1、江高一第一学期期中考试（英语）20151025本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共120分，考试时间120分钟。第I卷 (选择题 三部分 共85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的阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the woman doing on the Internet? A. Chatting. B. Listening to music.
2、C. Learning English.2. What subject is Jack good at?A. Maths. B. Chinese. C. English.3. Whats the weather like now? A. Cloudy. B. Windy. C. Rainy.4. Where did they go just now? A. To a caf. B. To a restaurant. C. To the airport.5. What do they plan to buy for their mother? A. Clothes. B. Shoes. C. A
3、 cap.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，从每题所给的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67题。6. Why was the woman late for work? A. She missed the bus.B. The weather was bad.C. Her car broke down.7. What day is it today? A. Wednesday
4、. B. Tuesday. C. Friday.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Where does this conversation probably take place? A. In a hotel. B. In a library. C. On the phone.9. When is the library closed on weekdays? A. At 6:00 pm. B. At 6:30 pm. C. At 8:00 pm.10. How long is the library open on Saturday? A. Eight hours. B. Nine ho
5、urs. C. Eleven hours. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where did the woman want to go at first? A. To a swimming pool.B. To a railway station.C. To a bus station.12. How much will the woman pay? A.$5. B.$10. C. Nothing.13. What time can people visit the gym? A. At 7 am. B. At 5 pm. C. At 10 pm.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
6、14. Who is Nigel?A. A person who wants to rent a house. B. A university student who studies science.C. A student who shares a flat with others.15. How much is the rent?A.140 pounds a month.B.400 pounds a month.C.400 pounds a year.16. When can the woman move in?A. At the beginning of June. B. At the
7、beginning of July. C. At the end of July.17. When can the woman give a call to the man?A. Between 6 and 8 pm. B. Between 8 and 10 pm. C. Between 6 and 10 pm.听第10 段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Who thinks its very important to live in the present?A. Andy. B. Julie. C. Michael.19. What is Marys advice on how to fe
8、el positive?A. Always correcting mistakes we make.B. Changing negative thoughts into positive ones.C. Listening to our favorite music.20. What does Michael do when his friends have problems?A. Takes pity on them. B. Uses positive language. C. Gives them some help.第二部分 英语知识运用 (共两节, 满分35分)第一节 单项填空 (共1
9、5小题；每小题1分，满分15分)21. To tell _ truth, it is _ struggle for Jack to get ready in such a short time.A. the; real a B. a; a realC. the; really a D. a, a really22. Why do you want to work for our company? This is the job that I _for.A. lookedB. am to lookC. had lookedD. have been looking23. Although your
10、 son made some mistakes, he worked hard at his lessons. You shouldnt be hard _ him.A. inB. atC. onD. for24. As a student, you must _ your teachers.A. show respect forB. have respect to C. show respects for D. have respects to25. As a war reporter, Jenny went through a lot of adventurous _, which con
11、tributed to her rich _ in her job.A. experience; experience B. experiences; experience C. experience; experiences D. experiences; experiences 26. The most important thing _ we should consider is the first idea _ he has talked about in the speech.A. which; thatB. that; whichC. which; whichD. that; th
12、at27. The person who is _ of the factory _ ill since last week.A. in charge; has beenB. in the charge; has fallen C. taking charge; was D. in charge; fell28. What _ it will be when you _ on the white sand in the warm sun! A. funny; lie B. fun; lie C. a fun; lie D. funny; lay29. Is this research cent
13、re _ is full of modern equipment you always mention.A. whereB. thatC. the one thatD. the one where30. It is said that the World Golf Championships (世界高尔夫球锦标赛) to be held in Shanghai will be _ on TV.A. broadcast aliveB. broadcasting liveC. broadcast liveD. broadcasting alive31. Now that their parents
14、 are dead, the poor boy doesnt know _ the money they left.A. how to do withB. what to do with C. to do what withD. how he will do with32. So you have met Maria? Yes, it was last week _ we attended Jacks party.A. whereB. thatC. whenD. why33. The time and effort he has devoted during the past few year
15、s _ trees in that village are now considered to be very important.A. to plantingB. to plantC. plantD. planting34.We are kept _ of what is happening in the world by reading newspapers and watching TV.A. to informB. to be informedC. informingD. informed35. Frank, Ive learned your plan. Could I make so
16、me suggestions? _.A. Just for fun B. Go ahead C. With pleasure D. Take it easy第二节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)I devote myself to music because of my grandmother. My mom and I lived with my grandparents from the time I was two _36_ I was eight. And even then, I was at their house before and after school
17、every day while my mother was _37_.Grandma loved music. It was she that first _38_ me to Elvis Presley (猫王) as a very young child, and once I heard his music, I was truly in _39_ with it. Most five-year-olds ask for _40_ for birthdays, but I wanted Elvis albums. I would play them non-stop and _41_ t
18、o the music in my grandmas family room though my movements didnt look good.Grandma played the piano and _42_ me to sing “America the Beautiful” and “Somewhere over the Rainbow”. I _43_ started playing music on the piano, and soon Grandma was paying for me to _44_ piano lessons from a lady living in
19、the _45_. I would come home from _46_ and walk three houses down for my lesson. I _47_ took about nine months of lessons, but it was enough to give me a foundation (基础) and _48_ me to continue to teach myself.Last month when I came home to visit Grandma in the hospital, I _49_ my guitar with me. She
20、 was in a lot of pain, but the music seemed to _50_ her soul. She had me sing some songs and when I started to sing “Somewhere over the Rainbow”, her weakened voice _51_ in with mine for a few lines. That experience was one of the most _52_ of my lifetime and one I will certainly cherish forever. I
21、told her of my music career and she was very _53_ and said, “Thats wonderful!” I _54_ to play for her throughout the week I was home.My grandma passed away two days ago. In my opinion, part of her will live on through every _55_ I write or sing in my life.36. A. unless B. until C. after D. when37. A
22、. at work B. in trouble C. on board D. in danger38. A. sent B. left C. remembered D. introduced39. A. debate B. love C. agreement D. doubt40. A. music B. space C. gifts D. toys41. A. wave B. sleep C. dance D. play42. A. forced B. prepared C. enabled D. taught43. A. generally B. eventually(最后)C. sudd
23、enly D. fortunately(幸运地)44. A. observe B. make C. take D. enjoy45. A. hotel B. apartment C. neighborhood D. countryside46. A. school B. hospital C. street D. office47. A. exactlyB. only C. completely D. seldom48. A. askB. makeC. letD. allow49. A. gave upB. gave awayC. brought along D. brought up50.
24、A. comfort B. blame C. attract D. find51. A. joined B. pouredC. moved D. fell52. A. surprising B. touching C. puzzling D. tiring53. A. sad B. calm C. bored D. pleased54. A. refused B. expected C. continued D. pretended (假装)55. A. project B. article C. book D. song第三部分 阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)A My gr
25、anddaughter, Shari, owns The Berry (莓果) Factory in Sacramento, California, and her mother, Joan, and I were helping with the Valentines Day rush. Wed dipped (浸泡) hundreds of berries, arranged gift baskets and packaged orders to be shipped around the country. By the end of the day, the two middle-age
26、d women, Joan and I, were exhausted. Shari didnt seem tired. That was typical Shari. Though she was very busy, Id seen her give away berries to everybody parking attendants, mail carriers and hairdressers. “For me?” they would say, bursting into a smile. As a “thank you”, Shari took us out for dinne
27、r. But there was a 45-minute wait at her favorite restaurant. “No big deal. Theres another place just up the road,” she said, driving us there. This time we walked right in. When the waitress came to take our drink orders, Shari reached into her handbag, pulling something out. “I want you to have th
28、ese,” she said, handing the waitress a box of chocolate-dipped strawberries. “She will love those berries!” I thought. But the waitress seemed startled. She only let out a “thank you” before grabbing the box and rushing into the kitchen.A few minutes later, the waitress returned with our iced tea. “
29、I apologize,” she said. “My best friend and I had promised to send each other something every Valentines Day. But she passed away last year. I didnt know how Id get through this day without her. Then you handed me that box.” “Im so sorry to hear that,” said Shari. “Its not much, but I hope you can e
30、njoy them.” “Oh, I will,” the waitress said. “See, every year we always sent each other the same thing; a box of chocolate-dipped strawberries bought from our favourite store, The Berry Factory.”56. What can be inferred in the first paragraph? A. The Berry Factory is a gift store B. The Berry Factor
31、y has few shop clerks. C. The Berry Factory has many branches around the country D. The Berry Factory has customers from different parts of the country.57. Which of the following words can best describe Shari? A. Talkative B. Creative C. Kind-hearted D. Well-known58. The underlined word “startled” i
32、n Paragraph 4 probably means _. A. shocked B. excited C. tired D. frightened59. We can learn from the last paragraph that _. A. the waitress best friend didnt like chocolate B. the waitress best friend broke up with her C. the waitress best friend worked for Shari D. the waitress best friend was Sha
33、ris customerB Edward Estlin Cummings was a poet well-known for how he wrote his poems He wrote his poems with capital (大写的) letters in the words . For example, the title of one of his poems is “The little horse is newlY” The “Y” is a capital letter. He also used “i” instead of “I” to refer to himsel
34、f in the poems. Edward was born on October14, 1894 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Edwards father was also named Edward. Young Edwards mother was named Rebecca. She loved to spend time with her children. She also taught Edward Jr how to write poems. Edwards sister was born 1896 and her name was Elizabe
35、th. Edwards father was the first professor of Sociology at Harvard University. He later became the minister of one of Bostons respected churches. He was the one who taught his son to use his hands as well as his mind. Edward Jr used his hands to paint abstract art.E.E.Cummings was a very smart boy.
36、Edward was 12 when he became a freshman in high school. He loved circuses, ballets, music and amusement parks. Edward graduated from Harvard in 1916. During World War I , he joined the army and was sent to France where he drove an ambulance. He and his friend from Harvard were arrested because peopl
37、e thought they were German spies. They were kept in one room where they slept , ate , talked and tried to deal with their fears and boredom. Edward wrote his first book, published in 1922, called The Enormous Room, based on his wartime experiences. E.E.Cummings was a poet that made his own rules in
38、poetry. He was one of the most popular poets of the 20th century.60. Which is a special feature of E.E.Cummings poems? A. Their titles are all written with capital letters.B.A special capital letter is used in them to refer to the writer. C. He used “Y” to refer to “you”. D. He used letters in a spe
39、cial way in them61. Whats the second paragraph mainly about? A. Edwards schooling B. Edwards parents C. Edwards family D. Edwards childhood.62. E.E.Cummings was arrested in the war because _. A. he went to France without permission B. he looked like a Frenchman C. he was thought to be German agent D
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46、p shopping guide to all the greatest new products on the market. Whats more, it provides wonderful entertainment for women.63. Which magazine gives buyers the cheapest price according to the advertisements?A. The New Yorker B. Playboy C. NickD. Lucky64. What is the striking feature of the Lucky maga
47、zine?A. It supplies much entertainment for women and children.B. It contains many outstanding novels and cartoons.C. It is famous for beautiful pictures of beautiful women.D. Theres much detailed information on how to find new products on the market.65. If you are a housewife, which magazine will yo
48、u probably buy?A. A. The New YorkerB. LuckyC. Nick D. Playboy66. What information is contained in all the four magazines?A. SportsB. EntertainmentC. NewsD. TrendsD A lazy Susan is an addition to a table that is designed to assist in moving food from one person to another while dining. This is achiev
49、ed through the use of a turntable (转盘), which usually moves the food in a circle when it is pushed by those at the table. In this way, the food never has to be picked up and passed around the table. Instead, it remains in place on the lazy Susan. A lazy Susan may also be a part of a kitchen cabinet
50、(橱柜). In this sense, the lazy Susan is a type of shelving unit within the cabinet that is able to turn around its axis(轴心) . One may turn the lazy Susan in order to find certain goods in storage. From the outside, a lazy Susan appears to be two cabinets that are located at a right angle (直角) to each
51、 another. When one of these cabinets is pushed, however, both doors move and the lazy Susan is revealed inside. It is believed that Thomas Jefferson invented the lazy Susan in the 18th century, though it was called “dumbwaiter” at that time. It is said that Jefferson invented the lazy Susan because
52、his daughter complained she was always served last at table and, as a result, never found herself full when leaving the table. Others believe that Thomas Edison was the inventor, as he is believed to have invented the turntable for his phonograph (留声机). The turntable may have developed into the lazy
53、 Susan later.Regardless of who invented it, it wasnt until 1917 that the term “lazy Susan” was used in an advertisement for the invention. In Britain, however, the term “dumbwaiter” is still used rather than “lazy Susan”. The reason for the naming of it is still a mystery. One theory is that it was
54、named after either Jeffersons or Edisons daughter, both of whom were named Susan.67. What is a “lazy Susan”?A. A waitress B. A convenient tool C. A table D. A cabinet68. According to those who believed Thomas Jefferson invented the lazy Susan, _. A. his daughter was very lazy B. the lazy Susan didnt
55、 exist until the 18th century C. Thomas Edison was his friend D. Thomas Edison didnt invent the phonograph69. We can learn from the last paragraph that _. A. the lazy Susan can work by itself B. the lazy Susan was named after Thomas Edisons daughter C. how the lazy Susan got its name remains unknown
56、 D. the lazy Susan was invented in Britain70. The writer wrote the passage mainly to _. A. discuss how the lazy Susan was named B. teach us how to make a lazy Susan C. introduce Thomas Edisons inventionsD. tell us what a lazy Susan is and its origin第卷 （非选择题 四部分 共35分)第四部分 单词拼写 (共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分) 根据
57、句意及所给首字母或汉语提示，写单词完成句子。注意：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。71. The speech contest will be held next Friday. I must make full p_ for it.72. Keeping calm is the most important thing you should remember in time of e_.73. I will be f_ to look out of the window from a high building and it is said to be a disease named
58、acrophobia (恐高症).74. They are having a heated a_ over whether smoking is bad for the health.75. Tom d_ the gold medal in the speech competition as he had made so many efforts that hardly could anybody imagine.76. He wastes so much of his valuable time _ (聊天) on the Internet.77. Tom is so anxious tha
59、t he cant _ (专注)on his teachers lessons.78. Our school bought a lot of new teaching _ (设备) this term.79. The scientist was highly praised for his great _ (成就).80. I sat down _ (安静地) and thought about it over and over again.第五部分 根据中文提示，完成句子。(共10个空；每空0.5分，满分5分)注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。81. 我发现这
60、里布置的家庭作业不像我以前在原校时那么繁重。I found that the homework was not as heavy _ _ I used to get in my old school.82. 她一进房间便坐下来看书。_ _ the room, she sat down and began to read.83. 爸爸说他给我买了一辆新自行车。我迫不及待地要回家看看。 Dad says hes bought me a new bike. I _ _ to go home and see it.84. 妈妈和爸爸外出度假，比预期的时间提前一天返回家中。Mom and Dad arr
61、ive back from vacation a day earlier _ _.85. 很多青少年感到孤独，好像没有人理解他们以及他们正在经历的变化。Many teenagers feel lonely, as if no one understands them and the changes they are _ _.第六部分 任务型阅读 (共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分)注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题纸（卡）上相应题号的横线上。When young children are learning to ride a bicycle, they require that
62、their parents hold on to the back of the bike so that they gain confidence and wont fall off.However, when children leave to go to college, or get married, parents must accept that their children are riding off into their own future. At this time, parents shouldnt stand back and with the children go
63、ne, they are left with an empty nest. How can parents get through this period of life?The first thing you should do is nothing at all. You should actually take some time to rest since your child was born. Just relax and reward yourself for the work you put into your child.Taking some time for yourse
64、lf will allow you to adjust to the change and figure out how you really feel about your childs departure (离开). You shouldnt compare how you feel with how other people feel, as everyones experience of an empty nest is different.Exercise is a great mood lifter. A physical fitness program may have been
65、 one of the first sacrifices (牺牲) you made when your child came along; now, with fewer duties, youll have time to hit the gym regularly. If you have a friend who also has become an empty nester recently, you may have found a new companion. Not only will you get the chance to share dealing with tips,
66、 youll also create social opportunities for yourself, which will get you out of that empty house if you need to.We all have those things that we say well do or learn “someday”. If youre an empty nester, the “someday” might just be now.If youre not sure exactly what to do in all your spare time, take
67、 your time and think about it. It will, however, probably be easier to figure out your dream when youre out. Try exploring a nearby museum or attraction youve never visited.Many parents may fear an empty nest because they worry that their little birds have flown away forever. Try setting up a regula
68、r phone date with your child. A once-a-week call may make you feel satisfied while giving your child a reasonable degree of freedom.PhenomenonYoung children need the help of parents to make them feel confident.Children will leave home after growing up and parents will feel (86) _.(87) _ toadjust to
69、an empty nest(88) _ yourselfDo nothing but rest. Take time to adjust to the change and to figure out your (89) _.Take (90) _You can have (91) _ time to go to the gym.You can develop new (92) _ and create social opportunities.Follow your dreamYou get a (93) _ to put your dream into practice.It will b
70、e easier to figure out your dream when you are out of the house.Set a time forcommunication(94) _ your child once a week will make you feel satisfied.Give your child enough (95) _.第七部分 书面表达 (满分20分)根据提示，写一篇150词左右的建议信。假如你是某报编辑，昨天收到一位学生来信。请根据来信的内容和所给的要点提示用英语写一封回信。（要注意写信的格式）Dear Editor, I am a hard-work
71、ing girl and want to be the top student in my class. But in exams, I always make many careless mistakes. I really worry about it. What should I do to improve my performance in exams?Best regards Yours sincerely, Li Fang要点提示：1.收到来信，获悉信中所提到的有关情况；2.不要压力太大；3.如有问题请教老师或同学；4.考试时合理分配（distribute）时间，并尽量抽出几分钟检
72、查；5.其它建议 答题纸1-70题 填涂在客观题答题卡上 否则无效单词拼写 (每空0.5分，共5分)71. _72. _73. _ 74. _75. _76. _77. _78. _ 79. _80. _完成句子 (每空0.5分，共5分)81. _ _82. _ _83. _ _84. _ _85. _ _任务型阅读 (每空0.5分，共5分)86. _87. _88. _89. _90. _91. _92. _93. _94. _95. _书面表达 (20分)_参考答案1 5 CBBAC 6 10 CACAC 1115 ACBCB 1620 BAACB2125 CDCAB 2630 DABCC
73、 3135 BCADB3640 BADBD 4145 CDBCC 4650 ABDCA 5155 ABDCD5659 DCA D6062 DCC 6366 ADBB 6770 BBCD71. preparations72. emergency 73. frightened 74.argument75.deserved76. chatting77.concentrate 78.equipment 79.achievements 80.peacefully81. as what 82. Upon entering 83. cant wait 84. than expected 85. going
74、through86. lonely87. ways/How88. Relax89. feeling90. exercise91. regular92. friendship93. chance94. calling95. freedom【参考答案】Dear Li Fang,I read your letter yesterday. Its good that you have a high aim for yourself and you know what has prevented you from achieving high scores in exams. But you shoul
75、d remember that even the very best student can make mistakes sometimes. So dont put too much pressure on yourself. As far as I am concerned, learning from your mistakes in past exams is a quick way to stop making the same mistakes next time. To begin with, if there are questions that cant be solved
76、by yourself, you should turn to your teachers or classmates for help. Whats more, during the exams youd better make a good plan to distribute your time according to the questions. Besides, try to leave a few minutes at the end to check your answers. Enjoy the challenge that each new exam brings to y
77、ou. I believe a good learning habit will finally help you gain success.Best wishes Yours sincerely, Editor (161 words)听力原文：Text 1M : Hi, Mary! I find you often surf the Internet these days. Are you chatting or listening to music?W : No. Im learning English on the Internet.Text 2W : Im good at maths.
78、 What about you, Jim?M : Im good at Chinese and English. But my friend Jack is better than me at Chinese.Text 3W: Listen! The wind is blowing hard! M: Yes. The weather report says it will be cloudy tonight and rainy tomorrow.W: Really! I will take an umbrella to go to school then.Text 4W: I cant fin
79、d my cellphone in my bag.M: But you used it in the caf to call the airport. W: Now phone me please.M: Hey, there it is. On the table in our dining room.Text 5 W: Hi, Sam , its May 11, and tomorrow is Mothers birthday.M: Oh, what shall we get her? What about clothes or shoes?W: She just bought some s
80、everal weeks ago. What about a new cap?M: Thats not a bad idea.Text 6W: Excuse me for being late for work. My car broke down so I had to take the bus instead.M: Thats too bad.W: Yes. I will have it repaired as soon as possible. A car is necessary for us in such a rainy season.M: OK. Please tell the
81、workers that Mr Smith will come on Friday.W: Oh, my god, there are only two days left.M: I will have a meeting the day after tomorrow, so youll meet Mr Smith instead of me.Text 7W: What can I do for you?M: I need to know what time the library closes today.W: The library will close at six.M: Does it
82、close at six every day?W: No, only from Monday to Friday.M: Are you open on Saturday?W: Yes.M: What time is the library open and closed on Saturday?W: Saturdays hours are from nine in the morning to eight in the evening. Can I help you with anything else?M: NO, thats everything. Thanks.W: Thats all
83、right. Thank you for calling.Text 8W: Do you have a swimming pool in this hotel?M: We dont have a pool, madam, but we do have swim stations in the gym.W: I never heard of a swim station. Is that like a train or bus station?M: Its just a deep bathtub with a current of water that you swim against.W: H
84、ow much do they cost?M: As a guest, madam, you pay nothing. But others have to pay $10 a time and it is half the price for children.W: That sounds good. When can I use the stations?M: You can visit the gym any day between 10 am and 7 pm.W: Oh, boy! Im going to the gym right now!M: Im sure youll enjo
85、y yourself here, madam.Text 9W: Hello. Is that Nigel?M: Yes, it is.W: Oh, Im ringing about the flat share.M: Oh, right. Well Its a three-bedroom house, with a kitchen, a living room, a bathroom, and a small garden. Its in King Road, No. 18. Do you know this area?W: Yeah! How much is the rent?M: Itd
86、400 pounds a month.W: OK! Who else will be living in the house?M: Me and another guy. Were both university students. Are you a student?W: Yes. I am in my second year studying science. If I am interested, when could I move in?M: Well, the guy who is leaving will stay till the end of this month, so th
87、e room is free from the beginning of July.W: Well, thanks for all that. I will think about it and Ill call you back. Is this a good time to call?M: Yeah, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. there is usually someone here.W: OK. Bye then. Text 10We all know that people who are positive enjoy life more than peop
88、le who are negative. Lets hear what people think.Andy thinks its very important to live in the present and not in the past. Dont think about mistakes we made in the past. We cant change the past. The important thing is to think about how we will do things better in the future.Julies tip is to think
89、positive thoughts. We all have negative thoughts sometimes but when we start having them, we need try to change them into positive ones. For example, if you have an exam tomorrow, just think to yourself, “Ill past.”Marys tip is not to spend a lot of time reading the papers or watching the news on TV
90、. Its always bad news and it just makes us feel depressed. Listen to our favourite music instead.Davids tip is to make a list of all the good things that happen to us every week. Then keep the list with us and if were feeling a bit sad or depressed just take it out and read it. Itll make us feel better.Michaels tip is to try to use positive language when we speak to other people. If our friends have a problem, just say, “Dont worry! Everything will be OK.” That way well make the other person think more positively about the problem.
