牛津英语高一上学期期末试卷

1、PAGE 高一上学期元月月考英语试题 第 PAGE 8 页 共 NUMPAGES 8 页 石桥中学2014-2015学年度高一年级第一学期元月月考英语试题第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题l.5分，满分7.5分) 1. What does the man think of Lindas husband?A. Clever. B. Unfriendly.C. Quiet.2. What will the weather be like on Friday?A. Rainy.B. Windy. C. Sunny.3. What are the speakers talk

2、ing about?A. A hotel.B. An airport. C. A hospital.4. What does the man suggest doing?A. Going fishing.B. Staying at home.C. Buying some books.5. What is in the mans bag?A. Some CDs.B. Some bottles. C. Some books.第二节(共l5小题；每小题l.5分，满分22.5分) 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What does the woman usually do on Saturdays

3、?A. She goes swimming.B. She plays basketball.C. She goes shopping.7. When does the woman usually go to the cinema with friends?A. On Friday nights.B. On Saturday nights.C. On Sunday nights.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What was the relationship between the woman and Jim in the past?A. Relatives.B. Classmates.

4、C. Colleagues.9. What is the woman?A. A film actress.B. An art director. C. A magazine editor.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the woman live now?A. In Canada.B. In America. C. In Japan.11. What language is the woman good at?A. Italian. B. French. C. Spanish.12. What does the woman teach in a school?

5、A. Medicine. B. English. C. Maths.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a park.B. At a hotel.C. In the street.14. What is the weather like today?A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.15. How will the man probably go to Wrigley Field?A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.16. What ti

6、me is it probably now?A. 3:00 p.m. B. 4:00 p.m. C. 5:00 p.m.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where does the speaker have breakfast if the weather is fine?A. In the garden.B. In the kitchen.C. In the living room.18. When does the speaker usually go to work?A. At 2:00 p.m.B. At 6:00 p.m.C. At 6:30 p.m.19. How do

7、es the speaker usually go home from the restaurant?A. By bus.B. By taxi. C. By train.20. What do we know about the speaker?A. She is a violinist.B. She often eats alone after work.C. She often reads the newspaper at night.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）第一节：语法和词汇知识（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)21. I sat next to girl wh

8、ose name was Diana. We soon became best friends.A. the; the B. the; / C. a; the D. a; /22. Since teenagers have difficulty these needs, they often question who they are and how they society.A. balance; fit for B. balance; fit in C. balancing; fit for D. balancing; fit in23. When you sleep, your body

9、 prepares you .A. with the day coming B. for the day coming C. with the day to comeD. for the day to come24. The surrounding forests many birds and animals.A. are home to B. are similar to C. are linked to D. are used to25. I Justin since. Im sure the aliens him.A. didnt see; have taken B. dont see;

10、 have takenC. havent seen; tookD. didnt see; took26. Daniels family their holiday in Huangshan this time next week.A. are enjoying B. are to enjoy C. will enjoy D. will be enjoying27. They dont an explanation. Let them think what they want.A. deserve B. reserveC. preserve D. observe28. Things change

11、 so quickly! Im now in hospital from liver failure.A. recovering B. replacingC. reserving D. researching29. Li Jia a book about Stonehenge and she has promised she will lend it to me when she .A. has read; has finishedB. has been reading; finishes C. has been reading; will finish D. has read; finish

12、es30. While we have not the idea, we are other possibilities.A. discovered; looking atB. disagreed; looking upC. discounted; looking downD. dismissed; looking into31. After studying reports of such strange creatures for many years, he they exist.A. became convincedB. has convinced C. has been convin

13、cingD. was convincing32. Colin and I plan to spend a few weeks traveling he goes to university.A. when B. before C. after D. since33. Well try to get , even though theyre dangerous.A. close as possible as to the animals B. close to the animals as possibleC. as close as possible to the animals D. as

14、close possible as to the animals34. Its the same in Chinamany people, some are not overweight at all, are always going on a diet or taking weight-loss pills, are often dangerous.A. whom; which B. of whom; which C. who; of whom D. of whom; of which35. In this peaceful land, people live in perfect wit

15、h nature, far away from the noise and worry of the outside world.A. connection B. harmony C. common D. condition第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） I had been playing hockey（冰球）for about 10 years. I was always the one sitting at the end of the bench, and 36 got into a game. I went to all the 37 and showed

16、 up even when it was so 38 that your breath froze and when the other players had decided to stay home. I felt I had 39 enough and thought of quitting. I finally decided to 40 the news to my mom that I was leaving the team. My mom may have looked like a tiny and quiet lady but on 41 my words, she sai

17、d, “Remember, A quitter never wins and a winner never quits(放弃). Your mother didnt raise 42 , so think about yourself in a 43 way and see yourself as a winner!” So I worked harder than ever at getting in better shape, 44 my shot accuracy(投球准确性) and changing my 45 . Once in a match, we 46 our first g

18、ame badly. Whats worse, one of our best players got hurt. I was sitting at my 47 place, at the end of the bench, when the coach came over and told me I was going 48 . I was nervous, excited and terrified all at the same time. The opposing team was fast and I had to admit I was a little 49 . But my m

19、oms words 50 out in my head like a church bell. Instead of being afraid, I was “pumped” and I very quickly found that all my 51 work was paying off. I was as fast a skater as anyone else on the ice, and I seemed to get the 52 to score. The crowd went quiet. All the time I spent on the ice when every

20、one had gone home had 53 me for this moment. Won! I won! The lesson I learned from my moms 54 has stayed with me over the years. I hear them whenever I am faced with a challenge, or whenever I 55 myself. 36. A. seldom B. onceC. usuallyD. even 37. A. meetings B. shows C. practicesD. matches 38. A. cl

21、oudy B. wet C. coldD. windy 39. A. explained B. sufferedC. plannedD. escaped 40. A. write B. speakC. readD. break 41. A. hearing B. gatheringC. noticingD. analyzing 42. A. talkers B. dreamersC. losersD. attackers 43. A. convenientB. familiarC. briefD. positive 44. A. testingB. improvingC. questionin

22、gD. affecting 45. A. attitude B. tasteC. habitD. aim 46. A. continuedB. controlledC. practicedD. lost 47. A. safeB. usualC. secretD. private 48. A. off B. by C. inD. up 49. A. annoyedB. scaredC. awkwardD. bitter 50. A. put B. gaveC. rangD. stood 51. A. extraB. exactC. creativeD. casual 52. A. messag

23、eB. chanceC. orderD. note 53. A. sparedB. requestedC. sentD. prepared 54. A. actionsB. wordsC. reasonsD. promises 55. A. doubtB. expressC. comfortD. judge 第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题每小题2分，满分40分)A You may know the English letters A, B and C. But do you know there are people called ABC? You may like eating banana

24、s. But did you know there is such a thing as a “banana person”? How strange! Are these people from “another earth”? No. They are just Chinese people like you and me. ABC means American-born Chinese. An ABC is a Chinese, but was born in the United States. Sometimes, people call an ABC a “banana perso

25、n”. A banana is yellow outside and white inside. So, when a person is a banana, he or she is white inside-thinking like a Westerner and yellow outside-looking like a Chinese.Do you know why? Usually, ABCs know little about China or the Chinese language. Some of them dont speak Chinese. Also, they ar

26、e not interested in Chinese politics. But if ABCs cannot speak Chinese, can we still call them Chinese people? Yes, of course. They are Chinese. They are overseas Chinese. These people may be citizens(公民) of another country like the US, Canada or Singapore. But they have Chinese blood. Their parents

27、, grandparents or even great-grandparents were from China. They all have black eyes and black hair. But they are not Chinese citizens. They are not people of the Peoples Republic of China. For example, we all know the famous scientist C. N. Yang (杨振宁). He got the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1957. Chi

28、nese people love him. But he is an American citizen.56. “ABC” in this text stands for “ ”.A. three English lettersB. a kind of bananaC. Chinese born in AmericaD. Americans born in China57. Chinese in Western countries are called “banana persons” because .A. their bodies are white inside but yellow o

29、utsideB. they think like Westerners but look like ChineseC. they were born in China but go to study in AmericaD. they are Chinese who look like bananas58. C. N. Yang is mentioned here to show that .A. American Chinese are great B. we love American ChineseC. Chinese people can win Nobel PrizesD. Amer

30、ican Chinese are not Chinese citizens59. This text is mainly about .A. different kinds of bananasB. overseas ChineseC. the Nobel PrizeD. the life story of C. N. YangB Why do people travel? Well, many people travel because they want to see other countries and visit places that are famous, interesting

31、 or beautiful. People also travel to meet new friends, to try new kind of food, to experience life in other parts of the world or simply to get away from cold weather. Yet there are other reasons why people travel. Many of todays travelers are looking for an unusual experience and adventure travel i

32、s becoming more and more popular. Here is a quick look at two popular activities: hiking and rafting.HIKING Hiking is a great way to travel. You will get close to nature and take exercise at the same time. Hiking is easy to do and doesnt have to be very expensive. You can hike close to home or trave

33、l to other places. The basic equipment you need for hiking is simple: good shoes, clothes and a backpack. You can hike in the mountains, in a forest or along a river. You can also go for a hike in the city. Hiking is fun and exciting, but you shouldnt forget safety. Here are some basic tips for succ

34、essful hiking: 1. Dont hike alone. 2. Tell someone where you are going; 3. Bring water and a good map; 4. Watch out for dangers, such as spiders, snakes, or poisonous plants; 5. Wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun; 6.Bring a mobile phone if you have one.RAFTING Another exciting adventure is

35、rafting. A raft is a small boat that you can use to paddle down rivers and streams. Rafting is a good way to experience nature. If you want a normal rafting trip, choose a quiet stream or river that is wide and has few trees and other dangers. The name “whitewater” comes from the fact that the water

36、 in these streams and rivers looks white when it moves quickly. As with hiking, you should always think about your safety and wear good clothes. You also need to learn the basic skills of rafting, such as how to handle the raft, how to paddle and how to get in and out of the raft. You should not go

37、rafting unless you know how to swim, and you should always wear a life jacket.60. Adventure travelers want to .A. experience fun and excitement B. meet new friends.C. try new kinds of food D. visit famous sites or beautiful places61. Compared with other adventures, hiking attracts many traveler due

38、to the fact that .A. it is not expensive B. you will often put yourself in danger.C. you need a lot of equipment for it D. it is not only exciting but inexpensive62. While hiking or rafting, it is important to think about .A. cost B. excitementC. safetyD. fun63. According to the text, whitewater raf

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46、 a summer campC. a sports competitionD. a language test66. John and his father both attend the Group lessons to learn German. They learn two hours each day. How much do they need to pay per day?A. 200 dollarsB. 180 dollarsC. 120 dollarsD. 60 dollars67. In their first lesson, students are required to

47、 .A. report their interestB. take an exam C. complete a formD. pay by credit cardD They only got engaged（订婚）on Saturday, but it seems that Rochelle Wiseman and Marvin Humes are planning on marrying in March. The pop stars are eager to tie the knot in just ten weeks in order for their big day to coin

48、cide with（重合）their birthdays. Rochelle, who will turn 23 on March 21, and Marvin, who will celebrate his 27th birthday a few days earlier on March 18, are both keen to turn the events into one big celebration. According to the Daily Star, the couple think it is the perfect excuse to have one huge pa

49、rty. “After getting engaged this Christmas, Rochelle and Marvin didnt waste any time in thinking about dates,” a source told the newspaper. The couple apparently came to a mutual(相互的，彼此的) agreement that they would like to be married by the summer, and then the subject of their birthdays came up. “Ro

50、chelle has been telling her pals how excited she is and that she loves the birthday idea,” the source continued, “she thinks combining the events will make it the most amazing threeway celebration ever.” JLS star Marvin proposed(求婚)to Rochelle during a festive break in Antigua, and The Saturdays sin

51、ger was keen to announce the news as soon as possible. “Its official Marvin proposed 2 me 2day, wanted 2 tell u b4 some1 else did! So excited 2 b Mrs Humes.” she tweeted(微博留言)on December 31. She also posted a photo of her and her husband-to-be in which she flashes her 45,000 heart-shaped diamond eng

52、agement ring.68. Rochelle Wiseman and Marvin Humes want to get married in March . A. to celebrate both their wedding and birthdaysB. to make their wedding different from others C. to satisfy the curiosity of their fansD. to please their parents and relatives69. What can be inferred from the passage?

53、 A. The wedding was arranged in January. B. Both Rochelle Wiseman and Marvin Humes are pop stars. C. Rochelle Wiseman is the husband-to-be. D. They decided to get married shortly after they got engaged.70. The numbers “2, 4, 1” and letters “u, b” in the underlined sentence probably mean . A. two, fo

54、ur, one; you, beB. to, four, first; use, bee C. to, fore, one; you, be D. two, for, one; you, bee71. You can most probably read the text in .A. a newspaper B. a travel guide C. a poster D. a leafletE Ask any student to say one thing they know about Charles Dickens, and it is very likely they will sa

55、y Oliver Twist. His classic tale of a poor orphan boy strikes at the heart of all those who have ever wanted more, as Oliver did. And now, Dickens classic scenes of the lives of the Victorian British poor will appear in a big screen movie, Oliver Twist, an adaptation of his classic tale directed by

56、Roman Polanski. The new film is not meant for younger viewers, and is meant for children over 13. For those old enough to enjoy it, however, the film shows just how long people have been enjoying Dickens remarkable literature. His short stories and essays began appearing in magazines in 1833. Oliver

57、 Twist was published in 1837 - more than 165 years ago. Oliver Twist tells the story of an orphan forced to live in a workhouse headed by the awful Mr Bumble, who cheats the boys who work there out of their already low pay. Oliver decides to escape to the streets of London, where he meets a thief ca

58、lled Fagin, played by Sir Ben Kingsley, who leads him into a world of crime. Several of Dickens books have been made into films and television series, including 2002s Nicholas Nickleby and 2000s David Copperfield. And several versions of A Christmas Carol have entertained audiences for years. In his

59、 novels, Dickens wrote about several important issues. He talked about the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1824 in Oliver Twist; the French Revolution in A Tale of Two Cities; and helping the poor in Hard Times.” One of Dickens best-known books is the first Christmas book he wrote - A Christmas Carol (184

60、3), about a mean man. We thought this would be a good time to take a look at the man behind the words and see what kind of experiences helped shape and affect one of the best-known writers of all time.72. The “workhouse” in paragraph 4 should be .A. a building where people are kept as a punishment f