2013—2014学年度上学期期中考试英语试卷.doc

20132014学年度上学期 柳州市高一年级期中考试试卷（英语） （考试时间 120分钟； 满分150分）第一部分： 听力（共两节， 满分30分）第一节（共5小题; 每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1. How much money should the woman pay for the parking?A. Five yuan. B. Two yuan.C. Ten yuan.2. Why wasnt the man invited to the professors house? A. Because he was very busy. B. Because he couldnt afford the time. C. Because he offended the professor.3. Where does the woman work?A. At a bank.B. At a hotel.C. In the post office.4. When is the woman s birthday?A. April 1st .B. March 30th.C. March 31st .5. Wheres Jane and Bills new house?A. Near an airport.B. Near a train station.C. Near a highway.第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Why doesnt the woman want to apply for the job?A. The salary isnt high enough.B. The firm is far from her house.C. The company isnt famous.7. What does she pay a lot of for every month? A. Food.B. Clothes.C. The fixed cost.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Whats going on between Andy and Gary?A. They had a fight.B. Andy was unhappy with Gary.C. Gary doesnt talk to Andy.9. How did Gary react to Andys advice?A. Grateful.B. Angry.C. Patient.10. What will Andy do when talking about giving advice to Gary?A. He wont give any advice to Gary.B. He will continue giving advice to Gary.C. He will give advice to Gary in a proper way.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. How long will the woman be away? A. For 30 minutes.B. For one hour.C. For two hours.12. What will Billy do after the woman comes back? A. He will also be away. B. He will visit his mother. C. H will meet the boss.13. Who will buy a gift on Mothers Day? A. Only Billy.B. Neither of them.C. Both of them.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Why cant the woman eat the ice cream?A. Because she doesnt like this kind. B. Because shes on a diet. C. Because shes eating something else.15. What kind of person is the woman speaker? A. Shes fond of eating. B. Its easy to persuade her. C. She has a will of iron.16. How many people are mentioned in this dialogue? A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What kind of passage have you just heard? A. A public lecture. B. A radio announcement. C. A government statement.18. What is the main purpose of the event? A. To increase peoples sense of environment protection. B. To invite people to join an environmental organization. C. To persuade families to have an outing in the mountains.19. How many trees are going to be planted today? A. 700.B. 1,400.C. 200020. What does the speaker advice volunteers to do? A. To learn some tree-planning skills. B. To come along any time they like. C. To bring along their gloves. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21.Why did you arrive so late? _, we were left waiting for the bus in the rain for two hours! A. To begin with B. Believe it or not C. In the endD. Forget it22. By _1600s, Shakespeare was able to made use of _wider vocabulary than ever before.A. the; a B. /; / C. the; / D. /; a23. She was so _ that she wouldnt give in until she received a full apology. A. serious B. grateful C. reliableD. stubborn24. Jim has dreamed about taking a bike trip for a long time, so he _ a new bike this afternoon. A. is buying B. was buying C. would buyD. has bought25. If Bill doesnt go to see a movie tonight, _. A. neither do I B. so do I C. neither will I D. so will I 26. Ive got a few books on English. You can borrow _ if you like. A. one B. such C. thisD. that27. He commanded that all the gates _when it was getting dark in case thieves came in.A. were shut B. must be shut C. could be shut D. be shut28. I dont think she is a nice woman; I am _ her empty talk.A. grateful for B. tired of C. crazy about D. concerned about.29. It was a winter night _he spent with me. A. that B. where C. as D .when30. Im sorry to say that our food is almost _.We cant survive if there is no one to help us.A. by the end B. at the end C. in the end D. at an end31.Have you finished your experiment report, Jane?Oh, my God. Ive _ forgotten all about that.A. strongly B. extremely C. entirely D. gradually32. On the bus I saw a student _I believed was your brother.A. who B. whom C. which D. whoever33.What do you think of my article, professor? The former part is well written but _ is just so so. A. the later B. the last part C. latest D. the latter34. You will _ your chances of getting a good job if you dont work harder your colleagues.A. injure B. wound C. ruin D. harm35. You have to move out of the way _ the truck cannot get past you.A. and B. but C. or D. so第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）It happened when I was in Grade 4. My teacher Ms Orange asked us to bring cards, candy and other 36 to class. She wanted us to celebrated Thanksgiving Day as a class. I 37 this activity and thought it would be fun, 38 I asked my mom to help me make some nice cookies. I 39 bought some Thanksgiving cards. I couldnt wait to give them to my classmates.When the day finally 40 , things went very well. People gave each other cards and candy. Everyone seemed very 41 . I gave out all of the things I took to school to my classmates. However, I received 42 . I was surprised at what was happening. Ms Orange then asked us to 43 what we received and say whom it came 44 . When my name was called, I couldnt hold back my 45 because I didnt get anything from anyone. I was 46 by the people who said that they were my 47 .It was surely a 48 Thanksgiving Day for me. I was angry. But I didnt want to 49 my classmates. I kept being kind to them and 50 hard. And what I did paid off. I became one of the 51 students in my class. My teachers and classmates were proud of me. Now I have many good friends by my side. The 52 from them alone will always be the best gift I will value forever.I 53 that the best gifts in life dont from stores. Its the things that we value in our 54 that count. Im glad that I made the right decision and 55 my classmates friendship in the end. 36. A. ideasB. booksC. bagsD. gifts37. A. paid offB. looked forward toC. made use ofD. looked at38. A. thoughB. asC. soD. but39. A. alsoB. neverC. sometimesD. hardly40. A. joinedB. arrivedC. lastedD. changed41. A. worriedB. funnyC. happyD. upset42. A. everything B. anythingC. somethingD. nothing43. A. showB. eatC. sellD. paint44. A. toB. fromC. forD. by45. A. aimsB. plansC. tearsD. words46. A. lovedB. repliedC. preferredD. forgotten47. A. friendsB. teachersC. helpersD. students48. A. shortB. sadC. beautifulD. great49. A. pleaseB. rememberC. surpriseD. hate50. A. askedB. movedC. studiedD. cried51. A. bestB. laziestC. tallestD. prettiest52. A. adviceB. friendshipC. candyD. card53. A. hopeB. lieC. explainD. believe54. A. heartsB. handsC. wishesD. classrooms55. A. finishedB. heardC. wonD. understood第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分, 满分40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。 AA schoolteacher teaching social studies in Arkansas did something unforgettable one day. With permission from the headmaster, she took all of the desks out of the classroom.When the kids came in for the first period, they were surprised to find there were no desks. They said, “where are our desks?” The teacher said, “You cant have a desks until you can convince me that you deserve one.” They said “Is it our grades?” “No,” she said. “Our behavior?” “Not even that,” she said. And so they had the first period, without desks. The second period was the same. By early afternoon television reporters had gathered at the school to find out the crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out of the classroom. In the last period the class was sitting on the floor around the sides of the room.She said, “None of you have really understood how you can earn your desks back. Now Im going to tell you.” She went over to the door of the classroom and opened it, and 27 U.S veterans (退伍军人), wearing their uniforms, walked in, each carrying a school desk. They placed the desks in rows, then stood along the wall.The teacher said,” You dont have to earn those desks. These guys did it for you. They put them there for you, but its up to you to sit there responsibly, to learn, to be good students and good citizens, because they paid a price for you to have those desks. Dont ever forget that.” By the time the teacher had finished explaining, those kids, perhaps for the first time, understood how they had earned those desks.56. At first, the students thought that _.A. they must have done something wrong to lose their desks.B. it was interesting to have classes without desks.C. it was difficult to earn the desks back.D. it was strange to have no desks in the classroom.57. What do we learn from the passage?A. The teacher wanted to punish the students by taking away their desks.B. The students had had classes without desks in their classroom before.C. The headmaster allowed the teacher to do the project.D. The students understood the teachers action without being told.58. When did the students understand how they had earned the desks?A. After two class periods were over. B. After the teachers explanation.C. When the veterans finished placing the desks.D. When the veterans walked into the classroom.59. The teacher carried out the project to _A. let the students know the importance of learning from veterans.B. teach the students to be thankful and take responsibility.C. thank the veterans for making the desks for the students.D. have the students learn to take good care of their desks. BOn the outskirts of Fayetteville, North Carolina, there are a lot of farms that specialize in giving their visitors a unique, pick-your-own experience. Many farms are only open during the picking season and the summer months.Auman Vineyards910-867-9689, 1300 71st School RoadFor over 35 years, Loyd and Louise Auman have been growing all kinds of grapes. For 13 years, they have been growing their grapes organically(有机地). When visiting the farm, you will be warmly greeted by Loyd and Louise who will gladly show you the honey bees and give a brief history of the vineyards. For a fair and reasonable fee, you are able to pick your own grapes or buy pre-picked items.Bullard Farm910-303-3795, 2280 Cedar Creek Road, Stedman Bullard Farm, built up in 1855, is now run by Collins Bullard, his father and mother, his wife Alison and two sons. The family manages 1,500 acres of corn, wheat, soybeans, and watermelons. They also produce 180,000 turkeys yearly. Visit the farm from June through August, and pick your own watermelons.Gillis Hill Farm 910-867-2350, 2701 Gills Hill Road For eight generations, the Gills family has farmed on the outskirts of Fayetteville. When you visit, you will have the opportunity to tour the farm for a few dollars. On the tour you will get a taste of what farm life is like, how a real working farm operates and how technology has affected farming over the years. For a few more dollars, children can ride little horses.West Produce Farm 910-497-7443, 2026 Hayes Road, Spring Lake West Produce is a family owned and operated farm in its third generations. The owners, Tommy and Jane West, make great effort to educate its customers on vegetable production and American agricultural methods. West Produce is open from April to October for a variety of produce and can meet your need of picking most fruits. If you want to have birthday parties there, call ahead to schedule.60. When do many farms usually open to tourists?A. In winter and spring. B. In autumn and winter.C. In summer and autumn.D. All the year around.61. You can call at 910-303-3795 to _.A. book turkeys B. book grapesC. plan a birthday partyD. buy a variety of vegetables62. If ones child wants to ride a horse they will probably go to _.A. 2701 Gills Hill RoadB. 1300 71st School RoadC. 2026Hayes Road, Spring LakeD. 2280 Cedar Creek Road, StedmanC. An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members. Fragile items, like those made of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you. There is a strong chance of short circuits （短路） and fire breakouts during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens. During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases at all times. If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object. If trapped in debris (瓦砾堆), cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can find you. Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust.63. The purpose of the passage is to tell readers _ _.A. the damage caused by earthquakesB. the rescue work after earthquakesC. how to prevent earthquakesD. what to do about earthquakes64. The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means _.A. easily brokenB. easily foundC. expensiveD. heavy65. To reduce the injury from the earthquake, items made of glass should be put _.A. on cupboardsB. in the bedroomC. on a lower surfaceD. where children cant reach them66. During the earthquake, people are advised to _.A. go out the building at onceB. turn off electricity and gas immediatelyC. take shelter under a treeD. drive to a safe place quicklyDToday we will explain some expressions about birds. For example, if something is for the birds, it is worthless or not very interesting. Someone who eats like a bird eats very little. And a birds eye view is a general look at an area from above. Sometimes I can do two things by performing only one action. This is called killing two birds with one stone. But I would never really kill any bird. I love all kinds of animals. This is a real feather in my cap. It is something to be proud of. Most of the people I work with are early birds. They believe that the early bird catches the worm. They think that a person who gets up early in the morning for work has the best chance of success. Everyone in my office works hard, but some people have had their wings clipped. Their jobs have been limited. This is because the office is organized by a pecking order. People with more experience are given more responsibility. Some bird expressions are about crows, chickens and ducks. For example, when I am driving, I always travel as the crow flies. I go the most direct way. Anyone who eats crow has to admit a mistake or defeat. Now lets talk about my sister. She is not very young. She is no spring chicken. She will work any job for chicken feed a small amount of money. She is easily frightened. For example, she is too chicken-livered to walk down a dark street alone at night. Often she will chicken out she will not go out alone at night.67. According to the passage, someone who eats like a bird _. A. eats very carelessly B. doesnt eat much C. eats healthy food D. eats very slowly 68. Which of the following expressions can mean someones job is limited? A. He / She is an early bird. B. He / She has a birds eye view. C. He / She kills two birds with one stone. D. He / She has his wings clipped.69. If we say someone is chicken-livered, we most probably mean he / she can easily become_. A. frightened B. excited C. interested D. angry70. The passage is mainly developed by _.A. argument B. description C. example D. comparison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。The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where weve never been before. But just as in face to face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on line. 71 Imagine how youd feel if you we