2015-2016学年河北省正定中学高一上学期期末考试英语试题 word版

1、2015-2016学年第一学期高一年级期末考试英 语 试 卷第I卷 （选择题 共105分） 第一部分：听力（共两节，20分）第一节：（共5小题；每小题1分,满分5分）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答案,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. What does the woman want the man to do? A.To prepare dinner. B. To answer the telephone C. To hang up2. How many bottle

2、s of beer did they drink last Christmas Eve? A. 40. B. 20 C. 80.3. What does the woman think of being a secretary? A. Shes crazy about it. B. Shed like to have a try. C. She dislikes to be a secretary.4. What does the man mean? A. He can not decide yet. B. He is not interested in the club. C. Hell j

3、oin the club in a few days.5. What can we learn about the man? A. He prefers his job in Beijing. B. He has got a job in Tianjin. C. Hell leave for Nanjing.第二节 （共15小题；每题1分,满分15分）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,每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材

4、料,回答第6至8题。6. When does the traditional dinner take place? A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Friday.7. Who is going fishing on Sunday? A. The man. B. The womans husband. C. Janes husband.8. What time is the dinner to begin? A. At three thirty. B. At four thirty. C. At five thirty.听第7段材料,回答第9至11题。9.

5、 What can we know about the woman? A. She likes cats very much. B. She likes to talk with the man. C. She always lives a lonely life.10. Who is probably Nora? A. The mans friend. B. The mans wife. C. The womans roommate.11. Why doesnt the man keep a cat or dog? A. They are fur animals. B. They make

6、too much noise. C. They arent so lovely as fish.听第8段材料,回答第12至14题。12. Whats the mans problem? A. He is very afraid of exams. B. He is not so happy about life. C. He is worried about his scores.13. Why cant the man be positive? A. Because of the pressure from his parents. B. Because of the hardship of

7、 studying. C. Because of his carelessness in exams.14. Whats the womans suggestion? A. The man should play basketball. B. The man should have confidence. C. The man should do good things often.听第9段材料,回答第15至17题。15. When did the man make the reservation(预定)? A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturda

8、y.16. How many people will probably stay in room 1235? A. One. B. Two. C. Three.17. What kind of room does the man want? A. A room facing the sea beach. B. A room with bright sunshine. C. A room with a big bathroom.听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。18. What is the secret for the couple to have lived so long? A. The

9、y are wealthy. B. They never get angry. C. They lead a positive life.19. How long has the longest marriage ever been so far? A. 82 years. B. 86 years. C. 106 years.20. Which couples marriage has been listed as the longest? A. An American couple. B. A Vietnamese couple. C. A Canadian couple.第二部分 阅读理解

10、第1节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从所给的四个选项（A、和）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AH.T.B. Arts CenterFILM Tickets £2.50 / £ 1.50. Performances at 8 pm unless started otherwise.WILD AT HEART 127mins.Wen 6-Fri8 FebruaryDirector: David LynchStarring: Nicholas Cage, Laura Dern, Willam Dafoe. A first-class film

11、. Cage and his girlfriend Dean are on the run through the dangerous Deep South. They are hiding from gunmen who have been hired to kill Cage by Dean's mother. Victims, yesbut they also have fun. It's wild at heart, strange on top. Funny, frightening and brilliant.DICK TRACY 113minsMon 11-Sat

12、16 February 6pmTickets on sale 5-6 pmDirector: Warren BeattyStarring: Warren Beatty , Madonna The famous detective (侦探)tries to stop Big Boy and the Blank from taking over the city. A colorful and exciting film. Some parts are frightening, so think twice about taking children.BATMAN 126minsMon11-Sat

13、16 February 8.30pmTickets on sale 7.30-8.30pmPIZZA PLUS offer 6-7pmDirector: Tim BurtonStarring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson. A few essential questions must be asked.Is Batman a mad hero? Why does Bruce Wayne spend millions dressing up as a bat? Has Nicholson's Joker stolen the whole movie? G

14、reat action and excellent acting, especially by Nicholson.21. We know from Wild at Heart that _.A. Cage was not accepted by his future mother-in-law.B. Wild at Heart is funny rather than frightening.C. A famous detective happened to help Cage and Dean.D. Cage and Dean are playing the hide-and-seek g

15、ame with Deans mother.22. According to the text, we can learn that _.A. Batman has the longest running timeB. One can buy tickets in advance for all the filmsC. While watching Batman one can enjoy pizza at 7:30 pm.D. Youd better not take your children with you to see Dick Tracy23. Where can we most

16、probably read this text?A. In an advertisement page. B. In a movie review. C. In a short story. D. In an introduction of an art center.B People hold different views on what or how much homework should be. It is partly due to(由于) the fact that people cant seem to agree on the purpose of homework.Some

17、 teachers think that homework is necessary to reinforce (巩固)what is learned in school. And so they ask their students to memorize what was discussed in class through homework. Some teachers think the point of homework is to cover material that the class didnt have time to get to, so their homework i

18、s to let students learn additional things. Other teachers like homework simply because they want students to form work habits and still others believe homework is necessary because its the best way for parents to learn what their children do in school.However, many parents seem to have different ide

19、as. Elisa Cohen, who has twins at Lafayette Elementary School, doesnt like the fact that third-grade students in DC elementary schools are asked to write about 25 book summaries a year. She said,“They do the same thing over and over without really getting into alternate (交替的) ways of thinking about

20、books, reading and writing.”Some education reformers (改革者), such as Howard Gardner, a Harvard University professor well-known for his theory on multiple intelligence, think that Cohen is on the right track. But its often hard to persuade overworked teachers to give much thought to homework tasks.24.

21、 How many opinions do the teachers have on “homework”?A.3.B.4.C.5.D.6.25. According to the experts opinions, _.A. what Cohens thinking about is correctB. teachers shouldnt work too hard or too longC. teachers should give necessary work to the studentsD. teachers should let the students repeat what t

22、hey didnt have time to get in class26. Whats the problem with Elisa Cohens twins in writing about their book report?A. They find homework really hard.B. They simply copy one repeatedly.C. They get different ways of thinking about their work.D. They arent given much thinking about what they read.27.

23、Some education reformers think we should improve our school education by_. A. increasing homework B. changing schools C. changing teachers D. reducing homework C Hes an old cobbler(修鞋匠) with a shop in the Marais, a historic area in ParisWhen I took him my shoes, he at first told me: “I havent timeTa

24、ke them to the other fellow on the main street; hell fix them for you right away.”But Id had my eye on his shop for a long time. Just looking at his bench loaded with tools and pieces of leather, I knew he was a skilled craftsman. “No,” I replied, “The other fellow cant do it well.”“The other fellow

25、” was one of those shopkeepers who fix shoes and make keys “while-U-wait”(立等可取)- without knowing much about mending shoes or making keys. They work carelessly, and when they have finished sewing back a sandal strap (鞋带) ,you might as well just throw away the pair.My man saw I wouldnt give in, and he

26、 smiled. He wiped his hands on his blue apron (围裙), looked at my shoes, had me write my name on one shoe with a piece of chalk and said, “Come back in a week.”I was about to leave when he took a pair of soft leather boot off a shelf.“See what I can do” he said with pride. “Only three of us in Paris

27、can do this kind of work.”When I got back out into the street, the world seemed brand-new to me. He was something out of an ancient legend, an old craftsman with his way of speaking, his pride in his craft.These are times when nothing is important but the bottom line, when you can do things any old

28、way as long as it “pays”, when, in short, people look on work as a path to ever-increasing consumption (消费) rather than a way to realize their own abilities. In such a period, it is a rare comfort to find a cobbler who gets his greatest satisfaction from pride in a job well done.28Which of the follo

29、wing is true about the old cobbler?AHe had the best repairing tools. BHe was the only cobbler in the Marais.CHe was proud of his skills. DHe was a native Parisian.29. The sentence “He was something out of an ancient legend.” (paragraph6) implies that .Anowadays you can hardly find anyone like himBit

30、 was difficult to communicate with this manCthe man was very strange Dthe man was too old30. According to the author, many people work just to .Arealize their abilities Bgain happiness Cmake money Dgain respect31. This story wants to tell us that .Acraftsmen make a lot of money Bwhatever you do, do

31、it wellCcraftsmen need self-respect Dpeople are born equal DAre you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reas

32、on lies inside their bodies. At that timeabout eight hours after you wake upyour body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a

33、similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.In many parts of the world, people take naps(小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researcher

34、s are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease. Many working people, unfortunately, h

35、ave no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day ma

36、y only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short napeven ten minutes of sleep can be helpful32. Why do you sometimes feel sleepy in the early afternoon? A. Because you eat too much for lunchB. Because it

37、s hot in summerC. Because your body temperature goes down at that timeD. Because you didnt have a good sleep last night33. What can we learn about “naps” according to the last paragraph?A. All the people in warmer climates take naps in the middle of the dayB. Doctors need to take naps while employer

38、s dontC. If you take naps every day, youll never suffer from heart diseaseD. Taking naps regularly is beneficial to peoples health34. What can we infer from the passage?A. Youll feel sleepy at regular intervals（间隔）.B. Taking a nap whenever you want will do good to your health.C. You will feel less s

39、leepy if you sleep for a long time.D. If you get up at 6:30 am, youd better take a nap at about 1:30 pm.35. What would be the best title for the text?A. Just for a Rest B. All need a NapC. A Special Sleep Pattern D. Taking Naps in Warmer Climate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

40、两项为多余选项。注意：请将答案转涂到答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。Forgiveness Forgiveness is a quality that is difficult to have. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People w

41、ho forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research. 36 Try the following steps： Calm yourself. 37 You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Dont wait for an apolo

42、gy. Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just dont see things the same way 38 Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you. Take the control away from your offender(冒犯

43、者). Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. 39 If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even lov

44、e. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offenders point of view. Dont forget to forgive yourself. 40 But it can rob(夺取) you of your self-confidence if you dont do it. A. How should you start to forgive? B. Why should you forgive? C. Try to see things from your offenders angle. D. Rec

45、ognize the benefits of forgiveness. E. For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.F. If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time. G. To make your anger die away, try a simple stress management technique.第三部分：语言知识运用第一节： 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

46、阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 There was a boy in India who was sent by his parents to a boarding schoolBefore being sent away this boy was the 41 student in his classHe was at the top in every 42 He was a championBut the boy 43 after leaving home and attending the boarding scho

47、olHis 44 started droppingHe hated being in a groupHe was 45 all the timeAnd there were especially dark times when he felt like 46 himselfAll of this happened because he felt 47 and that no one loved himHis 48 started worrying about the boyBut they did not 49 know what was wrong with him 50 his dad d

48、ecided to travel to the boarding school and talk with himThey sat 51 the bank of the lake near the schoolThe father started asking him 52 questions about his classes, teachers and 53 After some time his dad said, “Do you know, son, 54 I am here today?”The boy 55 , “to check my grades?”“No, no” his d

49、ad replied, “I am here to tell you that you are the most important person for meI want to see you happyI dont care about gradesI care about 56 I care about your happinessYOU ARE MY 57 ” These words caused the boys eyes to fill with tearsHe 58 his dadThey didnt say anything to each other for a long t

50、imeNow the boy had everything he wantedHe knew there was someone on this 59 who cared for him deeplyHe 60 the world to someoneAnd today this young man is in college at the top of his class and no one has ever seen him sad! 41Arichest Bprettiest Claziest Dbrightest42Agame Bschool Ccompetition Dgroup4

51、3Achanged Bdied Carrived Dregretted44Ahair Btears Clove Dgrades45Aworried Bcareless Clonely Dbusy46Ateaching Bkilling Chelping Denjoying47Acold Bworthless Cwell Dsick48Aparents Bclassmates Cteachers Dcompanions49Aeven Bnow Cyet Dthen50AAnd BBut COr DSo51Atoward Balong Copposite Don52Aserious Bcasual

52、 Cpersonal Ddifficult53Awork Bstudy Csports Deducation54Awhen Bwhere Chow Dwhy55Aturned away Banswered back Cwhispered softly Dcried out56Ait Byou Cmyself Dus57ALIFE BANXIETY CCARE DNEED58Aforgave Bhit Chugged Dbegged59Aside Bearth Ctrip Dday60Ameant Bowed Cmoved Dleft第II卷 （共45分）第2节 ：（共10小题，每小题1.5分，

53、满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（仅限一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Good morning, everyone. I am Li Hua from Xinhua Middle School. The topic of my speech today is “Lets Ride Bicycles”. 61 is known to us all, 62 the development of society, cars have become 63 popular means of transport, 64 brings great convenience (便捷) to o

54、ur life. 65 (lucky), they have also caused some problems such as air pollution and traffic jams. 66 can we solve the problems ? As far as I 67 (concern), riding bicycles is a good solution 68 them. For one thing, bicycles dont need any petrol(汽油) and they are energy-saving. For another, bicycles are environmental