1、台州市外国语学校2011-2012学年度上高一年级英语期中考试试题 时间：90分钟 满分：100分 命题老师：杨万梅第一部分：英语知识运用（共三节，满分55分）第一节 ：单项填空（共10小题； 每小题1分，满分10分）1Lets go and have a good drink tonight. _ Have you got the first prize in the competition?AWhat for? BThanks a lot. CYes，Id like to. DWhy not?2There are _ books in our school library；however，
2、_ of them are old.Aa large number of；fourfifth Ba good number of；fourths fiveCthe large number of；four fifths Da large number of；four fifths3The girl cried because she _ the elevator.Ahas trapped inBhad trapped byCwas trapped with Dwas trapped in4The boys，_ could not reach the shelf，went to look for
3、 something to stand on.Athe tall of whom Bthe tallest of whomCthe tallest oneDthe tallest of them5 . Please tell me your attitude_ the matter.A.with B.of C.for D.to6 . Is this the factory _ a lot of students visited yesterday? A. the one B. Which C. Who D. whom7 . Im determined_ Shanghai for Beijing
4、 tomorrow.A.leaving B.to leaving C.to leave D.to be left8. It was because of bad weather _ the football match had to be put off. A. so B. so that C. why D. that9. Do you have any difficulty _ ? A. on listening B. to listening C. for listening D. in listening10. He asked _ for the computer. A. did I
5、pay how much B. I paid how much C. how much did I pay D. how much I paid 第二节：完形填空 （共15小题，每小题1分，共15分） For years scientists have been arguing about whether nature(先天) or nurture (后天) decides what people will be like. Is it nature what people are (11)_ with that decides what they will be like? (12)_ is
6、 it nurturewhat(13)_to people when they are born that decides what they will be like? Scientists have been studying twins（双胞胎）to (14)_if they can find the answer, because twins start out with the (15)_ DNA. Sometimes twins dont live together at birth and grow up in different (16)_ and different plac
7、es so the nature is the same for both, but the nurture is different. When scientists (17)_ these twins in their later life, they some times find some surprising (18)_ . Jim Springer and Jim Lewis were adopted（收养）by two different families at birth. They first met each other again thirty-nine years (1
8、9)_and discovered they had a lot in (20)_.Both had been (21)_twice. Their first wives were both named Linda and their second wives were both named Betty! Each twin had a son one called his son James Alan and the (22)_called his son James Alan, too. Their children each had a dog called “Toy”. They ev
9、en arrived at their first (23)_in the same color of car. So far twin (24)_seem to show that both nature and nurture are important. What we have from birth, and how and where we live help to build (25)_we are.11.A. born B. grown C. taught D. made12.A. So B. And C. If D. Or13.A. pretends B. happens C.
10、 falls D. depends14.A. hear B. win C. see D. plan15.A. nice B. same C. full D. free16.A. families B. cities C. countries D. nations17.A. believe B. suggest C. receive D. compare18.A. numbers B. discoveries C. results D. decisions19.A. ago B. later C. forward D. behind20.A. common B. fact C. danger D
11、. trouble21.A. mentioned B. married C. succeeded D. interviewed22.A. either B. else C. other D. only23.A. competition B. education C. purpose D. meeting24.A. studies B. movies C. challenges D. mysteries25.A. what B. when C. where D. who第三节：阅读理解（30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项 A When an earth
12、quake hit a small town, many houses fell down. After the earthquake，all the newspapers reported many stories about some of the families who were in trouble. One Sunday，when I was reading a newspaper，a special picture touched me. It gave the clothing sizes of each family member. I thought that this w
13、ould be a good chance to teach my children to help those who were less lucky than themselves. I said to my sevenyearold twins，Brad and Brett，and threeyearold Meghan，“We have so much and these poor people now have nothing. Well share what we have with them.” I filled a box with foods and clothes. Whi
14、le I was doing this，I encouraged the boys to choose their toys and donate some of their less favourite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys took out their old toys and games and put them together. Then she walked away. A few minutes later she came back with Lucy，her muchloved doll. She put the
15、 doll on top of the other toys. “Oh，dear，”I said. “You dont have to give Lucy. You love her so much.” Meghan said，“Lucy makes me happy，Mommy. Maybe shell make another little girl happy, too.” I looked at Meghan for a long moment. She taught me a lesson. Its easy to give something that we dont want a
16、ny more，but hard to give what we cherish(珍爱)，isnt it?26The writer has _ children.Aone Btwo Cthree Dfour27The underlined word “donate” probably means “_”A捐赠 B丢掉 C展出 D放好28Lucy is the name of _.Aa girl Ba game Ca doll Dan earthquake29Which of the following is true?AAn earthquake happened in the writers
17、 hometown.BThe writer let Meghan give her muchloved doll.CThe writer decided to buy some clothes for those people in trouble.DThe writer thinks it is more difficult to give what we love a lot.30Whats the best title of this passage?AA Family Story B. The Spirit of GivingCThe terrible earthquake DA Sa
18、d Experience BWhat is “Walk to School”?Now we are working on a programme of “Walk to School”. We would like as many parents and children as possible to take part, even if in a small way. Children who walk to and from school along with their parents can learn essential (基本的) road safety and life skil
19、ls. You can take part by Walking to and from school with your child every day. Walking for one or two days during the week. Encouraging others to walk, if you already do.Walking is great! Walking is great exercise！A walk is good for your body and can keep you fit. You wont have to waste time looking
20、 for a parking site (停车点). Its free. Youll save money by not using the car. Its pollution free. Its a good chance to talk to your children and to meet other parents, too.Enjoying walking to school!Here are some suggestions to help you and your child enjoy walking to school. Plan a safe route (路线) to
21、gether. Teach children what a kerb (马路牙子) is and what it means. Encourage your child to help you choose the safest places to cross the road. Look at and discuss the things you see on your way especially road signs and what they mean.Walk to school! Thousands of parents and children already take part
22、, could you?Please go to www.walktoschool.org.uk for more information.31. Who are encouraged to take part in the programme of “Walk to School”? A. Children. B. Parents and children. C. Bus drivers. D. Teachers.32. By walking to and from school, children can learn _. A. driving skills B. running skil
23、ls C. road safety and life skills D. knowledge about science33. Which is NOT the benefit (好处) of walking to school? A. It can keep you fit. B. It can save money. C. It wont pollute the air. D. It cant help you make new friends.34. What is the first thing to do if you want to enjoy your walking to sc
24、hool? A. Plan a safe route with your children. B. Learn what a kerb is and its meaning. C. Choose the safest places to cross the road. D. Find road signs and know their meanings.35. According to the writer, you can learn more about “Walk to School” by_. A. reading a newspaper B. making a phone call
25、C. going to the Internet D. having a traffic lesson C Americans think that travel is good for you. Some even think it can help with one of the countrys worst problemscrime(犯罪)Crime worries a lot of people. Every year，the number of crimes is up and up. And many criminals are young. They often come fr
26、om sad families，with only one parent or no parents at all. There are many young criminals in prison. But prison doesnt change them. Six or seven in ten will go back to crime when they come out of prison.One man，Bob Burton，thought of a new idea. In the old days，young men had to live a difficult life
27、on the road. They learned to be strong and brave，and to help their friends in time of danger. This helped them to grow into men. So Bob started “Vision Quest”He takes young criminals on a long，long journey with horses and wagons (马车),3,000 miles through seven states. They are on the road for more th
28、an a year. The young people on Vision Quest all have had problems. Most of them have already spent time in prison. This is their last chance. Its hard work on the road. The day starts before the sun comes up. The boys and girls have to feed the horses. Some of them have never loved anyone before. Bu
29、t they cant love their horses enough. They also begin to love their partners. That love can help them to live a new life. Not all the young people on Vision Quest will leave crime behind them. Three or four in ten will one day be in prison again. Bob Burton is right. Travel can be good for you. Even
30、 today, Americans still say, “Go west，young man.”36In the last paragraph “leave crime behind them” means _.Ano longer do a crime Bleave people who do a crimeCdo all the crimes Dleave criminals behind37Why is Bob Burton right?ABecause he can help crime.BBecause three or four is better than six or sev
31、en.CBecause the young criminals have a hard life on the road.DBecause he can stop crime in the country.38From the passage we may infer that _.Agetting up before the sun rises can help people out of crimeBlove can help young people to start a new lifeCtraveling can help all criminals out of prisonDbe
32、ing strong and brave can do with crime39On “Vision Quest”_Ayoung people have solved bad problemsByoung people grow tall very fastCyoung people begin to love others.Dyoung people can do anything freely40Americans still say，“Go west，young man.” because _.Aif they go west they can have a travelBin the
33、west there is a prisonCthere they have to live a hard life to grow into menDprison doesnt change them第二部分 写作（共三节，满分45分） 第一节 单词拼写(共10小题； 每小题1分，满分10分) 根据下列各句句意及所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，写出所缺单词的正确形式。41. Please pay a_ to the difference between the two words. 42. We cant get there by bus, so we have to use the s_.(地
34、铁)43 Im sorry I didnt do that on _.(故意地)44. The storm d_ hundreds of houses last year. 45. He is so s_ that nobody can change his mind.46. I think you dont know your own s_. In fact, no one is perfect.47. Reading is one of the best ways of improving your _ （词汇量）.48. A selfish person does not c_ abou
35、t other peoples problem.49. There are many s_ mistakes; even so its quite a good essay.50. She speaks _ （流利的）though not very correct English.第二节 根据课文内容填空 (共10小题； 每小题1分，满分10分)51_things happened in Tangshan. For a few days, water in the wells rose and 52_. From the cracks of wells smelly gas come out.
36、 Mice, chicken, pigs and even fish became 53_. At 3:00 am, everything began to 54_. It seemed that the world was at an 55_. One-third of the nation 56_ it. A huge crack cut across the city. The city lay in 57_. Two-thirds of the people 58_ or were injured. Then later that afternoon, another big quak
37、e shook Tangshan. People began to wonder how long the 59 _（灾难）would last. But all hope was not lost. Soldiers came to help those 60_(幸存者). Slowly, the city began to breathe again.第三节 短文改错(共10小题； 每小题1分，满分10分)假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(/)，在其下面写上
38、该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，在该词下面写上修改后的词。 注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； My car just wouldnt move any further. It was complete dark . I decided walk around a little before accepting the fact that Id have to spend the night in the car. Maybe I can find a telephone. Actually, I didnt have to walk far befo
39、re I found a small houses standing in a field with a light shining from the sitting room. I knocked to the door and was delighting when a pleasant old man open the door but listened to my story carefully. He said he had not telephone，but offered to come and look at his car.第四节 写作 （15分）假如你是李明，你发现部分同学
40、每次遇到重要考试，都会出现一些焦虑症状。请你用英语写一封信，向某学生英文报编辑反映该问题。信的内容应包括下列要点：注意：1. 根据以上内容写一篇短文，不要逐句翻译，可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。 2. 要准确使用语法和词汇；使用一定的句型、词汇，清楚、连贯地表达自己的意思； 3.词数：100个左右。开头已给出，不计词数。参考词汇：头晕dizzy(adj.) 食欲appetite（n）Dear editor,Im Li Ming of Senior Three, Guangming Middle School. Im writing to tell you about some symptoms(
41、症状 )of anxiety among us students before exams._ Yours,Li Ming台外高一英语期中考试答题纸学校 班级 姓名 学号 单选。（每题1分，共10分）12345678910完型。（每题1分，共15分）111213141516171819202122232425阅读理解。（每题2分，共30分）262728293031323334353637383940单词。（每题1分，共10分）41424344454647484950根据课文内容填空。（每题1分，共10分）51525354555657585960改错。（每题1分，共10分） My car jus
42、t wouldnt move any further. It was complete dark . I decided walk around a little before accepting the fact that Id have to spend the night in the car. Maybe I can find a telephone. Actually, I didnt have to walk far before I found a small houses standing in a field with a light shining from the sit
43、ting room. I knocked to the door and was delighting when a pleasant old man open the door but listened to my story carefully. He said he had not telephone，but offered to come and look at his car. 写作。（15分） Dear editor,Im Li Ming of Senior Three, Guangming Middle School. Im writing to tell you about some symptoms(症状 )of anxiety among us students before exams. Yours, Li Ming