广东省普宁梅峰中学09-10学年高一下学期期末考试（英语）.doc

广东省普宁梅峰中学2009-2010学年度高一下学期期末考试试题（英语）本试卷共分四部分；满分150分。考试时间120分钟第一部分：听力（共两节，满分35分）第一节：（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30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，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。 听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题（每题5秒钟）； 听完后，各题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第一段对话，回答第13题。1.Who is speaking to Mrs. Smith?A. A Japanese.B. A GermanC. A Chinese.2.How long is Zhang Hua going to stay in San Francisco?A. A few days.B. Two days.C. Two weeks.3.Whats Zhang Huas room number at the hotel?A.462.B.264.C.624.听第二段对话，回答第46题。 4.What does Susan have to do on Saturday morning?A. Walk the dog.B. Clean the house.C. Go to the doctors.5.Where does Susan have to go at 12:30?A. School.B. Julies homeC. The dentists.6.What will Susan do after she cooks dinner?A. Wash the dishes.B. Pick up her brother.C. Visit a friend.听第三段对话，回答第79题。7.How does Li Hua go to school in China?A. He takes a school bus. B. He rides the subway.C. He walks with a group of students.8.What is one of the first things Li Hua does when he arrives at school?A. He takes part in the morning reading.B. He does his morning exercises.C. He puts on his gym clothes.9.Where does Li Hua eat lunch at school?A. In his classroom.B. In the lunchroom.C. In a restaurant.听第四段独白，回答第1012题。10.When did Mrs. Smith go shopping?A. The day before her birthday.B. On her birthday.C. The day after her birthday.11.What did Mrs. Smith see in the old ladys handbag?A.A pound note.B. Ten pounds.C.A wad of pound notes.12.What did Mrs. Smith buy with the notes?A.A nice hatB.A pretty note.C.A beautiful handbag.听第五段对话，回答第1315题。13.How much money does the man want to deposit to start with?A. One thousand yuan.B. Two thousand yuan.C. Three thousand yuan.14.What does the man want to do in the bank?A. Post a letter.B .Open an account.C. Ask the interest rate.15.According to the conversation, what do you know about the “interest rate”?A. The interest rate is high for current accounts.B. The interest rate is low for time accounts.C. The interest rate varies with different kinds of accounts. 第二节：听取信息（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）请听下面一段独白，根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卷上标号为1620的空格中。录音读两遍，听完后你将有80秒钟的作答时间。NameKudzuWhat it is A super-powered(16) Why it was brought to AmericaTo help protect the land from being swallowed by the (17) What farmers have to do Fight to keep it from killing other(18) What a sign it is A sign of labor (19) in the south Why it loves to live in the southern United StatesBecause it is (20) in the south.第二部分：语言知识及运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：完形填空（共10小题；每小题2分, 满分20分） 阅读下面短文，从各题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中选出最佳选项。The guitar is one of the oldest instruments known to man. It 21 originated in the vicinity of (在附近) China. There were guitars in ancient Egypt and Greece as well, but the 22 history of the guitar started in Spain in the 13th century. By 1500 the guitar was 23 in Italy, France, and Spain. A French document of that time 24 that many people were playing the guitar. Stradivarius, the famous king of violin makers, could not resist 25 a variety of guitars. Also, there was no lack of music written for the instrument. Haydn, Schubert, and others 26 guitar music. When Beethoven was asked to compose music for the guitar, he went into a rage(大怒) and 27 , but eventually even Beethoven could not ignore the 28 .Legend tells us he finally called the guitar a miniature orchestra. Indeed the guitar does 29 like a little orchestra! Perhaps that is why in rural areas around the world the guitar has been a source of 30 for millions to enjoy.21. A. certainlyB. mainlyC. probablyD. partly22. A. written B. learnedC. foundD. spoken23. A. acceptableB. popularC. familiarD. available24. A. predictedB. warnedC. deniedD. recorded25. A. destroyingB. accusingC. creatingD. following26. A. enjoyedB. wroteC. acceptedD. commented27. A. refusedB. acceptedC. failedD. escaped28. A. contributionB. challengeC. historyD. suggestion29. A. lookB. feelC. tasteD. sound30. A. intelligenceB. energyC. musicD. spirit第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）In Japan, most people still feel that a womans place is in the home; and most women willingly accept their traditional role as wives, 31 (leave) the business of making a living to their husbands. For those 32 do want a career of their own, opportunities are limited, and working women usually have to settle for 33 (low) wages, fewer promotions, and less responsible positions.In America, 34 the other hand, most women, including wives and mothers, work most of their lives. But until recently, few have had real careers. American women work mainly because they have to ; in these days of inflation and luxurious living, only one income per family is 35 (simple) not enough to live on. So American women actually have 36 jobs: one nine-to-five position 37 the home, and the other in-the-home job as wife, housemaid, cook and nurse.One of the main goals of the modern womens liberation movement, which started in 38 early 1960s, was to eliminate(消除) sex discrimination in the work force, and to open up opportunities for women 39 were previously reserved for men. And 40 there is still a long way to go, a lot of progress has been made.第三部分：阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节：阅读理解（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和D）中，选出最佳选项。A Every year students flock to the college bookstore to purchase the different textbooks that they need for their classes. Little do these students realize that, in doing so, they are throwing good money away. It may sound unbelievable but textbooks, in some cases, actually cost as much as, if not more, than college fees.Many people think that college bookstore are the most convenient source for textbooks. Titles are usually in-stock and students may purchase new textbooks or choose to buy second-hand books and save money . But the money saved by purchasing second-hand textbooks from college bookstores is small compared to the amount they could save by shopping online.More and more online booksellers have begun selling textbooks at heavily discounted prices. Online second-hand bookstores are another source for college books as they stock a large number of textbooks, which means sizable savings for students. Students should avoid purchasing their textbooks at the first store that they browse online since there are so many virtual booksellers on the Net. Price isnt the only factor to consider when making an online purchase. Students should also consider shipping costs and delivery time when making their decision.Online auctions(拍卖) are another option for students seeking a bargain. This option, however, has its pros and cons. A plus is that students can get incredibly cheap books. One problem is that while online bookstores have a system in place that ensure you receive your order within a reasonable amount of time, with an auction purchase, however, you must depend on the auction sellers timetable. One way that students can really save is by getting books for free. Project Gutenberg is one resource that English majors will find invaluable. Here students can legally download a huge collection of classic novels. In the past students needing help with their studies would often have to spend a lot of money buying expensive study guides. Today that is no longer the case. Cash-strapped students can now visit the website SparkNotes for free downloadable study guides as well as classics. 41. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A. Learning to save on TextbooksB. Why Buy TextbooksC. Online Shopping D. Tips for Buying Secondhand Textbooks42. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source to obtain textbooks ?A. College bookstores.B. Online used bookstores.C. Online auctions.D. Secondhand bookstore centres.43. The underlined expression pros and cons (Paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to _.A. professionals and conservativesB. joy and sadnessC. good and bad pointsD. processes and conditions44. According to the passage, Project Gutenberg is probably _.A. a government project aimed at helping English majorsB. a project to help poor students get free learning materialsC. a website for English majors to get the guides from language expertsD. a website for students to get free sources for English learning45. From the passage, we can learn that _.A. the cost of textbooks in college is low compared to the amount spent on tuition B. online auctions are perfect for students seeking text books.C. students should visit many websites before buying their books.D. students should consider shipping costs and delivery time above all else when making their buying decisionBBedazzling (眼花缭乱) with their bright colors and eye-catching displays, fireworks light up our night skies during the holidays. However, these crowd-pleasers can have some damaging side effects. Once a firework is set off, it only takes a couple of seconds before smoke, dust and harmful chemicals are let out into the atmosphere. The loud booming noises are caused by gunpowder. While the sounds may excite some people, they can be frightening to domestic and wild animals as well as some humans. The pretty colors you see are a result of more chemicals. Barium, added to make green, is known for its poisonous and radioactive qualities. Blue comes from copper compounds. Cadmium, lithium and lead all found in fireworks have been linked to diseases, such as allergies and skin rashes in both humans and animals. Acid rain has been linked to gases given off by fireworks, which sometimes go beyond the toxin(毒素) limits of the United States Clean Air Act. Once all those chemicals come back down to the ground, they can cause problems too. Debris (碎片) from the fireworks falls to the ground, where animals can burn their paws or noses on piping hot pieces. Humans also are at risk of stepping on or picking up something sharp or hot. Meanwhile, debris that finds its way into waterways can damage animal habitats and water supply sources. Instead of setting off fireworks, try to come up with some new ways for fun. Here are some ideas to get you started: Sky lanterns a tradition that originated long ago in the most-populated Asian country. Party crackers a favorite in the United Kingdom give you noise and surprises without the mess of fireworks. You can make your own or buy eco-friendly crackers. Want noise excitement with less volume? Consider a fireworks sound recording beforehand or break out the party horns (号角) and blow up a storm! 46. The advantages of fireworks can be seen below EXCEPT that _. A. the special sounds of fireworks excite people B. debris from fireworks can even find its way into water C. the pretty and bright colors add to the beauty of night skies D. fireworks are enjoyed as one of the crowd-pleasers47. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Copper compounds are needed to make green in fireworks. B. Chemicals in fireworks are both poisonous and dangerous. C. Too much gases from fireworks can result in acid rain. D. Chemicals in fireworks are harmful in the air and on the ground.48. All the underlined words are probably _. A. mineral materialsB. tiny solids C. chemical elementsD. broken pieces 49. What is implied from the passage? A. Gunpowder in fireworks makes loud booming noises. B. It must be Indians who first started to hang sky lanterns. C. Fireworks does less harm in the air than on the ground. D. Fireworks can even break the balance of nature.50. What can be concluded as the writers attitude towards fireworks? A. It is not allowed to set off fireworks except during the holidays. B. Fireworks should be banned and replaced by some other means. C. Night is the best time to set off fireworks and see the pretty colors. D. You cannot set off fireworks unless you come up with new ways.CIf women are mercilessly exploited(剥削) year after year, they have only themselves to blame. Because they tremble at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that are out of fashion, they are always taken advantage of by the designers and the big stores. Clothes which have been worn only a few times have to be put aside because of the change of fashion. When you come to think of it, only a woman is capable of standing in front of a wardrobe packed full of clothes and announcing sadly that she has nothing to wear.Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of their time altering the dresses they have. Skirts are lengthened or shortened; necklines are lowered or raised, and so on.No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and durability(耐用). They are only interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount of discomfort, as long as they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasnt at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or delicately picking her way through deep snow in high-heeled shoes.When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fashions of womens clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of instability(不稳定)? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanging styles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability? That is for you to decide.51. Designers and big stores always make money _. A. by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industry.B. because they are capable of predicting new fashions.C. by constantly changing the fashions in womens clothing.D. because they always improve quality of womens clothing.52. To the writer, the fact that women change their old-fashioned dresses is seen as _. A. a waste of moneyB. a waste of time.C. an expression of wasteD. an expression of creativity.53. The writer would be less critical if fashion designers placed more energy on the _ of clothing. A. costB. appearanceC. comfortD. suitability54. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? A. New fashions in clothing are created for the commercial exploitation of women.B. The constant changes in womens clothing reflect their strength of character.C. The fashion industry makes an important contribution to society.D. Fashion designs should not be encouraged since they are only welcomed by women.55. By saying “the conclusions to be drawn are obvious”, the writer means that _. A. womens changeableness in their choice of clothing is often laughed at.B. women are better able to put up with discomfort.C. men are also exploited greatly by fashion designers.D. men are more reasonable in the matter of fashion.第二节 信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。以下是Knox 大学所提供的一些课程：A. German 202B. Modern European HistoryC. Business management*Intermediate language program* 5 nights (Tue-Sat)*Class Time: 7:30-9:30pm*Covers both language and also provides introduction to German culture. *German 101 is required for admission*Cost: $1,100*non-academic introduction to European history*3 nights per week (Mon-Wed)*Class Time:5:30pm-8:30pm*Focuses on historic sites of Europe along with basic introduction to German and French languages*Cost: $900*Business skills program*5 nights per week (Tue-Sat)* Class Time:8:30pm-11:30pm*Learn all you need to know to run your own business. Course ideal for a current business owner or someone thinking about starting their own business*Cost $1,600D. Human Resources 101E. Introductory EconomicsF. Japanese*Introduction to HR management*5 days/night a week (Tue-Sat)* Class Time:9:30am12:30pm OR 6:30pm- 9:30pm*provides practical guidance to improve your ability to handle your employees; includes negotiation and conflict settlement*Cost: $1,200*covers the basics required for senior high school and first year university economics study*Twice weekly (Mon & Thu)* Class Time:8:30pm-9:30pm*Text books included in course fee. Recognized by all major national universities*Cost: $600*introductory course to Japanese language*5 nights (Mon- Fri) a week* Class Time:7:30pm to 10:30pm*recognized by all national universities for admission into second year Japanese courses*Cost: $1,7 00 以下是拟选择课程的一些学生，请匹配人物与他们所相适应的课程。56. Jason Smith graduated from high school last year and is now working as a sales assistant in a supermarket. Wants to get promoted but he needs to have better skills at managing people to achieve this. He works from 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm Monday to Fridays.57. Julie Bender is planning to travel to Europe next year and is interested in finding out more about some of the places she is planning to visit or learning a European language. Prefer to study after she finishes work at 6pm rather than on wee