1、台州市书生中学 2015学年第二学期 起始考高一英语试卷 2016. 2第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）ATwo Chinese living in South Africa were killed in a robbery (抢劫) on February 5, bringing the total number of Chinese killed in the country to four in less than a month.Chen Jianqing, 35, from Southeast Chinas Fujian Provin
2、ce, who ran a shop with her husband in a small town 45 kilomet“One of her business partners died later in the hospital,”the Chinese consulate (领事馆) officials in Johannesburg said yesterday. “Local police are trying to find more information about the case. And we have told the victims (遇难者的) relative
3、s and are helping them come to Johannesburg,” Consul Wu Gang told China Daily. Chens husband was injured during the robbery but did not suffer seriously, said Wu.The robbery happened at about 5:45 pm local time and the armed robbers ran away after taking more than 50,000 South African rand (US $8,20
4、0) and some jewelry, Xinhua News Agency reported.The killing happened just three days after Chen Jingmin, a 23-year-old man from Qingdao, Shandong Province, was shot dead north outside Johannesburg by armed robbers. On January 10, a Hong Kong businessman was attacked and robbed at his home in Johann
5、esburg and died the next day in the hospital. All these happened just in less than a month.According to records, there were more than 40 robberies attacking Chinese in South Africa last year, in which eight were killed. More than 100,000 Chinese are doing various kinds of businesses in South Africa,
6、 according to a Chinese official in the country. An increasing number of them are becoming targets (目标) of robbers after buying big houses or luxury cars, the official said.1The passage is probably _.A. a business story B. a scientific articleC. a newspaper report D. an official document2Who were ki
7、lled on February 5 in a small town near Johannesburg?A. Chen Jianqing and her husband.B. Chen Jianqing and one of her partners.C. Chen Jingmin and a Hong Kong businessman.D. Chen Jingmin and one of his relatives.3How many Chinese were killed in South Africa since January ?A. 2 B. 4. C. 5. D. 8.4_are
8、 more likely to be robbed in South Africa.A. Those Chinese who depend too much on local policeB. Those Chinese who live near the capital of South AfricaC. Those Chinese who open shops selling Chinese goodsD. Those Chinese who leave others the impression of being richBUrban citizens(市民)can enjoy a mo
9、re colorful life than rural citizens.Townspeople are wellinformed because they have the easier access to news，while country people are uniformed because these districts are hard to get to.Urban traffic is so welldeveloped that the residents there often visit exhibitions and parks which are only a sh
10、ort bus ride away. For country people this is a major operation which involves considerable planning.Shopping，a necessary activity in everyday life is more convenient in the city than in the countryside. Townspeople can buy what they want at any time of a day.But rural residents go to town at most o
11、nce a week.So after shopping they always stagger home loaded with heavy purchases. As for as meals and clothes concerned，townspeople are wellfed and welldressed as there is an adequate(足够的)supply of goods.But rural residents are too busy to pay particular attention to them.It is for these reasons th
12、at more and more people are moving into the city and looking for a rest there.On the contrary，some people are attracted by the rural area.Air pollution，noise and overcrowding which are the biggest problems confronting townspeople seem strange for rural residents.Medical studies have proved that rura
13、l residents can live longer than urban residents, because they are free from a polluted environment. In addition，the crime rate in the city is several times higher than in the countryside.As is known to all，the life in any city is much more expensive than in the countryside.So the safe, quiet and ch
14、eap life in the country appeals to(对有吸引力)many city residents.Either an urban or a rural area gives pleasure and trouble.But，I believe，the suburban area has the excellencies(优点)of both and is superior to both.As the automobile industry develops，more and more people will make their homes in suburban a
15、reas.5When visiting an exhibition in town，country people have to _.Alisten to local news Btake a bus Cmake a careful plan Dask friends for help6Paragraph 1 mainly tells us the differences between urban and rural life in _.Acommunication，traffic and shoppingBtraffic，shopping and dietCeducation，living
16、 conditions and housingDtraffic，medicine and shopping7According to the passage，rural people are not as welldressed as urban citizens mainly because_.Athey live far away from townBthey live a poorer lifeCthey are busy with their workDthey dont like to dress up8 For rural residents，the problems the ur
17、ban citizens facing are_.Acommon Bunfamiliar C. wellknown DunimportantCWinter is dangerous for drivers because its so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place easily. Bad weather can be waiting to meet you. Ice might be hiding under the snow, waiting to send you off the roa
18、d. The car coming towards you might suddenly move across the road. Here are two rules for driving safely on icy roads:Rule Number One is to drive smoothly. Irregular movements can make a car very difficult to manage. So each time you either turn the wheel, touch the brake or increase your speed, you
19、 must be as gentle and slow as possible. Just imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. You should drive carefully enough in order that you wouldnt get the coffee out of the cup.Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the
20、farther you have to look down the road. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. Generally speaking, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to
21、 stay in control of your car at all times, or you will get into trouble.9. Driving in winter is dangerous because _. A. drivers usually have too much coffee B. people drive three times faster than usual C. unexpected things may often happen D. people drive more gently and slowly10Rule Number One mai
22、nly tells us _.A. to drive fast on snowy roads B. to increase the driving speedC. to manage your car irregularlyD. to drive smoothly on icy roads11Why does the writer mention “a full cup of hot coffee” in Paragraph2?A. To enjoy the driving with a cup of coffee.B. To explain the importance of careful
23、 and smooth driving.C. Because drinks are important for drivers.D. Because he wants drivers to have a rest.12Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A. Winter DrivingB. Careless Driving C. Traffic Accidents D. Bad WeatherDEveryone knows that eating too much junk food is not good
24、to our health. Yet, what is it about junk food that is so completely irresistible(无可抗拒的)? For one thing, its everywhere. From chips in fast food restaurants to candy in supermarkets, junk food always seems available. Thankfully, science is now providing new clues to help us reduce snacking.Make frie
25、nds with dainty(讲究的) eaters.Studies have found that people tend to increase or reduce the amount of food they eat depending on what their companions are taking in.See happy movies and always get the smaller bag of popcorn(爆米花).According to some experts, people eat up to 29% more popcorn if they are
26、watching a sad or serious movie, compared to when they are watching a comedy. Viewers consumed almost 200 calories more when snacking from a large bucket, as opposed to when given a medium-sized container.Eat breakfast.Nutritionists have gone back and forth（来来回回）about the question of how much to eat
27、 in the morning, but new studies suggest that consuming a good breakfast is a must. Surveys on long-term weight-loss show that two key factors in keeping weight down are eating breakfast and exercising.Divide your food and conquer overeating.Any kind of dividing your food into portions slows down yo
28、ur eating. Any kind of marker makes you aware of what youre eating and of portion size. Researchers advise reallocating（再分配）snack foods into small plastic bags. It sounds simplistic, but it works.13Why do people eat too much junk food though it is bad for our health?A. Because its available here and
29、 there. B. Its delicious from chips to candy.C. Its easily taken everywhere. D. Its easily bought in fast food restaurants.14Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. If people are watching a tragedy, they eat up to 29% more popcorn.B. People are likely to eat more food when staying
30、 with friends.C. Nutritionists have the same opinion about how much to eat in the morning.D. People prefer to snake from a large bucket.15What will he or she do if he or she wants to lose weight?A. To eat nothing in the morning. B. To get up early and to go to bed late.C. To eat breakfast and exerci
31、se. D. To snack from a medium-size bucket.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共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。Five Ways Animals Help Us Live a Happier lifeHave you ever thought about the role of pets on this planet? They are not just animals; theyre creatures of God that make us feel happier in this world.
32、There are several way pets can help us live a happier life.Pets are the most devoted creatures_16 Old and wise people often joke that if you want to find a real friend and be sure that theyll never betray（背叛you, then start keeping a pet.They teach us to become betterPets are very sensitive and wise
33、creatures. 17 Unlike people, animals dont create problems out of nothing. They are free of negative thoughts and inner pain. Their pure hearts are made for loving their owners. People should learn to love, care and smile selflessly, like their pets usually do._18_It may seem strange, but pets have t
34、he power to heal both physical and mental human disorders. Thousands of real stories prove their healing ability. Its scientifically proved that many pets, especially cats can feel the emotions of their owners and soothe physical and mental pain.They make us more organizedI must confess that several
35、 years ago I was a bit unorganized person. 19 When Johnson appeared in my life, I became more organized, because I felt myself responsible for his life. All kinds of pets require a lot of attention and care. Thats why their owners should be more active in order to bring up a wonderful and healthy pe
36、t.Pets can feel danger and save usThe research proves that pets can feel danger in advance. Pets begin to behave strange when they feel danger, trying to give their owners a sign that something terrible is going to happen. 20._A. Whenever you are in a bad mood, pets are always there for you.B. If yo
37、ure a responsible person, but suffer from lack of self-organization, then keep a pet.C. I found it difficult to manage my time and life according to the schedule.D. Pets can heal the wounds of our soul and bodyE. Nowadays I meet more and more people totally disappointed in human friendship and love.
38、F. It seems to me that they know the truth of life.G. Thats why owners should be more attentive to notice the signs given by their pets第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题1分，满分20分）I truly feel that my mother led me here, to Morzaine, and to my future as happy wife and business woman. When Mum 21.
39、_ in October 2007, I was a cook. In December that year while I was working for a wedding, a pearl necklace Mum had left me 22._. I was distraught(忧心如焚的). Some days later, I was 23._ that a guy who was working with us that day “could probably have made a fortune 24._ the necklace he found.”25._, he r
40、eturned it. Hearing how Id 26._Mum for six months before her death, he said,” Christmas is going to be 27._ why not go out to the Alps for a couple of weeks?”Paul understood that and never 28._ me but, by summer, we got married. A year later, we used his saving, and the money from the sale of Moms h
41、ouse, to build our own 29._.We want to give our guests a 30._ feeling, so each room is themed(以为主题) around memories from our lives. There are also style to remind me of Mom a tiny chair which 31._ be in her bedroom is set in one room.We are having aI come to Morzaine，a small，friendly village in the
42、Alps and 32._ fell in love with it. What was 33._ to be a stopgap (权宜之计) trip turned into a new life. I kept travelling between London and here and felt 34._ than I had in months.In December 2008, I was 35._ as a hotel manager and moved here full time.A month later, I met Paul, who was traveling her
43、e. We fell in love. In the beginning, I didnt want to discuss 36._， because the sadness of losing Mum 37._ felt great. wonderful life Mum 38._ naturally part of it, 39._ theres no way we would be here if it wasnt for the 40._ she gave me. I know shes here in spirit, keeping an eye on us.21A.died Bca
44、me Creturned Dvisited22Aburned Bdisappeared Cbroke Ddropped 23A.shown Bcomforted Cpersuaded Dtold24A.hiding Bstealing Cselling Dwearing25A.Luckily BNaturally CSurely DHopefully26A.nursed Bcured Cmissed Dguarded27A.long Bhard Cmerry Dfree28A.suddenly Bfinally Cnearly Dimmediately29A.said Bproved Csup
45、posed Djudged30A.smarter Bhigher C. firmer Dlighter31Ahonored Bhired Cregarded Dtrained32Atravel Bbusiness Cchildren Dmarriage33Arecently Bonce Cstill Dfirstly34A.left Bpushed Csurprised Dinterrupted35A.hotel Brestaurant Chome Dshop 36A.homely Blively Cmotherly Dfriendly37A.ought to Bused to Cmight
46、Dcould38A.takes Bkeeps Clooks Dfeels39A.unless Bwhile Cbecause Dthough40A.money Bchair Chouse DNecklace第二节 语法填空（共10分；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将相应答案写在答题纸上。What is your favorite cartoon? It may be 41 (difficulty) for you to decideBut for pianist Lang Lang, Tom and Jerry is t
47、he best oneWhen Lang 42 (be) two years old, he saw Tom playing 43 pianoThis was his first time to enjoy western music and this experience encouraged him 44 (learn) to play the piano wellHis talent at the keyboard has taken him from Shenyang 45 the worldLang Lang became a good piano student at threeE
48、ver since, the boy has been doing better 46 betterIn 1997, the 15-year-old boy studied at a famous American music collegeLang Langs performances are energeticHe is well-known for 47_ （make）facial expressions and moving around while playing the pianoThe road to 48 (succeed)has never been easyLangs fa
49、ther stopped his job to look 49 him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make moneyBut Lang considers 50 (him)lucky and believes he should give something backHe has helped the children in poor areas a lot第三部分 写作（共两节，满分30分）第一节 单句翻译（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）51. 每当我们遇到困难时，他们总是来帮助我们。（whenever）_.52.随着时间的推移，他们变成了好朋友。（go by）_.53.这篇文章值得认真学习。（worth）_.54.现在我所需要的是钱而不是建议。（rather than）_.55.这座桥将于下个月完工。_.第二节 书面表达（满分20分）假如你是高一新生李华。面对高一的新生活,你有了新的想法和计划。请你给美国笔友Tom写封信,告诉他你的新学期规划。要点如下:1.新老师、新同学;2.繁重的学习任务;3.业余爱好。注意:1.词数100左右;2.信的开头和结尾已给出,但不计入总词数。Dear Tom,_Best wishes!Yours,Li Hua版权所有：高考资源网()
