44、 space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that youll still be there for him when he needs you. Expect a lot from your child, just not everything. Except for health and safety problems, such as drug use or careless driving; consider everything else open to discussion. If your child is unw
45、illing to discuss something, dont insist(坚持) he tell you whats on his mind. The more you insist, the more likely that hellclam upInstead, let him attempt(尝试) to solve things by himself. At the same time, remind him that youre always there for him if he needs advice or help. Show respect for your tee
46、nagers privacyNever read his mail or listen in on personal conversations. Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the familys telephone for too long, tell him he can talk for15minutes, but then he must stay off the phone for at least an equal period
47、of time. This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls, but also teaches your teenager moderation(节制). Or if you are open to the idea, allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part-time job67.The main purpose of the t
48、ext is to tell parents_.A. how to get along with a teenagerB. how to respect a teenagerC. how to understand a teenagerD. how to help a teenager grow up68. What does the phrase “clam up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?_A. become excited B. show respectC. refuse to talk D. seek help69.The last paragraph
49、 is about how to teach a teenager_.A. to use the phone in a sensible wayB. to pay for his own telephoneC. to share the phone quicklyD. to answer the phone quickly70.What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text?_A. Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs.B. Give him advice
50、only when necessary.C. Let him have his own telephone.D. Not talk about personal things with him.七选五阅读-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。(注意:看清楚题号,填涂在答题卡的相应位置上)What can help us when we fail?Failure is a part of life since our earliest moment of life. We often think of failure as something bad
51、. 71 ,which is neither bad nor good. However, what can help us when we fail? Dont be afraid of failure72 . If we never fail at something, we probably havent learned all that life has to teach us. So failure means taking something away from the experience. Never stop tryingTrying or learning somethin
52、g new is often half the battle, dont give up trying. You may get disappointed because of failure.73 74Nobody can be our safety nets all the time in our lives only we can act as our own safety nets. Become your own best friend, do everything that you can possibly do for yourself. Dont look backWe spe
53、nd too much of our lives looking back. Theres nothing back there to see. 75 and Im sure that youll find yourself in a better position.A. Try to avoid failure .B. Failure is how we learn. C. Learn to depend on ourselves. D. We are often unwilling to accept our failure. E. But failure is a normal and
54、natural part of life.F. But if you give up, your progress will come to an end.G. Spend just 10 percent more of your time looking forward to what life holds for you in the future.第II卷 (主观题 共55分)第四部分:写作(共四节,满分55分)第一节:根据汉语提示及首字母,写出所缺单词。(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)76. For a small woman she has surprising _(力量,力气
55、). 77. Im _(关注)about your health and safety.78. A lot of houses were _(淹没)by the river after the heavy rain.79. Although he has no _(以前的) experience of this kind of job, he has confidence to do it well with Professor Wus help.80. There is a _(可能性) that you can go to key universities if you work hard
56、.81. There are many nice little restaurants o_ to our school.82. Weather experts have f_ another big sandstorm in a weeks time.83. With the d_ of agriculture, the farmers become richer and richer.84. There is no fish in the river because it is seriously p_.85. What c_ the big fire last week?第二节:阅读下面
57、材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正.确形式。(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)I am Wang Kun. Wang Wei is my sister. She is stubborn(固执的), 86 I am fond of her. Ever since middle school, we have dreamed of 87 (take) a great bike trip. After graduating from college, we made our dream 88(come) true89(final).It was Wang Wei who d
58、ecided90(cycle) along the entire Mekong River from where it begins to where it ends and planned the schedule. Because she doesnt care about details, I told her something 91the Mekong River and then we 92 (go) to the library.The source of the Mekong River is at a(n) altitude of more than 5,00093(mete
59、r) in Qinghai Province. It passes through deep valleys, 94(travel) across western Yunnan Province. And 95 it enters Southeast Asia, it moves slowly. It makes wide bends or meanders through low valleys to the plains. At last it enters the South China Sea.第三节:短文改错(共10处错误;每处1分,满分10分) 文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多两
60、处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在此处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出修改的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在其下面写出修改后的词。注意:1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2 只允许修改10处,多者(从十一处起)不计分。My aunt told me a great story today. There were a big old tree in her yard. She was afraid of that it would fell on her house. It was in badly shape and she knew it had
61、 to cut down. Therefore, she was worried about the cost. Two day ago, a young man appeared at his door ready to cut the tree down for her. When she asked what it would cost, the young man replies, “I want neither money nor the wood. All that I ask is that you pay it forward!” Heard that, she was very moved and encouraged.第四节:书面表达(满分25分)假设你校学生会要评选年度学习之星,现在请你根据以下要点向你校学生会主席(Mark)写一封推荐信。 1被推荐人姓名:你班学生李华。 2推荐理由。(至少三点)3.可适当增加内容以使文章流畅。4.字数:100左右。参考词汇:评选年度学习之星 choosethelearning staroftheyear 学生会 theStudentsUnion Dear Mark, Yours Li Ming15 / 15