1、2014-2015学年度上学期高一期末考试英语试题本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分, 共150分。考试时间l20分钟。 第卷 选择题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节 （共5小题；每小题l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. Why did the mans family go to Australia
2、 during Christmas?A. To go sightseeing. B. To visit his uncle. C. To visit his grandparents.2. How much will the woman probably pay for the rent? A.200. B.400. C.100.3. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Couple. B. Workmates. C. Neighbors.4. Why would Lily come home late? A
3、. She attended a party. B. She studied at her classmates house. C. She did some cleaning at school.5. How did the man arrive at last? A. By bike. B. By taxi. C. By subway.第二节 （共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分） 听下面5段对话或独自。每段对话或独自后有几个小题，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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时
4、间。每段对话或独自读两遍。请听第6段材料，回答6、7题。6. Who can get the tickets? A. The man. B. The woman. C. The mans brother.7. When will the two speakers meet? A. At 5:50. B. At 6:10. C. At 6:30.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. At the airport. C. In a company.9. Wh
5、ats the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Schoolmates. C. Business partners.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12 题。10. Whats the weather like today? A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.11. What does the woman usually do when she is bored? A. She watches TV. B. She has a big meal. C. She goes o
6、ut for fun.12. Why was the man unhappy yesterday? A. He didnt sleep well. B. He lost his meal tickets. C. He wasted so much time.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What did the Browns think of their trip to Venezuela? A. Excellent. B. Tiring. C. Boring. 14. What do we know about the hotels in Venezuela? A. The f
7、ood there is terrible. B. The people there are helpful. C. They are great but expensive.15. What problem do the Browns probably have in Venezuela?A. The climate. B. The language. C. The transportation.16. Which of the following is not worth buying in Venezuela?A. Gold. B. Jewelry. C. Clothes.请听第10段材
8、料，回答第17至20题。17. What does Tom like?A. Reading. B. Swimming. C. Walking his dog.18. How old is Tom?A. 11. B. 12. C. 13. 19. What do we know about Tom?A. He is a good student. B. He is bad at math. C. He doesnt like his teachers.20. What does the speaker mainly tell us?A. Children should have their ow
9、n hobbies. B. Children experience stress from their parents.C. Children should spend more time with their parents.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，从每题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C和D），选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWorld Reading Day was set up by the UNESCO in 1995 to encourage people, especially teenagers, to
10、 discover the pleasure of reading. It is also the day to honor great writers, for example, William Shakespeare, born or dead on that day.Many countries celebrated World Reading Day. Take the UK as an example, on that day, millions of schoolchildren can buy book of special price, a much lower price t
11、han usual, in any bookstore. It has been done every year since 1998. World Reading Day 2010 in the UK will take place on Thursday 4th March. Please note that this date applies to the UK and Ireland only. The goal is so well set in schools there that they want to make sure that the Day happens in ter
12、m time to really make the most of this opportunity to celebrate books and reading. Most other countries hold World Reading Day on 23 rd April every year.World Reading Day is also celebrated in China. Chinese former premier Wen Jiabao, an avid reader, does lots of reading every day though he is very
13、busy. On World Reading Day 2009 he encouraged citizens to do more reading. Wen suggested that young people should spend more time reading. “Books cannot change the world, but people can change the world by changing themselves through reading.”Reading can benefit people a lot. Reading helps us to fol
14、low the latest developments of science and technology. Reading gives us information about other cultures and places of the world. Reading is also one of the most important ways to learn a foreign language like English.“Reading makes a full man.” (Bacon, 1597) Books, magazines, newspapers and other k
15、inds of reading materials can help us to know more about the outside world and perfect us. Therefore, it is necessary for us to spend time on reading every day.21. Which of the following statements about World Reading Day is TURE?A. It was set up to encourage people to learn English.B. China also ce
16、lebrates it on 4th March every year.C. It is also the same day as some great writers were born or dead.D. Only since 1998 has the UK begun to celebrate it.22. An avid reader is a person who_.A. loves reading B. never reads C. does little reading D. hates reading23. According to the passage, reading
17、can help people EXCEPT_.A. learn a foreign language better B. know more about cultureC. improve their memory greatly D. know more about the outside world24. Whats the best title for the passage?A. World Reading Day in the UK. B. Reading makes a full man.C. World Reading Day in China. D. World Readin
18、g Day and Reading.BBetty and Harold have been married for years. But one thing still puzzles old Harold. How is it that he can leave Betty and her friend Joan sitting on the sofa, talking, go out to a ballgame, come back three and a half hours later, and theyre still sitting on the sofa? Talking?Wha
19、t in the world, Harold wonders, do they have to talk about?Betty shrugs, Talk? Were friends.Researching this result called friendship, psychologist Lillian Rubin spent two years interviewing more than two hundred women and men. No matter what their age, their job, their sex, the results were complet
20、ely clear: women have more friendships than men, and the difference in the content and the quality of those friendships is “marked and unmistakable”.More than two-thirds of the single men Rubin interviewed would not name a best friend. Those who could were likely to name a woman. Yet three-quarters
21、of the single women had no problem naming a best friend, and almost always it was a woman. More married men than women named their wife/husband as a best friend, most trusted person, or the one they would turn to in time of emotional distress（感情危机）. “Most women,” says Rubin, “identified at least one
22、, usually more, trusted friends to whom they could turn in a trouble moment, and they spoke openly about the importance of these relationships in their lives.”“In general,” writes Rubin in her new book, “womens friendships with each other rest on shared emotions and support, but mens relationships a
23、re marked by shared activities.” For the most part, Rubin says, interactions（交往）between men are emotionally controlleda good fit with the social requirements of “manly behavior”.“Even when a man is said to be a best friend,” Rubin writes, “the two share little about their innermost feelings. However
24、, a womans closest female friend might be the first to tell her to leave a failing marriage; it wasnt unusual to hear a man say he didnt know his friends marriage was in serious trouble until he appeared one night asking if he could sleep on a sofa.”25. What old Harold cannot understand or explain i
25、s the fact that _. A. he is treated as an outsider rather than a husband B. women have so much to share C. women show little interest in ballgames D. he finds his wife difficult to talk to26. Rubins study shows that for emotional support a married woman is more likely to turn to _. A. a male friendB
26、. a female friendC. her parentsD. her husband27. According to the text, which type of behavior is NOT expected of a man by society? A. Ending his marriage without good reason. B. Spending too much time with his friends. C. Complaining about his marriage trouble. D. Going out to ballgames too often.2
27、8. Which of the following statements is best supported by the last paragraph? A. Men keep their innermost feelings to themselves. B. Women are more serious than men about marriage. C. Men often take sudden action to end their marriage. D. Women depend on others in making decisions.CA Guide to the Un
28、iversityFoodThe TWU Cafeteria is open 7a.m. to 8p.m. It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to
29、have meetings and to study.If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Caf located in the bottom level of the Douglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.RelaxationThe Globe, located
30、 in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed on Sundays.HealthLocated on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to(致力于) p
31、hysical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.Academic SupportAll student
32、s have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door: two 30 minute appointments per week maximum
33、. This service is free.29. What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?A. Do homework and watch TV. B. Buy drinks and enjoy concerts. C. Have meals and meet with friends. D. Add money to your ID and play chess.30. Where and when can you cook your own food?A. The Globe, Friday. B. The Lower Caf, Sunday.C. T
34、he TWU Cafeteria, Friday. D. The McMillan Hall, Sunday.31. The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre _.A. is open six days a week B. offers services free of chargeC. trains students in medical care D. gives advice on mental health32. How can you seek help from the Writing Centre?A. By applying onl
35、ine. B. By calling the centre.C. By filling in a sign-up form. D. By going to the centre directly.DChinas new buzzword, tuhao, may be in next years Oxford English Dictionary. “If its influence continues, it is very likely to appear on our updated list of words, ” said Julie Kleeman, project manager
36、with the editing team. In Chinese, tu means uncouth(粗野的) and hao means rich. It has traditionally been referred to rich people who throw their weight around in Chinas rural areas. In recent years, people borrowed the term to describe those who spend money in an unreasonable manner. The word gained a
37、cceptance in September with the launch(上市) of Apples new gold-colored iPhone, an item loved by Chinas rich people. The color became known as “tuhao gold”. The word is now often used by the online community to refer to people who have the cash but lack the class to go with it. Kleeman also mentioned
38、two other Chinese wordsdama and hukouwhich may also be taken in the dictionary. Hukou means household registration(登记) in Chinese and has been widely used. Dama, meaning middle-aged women, was first used in the Western media by the Wall Street Journal in May when thousands of Chinese women were buyi
39、ng up record number of gold. They were the driving force in the global gold market between April and June when the gold prices had gone down. “We have nearly 120 Chinese-linked words now in Oxford English Dictionary, ” she said. Some of them are: Guanxi, literally meaning “connection”, is the system
40、 of social networks and influential relationships which promote business and other dealings. Taikonaut is a mix of taikong, meaning outer space, and astronaut. The new words will be first uploaded on the official website before the dictionaries arrive. The online version is also renewed every three
41、months. “It at least broke our old rules. It used to take 10 years to include a new word but now we keep the pace with the era, ” according to John Simpson. 33. What does “Tuhao” mean now? A. The rich who like iPhone made of gold. B. The people who have power in the countryside. C. The people who sp
42、end money reasonably. D. The rich who find no class to belong to. 34. Why is the word “Dama” popular now? A. They bought gold in the global market. B. They are wealthy middle-aged women. C. They brought the gold prices down. D. They worked on the Wall Street. 35. According to John, the Oxford Englis
43、h Dictionary_. A. updates its new version every three months B. takes 10 years to include a new word nowC. speeds up its acceptance of new words D. has its online version to collect new words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。（E=AB, F=AC, G=AD）How do you stay true to yours
44、elf when youre surrounded by friends and/or family that have an opinion on everything you do? Its not easy! 36 Here are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic life. 37 Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matteryour own and those from people who believe in and encour
45、age you. Deep down you know yourself better than anybody else.Dont fear people 38 The reason most people dont take risks, or live on the edge is the fear of what others might think of them. If you want to live the life you truly deserve, you must give up the need to be liked by everybody.Value yours
46、elf and your choicesWhen you do, others will too. Own the choices you make in your life. 39 When you believe in yourself, others will believe in you too. Show confidence in your choices, and what you stand for whether others agree or not.Focus on appreciationNo matter what the circumstances are, the
47、re is always something to be grateful for. All successful people ask, What am I grateful for/How can I improve my situation and use these tough times to inspire others. 40 These steps, if applied, will help you transform your peace of mind, lifestyle, and productivity.A. Focus on your own talents an
48、d strengths.B. Never let others opinions guide your choices.C. Treat every person like they are important.D. When you doubt yourself, others will doubt you.E. Stay fearless in everything you will have to do.F. Be thankful to life and be helpful to others, and youll lead a successful life.G. However,
49、 there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节, 满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从4160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。“Wheres the light?” My dad used to ask me that 41 when I was little. Its one of those questions that parents use to
50、 42 how smart their young children are. During my teenage years, my dad 43 told me that he thought I was going to be foolish because I 44 at him whenever he asked me where the 45 was.I consider myself to be a “Daddys girl”. Dad never 46 me, but he did buy me nice things-dolls and shoes-for my birthd
51、ay. I am now 28, and I 47 live with my parents in Baguio, Philippines. 48 my father is always very busy, we still 49 time with each other. We 50 go for a drive in the country. Most girls of my 51 would rather go out with their friends than be with their family, but my family has always felt a bit 52
52、 .Looking at my father now, I can see he is a(n) 53 man. So many difficulties were in his life, but his dream of a better life kept him 54 . At 14, he began working at his high school to 55 himself.During his life, my father has overcome a lot of difficulties and he always 56 education. When we were
53、 57 , he would tell my brother and me to seek improvement in ourselves through 58 .Like a light, he shines with respect, but he sends out the brightest light for 59 our family as a unit with love and faith as its 60 . There are times when my dad makes jokes and asks me, using my childhood nickname,
54、“Sasi, wheres the light?” I just smile, and point at him.41. A. secret B. address C. way D. question42. A. look for B. find out C. take in D. give away43. A. jokingly B. sadly C. surprisingly D. calmly44. A. shouted B. laughed C. pointed D. knocked45. A. doll B. gift C. light D. family46. A. spoiled
55、 B. taught C. cheated D. missed47. A. never B. still C. suddenly D. finally48. A. Because B. Unless C. WhenD. Though49. A. waste B. divide C. gain D. spend50. A. ever B. even C. later D. soon51. A. age B. height C. style D. kind52. A. happy B. puzzled C. different D. strange53. A. strict B. broadmin
56、ded C. independent D. easy-going54. A. going B. coming C. smiling D. waiting55. A. enjoy B. support C. behave D. control56. A. worries B. provides C. receives D. values57. A. young B. helpless C. proud D. busy58. A. working B. speaking C. learning D. reading59. A. showing B. keeping C. imagining D.
57、starting60. A. tool B. basis C. goal D. trick第 卷 非选择题注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Have you ever dreamed of being famous 61._ a musician? At first many singers may form a band to practise their music. And then they may ge
58、t the chance to give 62._ (perform) in pubs or clubs. Later they may gradually become popular. 63._, the Monkees started in a different way. They began as a TV show. The TV organizers had put an advertisement in a newspaper 64._ (look) for rock musicians who could act as well as sing. 65._ (honest)
59、speaking, only one of them was good enough and the other three members pretended 66._ (sing). So it couldnt 67._ (call) a real band at the beginning. Anyhow, their shows were 68._ (humour) and they became popular. After a year or so, they worked harder and produced 69._ own records and started touri
60、ng. About 1970, the Monkees broke up but they reunited in the mid-1980s and in 1996 produced a new record, with 70._ they celebrated their former happy time. 第四部分 写作（共三节，满分45分）第一节单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。（每空只写一个词）71. Heisnotthefirstpresidentto_(道歉). 72. Microsoftknowsverywe
61、llhow_ (敏感的) usersaretochanges.73. The news will come as a great _ (如释重负) to the French authorities. 74. More than 3,000 local workers are _(雇佣) in the tourism industry. 75. _ (有希望), well arrive before dark.76. Shop in small local markets and dont be afraid to _(讨价还价). 77. It is difficult toobtain_(
62、可靠的) evidence.78. Officials said there were no _(幸存者) of the plane crash. 79. _ (判断) from the look on Toms face, the news must be extremely terrible.80. He stood up and _ (发信号) to the officer that he had finishedthe report.第二节 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
63、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：在此处加一个漏字符号（），并在下面写出增加的词；删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉；修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词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11处起）不计分。Our English club was set up two months agoNow, we have members of 25. We met once a week on Saturday afternoon. So far, we have been held a variety of activit
64、ies on English learning，such as watching English films, including a Christmas party and get together with some foreign students. Last week we held a English storytelling competition. We required that the entries would be original and interesting and be presented in English within five minutes. Every
65、 member took an actively part in it. Two foreign English teachers were invited to act as judge. At last, Li Bing won first prize. Many members said that the activity benefited them many ways. Not only did it improve their speaking English, but also it brought them many fun. They hope many such activ
66、ities can be held第三节 书面表达（满分25分）假设美国某中学的学生明天来你校访问交流，主题是高中生对文、理科的选择。请你用英语写一篇发言稿，向他们介绍你所做的选择，并说明选择的理由。注意：1.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；2.词数100左右；3.短文中不能出现与本人相关的信息。参考词汇：文科:arts; 理科:scienceGoodafternoon,everyone,Welcometoourschool!_ _Thanks!2014-2015学年度上学期高一期末测试英语试题 答案听力：15BACAC 610 CABCA 1115 ABABB 1620 CCBAB阅读：
67、2124 CACD 2526 BBCA 2932 CADC 3335 DAC 3640 GBEDF 完形：4145 DB ACC 4650 ABDDB 5155 ACCAB 5660 DACBB 语法填空：61. as 62. performances 63. However 64. looking 65. Honestly 66. to sing 67. be called 68. humorous 69. their 70. which 单词拼写：71. apologize/apologise 72. sensitive 73. relief 74. employed 75. Hopefu
68、lly 76. bargain 77. reliable 78. survivors 79. Judging 80. signaled/ signalled短文改错：met 改为meet 去掉been get改为getting a改为an would 改为should(或去掉would) actively改为active judge 改为judges many ways 前加上 in speaking 改为spoken fun 前的 many 改为much书面表达:Onepossibleversion:Goodafternoon,everyone,Welcometoourschool!High
69、schoolstudentsarefacedwithachoicebetweenartsandscience.Itwasnotaneasychoiceformetomake.Aftercarefulconsideration,though,Idecided onscienceasmymainsubjectofstudy.Thereasonsareasfollows.First,sciencegraduatesareingreaterdemandthanartonesinChina.Second,thescience majorcanhelpmeachievemydreamofbecomingascientist.Third,myparentswishmetostudy scienceatcollegebecausetheybelieveIwillhaveabrighterfutureasasciencestudent.Lastbutnotleast,myphysicsteacherismyrolemodel,whoseinfluenceonmehasalottodowithmy decision.ItisforthesereasonsthatIfinallymademychoice.Thanks!
