1、无锡市第一中学20112012学年度高三第一学期期初试卷英 语 试 题一、听力 （共两节20题，每小题05分，满分10分）第一节（共5小题）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，每段对话仅读一遍。1Whats the relationship between the speakers?AHusband and wifeBBrother and sisterCFather and daughter2Who is Jenny?AThe man speakers daughterBThe woman speakers classmateCThe man
2、speakers wife3How did the woman know the accident?AShe read it in the newspaperBShe watched it on televisionCShe learned it from Larry4What is the woman speaker doing at the moment?AIntroducing the man speaker to her bossBIntroducing the man speaker to her colleaguesCIntroducing her classmates to th
3、e man speaker5Where is Rose now?AIn HollandBIn the USCIn Britain第二节（共15小题）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，每段对话或独白读两遍。请听第6段材料，回答第67题。6What did the man do last night?AHe went to the moviesBHe went to a concertCHe went to a sports game7What does the man say about the children in Africa?
4、AMany of them are homelessBThey dont have enough clothesCThey need money to go to school请听第7段材料，回答回答第89题。8What will the woman pay besides the rent?AHot water and heatBGas and electricityCHot water and gas9When are the speakers going to meet?AAt 6:30 pmBAt 7:00 pmCAt 7:30 pm请听第8段材料，回答第1012题。10What do
5、es the man want to become in the future?AA pilotBA college teacherCA programmer11Why is the woman studying English?AShe wants to be a translatorBShe wants to make English friendsCShe will move to the US12What is the best way to learn English according to the woman?AUsing the InternetBTalking with th
6、e native speakersCWatching programs on TV请听第9段材料，回答第1316题。13What does the woman think of radio and television today?AMore interactiveBMore importantCMore convenient14Which of the following provides the most pictures according to the conversation?AThe InternetBTelevisionCNewspapers15What does the wom
7、an probably do?AA photographerBA teacherCA reporter16What can we learn from the conversation?AThe Internet has hardly affected other mediaBThe man often does his research on the InternetCThe woman doesnt have her own computer or television请听第10段材料，回答第1720题。17How long do the whales often grow at leas
8、t?A30 metersB40 metersC50 meters18Why do people save the whales?AThey protect people from other fishs attackBThey can help balance plants and animalsCThey will die out in the near future19How does peoples waste influence the seas or oceans?AIt does harm to the whales in themBIt provides food for fis
9、h living in themCIt increases the amount of salt in them20What does the speaker tell us?ASome plants in the seas can be harmful to fishBPeoples waste is useful to some fishCFish are the main food for the whales二、根据首字母或所给中文提示写出单词的正确形式（共10小题，每小题05分，满分5分）1Titanic was a passenger ship which sank to the
10、b_ of the Atlantic Ocean in 19122Whenever having an aim people usually s_ something or give up something to attain it3English is such a u_ language that many people in the world can speak it4They conducted an e_ to find out whether the half-starving mice can live longer5Jenny was an a_ singer until
11、the age of 30, when she turned professional6The car crashes are so _ （频繁的） that some people dont think they are worthy of a mention in the newspaper unless a lot of people are killed7John Smith _ （发表演说） a news conference before leaving for Beijing yesterday8Its illegal to read other peoples private
12、letters without _ （允许）9To some degree, some teachers _ （偏爱）their students who behave and study well10There is a growing _ （倾向） for people to work at home instead of in their offices三、用所给动词的正确形式填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）1I passed right by her without _ （take） notice of her, because I had been thinking abo
13、ut something2 I dropped in at your house at 3 pm yesterday, but you werent in Oh, I _ （wait） for a friend from England at that time at the airport3The residents approve of the measure which _ （take） so far in our city, intended to bring oil prices down4The manager of the restaurant was called John,
14、and _ （look） back, I realized that he wasnt a very good restaurant manager5Although advances in science and technology have been greatly made, living on the moon _ （remain） impossible right now6The water _ （feel） cool when I jumped into the pool for morning exercises7 What do you think of the modern
15、 drama last night? The performance was good when _ （judge） by usual standards8 Can your manager speak English? Sure! He is said _（study）in Britain for two years when he was young9_ （expose） to loud noises in this work shop without a special helmet for some time will have ones hearing harmed10Im goin
16、g through the composition he has just finished _ （correct） the possible mistakes in it四、句子改写 （共14空，每空05分，满分7分）1Since you have just settled here, dont hesitate to let me know if you need anythingSince you have just settled here, dont hesitate to let me know if you are _ _ _ anything2The police arrest
17、ed the three young men in connection with the attack on some pupilsThe police arrested the three young men who had _ _ _ with the attack on some pupils3Susan tried her best to talk smartly, hoping Martin would find it interesting enough to stay and chat a whileSusan tried her best to talk smartly _
18、_ _ that Martin would find it interesting enough to stay and chat a while4Besides giving a general introduction to the computer, the course provides practical experience_ _ to giving a general introduction to the computer, the course provides practical experience5He preferred to beg in the street ra
19、ther than get money in such a dishonest wayHe _ _ beg in the street _ get money in such a dishonest way五、根据所给中文完成句子（共16空，每空05分，满分8分）1当我推荐约翰做这项工作的时候，我对他有信心，因为我很肯定他有能力完成这份工作。When I recommended John for the job, I _ _ in him, because Im sue he was _ _ doing this job2失败并不一定是坏事，它可以成为一种有用的学习经历。Failure is
20、_ _ a bad thing and it can be a useful learning experience3在徒步走了2小时后，她坐进了椅子，筋疲力尽。After hiking for two hours, she dropped herself into a chair, completely _ _4他同意还是不同意都没有关系，因为我已经决定留在这里。_ he agrees with it or not makes _ _ because I have made up my mind to stay here5你刚才说的话与其说是表扬他，倒不如说是奚落他。What you sai
21、d just now was _ to tease him _ to praise him6学生应该更好地利用网络查找有用的信息。Students should make _ _ _ the Internet to search for useful information六、单项填空 （共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21In order to have _ better understanding of the accident, the three witnesses were called for _ second
22、meetingAa; aBthe; aCa; 不填D不填; the22 Many foreigners think New Chinas achievements “extraordinary” China _ its success _ the reform and opening-up policy and the leadership of the Communist Party of ChinaAowes; toBthanks; forCbases; onDrelies; on23 Why does Lucy look worried? She may have failed the
23、interview, and _, she wont be able to pay for the electric billAin her caseBin any caseCin which caseDin that case24This special school accepts all disabled students, _ educational level and backgroundAaccording toBregardless ofCin addition toDin terms of25Its going to be some time _ he sees his fat
24、her again, _ business has just been started in SwitzerlandAafter; whoBbefore; whoseCwhen; whoseDsince; who26 You know what? Tom wants to be a politician after graduating from college Are you kidding? He will never _ a person like thatAchangeBturnCmakeDget27We have a wide selection of sweaters that w
25、ill appeal _ all ages, and in particular the teenager marketAforBinCtoDon28Your story is perfect; Ive never heard _ beforeAa better oneBthe better oneCthe best oneDa good one29 Why didnt they complete the task in time? Because it was not until late afternoon _ they began to solve the major problemAw
26、henBthatCbeforeDwhich30In the study of modern science, there are many cases _ soldiers can teach officersAwhenBwhoCwhichDwhere31I have been living in the United States for twenty years, but seldom _ so lonely as nowAhave I feltBI had feltCI have feltDhad I felt32 The terrible accident is under inves
27、tigation Actually, quicker action _ those workers trapped in the mineAmight have savedBmust have savedCshould have savedDcould have saved33Thanks to the application of new farming methods, out put is now _ it was before the year 2000Asix times whatBmore than six times ofClarger six times thanDsix ti
28、mes of that34 E-shopping, when properly _, can save us a lot of energy YesPrevious to this, we had to search shop after shop, only _ tired or disappointedAbeing done; beingBdoing; beingCdoing; to beDdone; to be35Having been shaken by the big earthquake, _Adoctors came to their rescueBthe tall buildi
29、ng collapsedCan emergency measure was takenCwarning was given to the tourists36The students are not allowed, unless they have special passes, _ after 11 pmAto stay outBfrom staying outCstaying outDnot to stay out37_ is no doubt that the visiting team, which has better players, will win the matchAItB
30、ThereCWhatDAs38You can make a decisionGive it to _ you think deserves the rewardAwhoBwhoeverCwhomeverDwhom39I would _ it if you could change your plan a little to make it more workableAappreciateBapproveCappealDattempt40You _ fail to pass the entrance examination if you dont study harderAcouldBmustC
31、shallDshould七、完形填空 （共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。My father was a fishermanHe had his own boat, but it was hard _41_ a living on the seaHe worked hard and would _42_ out until he caught enough to feed the familyHe was a big man and was strong from pulling the _43_ and fig
32、hting the sea for his catchWhen you got _44_ to him, he smelled like the oceanHowever much Mother washed his clothes, they would _ 45_ smell of the sea and fishHe had an old truck and would drive me to school when the weather was _46_He used his truck in his fishing _47_On the way to school, the old
33、 truck would _48_ a cloud of smokeSoon he would stop right in front of the schoolThen he would _49_ over and give me a big _50_ on the cheek and tell me to be a good boyIt was so uncomfortable for meHere, I was twelve years old and _51_ old for a goodbye kiss!One day, when we got to the school, he h
34、ad his usual big _52_He started to lean toward me, but I _53_ my hand up and said, “No, DadI dont want a goodbye kiss” Then he had a（n） _54_ look on his face, and he looked at me for a long timeI saw his eyes were _55_ with tears“Yes, you have grown up and dont need a kiss any moreThen I wont ” he s
35、aidIt wasnt long after that when my father went to _56_and never came backNo one knows _57_ I would give to have my father give me just one _58_ kiss on the cheek to feel his rough old face to _59_ the ocean on him to feel his arm around my _60_I wish I had been a man thenIf I had been a man, I woul
36、d never have told him I didnt like his goodbye kiss41AdoingBleadingCgettingDmaking42AstayBkeepCleaveDturn43AwavesBnetsCboatDhat44AcloseBbesideCnearbyDfar45AnotBstillCyetDseldom46AdryBfineCclearDbad47AcompanyBbusinessCindustryDjourney48Asend outBmake outCput outDbring out49AturnBjumpCgetDlean50ApatBt
37、ouchCkissDhug51AsoBthatCtooDenough52AyellBsignClaughDsmile53AroseBputChidDshook54AfrightenedBsurprisedCexcitedDshocked55AstuckBflowedCcoveredDfilled56AschoolBseaChomeDchurch57AwhyBhowCwhatDwhich58AanotherBotherCeitherDmore59AtasteBsmellCseeDfeel60AhandBheadCneckDnose八、阅读理解 （共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，
38、掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ABelieve it or not, Americas favorite snack food is the potato chipThere is a story behind how it was first madeOne might think that somewhere a genius thought up the first potato chips, but it didnt happen that wayPicture an elegant restaurant in Saratoga Springs, N
39、ew York, in 1853The moon Lake Restaurants menu included French-fried potatoes, a popular food recipe brought back from France by Thomas JeffersonThese were thickly cut potatoes, fried until golden brown and crisp on the outsideOne evening a guest in the dining hall felt that his potatoes were too th
40、ick and sent them back to the kitchenThe cook sliced some potatoes thinner than before and prepared them for the complaining guestHe was still not satisfied and sent them back again! By this time the cook was angry and decided to do exactly what the dinner guest wanted: slice the potatoes as thin as
41、 possibleThen they would be so crisp that the diner wouldnt be able to use his fork to eat themWhen the paper-thin browned potatoes arrived, the diner was pleasedHe was so happy with them that other guests started ordering the new potatoesThe cooks plan to stop the dinner guest from complaining did
42、not turn out as he had plannedSoon Saratoga Chips appeared on the menu and became so popular that people wanted to take some homeThe restaurant started selling small packages of potato chipsA few years later, they were selling all over the United StatesBut because the potatoes had to be peeled by ha
43、nd, it was a time-consuming task and potato chips were often out of stockIn the 1920s a mechanical potato peeler was invented and soon there were potato chips in abundanceThey gradually spread all over the world, and have remained popular ever since61According to this passage, mass production of pot
44、ato chips was made possible when _ Apotatoes could be peeled by machinesBpotatoes were peeled by a large number of cooksCthere was a growing demand for themDthey first appeared in a Saratoga restaurant62According to this passage, the cook of the Moon Lake Restaurant _ Aenjoyed making potato chips ve
45、ry muchBplanned to sell potato chips everywhereCwanted to silence a complaining dinerDwas pleased that other guests liked the chips63Potato chips have been popular in the US _ Afor more than 200 yearsBever since 1920Cfor less than 100 yearsDsince the 19th centuryBNickname: Hawaiis Island of Adventur
46、e Size: 4,028 square milesPopulation: 148,677The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the westTemperature: Averages between 71F and 77F year round （expect the mercury（水银柱）to drop at higher heights）Beaches: 47 Golf Courses: 20 Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feetA
47、griculture: The bulk（主体）of Hawaiis agricultural products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papayaLodging: 9,655 rooms total; Nightly rates range from $35 to $5,000Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the
48、 west sideRental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as numerous resortsIn addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxisResources: Call （800） 648-2441 to order a video, poster, bro
49、chures and maps from the Big Island Visitors BureauSee wwwbigislandorg for updated informationShopping: The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast64The passage is intended to be read by _AstudentsBbusinessmenCtouristsDimmigrants65The average population per square mile
50、on the island is about _A28B32C37D4466What does the underlined part “expect the mercury to drop at higher heights” mean?AThings are easy to lose weight at higher placesBDropping things from higher places is expectedCTemperature is expected to be lower at higher placesDTemperature is expected to be h
51、igher at higher places67Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island?ABy trainBBy airCBy rental carDBy taxiCThe dog, called Prince, was an intelligent animal and a slave to WilliamsFrom morning till night, when Williams was at home, Prince never left his si
52、ght, practically ignoring all other members of the familyThe dog had a number of clearly defined duties, for which Williams had patiently trained him and, like the good pupil he was, Prince lived for the chance to demonstrate his abilitiesWhen Williams wanted to put on his boots, he would murmur “Bo
53、ots” and within seconds the dog would drop them at his feetAt nine every morning, Prince ran off to the general store in the village, returning shortly not only with Williams daily paper but with a half ounce packet of Williams favorite tobacco, John Rhineys MixedA gun dog by breed, Prince possessed
54、 a large soft mouth specially evolved for the safe carrying of hunted creatures, so the paper and the tobacco came to no harm, never even showing a tooth markWilliams was a railway man, an engine driver, and he wore a blue uniform which smelled of oil and fuelHe had to work at odd times “days”, “lat
55、e days” or “nights”Over the years Prince got to know these periods of work and rest, knew when his master would leave the house and return, and the dog did not waste this knowledgeIf Williams overslept, as he often did, Prince barked at the bedroom door until he woke, much to the annoyance of the fa
56、milyOn his return, Williams slippers were brought to him, the paper and tobacco too if previously undeliveredA curious thing happened to Williams during the snow and ice of last winterOne evening he slipped and fell on the icy pavement somewhere between the village and his homeHe was so badly shaken
57、 that he stayed in bed for three days; and not until he got up and dressed again did he discover that he had lost his wallet containing over fifty poundsThe house was turned upside down in the search, but the wallet was not foundHowever, two days laterthat was five days after the fallPrince dropped
58、the wallet into Williams handVery muddy, stained and wet through, the little case still contained fifty three pounds, Williams driving license and a few other papersWhere the dog had found it, no one could tell, but he had found it and recognized it probably by the faint oily smell on the worn leath
59、er68What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph mean?APrince didnt have many chances to prove his abilitiesBTo be a good dog, Prince would catch every chance to develop its abilitiesCWell trained, Prince would try to show off his abilities whenever possibleDPrince showed to others that
60、it is as good as a pupil69According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about gun dogs?AThey are the fastest runners of all dogsBTheir teeth are removed when they are youngCThey can carry hunted creatures without hurting themDThey breed well, producing many young dogs70Paragraph 3 mainly
61、tells us _APrince knew well of his masters routine and would remind him if necessaryBWilliam had to work at odd timesCPrince often made much noise, which annoyed the familyDWilliam often overslept, in which case Prince would wake him up71In the last paragraph, the writer mentioned the curious thing
62、that happened to Williams in order to show _Ahow lucky Williams wasBhow seriously Williams was hurtChow clever and well-trained Prince wasDhow Prince was trainedDI dont like getting up too early unless I have toWhen youre filming, youve got make-up on, which doesnt happen oftenAs Im not filming at p
63、resent Ill get up at 8:30Work normally means Matt coming over to my house about 10 amWere writing at the momentWell chat for a bit before going to my studyOne of us will have an idea for a sketch （梗概）, well talk about the characters and when we feel we have enough well start writingMatt and I met at
64、 the National Youth Theatre in 1990 and started doing shows together in 1995, at the Edinburgh Fringe FestivalWe know were onto something if weve made each other laugh, and thats a really special momentIts not always like that, but were comfortable enough with each other that we can be honest and go
65、Some days youre not in the mood to be funny like writing when my dad was dying of cancer, or when Matt was separating from his partnerWe stop for lunch and sometimes go to Wagamama in Camden, but the last time we were followed by paparazzi （狗仔队）, which gets you down who wants to be pictured eating n
66、oodles?When Im not writing with Matt I work on other projectsMy second childrens book comes out later in the yearIts called MrStinkThe first one I dedicated to my three-year-old nephew, EddieBoth books have been illustrated by Quenin Blake; its been a thrill to work with him like 20 years ago readin
67、g a Roald Dahl book and looking at those drawings, then one day that person illustrates your work magicalAt 5 I go swimming in SohoMy trainer makes me do horrible exercises, but I always feel better after thatBeing in all day, I like to go out in the evening and look smart, but not like Ive come out
68、 of the CityIm a tall, broad guy and well-dressedFor dinner Ill meet friendsWhen youre a single guy its great to have some good female friendsOr I might take my mum to the theatre, as I know she really appreciates itI like watching TV comedy shows to see what everyones doingWhen you see something im
69、pressive it makes you work harderI also love Larkins poems; they dont try to transcend （超越） the commonplace; they are much more straightforwardPoetry is great to dip into before going to bed, rather than falling asleep reading a novel and being confused over what youve read or notI havent had a good
70、 nights sleep in seven years; unfortunately, I rely on pillsIve tried everythingIf I could wish anything for myself, Id wish I could sleep better72It can be inferred from the passage that _Athe author spends much time with his friendsBthe author and Matt are both famous in the districtCthe author do
71、esnt care much about what to wearDthe author works at home and seldom goes out every day73Where does the passage most likely appear?AIn a travel diaryBIn a news columnCIn an online diaryDIn a research paper74Why does the author read some poetry before going to bed?ABecause poetry can often bring him
72、 some funny ideasBBecause poetry is much easier to understand than novelsCBecause poetry is very abstract and reflects unusual thingsDBecause poetry can be of some help for him to kill time75What might be the best title for the passage?AA Days Work with MattBA new Life-styleCA life in The DayDA good
73、 Way to Write九、任务型阅读 （共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。Nowadays, more and more people are using email, but sometimes we use it too much or use it inappropriatelyTo get the most out of email, we need to use it carefully and sensiblyThese are some simple tips to h
74、elp you make a better use of emailIt is good to have separate email accounts for separate purposesFor example, you may have one for business and one for social activitiesThis means you can check the personal email in the evening without having to think about businessIf you see an important message f
75、rom your boss, it could ruin your weekend or eveningAfter all, most people want to relax themselves and get away from work at the end of the dayDont allow email to make you a slave to workSome people feel it is inconvenient to check two different email accountsBut the relative inconvenience is easil
76、y outweighed by the benefitsMany people ignore the title of an emailIf the subject changes, dont keep using an old “re: irrelevant title”A good title increases the chance that people will actually read your email rather than just leaving it for laterA bad title may even get deleted as spam（垃圾邮件）Emai
77、ls can be brief and to the pointIf the message has to be long, make sure it is broken up into different sections, which are easy to readBut, generally you should aim to keep it less than five sentencesThis is good for both the writer and the readerIf somebody sends some important documents, files or
78、 message, make sure you, at least, acknowledge their receiptOtherwise they may be uncertain that youve got themIt doesnt have to be long; it can be quite shortIf you find yourself sending similar answers to many people, write a draft message and save it in your drafts folder （or write it in Word）You
79、 can use this standard response for emailing many peopleDont forget to personalize it by adding their namesHaving a signature looks professional and saves you typing the same informationRemember people may wish to contact you through other waysSo make sure you have a phone number and address in your
80、 emailIf relevant, add any qualifications and websites that you haveThis gives people a chance to find out more about youTitleSome tips for using emailUse different email accounts for different _1_Even though you have to check different email accounts inconveniently, you can _2_ your weekend or even
81、ing without worrying about your business.Use a good titleCompared with a bad title, a good one makes it _3_ for people to read the email.Keep it _4_To be brief and to the point , your email should be written _5_ five sentences, which does good to not only you but the reader.Acknowledge important ema
82、ilsEmail _6_ telling him/her youve received what was sent.Create a _7_ responseIf you need to send _8_ answers to different people, create a standard response for emailing them, with their names _9_.Compose your signatureYoud better send your email with your name as well as your other information so that others can get in _10_ with you in other ways.版权所有：高考资源网()版权所有：高考资源网()