1、河北唐山重点中学20142015学年度上学期期中考试高一英语试题命题人：李梅 赵春梅 李敬 审核人：李梅 赵春梅 李敬 说明：1. 考试时间120分钟，满分150分。2将卷答案用2B铅笔涂在答题卡上卷用蓝黑钢笔或圆珠笔答在试卷上。3卷卷头和答题卡均涂填本次考试的考号，不好误填学号，答题卡占后位。第I卷（选择题，共100分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30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1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相
2、应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library. B. In the classroom. C. In a bookstore.2. How much is one pair of running shoes?A. $17.50. B. $ 19.95. C. $35.00.3. What are the two speakers doing?A. Walking down a hill. B. Doing shopping
3、. C. Climbing stairs.4. Whom did George have to take to the hospital?A. His daughter. B. His father. C. His wife.5. What the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Neighbors. B. Friends. C. Strangers.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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
4、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，每小题将给出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6-7题。6. What does David usually do after school before going home?A. Do his homework. B. Do some sports. C. Clean the classroom.7. What can we learn about Davids father?A. He is on business. B. He is in hospital. C. He likes playing fo
5、otball.听第7段材料， 回答8-9题。8. What day is it today?A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.9. What will the man try to do?A. Attend the party for John.B. Go to London with John. C. Get a similar job in London.听第8段材料， 回答10至12题。10. Where are the speakers? A. In China. B. In England. C. In America.11. What food w
6、ill the speakers have for dinner? A. Spanish food. B. Chinese food. C. English food.12. How many people will have dinner with the speakers? A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What kind of book is the man reading? A. Science. B. History. C. Geography.14. When does the conversation take p
7、lace? A. On Wednesday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.15. Where does the woman come from? A. America. B. Italy. C. Canada.16. What is Johns plan for the future? A. To open a shoe shop. B. To tour the world. C. To continue his study.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What caused the fire to spread to the city? A. H
8、ot weather. B. Strong winds. C. The huge area of forest.18. How was Mary rescued? A. By boat. B. By ship. C. By helicopter.19. When did the whale swim into the bay? A. On Friday morning. B. On Friday afternoon. C. On Friday night.20. Who helped the whale return to the sea? A. Some divers. B. Some to
9、urists. C. The Coast Guard.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（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIf you want to get the most out of the study of a language, you must also read for pleasure: novels, plays, travel books, and so on. And in reading books of this kind the important t
10、hing is to get on with reading; to try to grasp what the writer is going to tell you in the book as a whole. This is impossible if you stop and think over the meaning of every single word which happens to be unfamiliar. You can not enjoy a story if you stop half a dozen times on every page in order
11、to look up words in the dictionary. You may even prevent yourself from understanding the story as a whole by doing this. When you are reading books of this kind, therefore, you will usually have to rely mainly on the context to help you. If you meet an unfamiliar word, do not let it take too much of
12、 your attention from the main thread(主线) of the story. In all probability you will meet the same word again a few pages later on in a slightly different context, and each time you see it that your understanding of it will become more exact.21. The phrase “to get on with reading” in the passage has t
13、he same meaning as “_”.A. to try to grasp the meaning of every sentence in the bookB. to try to catch the meaning of every word in the bookC. to try to understand all the writer is going to tell youD. to try to understand the main idea of the book22. When you meet new words in reading such kinds of
14、books, youd better _.A. stop and look them up in a dictionary B. stop and think them overC. try to guess their meanings from the context D. have none of them23. From the passage the best way to read novels, plays and travel books is _.A. to read very slowlyB. to read quickly and not too carefullyC.
15、to read very carefully D. to read very seriously24. The best title for this passage is “_”.A. Read for Pleasure B. Get on with the BooksC. Reading Skills D. The Importance of ReadingBIf you want fully enjoy your vacation, youd better check the Durban City Tours! This is actually one of the best choi
16、ces in South Africa today. There is nothing more relaxing than to think about that there is a place to go and relax, right? City life is strained, but you can escape this situation and be in the place where there is nothing but relaxation. Here in Durban you will get to see all the amazing tourist a
17、ttractions. If you love animals and want to see some elephants wandering around the streets, then Durban is the place to go. You can even get to ride one if you want!Here you will also get to taste all the delicious South African food. You can choose from Italian cooking to its native dishes. Durban
18、 is a great place to tour with your friends and family. You will learn a lot about its history through the landmarks you will see down the streets. Tourists and even the local villagers just cant get enough of these treats!However, it is important that you make the necessary arrangements. There are
19、actually lots of tour guides that will help you as you make your journey along the streets of Durban. But if you prefer the best tour guides here in Durban, then youd better choose the Street Scene Tours. Their staff are all well-trained and professional. They will certainly make your stay here an u
20、nforgettable one. No wonder tourists prefer the Street Scene Tours when it comes to Durban City Tours.25. The underlined word “strained” in Para. 2 means _.A. easyB. stressfulC. relaxingD. wonderful26. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?A. Durban is a relaxing city.B. People dont like city life.C.
21、 It is good to have a place to relax.D. One can have fun riding elephants.27. If you walk in the streets of Durban, what will impress you most?A. Tourists from all over the world.B. The buildings and many kinds of animals.C. The streets and some wandering elephants.D. The friendly local people and t
22、he scenery.28. The author wrote the last paragraph mainly to _.A. attract tourists to DurbanB. help readers make arrangementsC. introduce the tour guides D. persuade tourists to choose the Street Scene ToursCWhat are you reading? (A3)How do your reading habits compare to those of students of a simil
23、ar age? We ran a poll（抽样检查） to discover what, when, where and why teens read.Literary（文学） greats（A4-7）People have been telling stories for centuries. We profile（扼要描写） eight authors, whose work has made a great contribution both to literature and the world as a whole. Have you read any of their books
24、?Teen reading（A8-10）Not all books are written by adults for adults. The market for books aimed at young adults is very strong and many new titles are published each year. Some of them are even written by teenagers.Science fiction (A11)Have you ever thought what it would be like to travel in space or
25、 meet aliens? Jules Verne and Douglas Adams did. Its time to explore the world of science fiction, where anything and everything can happen.Horror（A12）Youll want to sleep with the light on after reading a story by Edgar Allan Poe or Stephen King. They are two of the finest fiction writers. Get ready
26、 for unpleasant deaths and frightening ghosts（鬼）._（A13）Dont have time to read a whole book? Then why not spend a few minutes with a book of poetry? We have selected some poems that celebrate the winter seasonwhite snow, cold weather and Christmas.Past and present（A14）Over the centuries, stories have
27、 been written on all kinds of things. Find out about the development of paper and printingand what books will look like in the future.Join in the fun（A1516）Reading is enjoyed by almost everyone. Here are some activities you can do to make it even more fun. You can also try our special literature qui
28、z.29. The text is most probably taken from _.A. a book B. a literature works C. a newspaper D. a fiction30. What does the underlined word “aliens” mean?A. Persons from another place. B. Astronauts from another country.C. Visitors into space. D. Science fiction writers.31. Which of the following can
29、be put into the blank before（A13）?A. Winter poems B. Christmas is comingC. A book of poetry D. The winter season32. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Articles about Shakespeare or Charles Dickens can be found in A12.B. An introduction of the book Journey to the Center of the Earth may pos
30、sibly appear in A11. C. A section named “BESTSELLERS” can be found in A16.D. An article about Harry Potter may possibly appear in A14.DWhen many people in the west think of China, the animal that they think of is the dragon. For them, the dragon is an aggressive monster that breathes fire. Many popu
31、lar legends tell how dragons have killed brave knights and eaten beautiful young girls.For Chinese people, however, the dragon is not an evil monster. Its a cultural and spiritual symbol for prosperity and good luck. The dragons main task is to create harmony and bring rain. Dragons are celebrated i
32、n art and architecture, and of course the dragon dance is a very popular ritual (仪式).China isnt the only country to have the dragon as its symbol. Wales in the UK, has a red dragon proudly displayed on its flag. Another country in the world with a dragon on its flag is Bhutan, a tiny country between
33、 China and India.Almost all countries in the world have an animal symbol representing their countries. This is particularly obvious during sports. The English think lions to be brave and proud animal and the English football teams have three lions on their football shirts.Australia is famous for kan
34、garoos, of course. The national rugby team is more commonly known as the Wallabies, a type of small kangaroo. The South African team is known as the Springboks, a type of African antelope. Likewise the New Zealanders, whether playing sports or not, are commonly known as kiwis. A kiwi is a native New
35、 Zealand bird that cant fly.All countries are proud of their symbols, which they feel reflect national characteristics or the beauty and variety of their natural environments. Recently, a Shanghai professor claimed that using the dragon as a national symbol could make western countries have a negati
36、ve view of China. But in an Internet survey 90% of Chinese people wanted to keep the dragon.33. In the opinion of the west, the dragon is _.A. a terrible animal that is not popularB. a cultural and spiritual symbol of good luckC. a reflection of Chinas national characteristicsD. an animal that can c
37、reate harmony and bring rain34. Which of the following does NOT use the dragon as its national symbol?A. China.B. Wales.C. Bhutan.D. India.35. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The national rugby team from the South Africa is well known as the Wallabies.B. The Au
38、stralian team is known as Springboks, a type of kangaroo.C. The New Zealanders are commonly known as kiwis only when playing sports.D. The dragon is mentioned to have been used on the flag in two countries.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。（如果所用的答题卡没有E、F、G选项，则选E涂A、B，选F涂A、
39、C，选G涂A、D。）How to test bestIts back to school, which means its back to tests, which might also means its back to being majorly stressed out . 36 Here are some simple ways to prepare thoroughly for tests. l Schedule study time. Trying to do all studying the night before a test makes it impossible to m
40、aster all the materials. 37 Instead, prepare for a test by scheduling study time each day for several days before. l Use your time wisely. 38 Also, make sure you have all the supplies（用具）you need to study so you dont lose focus. While studying, be sure to make regular short breaks. Get a snack, take
41、 a bathroom break or play a quick computer game when it feels as if your brain is about to explode.l 39 Studying with a parent or friends can help you understand the material better and to learn from one another. Have every person or pair take a part of the material, and come up with questions to qu
42、iz the group. Keep the group small. Have everyone take turns as the group leader, who will assign the material, and make sure that conversation stays on what is being studied.l Dont forget last-minute preparation. Have your sharpened pencils and other things in your bag ready the night before the te
43、st. Its important to get a good nights sleep and then eating a healthy breakfast the next morning. 40 Also, studying all the way up until test time can only create more anxiety. Stop studying an hour beforehand.A. Form a study group.B. Stay cool before the test.C. It doesnt have to be this way.D. Th
44、is will help you store important information.E. This way, both your mind and body are fully prepared. F. Before studying , clear your desk so you can concentrate. G. It will also make you tired and stressed on the day of the test.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） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四
45、个选项（A、B、C和D）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。 Long ago there was a poor farmer in Russia. He had been very 41 with everything he had. However, when he found his elder brother was 42 than him, he felt disappointed. So he 43 hard about how he could also be richer. Finally he got an idea. He started to spe
46、nd less money on food and clothes to 44 some money to buy more land. Once he had enough money, he started 45 for land. He 46 that on the neighboring land, there were some nomads (游牧民) living there. He bought some gifts and went to 47 their head. He presented the gifts to the head and told him the 48
47、 of his visit. The head welcomed him, accepted the gifts and agreed to his 49 to get the land. The head told him that he could have the land 50 giving him anything. He can take as much land as he could 51 by walking through the land before sunset. He should start in the morning and whatever distance
48、 he could travel during the 52 , he could have it.The farmer became very 53 when he heard this offer. Now he could have lots of 54 without paying anything. He came 55 the next morning and started running, not walking, 56 he could cover the largest area. To reach his goal, he neither ate food, nor dr
49、ank water, nor had any rest. He just continued 57 . Without eating, or drinking, or resting he just got very 58 . When he came back to the head in the evening, he 59 right on the spot. Sadly his son buried him in a piece of land about 6 x 4 feet. Dont be greedy (贪婪的) or you will 60 everything finall
50、y. 41. A. carefulB. pleased C. bored D. busy 42. A. healthier B. stronger C. richer D. cleverer 43. A. thought B. learned C. tried D. worked 44. A. borrowB. spendC. makeD. save 45. A. waitingB. lookingC. preparingD. caring 46. A. explained B. hopedC. noticedD. guessed 47. A. see B. followC. helpD. c
51、heat48. A. chanceB. resultC. conditionD. purpose49. A. promiseB. request C. suggestionD. order 50. A. forB. byC. withoutD. before51. A. coverB. farmC. buyD. have52. A. yearB. monthC. weekD. day53. A. interestedB. sadC. happyD. calm54. A. landB. cropC. experienceD. knowledge55. A. quietlyB. earlyC. f
52、inallyD. suddenly56. A. so thatB. even ifC. becauseD. whether 57. A. dreamingB. walkingC. speakingD. running58. A. nervous B. excitedC. tiredD. worried 59. A. refusedB. diedC. appearedD. rested60. A. loseB. faceC. changeD. defeat第II卷 （非选择题，共50分）注意：将答案写在答题纸上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分：英语知识运用第二节 单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分，满分
53、5分）根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，在横线上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。（每空只写一词）1. If you keep talking _(频繁) with your foreign friends, youll soon pick up fluent English.2. _(毕业) from the Department of English of Peking University, she went abroad for further education. 3. Mary finally _(说服) her son to give up that foolish plan.4. She
54、is _(感激) to her family for their support and help.5. The _(残酷) of his words cut her like a knife. 第三节 语篇填空（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据所学课文，在空白处填上合适的单词使意义通顺且语法正确。将空缺处所填单词写在答题纸的横线上，每空一词。It was a 1 (frighten) night. Everything began to shake, with the pipes burst and the electricity cut off. The dam cracked a
55、nd then burst. The water went all over the fields and 2 (destroy) quite a few villages along the river. Soon a large city lay in 3 (ruin). It seemed as if the world was at an end! The number of people 4 were killed or seriously injured reached more than 400,000. A number of people whose homes had be
56、en damaged were trapped, waiting for the rescue. 5 , all hope was not lost. Soldiers were soon sent to help the rescue workers. Slowly, the city began to breathe again.第四节 单句改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 每句话中的错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在后面的横线上写出该加的词； 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉，并在后面的横线上写上该词并划掉； 修改：在错的词下划一横线，
57、并在后面的横线上写出修改后的词。1. The man insisted that he hadnt stolen anything and that he was set free at once.2. It was the first time that I have found him a dishonest boy.3. Im easy to get along and like making friends.4. Believe it or not, there is no such a person in our school.5. It was in 1949 when the P
58、eoples Republic of China was founded.6. Id like to express my sincere thanks to your help.7. I felt bad at the first time I talked to a group.8. Ive come to the point which I cant stand him.9. He is very kind that everyone likes to talk with him.10. I dreamed about travelling around the world ever s
59、ince I was young.第四部分 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，你的好友Susan前不久随父母去了美国，她写信告诉你她很不适应美国的校园生活，感到很孤独。请你根据以下要点用英语给她写一封电子邮件。 1学好英语，从而增加和别人交流的机会； 2多交一些朋友，友情会使她忘记孤独； 3积极参加各种活动，使自己的生活更加有趣。 注意：1. 词数：100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节。_参考答案听力1-5 ABCBC 6-10 BABAB 11-15CAABC 16-20ABCCA 阅读理解 21-24 DCBC 25-28 BACD 29-32 CAAB 33-35 ADD 36-40 C
60、GFAE 完形41-45 BCADB46-50 CADBC 51-55ADCAB 56-60 ADCBA单词拼写1. frequently 2. Graduating 3. persuaded 4. grateful 5. cruelty语篇填空1.frightening 2. destroyed 3. ruins 4. who 5. However 单句改错1. was- be 2. was- is或 have-had 3. along后加with 4. 去掉a 5. when-that 6. to- for 7. 去掉at 8. Which-where 9. very-so 10. I 后
61、加have书面表达Dear Susan, Im sorry to hear that you are having trouble adapting to your new school life in America, but this situation can be easily changed if you take my advice. First, you should work hard at English, which can give you more opportunities to communicate with others. Secondly, why not m
62、ake some friends? They can help you to forget your loneliness. Thirdly, it would be a good idea if you take an active part in all kinds of activities, which will help to make life more interesting. By doing so, you will be happier with your new life soon. I hope you will find these ideas useful. Yours, Li Hua版权所有：高考资源网()版权所有：高考资源网()
