高一英语入学测试卷

1、第卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。AI wish there would be a way to describe China in simple terms but thats impossible. For the most part Chinesepeople are friendly, easy-going and optimistic. They are curious and

2、 unusually patient and they are also the hard-working people I have ever met.In China, family is everything. In my English classes when the students were asked what they would do if theyonly had a few hours to live, most students told me how they would spend their last few hours with their familiesa

3、nd parents. Many times the subjects in the classes center on families and friends. I have been teaching for a year here.The cost of living here is very low compared with that of the US. The city of Lu an I live in isnt large and Ilive better. Non-imported(非出口的) foods are very cheap, so are clothing

4、and articles of everyday use. The costof public transportation is very low, too. Chinese people value education. However, it is reported that manychildren cant afford the expenses of schooling and are forced to leave school in some poor area in China. Butthey organized Project Hope many years age. I

5、t creates conditions for the poor children to go back to school. In my opinion, Project Hope is of great importance to the development of the rural education.When we read news of China in the west, rarely, if ever, will we see anything mentioned of the positive changesChina has gone through. While i

6、t is true that economic miracles( 奇迹) have not reached many areas of China, Americans also have the same problems.When I am asked which country I consider better. China or the US, my answer has always been the same, “We are not worse or better than each other, we are only different.”21.What does the

7、 author think of Chinese people?A. He thinks most Chinese people hardly workB. He thinks most Chinese people are proudC. He praises most Chinese people a lotD. He dislikes most Chinese people22.What is the author doing in China?A. He is on his summer vacation.- 1 -B. He is teaching English in a scho

8、olC. He is studying in a collegeD. He is on business23.What are not cheap in China in the authors opinion?A. Clothes and shoes made in ChinaB. Local foodsC. Public transportation ticketsD. Imported foods24.We can infer from the passage that the author thinks_.A. the westerners have got to know China

9、 wellB. Chinas economic miracles have appeared everywhereC. the progress of China is seldom reported in the USD. the education in rural areas is never cared about in USBNow we answer a question from Bangladesh（孟加拉国）. Out listener wants to know about the history of the number 13 and why Americans con

10、sider this number to be bad luck.It is not only Americans who consider this number to be unlucky. People around the world have what arecalled superstitions(迷信) about the number 13. Superstitions are popular beliefs that are not based on reason or science. A person believes something brings good or b

11、ad luck.This fear is so strong around the world that many tall buildings do not have a 13th level. And, many airportsdo not have a gate numbered 13. Even some cities and town skip over 13th Street. The number 13 is not an object or a situation, and it can be impossible for the sufferer to avoid.Some

12、 experts say fears about this number come from ancient religious stories. One Norse myth(神话) is abouttwelve gods who were having a party in their heaven, Valhalla. Loki, the god of evil and disorder, arrived at thedinner party uninvited. He became the 13th person at the table. Loki then helped cause

13、 the death of Balder, the god of joy.In the Christian book, the Bible, Judas is the 13th guest at the dinner called the Last Supper. Judas is the man who betrays(背叛) Jesus, leading to his death.Many people around the world also consider Fridays that fall on the 13th day of a month to be especially b

14、ad luck.- 2 -thMany cultures have traditions of unlucky numbers other than 13. These beliefs, like our fear of 13, are mostlyrooted in ancient events that were somehow connected with the number in question. The fear of numbers is a veryfear for many people. It appears to be an ancient and widespread

15、 fear whose origins may never be fully understand.25. The underlined phrase “skip over” in Paragraph 3 means_.A. include B. cancel C. divide D. prefer26. Whats the main idea of the third paragraph?A. Why the number 13 is rarely seen in public places.B. The fear of the number 13 must be dealt with se

16、riously.C. The fear of the number 13 common in the world.D. The number 13 causes much trouble in peoples lives.27. According to the Norse myth, the number 13 is unlucky because the 13 A. killed the god of joy at the dinner tableB. brought bad luck to the others at the partyC. helped cause the death

17、of Jesus at supper.D. helped cause the death of Balder28. The passage is probably taken from_A. a history book B. a radio programC. a science magazine D. a travel guideCguest_.For the most part, you are probably only exposed to the music that is played on your favorite radio stations, TVshows, music

18、 websites, or the music that your friends and family members enjoy. While you probably know a lotabout your favorite type of music, it can be a rewarding experience to enlarge your horizons (眼界)if you aretrying to discover artists and types of music that you're not familiar with. You might disco

19、ver you like certain types of music you never even considered.Have you ever wondered about the history and influences of your favorite types of music ? For example, didyou know that rock 'n' roll originated (起源) from the blues, and that the blues began as a form of musicalexpression for Afri

20、can Americans during slavery (奴隶制度)? Did you know that most hip-hop is heavily influenced by early rhythm blues and jazz ?There are many fun ways to learn about different musical styles and their historical roots. For example, if you- 3 -like hip-hop, listen to some of your favorite CDs and take not

21、e of the samples the performers used to create thesongs. There is a possibility that the artist used parts of older songs to create the music. You can go to the libraryor online to learn more about the artists and listen to more of their music by checking out CDs from the library or downloading song

22、s online for a small fee.You can learn so much about culture and history just by paying attention to different types of music and whatis being expressed in the songs. There are so many different styles of music to learn about, and you owe it to yourself to make an effort to listen to and learn about

23、 them.29. The main topic of this passage is _.A. creating musicB. learning about musicC. enjoying your favorite musicD. performing music30. What music did African Americans use to express their feelings of being slaves ?A. Rock 'n' roll. B. Hip-hop.C. The blues. D. Jazz.31. How can we learn

24、about culture and history through music ?A. By caring about what is being expressed in music.B. By creating music from older songs ourselves.C. By writing down the names of the music.D. By keeping a record of fees after downloading songs online.32. What does the underlined sentence in the last parag

25、raph mean?A. you should return something to musicB. you should try harder to learn about musicC. you should borrow music CDs from othersD. you should buy music CDs yourselfDThe National GalleryDescription:The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Sq

26、uare in London. Ithouses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13th-century religious- 4 -paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached throughthe main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wi

27、ng are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entranceLayout：The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th to 15th century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna，Botticelli and Memling.The main West Wing houses 16th

28、century paintings，and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach， Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titian and Veronese.The North Wing houses 17th century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.The East Wing houses 18th to early 20

29、th century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable，Renoir and Van Gogh.Opening Hours：The Gallery is open every day from 10am to 6pm (Fridays 10am to 9pm) and is free some special exhibitions.Getting There：，but charges apply toNearest underground stations ： Charing Cross (2

30、minute walk), Leicester Square (3 minute walk), Embankment (7 minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8 minute walk).33. In which centurys collection can you see religious paintings?A. The 13th B. The 17thC. The 18th D. The 20th34. Where are Leonardo da Vincis works shown?A. In the East Wing. B. In the

31、 main West Wing.C. In the Sainsbury Wing. D. In the North Wing.35. Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?A. Piccadilly Circus. B. Leicester Square.C. Embankment. D. Charing Cross.第二节（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。选项中有两项为多余选项。When the musical sound rings

32、you, you immediately reach for your pocket, ready to have a chat. But although- 5 -you probably use it all the time, have you ever stopped to think about the manners related to talking on the phone? _36_-Always give the person you are calling plenty of time to get to the phone before you hang up. _3

33、7_ In this case, you should give your name and ask if you may speak to the person you want.If you go by plane to visit your relatives at Christmas, remember to follow airline instructions._38_ And they remain turned off until the doors of the airplane open again on arrival.When face to face with som

34、eone, do not talk on the phone. It is rude to be on the phone when a waiter is tryingto take your order in a restaurant, or when you are returning the shoes you have just been trying on in a shop. _39_Continuing to use the phone while nodding to the person in front of you is quite impolite.If you go

35、 to a theatre, a concert or a cinema, consider the other people around you. Check that your phone is“off” before you enter. If you are expecting a very important call, put your phone on “vibrate”（振动）and run for the exit as soon as you feel it._40_A. Stop using the phone if it disturbs the viewers.B.

36、 If you havent, here are some tips to guide you.C. Finish any face-to-face business before taking a call.D. Sometimes the person who answers is not the one you want.E. Phones must be turned off as soon as the plane doors are closed.F. It is impolite to make a telephone call when you are having a mee

37、ting together.G. If you forget both “off” and “vibrate” and your phone rings, dont answer it, turn it off straight away.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（ABCD）中，选出可以填入空白处的最 佳选项。I live near a bay in Sydney and I go on a bike ride almost every day. I s

38、ee lots of people riding their bikes and others just walking and enjoying the 41 .On Sundays, there are more people around the 42 . I love riding my bike then 43 I can give as many smilesas possible to other. Today, on may way back home, I 44 a little girl walking with her mom 45 a box of things inh

39、er hand. It was so beautiful to see how happy they were. I kept riding my bike and I noticed a shiny 46 on the ground. I didn't do anything at first, but then I thought maybe it 47 the little girl.I turned around to 48 the necklace. 49 , it was still there, but for a second I thought that 50- 6

40、-it wasnt hers. Idecided to go and ask them before picking it up. I 51 again, and started looking for the mom and her daughter. I easily 52 them and noticed that they were looking for something 53 from the box.I stopped and asked, "Did you drop your necklace?""Yes," her mom repli

41、ed."I saw it. I'll go to 54 it." I answered.I went back and picked up the necklace. They were very happy and the mom asked her daughter to thank me. It was the best 55 of my day.56 the necklace was a simple chain made of 57 , the happiness on both the mom and her daughter's face wa

42、s 58 . It made me feel so good , and I am so glad that I went back to ask them.Never 59 when you know you're about to do an act of 60 . Just go for it and it'll make you feel blessed, I promise!41. A. party42. A. lakeB. mealB. bayC. viewC. squareD. picnicD. market43. A. even if B. as ifC. so

43、 thatD. in case44. A. understood45. A. pulling46. A. necklace47. A. went48. A. pick up49. A. However50. A. surely44. A. turned up45. A. cheated46. A. remaining44. A. getB. believedB. buyingB. ringB. cameB. put upB. LuckilyB. clearlyB. turned inB. spottedB. jumpingB. decorateC. discoveredC. holdingC.

44、 watchC. belonged toC. make upC. CertainlyC. maybeC. turned overC. blockedC. missingC. buyD. noticedD. owningD. diamondD. referredD. set upD. BesidesD. insteadD. turned aroundD. praisedD. shiningD. cover55.A. memory B. gift C. momentD. plan56. A. Ever since57. A. gold58. A. simple59. A.wonderB. Now

45、thatB. silverB. pricelessB. doubtC. If onlyC. jewelC. commonC. thinkD. Even ThoughD. plasticD. particularD. hesitate- 7 -60.A. wisdom B. excellence C. kindness D. importance第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题，每小题分，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。W: Mr. Paul Phillips, what advice would you give to sing

46、ers facing voice problems?M: 61 pop singers have got voice problems, they really need to be more selective about where they work.They shouldnt work 62 smoky atmospheres. They also need to think about resting their voices after 63show. Something else they need to be careful about is medicines. Aspiri

47、n, for example, singers should avoid aspirin. It thins(使稀疏) the blood.W: And is 64 true that some singers use drugs before 65 (concert) to boost( 促进，增加)their voices when they have voice problems?M: Yes, this does happen on occasion. They are easily-available on the continent and they are 66 (use) if asinger has problems with his vocal cords( 声带) and has to sing that night. But if they 67