浙江省舟山市舟山中学2014-2015学年高一下学期期中考（英语）.doc

舟山中学2014学年第二学期高一英语期中试卷（2015.4.21）第一部分：听力部分第一节（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。1. Where does this conversation most probably take place? A. In a restaurant B. In a shop C. On the street2. Why cant the woman go to the party on Saturday? A. Because she wants to eat in a new restaurant. B. Because she has got a plan for that night. C. Because she doesnt want to join the party.3. When will the woman have her vacation? A. In June B. In July C. She isnt certain4. How much did the man pay for the suitcase he bought? A. $50 B. $40 C. $105. What is the woman? A. A customer B. A cook C. A waitress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。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题6. Which of the following is true according to the dialogue?A. This is not the first time the man has called.B. The man is looking for a double-bedroom apartment.C. The apartment is in a park.7. How much must the man pay the woman now if he wants to rent it?A. $250 B. $500 C. More than $500听第7段材料，回答8-10题8. Why was the boy a bit nervous?A. He was a newcomer to the school. B. He was afraid of getting up early.C. He was unwilling to go to school.9. What must the students do before morning reading?A. Do morning exercises. B. Hand in homework. C. Have breakfast.10. What can they do if they feel hungry?A. Have something to eat in class. B. Buy something to eat during the break.C. Ask the teacher for some food.听第8段材料，回答11-13题11. Why does the man feel confused in the beginning?A. He doesnt know which line to stand in B. He doesnt know which channel to go throughC. He doesnt know where to check in12. What should the man do next?A. Check in for his flight B. Pay some fee C. Get a boarding pass13. Which channel should the man go through? A. The red channel B. The green channel C. The diplomatic channel听第9段材料，回答14-17题14. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A trip B. The Holiday Inn C. The bank15. Why is it not necessary for the man to take a taxi to the hotel?A. It is not a long walk B. The hotel will meet him C. The subway system is very convenient16. Whats the weather usually like at this season?A. Warm B. Cold C. Hot17. When will the banks close on Saturdays?A. At half past eight B. At half past four C. At four听第10段材料，回答18-20题18. How long does the main part of the speech last?A. 5 minutes B. 50 minutes C. 52 minutes19. Which of the following is not mentioned as his listeners?A. Teachers B. Lawmakers C. Important officials20. Who is invited as a special guest?A. A middle school student B. A doctor C. A lawyer第二部分 英语知识运用第一节：单项填空21. Do you think their table tennis team will win the first place at the coming Asian Games? _.Ours is much stronger than theirs. AOf courseBIt depends CDont mention itDBy no means22. -Are you hungry? -Yes. I _. A. have starved B. will be starved to death C. am starving D. am starved to death.23. I would appreciate _, to be honest, if goods bought on TaoBao could be delivered much sooner. A. you B. this C. that D. it24. Would you please keep silent? The weather report _ and I am all ears listening to it. A. is broadcasted B. is being broadcast C. has been broadcasted D. will be broadcasting25. You should inspect the wheels regularly, and replace them _ they cause you trouble. A. while B. as C. before D. until26. We should do what we can to save those _ species, including the tiger, an animal which was considered _ to humans. A. endangered; dangerous B. dangerous; in danger C. endangered; in danger D. dangerous; endangered27. Many countries around the Indian Ocean were hit by a tsunami (海啸) on December 26, 2004, _ about 300 000 people lost their lives. A. by means of which B. out of which C. for the purpose of which D. as a result of which28. The driver was at _ loss when _ word came that he was forbidden to drive for speeding. A. a; 不填B. a; theC. the; a D. the; 不填29. In _to being used in industry，laser (激光) can be applied to operations in the hospital. A. devotion B. addition C. application D. reception30. You must take a careful look at the conditions which the other side _ the contract (合同) before you sign it. A. plays tricks on B. looks forward to C. reminds of D. attaches to31. What are you doing, John? Why stop? To be on the safe side, wed better fill up the tank now for we_run out of gas on the way. A.must B. will C. might D. should32. The policeman，_ a newspaper，glanced at the man seated next to a woman. Apretending to have read Bpretended to read Cpretending to be reading Dpretended to be reading33. If George keeps on working so hard, hell _ sooner or later. A. break down B. break up C. break out D. break off34. Before agriculture _, people made their living by hunting wild animals and their life was _ of nature. A. began to exist; in danger B. was born; in the mercy C. came into being; at the mercy D. appeared; with the mercy35. When the inspecting team said there was nothing illegal in the management of the company, the manager breathed deeply _. A. with a relief B. at a relief C. in relief D. to his relief36. The man we followed suddenly stopped and looked around as if _ whether he was going in the right direction. A. seeing B. having seen C. to see D. to have seen37. Youd sound a lot more polite if you make a request _ a question? A. in search of B. according to C. in the form of D. in memory of38. My sister met him at the cinema yesterday afternoon, so he _ your lecture. A. couldnt have attended B. neednt have attended C. mustnt have attended D. shouldnt have attended39. -I hear Lily made an English speech at the graduation ceremony yesterday. - _ , and _. A. So she did; so did I B. So did she; so I did C. So she was; so was I D. So was she; so I was 40. The American journalist as well as several other foreigners _ the August Medal for helping the Chinese people _ independence from the Japanese A. were awarded; gain B. was rewarded; achieve C. was awarded; gain D. were rewarded; gain第二节：完形填空 Patti discovered the meaning of running when she was 23. At that time she was smoking two packs of cigarettes a day and had 41 over 50 pounds. “I decided to 42 ,” she says. She took a clock and started 43 what she did every day, and then she 44 an hour a day as a “be nice to Patti” hour. “I started having bubble（泡沫）baths with 45 lit, because Cosmopolitan Magazine 46 that this would be good for me. But I got 47 of that soon,” Patti remembers. She wanted to do something really pleasant. She found that the 48 times in her life were times when she was physically active. So she took up 49 . She decided to start 50 the next day. She ran for an hour, 51 a total of 7 miles on her first run. “I couldnt walk for two weeks 52I felt painful all over!” Patti recalls. “But I felt so wonderful!” Patti wasnt crazy about running yet, but she was in 53 with the after effects of running. Within seven months, Patti had run her first marathon, qualified for the Boston Marathon, and placed 25th in the world for 54 distance runners. Over the next years, she 55 records and set standards for women in the sport. She was the first American woman to run a two-and-a-half-hour marathon, and then broke 56 two records 57 an 8-month period. Patti 58 that, if we can set standards for ourselves, we can pull ourselves out of the most difficult 59 and come out on top. “Everybody has to be a champion and 60 has that in them.”41. A. lost B. earned C. gained D. reduced42. A. cry B. move C. walk D. change43. A. striking B. recording C. sharing D. collecting44. A. set aside B. set up C. set out D. set about45. A. lamps B. fires C. candles D. cigarettes46. A. spoke B. said C. wrote D. went47. A. afraid B. fond C. tired D. ashamed48. A. saddest B. happiest C. loneliest D. luckiest49. A. smoking B. bathing C. dieting D. running50. A. right B. only C. even D. again51. A. covering B. spreading C. passing D. overcoming52. A. but B. although C. while D. because53. A. peace B. line C. love D. touch54. A. men B. women C. adults D. children55. A. kept B. held C. broke D. cleared56. A. another B. other C. else D. more57. A. for B. on C. at D. over58. A. believes B. imagines C. requires D. hopes59. A. pleasures B. challenges C. pities D. purposes60. A. anybody B. nobody C. somebody D. everybody第三节：阅读理解AJohn Smith was lazy. He had finished his education and was happy to sit in his room and listen to the radio all day long. In fact, he had been doing nothing for almost six months, which worried his father a lot. One day Mr Smith decided that he had to do something. “Johnny. When I was your age I was working and supporting my ten brothers and sisters. I want you to go out and get a job.” So that was what he did. In fact, in the next three months, Johnny started ten jobs and was fired from ten jobs. He explained to his father.“They wanted me to be at work at 8:00 a. m. and told me to do all sorts of unpleasant things.”“I dont care how you do it,” Mr Smith said. “Either you earn some money or move out of the house. I gave you one weeks time.” In the next few days Johnny began to change. He still stayed in his room all day, but spent his time writing letters and reading through the newspapers. More and more posts began to arrive for him. He bought a new suit for himself and invited his parents to the theatre and for dinner afterwards at the most expensive restaurant in town. When his proud parents arrived home after their evening hour, a policeman was waiting at the front door.“John Smith,” he said as he handed him a piece of paper, “Ill see you in the court tomorrow.”When he got outside, Johnny told his parents everything. “When you told me to earn some money, I decided to put an advertisement in the newspaper saying, New way to money fast! Send me $ 5 and Ill tell you my secret. When I received the money I wrote back telling people to do as I do.”Johnny was fined $ 250 by the court and was ordered to pay all the people back. As he left the court house feeling very ashamed, a newspaper man came up to him, “Young man, would you like to tell your story to my newspaper for $ 2500?”61. Johnny was fired from the jobs because _.A. he liked listening to the radio B. he had a big family to supportC. he spent a lot of time writing letters D. he didnt do the jobs well62. Johnny put an advertisement in the newspaper about _ months after he left school.A. three B. six C. nine D. eleven63. Why was Johnny fined $ 250? A. Because he was lazy B. Because he was out of workC. Because he cheated people D. Because he didnt pay for his new suit64. What would probably happen at last? A. Johnny would get $ 2500 from the newspaperB. The court would give $ 250 back to JohnnyC. Johnny would continue to advertise in the newspaperD. Johnny would become a newspaper reporter65. Which of the following questions is NOT answered from the passage? A. How did the parents feel when Johnny invited them to the theatre and dinner?B. Whats Johnnys secret?C. What did the policeman want Johnny to do?D. How much did Johnny have to pay all the people back? B Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.What to Expect The host will provide accommodation(住宿)and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changedat least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health. Accommodation Zones There are 4 zones in London, Homestay are located mainly in Zones2,3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hostsdo not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial (商业的)and not residential(居住的).Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travelin London by Underground. Meal Plans Available Continental Breakfast Breakfast and Dinner Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner Its important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal(谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a ContinentalBreakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert,fruitand coffee. Friends If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your hosts permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy. Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However,it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestayand may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.66. The passage is probably written for_.A. hosts willing to receive foreign studentsB. foreigners hoping to build British cultureC. travellers planning to visit families in LondonD. English learners applying to live in English homes67. Which of the following will the host provide?A. Room cleaning. B. Medical care. C. Free transport. D. Physical training.68. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2.B. The business centre of London is in Zone 1.C. Hosts dislike travelling to the city centre.D. Accommodation in the city centre is not provided.69. According to the passage,what does Continental Breakfast include?A. Dessert and coffee. B. Fruit and vegetables.C. Bread and fruit juice. D. Cereal and cold meat.70. Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation? A. To experience a warmer family atmosphere. B. To enrich their knowledge of English.C. To entertain friends as they like. D. To enjoy much more freedom.CFirst lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee High School graduates: Strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome inevitable difficulties with determination and courage.The first lady told the 170 graduates that she spent too much of her own time in college focusing on academic(学业的) achievements. While her success in college and law school led to a high-profile(备受瞩目) job, she said, she ended up leaving to focus on public service.“My message to all of you today is this: Do not waste a minute living someone elses dream,”she said. “It takes a lot of real work to discover what brings you joy and you wont find what you love simply by checking boxes or padding your GPA(成绩).”She said the school reminded her of her own high school experience in Chicago. “My No. 1 goal was to go to a high school that would push me and challenge me,” she said. “I wanted to go somewhere that would celebrate achievement. A place where academic success wouldnt make me a target of bullying, but instead would be an honour.” But Mrs. Obama said pitifully that not all students have the same opportunities. “Unfortunately, schools like this dont exist for every kid,” she said. “You are lucky.”The first lady told graduates that failure may be a part of their college lives and careers, and that how they respond to any difficulties will determine what kind of person they are. “Thats when you find out what youre really made of in those hard times,” she said. “But you only do that if youre willing to put yourself a position where you might fall.”Overcoming difficulties has been the hallmark(特征) of many great people, she said. “Theres this guy Barack Obama he lost his first race for Congress, and no