1、天水一中2015-2016学年度2015级高一第一学期第二学段段中考试英语试题命题： 王亮亮 杨霄 审核： 马婷（满分：100分 时间：90分钟） 第I卷 选择题 (共50分)第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分30分）第一节 阅读理解（每小题2分, 共20分）A Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasnt easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didnt exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph
2、Merlin. Merlins work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the
3、 party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first
4、roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was greatly surprised to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his
5、 roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlins grand entrance for a long time!1The text is mainly about _.A. a strange manB. an unusual partyC. how roller skating beganD. how peopl
6、e enjoyed themselves in the 18th century2People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he _.A. was full of imaginationB. was a gifted musicianC. invented the roller skatesD. often gave others surprises3Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to _.A. show his skill in walking on wheelsB. arrive at t
7、he party soonerC. test his inventionD. impress the party guests B Dont be surprised if you see a group of people dancing or shouting on the square. They are a flash mob (快闪族). Confused by their name? Actually, a flash mob, organized with the help of the Internet or other digital communications netwo
8、rks, is a group of people who gather suddenly in a public place, do something unusual for a period of time, such as exchanging books, coming together to look at the sky, waving their hands and shouting something at the top of their lungs for 30 seconds, and then quickly disappear before the police c
9、an arrive.Bill Wasik, senior editor of Harpers Magazine, organized the first flash mob in Manhattan in May 2003 and the first successful flash mob gathered on June 3, 2003 at Macys department store involving 100 people gathering on Macys Department Store. Following this, about 200 people flooded the
10、 lobby of the Hyatt hotel, applauding in one voice for fifteen seconds, and next participants pretending to be tourists on a trip invaded a shoe shop in Soho. A later mob saw hundreds of people in Central Park making bird noises.Wasik claimed that he created flash mobs as a social experiment designe
11、d to tease hipsters (追逐时尚的人), and highlight the cultural atmosphere of agreement and of being part of “the next big thing”. Many web logs, chat rooms and Web groups are devoted to the craze. Though flash mobs were originally regarded as useless, the concept has already developed for the benefit of p
12、olitical and social events. Flash mobbing takes advantage of the efficiency of communicating information on Websites and by email, and protesters can similarly use the “on and off” concept to be involved in political events. Such flash mob gatherings can sometimes shock or frighten people who are no
13、t aware of what is taking place. They also have enormous economic potential, such as using flash mobs to advertise a product.The flash mob is now becoming more and more popular. People use it to do many things. For example, in 2009, hundreds of Michael Jacksons fans took part in a flash mob to remem
14、ber him, gathering outside the railway station in Liverpool, singing and dancing Michaels famous song, beat it together. In another example, some people took part in a flash mob to warn people against negative words. Flash mobs give people from all walks of life an opportunity to come together to cr
15、eate a memory.4. A flash mob is most likely to .A. give out leaflets of a brand bicycle to the passers-byB. gather in public places performing and leave quicklyC. plan to go mountaineering on the first day of Horse YearD. sit for days in front of the city hall for higher wages5. According to the pas
16、sage, what contribute(s) most to the popularity of the flash mob?A. Harpers Magazine B. the governmentC. political events D. digital networks6.The purpose of the writing is .A. to amuse and interest B. to argue and adviseC. to describe and introduce D. to question and commentC There are many older p
17、eople in the world and there will be many more. A limeknown fact is that over 60 percent of the older people live in developing countries. According to the World Health Organization，by 2020 there will be 1 billion，with over 700 million living in developing countries.It is a surprising fact that the
18、population ageing is particularly rapid in developing countries. For example，it took France 115 years for the proportion of older people to double from 7 percent to 14 percent. It is estimated（估计） to take China a mere 27 years to achieve this same increase.What are the implications（暗指） of these incr
19、eased numbers of older folk？One of the biggest worries for governments is that the longer people live，the more likelihood there is for diseases and for disability. Attention is being paid to the need to keep people as healthy as possible，including during old age，to lessen the financial burden on the
20、 state.Another significant problem is the need for the younger generations to understand and value the older people in their society. In some African countries，certainly in Asia，older people are respected and regarded as the ones with special knowledge. Yet traditions are fading away daily，which doe
21、s not ensure the continued high regard of older people. As society changes, attitudes will change.Much needs to be done to get rid of age discrimination (歧视) in employment. Lifelong learning programs need to be provided to enable older people to be active members in a countrys development.Social sec
22、urity policies need to be established to provide adequate income protection for older people. Both public and private schemes are vital in order to build a suitable safety net.To achieve equality in such matters will take considerable time and effort. One thing is sure：there is no time to be lost.7.
23、The proportion（比例）of older people_.A. is bigger in developed countries than in developing countriesB. is one seventh of the population in developing countriesC. will increase much faster in China than in FranceD. will be sixty percent in developing countries by 20208According to the passage，which of
24、 the following are governments most worried about?AThe diseases and disability of older people.BThe longer life and good health of people.CThe loss of taxes on older people.DThe increasing respect for older people.9Which of the following measures is NOT mentioned to solve the population ageing probl
25、em?AGetting rid of age discrimination in employment.BEnsuring adequate income protection for older people.CProviding free health care for sick older people.DSupplying lifelong learning programs to older people.10The author concludes in the last paragraph that_.Agovernments have spent lots of time in
26、 solving the ageing problemBpopulation ageing is a hard problem，but it needs to be solved urgentlyCpeople are too busy to solve the population ageing problemDmuch time and effort will be lost in solving the ageing problem第二节 阅读填空（每小题2分, 共10分）.根据内容, 从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项多余选项。There
27、 are many reasons for people to study abroad. One is that you can have the chance to make yourself know about the culture of the place. Although we humans belong only to the same one species, we are divided into several races. 11 .And when countries are divided by oceans, naturally the way of life i
28、n that country is different from ours.Once you are studying in a foreign country, you will slowly learn to speak the language of the place._12 _If you want to ask for directions or if you are lost, it can be of great help. 13_If you study in such places as Spain and the Philippines, there are lots o
29、f foreign sights to see.Studying abroad will also give you the chance to experience a totally different curriculum(课程). 14 .Studying abroad is also a memory that can be valued for a lifetime. 15_Once you have made friends with your classmates, Im pretty sure you will enjoy being with them in your ha
30、ng-outs, in your parties, and even in helping out with each others homework.A. This is an opportunity to make friends from other races.B. Studying abroad also offers an opportunity to travel.C. Different countries have different cultures.D. A college course in the UK, for example, is not similar to
31、the one we have here.E. Learning the native language of the place can also greatly help you to go around.F. English is spoken as a third language in many countries.G. There are Africans, Europeans, Asians and etc.第二部分 英语基础知识运用（满分20分）完型填空（每空1分, 共20分）This past Thanksgiving Day the boss of the company
32、I work for decided to serve a Thanksgiving meal for the poor. I couldnt 16 this and decided that I wanted to 17 ! I could deliver foods and send out my smile card.I arrived at my 18 around 11 and found a line of families waiting outside the doors. I wasnt sure 19 I wanted to give my card to because
33、there were so many people there 20 I knew I wanted to give it to a mother.I served 21 table plates of turkey with all the fixings and slices of pumpkin pie for desert. Everyone was so happy and honestly seemed 22 for what my co-workers and I were doing.At my last 23 there was an older lady with abou
34、t eight kids. She looked tired, but 24_ that her children were 25 . Smiling at her, I exchanged a few words 26 her and knew that she was a foster mom(养母) and that 27 she would have liked to cook at home she couldnt _28_it because of the size of her family. She then thanked me for 29 time with my fam
35、ily to serve hers.She burst 30 a smile and gave me a hug_31_ .I gave my smile card to her.At the end of the day I didnt think about how I gave up time with my 32 to do this because I got so 33 out of this special and unforgettable experience, 34 made me so incredibly thankful for 35 I have and I now
36、 realize it is important to give back, and not just on the holidays.16A.escapeB.acceptC.forgetD.miss17A.ignoreB.signC.helpD.take18A.factoryB.companyC.homeD.farm19A.whatB.whenC.whoD.where20A.butB.soC.andD.while21A.an amount ofB.a number ofCthe series ofD.the number of22A.thankfulB.regretfulC.confused
37、D.amused23A.roundB.tableC.turnD.desk24A.surprisedB.upsetC.happyD.curious25A.sittingB.singingC.laughingD.eating26A.withB.forC.aboutD.over27A.in caseB.as thoughC.even ifD.so that28A.payB.thinkC.succeedD.afford29A.putting upB.giving upC.taking upD.making up30A.inB.outC.ontoD.into31A.hardlyB.slightlyC.c
38、arefullyD.immediately32A.familyB.friendC.bossD.co-workers33A.muchB.littleC.manyD.few34A.asB.whichC.whatD.it35A.somethingB.somebodyC.everythingD.Everybody第II卷 非选择题 （共50分）注意事项：用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分 短文填空（共两节，满分25分）第一节 课文填空（每空1分, 共10分）This gift was the Amber Room, 36 was given this name
39、because several tons of amber were used to make it. The amber which was 37 had a beautiful yellow-brown colour like honey. The design of the room was in the fancy 38 popular in those days. It was also a treasure 39_ with gold and jewels, which took the country s best artists about ten years to make.
40、However, the next King of Prussia, Frederick William I, to whom the amber room 40 , decided not to keep it. In 1716 he gave it to Peter the Great. In return, the Czar sent him a 41 of his best soldiers. So the Amber Room became part of the Czar s winter palace in St Petersburg. About four metres lon
41、g, the room served as a small 42 hall for important visitors. However, some of the Nazis secretly 43 the room itself. In less than two days 100,000 pieces were put inside twenty-seven wooden boxes. There is no 44 that the boxes were then put on a train for Konigsberg, which was at that time a German
42、 city on the Baltic Sea. After that, what happened to the Amber Room 45 a mystery.第二节 语法填空（每空1.5分,每空最多两个词，共15分）Yesterday was my 18th birthday. As Father and Mother thought it was a big occasion for me，they suggested I 46 (hold) a birthday party at home to celebrate it. For several days they had been
43、 busy 47 (prepare) for this. By 4 oclock I was pleased to see all my friends had come 48 a lot of beautiful presents. Mother cooked us a big meal.We 49 (spend) a wonderful night together, eating and talking 50 (happy). The most exciting moment was when Mother put a big birthday cake on the table and
44、 all my friends began to sing Happy Birthday. Seeing the 18 candles burning, I couldnt keep back my tears. 51 mother and fathers love, I would not lead such a happy life now. Mother asked me to make a wish 52 I blew out all the candles. After that，everyone enjoyed the sweet birthday cake and shared
45、my happiness.I am eighteen years old now, 53 means Ive become an adult and have more 54_ (responsibility). Ill do 55 (me) best to return my parents love and live up to their expectations.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分25分）第一节 短文改错（共10分） 文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）,并在其下面写
46、出该加的词。 修改：在错的词下划一横线,在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1、每处错误及修改均仅限一词。 2、只允许修改10处,多者（从11处起）不计分。 Hiking has become popular in China during recent years, and more and more people become hikers, that are called Donkey Friends (驴友) in Chinese. A discussion about hiking has held in our class. Some students think that hiki
47、ng during vacation can make people to feel healthier, fresher and more harmonious with nature. They find themselves deep attracted by the beauty of nature. They can also be relaxing walking in deep mountains. But nowadays some hikers even begin to explore the places people have never been to, and ac
48、cidents have been happened now and then because poor knowledge of hiking. Some hikers even lost their life. The other students in our class think it not safe to organize so dangerous activities. They make suggestions which laws should be passed and hikers should be trained before they attend the act
49、ivities第二节 书面表达（15分） 随着科技的进步，多媒体已走进很多学校的课堂。课间休息时，有些学校利用它来播放音乐。假如昨天你班就“课间是否要播放音乐”展开了讨论。请你根据以下信息用英语写一篇短文，陈述讨论结果。1讨论的时间和讨论的问题；2学生们的观点：大多数学生认为：活跃气氛，放松，带来快乐，学习效率高。部分学生认为：时间短，没效果；课间太吵，需要安静。3达成的共识：最好播放柔和并适合于中学生的音乐。参考词汇：the class break, efficiency（效率）, relaxation（放松）, agreement（共识）. 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯： 天水
50、一中2015-2016学年度2015级高一第一学期第二学段段中考试英 语参考答案第I卷 选择题 （共50分）阅读理解及完形填空（1-15，每题2分，共30分；16-35，每题1分，共20分）1C 2A 3D 4B 5D 6C 7C 8A 9C 10B 11.G 12E 13.B 14.D 15A 16D 17C 18B 19C 20A 21B 22A 23B 24C 25D 26A 27C 28D 29B 30D31D 32A 33A 34B 35C第II卷（非选择题）（共50分）阅读填空（每小题2分, 共10分）36which 37. selected 38. style 39. decor
51、ated 40. belonged 41.troop 42.reception 43. stole 44.doubt 45. remains语法填空（每空1.5分,每空最多两个词，共15分）46(should) hold 47preparing 48with 49spent 50happily51Without 52before 53Which 54responsibilities 55my写作（共两节，满分25分）短文改错（共10分）56.that 改为who.57.has held 间加been58.to feel 改为feel59.deep 改为deeply60.relaxing 改为
52、relaxed61.have been happened 中的been 去掉62.because 后加of63.life 改为lives64.so 改为 such65.which 改为 that书面表达（15分）Yesterday we had a discussion about whether music should be played during the class break or not. Towards this, most of the students think that music should be played for it can produce a better
53、 efficiency and greater relaxation as well as a lively and happy atmosphere. However, some believe they cant get the expected effect from playing music, for the class break time is short. What is needed most during the class break is peace rather than the noise produced by music. After a heated discussion, we finally reached an agreement that it s better to play soft music, which is suitable for our middle school students as well.
