1、霍市一中2012-2013学年度第二学期期中考试高（一）年级英语试卷 命题人：张丽第一卷 （三部分，共115分）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)请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1. When will the plane probably arrive ? A. At about 8:50.B. At about 9:15.C. At about 9:50.2. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers ? A. Mother and son. B. Husban
2、d and wife. C. Classmates .3. What did the man do last night?A. He went to the cinema . B. He went to visit a friend . C. He talked with a friend .4. Why is the woman moving ?A. She has found a nearer place.B. She cant bear the noise upstairs .C. She doesnt like her neighbor.5. Where does the conver
3、sation probably take place ? A. At home. B. In their office . C. In a restaurant.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Where did the man spend his holiday ? A. Near the sea. B. In a hotel. C. At home.7. What did the man dislike about the parties?A. There were no bathrooms i
4、n the hotel . B. He had to share the bathroom with other people.C. There were so many people there.请听第7段材料，回答第8、10题。8. Why does the man look very excited ? A. He tricked the woman . B. His football team won. C. He watched an interesting TV show .9. What is the result of the match? A. 5-0. B. 5-3. C.
5、 5-4 .10. What will the speakers probably do first? A. Hold a celebration . B. Go to school . C. Tell the news to other classmates.请听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where are the offices of Childrens Fun Club A. In India. B. In Britain.C. In the United States.12. What will the club send to children next month ?
6、 A. Magazines.B. Films and videos. C. Red pens .13. Which of the following children cant join the club? A. A boy aged 16. B.A boy of 13. C. A boy under 10.请听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Who is going to the cinema with the two speakers ? A. Jane.B. Sam . C. Pete.15. Which film will they see ? A. Sunny Day. B.
7、 Field of Green. C. Heart of Gold .16. Which cinema are they going to ? A. The one by the market. B. The one in the shopping centre. C. The one opposite the park .17. When should the man meet the woman ? A. At 3:45.B. At 4:15.C. At 4:45.请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Who is Answer That for? A. Adults.B. Chi
8、ldren.C. People of all ages19. How many people are there in each team ? A. 48. B. 8. C. 6.20. What is the first prize for next week?A. A camera. B. A TV set.C.A laptop.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45 分）第一节：单项填空（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。21-How did you find your visit to the museum, Jane?-_.
9、A. Oh, wonderful, indeed B. By taking a number 3 bus C. I went there alone D. A classmate of mine showed me the way22. In this _ conflict, about 20 common people were killed.A. gentle B. violent C. fundamental D. harmful23. The days we have been looking forward to _ soon.A. coming B. will come C. co
10、me D. have come24. Armed with the information you have gathered, you can _ preparing your business plan.A. set out B. set off C. set up D. set about25. -Have you finished the book?-No. Ive read up to _ the children discover the secret cave.A. which B. what C. that D. where26. _ Ive heard the music,
11、I understand why you like it.A. Unless B. Even though C. Now that D. In case27. The CRH train from Beijing to Shanghai, _ speed can reach about 300 km/h, benefits travelling people a great deal.A. whose B. where C. when D. which28. To our joy, the operation is _ success and the patient is now out of
12、 _ danger.A. a; the B. a; / C. /; the D. /; /29. Johns father will cut _ his smoking, maybe cut it _ entirely.A. up; out B. down; out C. short; out D. off; down30. -The film is, I have to say, not a bit interesting.-Why? Its _ than the films I have ever seen.A. far more interesting B. much less inte
13、restingC. no more interesting D. any less interesting31. More consumers are waiting for the further drop of housing prices with money in their hands rather than _ houses, according to a report.A. to buy B. buying C. buy D. bought32. Youd better keep your _ from that dog, because it is too fierce.A.
14、space B. length C. reach D. distance33. -Are you worried about her safety?-Just _. She isnt alone.A. entirely B. gradually C. generally D. slightly34. Days later, my brother called to say he was all right, but _ say where he was.A. mustnt B. shouldnt C. wouldnt D. mightnt35. Faced with the heavy los
15、s, the man didnt lose heart, _, he worked his head off.A. on the way B. on the spot C. on the contrary D. on purpose第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文， 从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中， 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My husband has been in hospital for quite a while. Whats worse, I am out of 36 so I have learned to live a
16、life with very little.Last Sunday I went to the 37 near my home with my friend and one of my neighbors there said to me, “ I know you must be having a 38 time.” I just smiled and said, “ Im okay. I have two dollars and I have food at home, 39 Ill be fine.”I 40 think that what I have is what I have a
17、nd it is up to me to make 41 of it carefully.Then she said, “ Can I 42 your bag? It looks so beautiful.” I said, “ Okay.”Just then someone 43 me. “ Ill be right back,” I said to the woman. When I 44 , she thanked me and gave back my bag. Then she left with what she bought.On my way home my friend wh
18、o was driving said, “ I thought you told me you didnt have any 45 ?” I replied, “ I dont.”She said, “ Oh yes, you do!” I told her I only had two dollars, but still she 46 I had money.“ Look at your 47 ,” she said. “ Theres a hundred dollar bill sticking out of it.”Though I didnt 48 what she said, I
19、looked down. I was so 49 ! There actually was a hundred dollar bill that seemed to have fallen 50 my bag!I looked at her very surprised, and said, “ I dont know where that 51 from! I have no 52 because I certainly did not have a hundred dollars!”I thought and thought for days after that, then I 53 i
20、t must have been the lady who asked to have a look at my bag. How 54 of her! And what a wonderful 55 to receive when you are down to your last two dollars!36. A. work B. order C. mind D. breath37. A. hospital B. church C. store D. school38. A. long B. difficult C. free D. happy39. A. or B. though C.
21、 until D. so40. A. never B. hardly C. always D. also41. A. change B. use C. sense D. trouble42. A. see B. open C. buy D. take43. A. understood B. greeted C. called D. comforted44. A. cried B. recovered C. returned D. stopped45. A. time B. money C. food D. fun46. A. doubted B. imagined C. expected D.
22、 insisted47. A. bag B. pocket C. car D. house48. A. hear B. believe C. like D. remember49. A. worried B. excited C. shocked D. bored50. A. from under B. on C. into D. out of51. A. suffered B. came C. escaped D. dated52. A. idea B. excuse C. interest D. rest53. A. made B. wondered C. realized D. noti
23、ced54. A. kind B. glad C. careless D. proud55. A. letter B. invitation C. visit D. gift第三部分 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（A、B、C和D）中， 选出最佳选项。AMany teenagers (青少年) feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family member
24、s dont know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is quite often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for some ideas.Its very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a group of friends. Even when they are not with t
25、heir friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This communication is very important in childrens growing up, because friends can discuss something. These things are difficult to tell their family members.However, parents often try to choose their childrens frie
26、nds for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. Have you ever thought of the following questions?Who choose your friends?Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?Have you got a good friend your parents dont like?Your answers are welcome.56. Many
27、teenagers think that _can understand them better. A. friends B. brother C. sister D. parents57. When teenagers have something difficult to tell their parents, they usually _.A. stay alone at home B. fight with their parents C. discuss it with their friends D. go to their brothers and sisters for hel
28、p58. The sentence “your answers are welcome.” means “_”.A. You are welcome to discuss the question with usB. Weve got no idea, so your answers are welcome C. Your answers are always rightD. You can give us all the right answers59. Which of the following is the writers attitude(态度)?A. Parents should
29、choose friends for their childrenB. Children should choose everything they like C. Parents should understand their children betterD. Teenagers should only go to their friends for helpBOne night when my wife was preparing dinner, our little son took a piece of paper to her which read:Washing the car
30、$5.00Making my own bed this week $1.00 Going to the food shop.$0.50Playing with my little sister$0.25Taking out the rubbish$1.00Getting a good report card. $5.00Sweeping the floor. $2.00Total$14.75His mother looked at him standing there expecting payment (报酬). I could see a thousand memories flash(闪
31、现) through her mind. So she picked up the pen and turned the paper over. This is what she wrote:For 9 months I carried you, growing inside me. No ChargeFor the nights I sat up with you, doctored and prayed(祈祷) for youNo Charge For the toys, food and clothes and wiping your nose.No ChargeWhen you add
32、 it all up, the full cost of my love .No ChargeWell, when he finished reading, he had great big tears in his eyes. He looked at his mother and said, “Mummy, I love you.” Then he took the pen and in great big letter wrote on the “bill” “All paid.” 60. From the text we can see the boy _. A. was a lazy
33、 child B. got all the money he wanted C. realized he was wrong D. was punished by his mother61. What do you think of the mother in the text? A. Clever B. Brave C. Cold hearted D. Selfish62. Whats the best title for this text? A. Part-time job B. Cost of love C. Payment for housework D .Equal trade C
34、Once upon a time, there was a tortoise on a ship, and the ship was damaged and dropped into the water. Some time later the tortoise made it to a desert land surrounded(包围) by water on all sides except for one. The landward(向陆地的)side led up to a big mountain. To avoid starving to death, the tortoise
35、decided to climb to the top of the mountain, hoping that he would be able to cross to the side.When he got to the snow-covered top he was very cold, and then a heavy snow storm started. He just managed to make out a small pathway leading down the other side of the mountain. But the path was guarded
36、by a big monster that wouldnt stop shouting.“Uuh uuh uuh !”Such a sight and sound almost killed the tortoise with fright, and all he wanted to do was hide his head inside his shell. But, looking around him, he saw that many other animals were lying in the snow, with looks of fear on their faces. So
37、the tortoise didnt go into his shell.He summoned up (鼓起)all his courage to move down the path towards the monster. The closer the tortoise got, the more the monster changed its shape. Then, when he was almost upon it, the tortoise realized that what he thought was a monster was only a great pile of
38、rocks, which formed a shape just like a monster. As for the “Uuh uuh uuh”, the tortoise realized this was just the sound of the wind blowing through a small cave.The tortoise carried on, and finally went down into a beautiful valley, filled with woods and plenty of food. The tortoise lived very happ
39、ily there.63. The tortoise decided to climb to the other side of the mountain_. A. to look for food B. to enjoy the scenery C. to meet other animals D. to fight against the monster64. Why were many animals lying in the snow?A. Because they lost their way.B. Because they feared the monster.C. Because
40、 they were too cold to move.D. Because they were too hungry to move.65. What did the tortoise do when hearing the sound of the monster?A. He kept moving on. B. He went into his shell.C. He found another path. D. He returned the same way he came.66. According to the text, _A. the sound was made by so
41、me rocksB. the monster was some rocks in factC. the tortoise didnt fear the monster at allD. the tortoise failed to climb the mountainD According to a new study, a short, light sleep can improve your memorization(记忆) skills greatly.Researchers at University of California, Berkeley, asked a group of
42、volunteers to take part in a memorization task in the morning, then a second one in the evening. One group was given a quiet room to take a 100-minute sleep during the afternoon, while the other was not. The difference was surprising. The group who had a light sleep scored about 20 percentage points
43、 higher than the one who didnt.“Its not simply enough to sleep after learning,” says one of the researchers Matthew Walker. “It shows you also need to sleep before learning.”The study found that our mental(智力的)abilities slip greatly as the day goes by if were not allowed an opportunity to rest: The
44、group who didnt take a sleep did 12 percent worse in the evening test than they did in the morning . However, those who were able to sleep improved about 10 percent in the evening test than in the morning.So if you want to get ahead, make the time for a light sleep. “Sleep is doing something very ac
45、tive for things like learning and memory,” says Walker. “I think for us it is wise to stop thinking of a light sleep as a waste of time, because it is a biological need (生理需要)which can improve our memorization skills.” 67. The text is mainly about _. A. what a good sleep is B. a good way to sleep C.
46、 how to improve your memorization D. the advantage of taking light sleep68. The underlined word “slip” in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by_.A. drop B. disappear C. improve D. stop69. Walker may believe that_.A. too much sleep is a waste of time B. we need sleep before and after learning C. sleep at no
47、on is more important than at nightD. sleep before learning is more important than after learning 70 Which of the following about the study is NOT true?A. The two groups were tested both in the morning and in the eveningB. One group of the two had a light sleep in the afternoon.C. The two groups were
48、 given something different to memorize.D. The group who didnt take a sleep did worse in the evening test. 第二节：（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。A man came home from work late, tired and found his 5-year-old son waiting for him at the door.“ Daddy, may I ask you a question?” “
49、 Yeah, sure, what is it?” replied the man. 71 “If you must know, I make 20 an hour.” “Oh,” the little boy replied , with his head down. Then he looked up and said, “ Daddy, may I borrow 10?” The father was angry, “ If the only reason you asked for that is to borrow some money to buy a silly toy, the
50、n you should go to bed.” 72 After about an hour or so, the man calmed down, and started to think. Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that 10 and he really didnt ask for money very often. 73 “ Are you asleep, son?” He opened the door and asked. “ No, Daddy,” replied the boy. “ Ive
51、 been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you just now,” said the man, “ Heres the 10 you asked for.” 74 “ Oh, thank you, Daddy!” he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some small change. 75 “ Why do you want more money if you have already had some?” the father asked angrily.“ Becaus
52、e I didnt have enough, but now I do,” the little boy replied. “ Daddy, I have 20 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home earlier tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.”A. Silently the little boy returned the money to his father with tears.B. The man, seeing that the boy alread
53、y had money, started to get angry again.C. “Daddy, how much do you make an hour?”D. “Daddy, how much do you spend a day?”E. The man went to the door of the little boys room.F. The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.G. The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 请将7175题的答案字母序号填入下列表格内：
54、7172737475 第四 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） Last night I was getting ready for the coming examination while the noise from my neighbor interrupted me. The noise went on and on. It was too loud that I could hardly pay attention to my study any long. So I went to my neighbor house and
55、say to him, “ Excuse me, would you please turn down the TV? Im preparing tomorrows examination.” Hear these words, his face turned to red. And he said, “ OK, I will. Im very sorry to have made so much noise. Just now, the football game was very wonderful. I was too exciting to control myself. I wont
56、 do that again. Good luck in your coming examination.” After that, I got down to his study.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）请写一篇100词左右的日记。内容包括以下要点： 1 今天是“五、一”国际劳动节， 是全世界一个重大的节日。我同朋友们外出游玩，上午去了东湖公园玩，中午在树下野餐，餐后泛舟东湖。2 我们上岸后遇见了外国朋友。我们跟他们打招呼，他们报以微笑；我们用英语同他们交谈，他们却很少说话。后来才知道他们是俄罗斯人，不太会说英语。3 可以适当发挥，增加细节。词汇：国际劳动节 the Internati
57、onal Labour Day 泛舟 row a boatMay 1st Sunday Fine_期中考试高一英语答案1-5 CACBB 6-10ABBAB 11-15 BCAAB 16-20 CABCC21-25 ABBDD 26-30 CABBA 31-35 BDDCC36-40 ACBDC 41-45 BACCB 46-50 DABCD 51-55 BACAD56-59 ACAC 60-62 CAB 63-66 ABAB 67-70 DABC 7175 CFEGB短文改错答案：1行：while-when; 2行：too-so; 3行： long-longer; neighbor-neig
58、hbors; say-said; 4行：preparing后加for; Hear-Hearing; 5行：划掉第一个to；6行：exciting-excited; 7行：his-my书面表达参考范文：May 1st Sunday FineToday is May Day, the International Labour Day. It is one of the biggest holidays all over the world.In the morning my friends and I took a bus to the East Lake Park. We played all
59、kinds of games there. At noon, we had our picnic under a big tree. We all took out our favorite food and enjoyed it together. After picnicking, we went boating. Its wonderful to row a boat in the lake. When we got on the bank, we met some foreign friends. We said hello to them, and they greeted us with smiles. We tried to talk with them in English, but they seldom gave response. Later we found they were Russians and could speak only a little English.What an enjoyable and relaxing holiday!