2016学年第二学期瑞安八校高一期中考试英语试卷

1、2016学年第二学期瑞安八校高一期中考试英语试卷考试时间120分钟 满分120分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节：听下面五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. When are they going to leave? A. At 3:15. B At 4:15. C. At 2:45.2. Who is Joy Bush? A.A computer maker. B A book seller. C. A writer.3. What d

2、oes the woman say about Susan? A. She hasnt gone camping for weeks. B. She likes long camping trips. C. It takes her a long time to plan her camping.4. What does the man mean? A. He lets her go away. B He will get closer to her. C. He can hear her very well.5. What are they talking about? A. Christm

3、as tree. B Christmas dinner. C. Christmas gifts.第二节: 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. What is the womans problem? A. She has some friends in her room. B. She is looking for a place to study. C. She

4、 cant walk in the rainy weather.7. Why does the woman leave the classroom? A. It is closed for repair. B. It is not quiet enough there. C. A club is having a meeting there.8. Where will the woman probably go? A. To the city library. B To the mans home. C. To the reading room.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. When

5、did the man move into the new house in the city? A. Just now. B Last month. C. Not long ago.10. What time is the party starting? A. At 5:30. B At 6:50. C. At 6:30.11. Where is the man living? A.Storm Street, Jamestown. B. Jamestown Street, Storm. C. Stane Street, Jamestown.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Why d

6、oes the woman make the telephone call? A. She wants to know more about the club. B. She hopes to find a job in Washington. C. She plans to go to evening classes.13. What do the members do on Thursday? A. They have sports. B They have language classes. C. They have dinner together.14. Why does the ma

7、n ask the woman for her name and address? A. He wants to send her form. B. He intends to visit her. C. He would like to know more about her.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What will they do on the night of May 1st? A. Have a picnic. B. Dance in the home of Daniel and Emily. C. Have dinner with Daniel and Emily

8、. 16. What time will they go to see the new play? A. On the evening of May 2nd. B. On the afternoon of May 2nd. C. On the morning of May 2nd.17. What will they not do during their holiday?A. Seeing paintings. B. Going boating. C. Taking pictures.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Where is the speaker now?A. In a

9、 park. B. In a theater. C. In a church.19. What does the speaker announce? A. The wall will be repaired. B. The roof will be replaced. C. The building will be rebuilt.20. When does the speaker make the speech? A. At the beginning of a concert. B. At the end of a performance. C. In the middle of a le

10、cture.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下面短文，从每篇短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。A Country music is one of the most popular kinds of music in the United States today because it is about simple but strong human feelings and eventslove, sadness, good times, and bad times. It tells real-life sto

11、ries and sounds the way people really talk. As life becomes more complicated(复杂的), it is good to hear music about ordinary people. Country music, sometimes called country-western, comes from two lands of music. One is the traditional music of the people in the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern Un

12、ited States. The other is the traditional cowboy music from the west. The singers usually play guitars, and in the 1920s they started using electric guitars. At first, city people said country music was low-class. It was popular mostly in the south. But during World War II, thousands of southerners

13、went to the northeast and Midwest to work in the factories. They took their music with them. Soldiers from the rest of the country went to army camps in the south. They learned country music. Slowly it became popular all over the country. Today country music is also popular everywhere in the United

14、States and Canada in small towns and in New York, among black and white, and among educated and uneducated. About 1,200 radio stations broadcast country music twenty-four hours a day. English stars sing it in British English and people in other countries sing it in their own languages. The music tha

15、t started with cowboys and poor southerners is now popular all over the world.21It can be learned from the passage that country music comes from _. Athe northeast and Midwest Bfactories and army camps in the south Cthe Appalachian Mountains and the west Dreal-life stories in small towns22Country mus

16、ic is one of the most popular kinds of music in the world today because _. Acity people said it was low-class Bpeople could sing it in different languages Cit started with cowboys and poor southerners Dit is loved by different kinds of people in the world23Which of the following is TRUE according to

17、 the passage? ACountry music is sung by stars all in English. BCountry music is about human feelings and events. CCountry music is only popular with city people today. DThe singers started using electric guitars in the 1930s.B Giant pandas are now extremely rare. Their number is less than 1,000 in t

18、he wild. The hunting of pandas has been banned (禁止) for many years, so this is not the problem. Destruction of its habitat, when areas are cleared for growing crops, is one of the main reasons for the pandas decrease. Another reason is that the bamboo on which they mainly feed, is dying back. The pa

19、ndas find it difficult to move to new feeding areas. As the bamboo disappears, the pandas simply starve to death. Bamboo is a poor source of food, and pandas have to eat up to 4.5 kg of it every day, a process(过程) that takes them up to 16 hours. The process goes on day and night, with the pandas in

20、a continuous cycle of eating for eight hours and sleeping for four. They can eat other foods, but will rather starve than change their diet when bamboo is in shortage. Giant pandas are very good climbers, and use this skill to escape from the enemy. The giant panda lives alone for most of its life,

21、only coming together with another of its species for long enough to mate. A newborn panda baby is born hairless and blind, is about 15cm long and weighs only 100g. The baby will stay with its mother for about 18 months, until it is able to set up its own territory (地域) Chinese and American scientist

22、s are studying giant pandas and their habits in order to put in place a major conservation programme. A process to make bamboo flower early may well have a huge bearing on the pandas chances. Zoos around the world are taking part in panda breeding programmes. There is still hope that with human help

23、, the giant panda can survive in the wild.24How much bamboo does a panda eat every year? ANearly 3 tons. BNearly 2 tons. CAlmost 1 ton. DA half ton.25A panda _.Agoes out looking for food in pairsBspends two thirds of its time eatingCwont eat other plants than bamboo unless it is really hungryDmay ea

24、t bamboo without stop for 16 hours26All of the following are true EXCEPT _.Athanks to its skill of climbing, pandas can escape from any enemyBa newlyborn panda is about 100g in weightCa baby panda cant see anything when bornDa baby panda wont leave its mother until it is one and a half years oldC Wi

25、nter 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 road. The car coming towards you might suddenly move across the road. Here a

26、re 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 must be as gentle and slow as possible. Just imagine you are driving wi

27、th 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 farther you have to look down the road. Test how long it takes to stop

28、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 stay in control of your car at all times, or you will get into trouble

29、.27. 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 slowly28Rule Number One mainly tells us _. A. to drive fast on snowy roads B. to increase the dri

30、ving speed C. to manage your car irregularlyD. to drive smoothly on icy roads29Why 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 and smooth driving. C. Because drinks are important for drivers.

31、D. Because he wants drivers to have a rest.30Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A. Winter Driving B. Careless Driving C. Traffic Accidents D. Bad Weather第二节： 阅读填空（共5小题；每小题2分，满分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。选项中有两项多余。 How to Make Friends Friendship is a very important huma

32、n relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and helps good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without

33、 a friend. _31_. But for many of us the process（过程）is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.1. Associate（交往）with others. The first step to make friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besid

34、es, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places. 2. Start a conversationStarting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. _32_ You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating w

35、ith other people. 3. _33_ Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience. 4. Let it grow. It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press yo

36、ur new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. _34_. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally. 5. Enjoy your friendshipThe best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. _35_ Try n

37、ot to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you. A. Be cheerful. B. Do things together.C. Do not wait to be spoken to. D. Try not to find fault with your friends. E. Making new friends comes easy for some people. F. Fo

38、r a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch. G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to (作出反应) you. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I was a little girl, I remember that when my dad was repairing something, every

39、 time he asked me to 36 the hammer(铁锤), just so we would have a time for a 37 with each other. I 38 saw my dad drinking or taking a night out with the boys, all he did after 39 was taking care of his family. I 40 and left home for college and since then, my dad had been calling me every Sunday morni

40、ng, no matter what. And when several 41 later I bought a house, my dad was 42 it by himself for three days in the 80F summer heat. All he 43 was to hold his paint brush and talk to him. But I was too 44 in those days, I did not find any time for a conversation with my dad. One Sunday 45 we had a tel

41、ephone talk as usual, I noticed that my dad had 46 some things that we discussed 47 . I was in a hurry, so our conversation was 48 . Few hours later that day came a call. My father was in a hospital with an aneurysm(动脉瘤). 49 I bought a ticket for a flight and 50 I was thinking about all 51 occasions

42、(场合) to have a talk with my dad. By the time I 52 at the hospital, my father had passed away. Now it was he who did not have 53 for a conversation with me. After his death I 54 much more about him, and even more about myself. All he ever asked me was my time. And now he has all my 55 every single da

43、y.36. A. find B. hold C. pack D. select37. A. conversation B. opinion C. debate D. bargain38. A. ever B. just C. even D. never39. A. work B. midnight C. school D. disaster40. A. fell ill B. broke up C. grew up D. brought up41. A. weeks B. years C. hours D. days42. A. building B. making C. fixing D.

44、painting43. A. shouted B. disliked C. asked D. solved44. A. busy B. lazy C. selfless D. lonely45. A. morning B. evening C. afternoon D. midnight46. A. recognized B. buried C. explored D. forgotten47. A. soon B. lately C. personally D. briefly48. A. short B. boring C. unbelievable D. sad49. A. Exactl

45、y B. Gradually C. Immediately D. Finally50. A. in a way B. on my way C. by the way D. in my way51. A. missed B. impressed C. suffering D. painful52. A. pointed B. stared C. arrived D. called53. A. words B. time C. permission D. benefit54. A. worried B. concerned C. cared D. learned55. A. sorrow B. happiness C. determination D. attention第二节 语法填空（共10小