江西省瑞昌市第一中学2015-2016学年高一英语下学期期中试题.doc

瑞昌一中2015 -2016学年度下学期期中考试试卷 高一 英语说明：本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。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）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选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有l0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 is the womans son most probably suffering from?A. The flu. B. A serious disease. C. A cold. 2. Which place is the furthest from the woman?A. The hotel. B. The restaurant. C. The post office.3. What does the woman hardly do?A. Read books. B. Watch movies. C. Listen to music.4. What time is it now?A. 1:30. B. 2:00. C. 2:30.5. Where was the woman when she got the dress?A. In New York. B. In Atlanta. C. In Paris.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。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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What is the weather like today?A. Cool. B. Cold. C. Hot.7. What will the woman do?A. Go to take a bus. B. Walk to the restaurant. C. Get off the bus right away.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. How does the woman look now?A. Surprised. B. Nervous. C. Upset.9. How often will the woman go to the English corner?A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How is the woman feeling?A. Hungry. B. Thirsty. C. Tired.11. What do we know about the woman?A. She likes healthy food. B. She doesnt eat regularly. C. Shes careful about her health.12. What did the mans doctor advise him to do?A. Eat regularly. B. Eat healthy food. C. Take some medicine.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Interviewee and interviewer. B. Reader and writer. C. Interviewer and applicant.14. What did the woman do at the age of six?A. She read her first book. B. She wrote her first story. C. She wrote her first poem.15. What does the woman find hard to do?A. Make up stories. B. Use difficult words. C. Choose suitable words.16. Why does the woman like seeing animals?A. Theyre lovely. B. They can get her inspired. C. They help her write poems.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Whats the most important according to the speaker?A. Be confident. B. Speak English well. C. Find information.18. What does the speaker often do?A. Give lectures on English learning. B. Tell others how to improve English.C. Talk in English before a mirror.19. What does the speaker suggest doing on the Internet?A. Finding tips on English learning.B. Searching for materials for talking.C. Finding good topics to talk about.20. What does the speaker think of making small mistakes while talking?A. Unacceptable. B. Embarrassing. C. Totally OK.第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40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 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项。 AIndependence days around the worldOrder and progress in BrazilIn one of the most peaceful Latin American revolutions, Brazil won its freedom after Portuguese prince Dom Pedro I declared it independent of his fathers rule on September 7th, 1822.Pakistani prideA boldly painted youth cheers for independence in front of the national flag in Wagah, a Pakistani town near India. At midnight on August 15th, 1947,the Indian Independence Act unseated(罢免) the British Raj and established the two countries. Islamic Pakistan now celebrates its freedom on August 14th, which is also a Muslim holy day.Indonesian determination The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence on August 17th, 1945 threw the country into four years of war with the Netherlands, which Indonesia won in 1949. Celebratory customs include the release of hundreds of green turtles into the ocean from Balis Kuta Beach, and panjat pinang, a game in which a pole is set up, covered with oily clay(粘土) and hung with bicycles, televisions and other prizes. Whoever climbs all the way to the top wins, though people often work together to split the prize.Whimsical skies in ColombiaAfter protesters took a Bogotas streets on July 20th, 1810,the Spanish governor acknowledged a limited independence that eventually gave way to full sovereignty(主权) in 1819. Colorful hot air balloon shows have previously been in honor of Colombias quest for freedom, and folk dancing, flag raising ceremonies and traditional food such as corn cakes are also staples(主要内容) of the day.21. The most peaceful revolution of the four is the one in _.A. Indonesia B. Pakistan C. Colombia D. Brazil22.When does Islamic Pakistan celebrate its freedom?A. September 7th. B. August 15th. C. August 14th. D. July 20th.23.What is among the celebratory customs in Indonesia?A. The release of green turtles into the ocean.B. Colorful hot air balloon shows.C. Flag raising ceremonies.D. Folk dancing.BHe went to church, watched the people, gave children money for sweets, and discovered that he had never been so happy in his life. In the afternoon he went to his nephews house. He passed the door several times before he was brave enough to knock. But at last he did it, and was taken into the sitting room, where Fred and his pretty wife were waiting for their friends to arrive for dinner.“Fred!” said Scrooge. “Its your uncle Scrooge. Ive come to dinner. Will you let me stay, Fred?” Fred almost shook his uncles arm off. Scrooge felt at home in five minutes. Nothing could be merrier. And what a wonderful dinner they had!But he was early at the office next morning. Oh, he was there early. He wanted to catch Bob Cratchit arriving late. And he did! He was eighteen and a half minutes late when he finally hurried in. Scrooge was sitting with his office door open.“Hello!” Said Scrooge in his old and hard voice. “What do you mean by coming here so late?”“Im very sorry, sir,” said Bob. “I am late. Its only once a year. We were rather merry yesterday, sir.”“Now Ill tell you that, my friend,” said Scrooge, “Im not going to have this any longer. And so,” he continued, jumping off his chair and shaking Bobs hand, “Im going to pay you twice as much!”Bobs face went white. For a second or two he thought that Scrooge had gone crazy.“Merry Christmas, Bob!” said Scrooge, and it was clear that he meant it.Scrooge did everything that he had promised. Some people laughed to see the change in him, but he did not care. His own heart laughed inside him, and that was good enough for him.24. How did Fred react when his uncle came for dinner?A. He became very happy. B. He became disappointed.B. He was concerned about it.D. He was completely confused.25. Scrooge came to the office early the next morning because he wanted to _.A. punish Bob CratchitB. give someone a surpriseC. spend more time on his workD. catch someone getting late26. Hearing Scrooges words about the pay raise, Bob Cratchit was _.A. surprised B. interested C. relaxed D. moved27. Before he changed, Scrooge was most probably very _.A. funny B.kind C.mean D.shyCMy cousin Tom used to like playing video games very much. He could spend the whole weekend playing video games without going out. At last, his parents became concerned. They wanted to change the situation. So they arranged some after- school programs for him At first, Tom didnt like them. But as time went by, he fell in love with after-school programs. Now he no longer plays video games and spends most of his time attending after-school programs, through which he has gained many important skills. After-school programs can be very helpful. Here are some reasons.Children need friends. But many of todays children find it hard to make new friends because they havent enough opportunities. After-school programs are good for children to develop new friendships. Two of my close friends and I first met in a singing program. If I hadnt attended that program, I might not have made friends with them.Children need after-school programs because the programs often supplement(补充) the education children receive in school. This is particularly true for tutoring (辅导) programs. The tutors give children new ways of learning their material, and the children benefit from the encouragement tutors provide.An important part of a childs development is having healthy social skills, and after-school programs help develop this. For example, when a program participant takes painting lessons with fellow participants, he builds new friendships through this new skill and learns values of teamwork, honesty, selflessness and how to encourage others.In after-school sports clubs, children get necessary exercise that will benefit their health in the future. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children should spend at least one hour a day on physical activities.After-school programs may also help children become more well-rounded through taking part in various cultural activities. For example, children may go to a book signing at a public library, a free jazz concert in the park, or an exhibit at the museum.If both parents work, after-school programs provide a safe place for children to attend until their parents return from work.28. According to Paragraph 3, through going to after-school activities, children can _.A. meet more peopleB. be better educatedC. learn to be good examplesD. learn to encourage others29. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. A childs development.B. Building new friendships.C. Having healthy social skills.D. Learning values of teamwork.30. Which of the following benefits is NOT mentioned in the text?A. Allowing children to be safer.B. Helping children get the necessary exercise.C. Helping children love going to school more.D. Helping children become more well-rounded.31. What is the text mainly about?A. What children should do after school.B. Why children shouldnt play video games.C. Where children can benefit from after-school programs.D. Why after-school programs are important for children.D Though the US regards itself as the worlds melting pot(大熔炉), few people take an interest in learning a second language. However, the importance and advantages of learning a second language are continuing to increase day by day. The importance of learning a second language is not just limited to the ability of communicating with people who speak different languages. According to studies, it has shown that learning a second language leads to students achieving greater development in thinking and creativity compared with students who speak only one language. A number of studies have also shown that when students learn a second language, they tend to do better in examinations. Still other studies have shown that the academic(学业的) skills of students learning a second language are promoted(提升) in improving their abilities in mathematics, writing, and reading. When people learn a second language, they become valuable in the community where they work and live. Apart from the requirement of translators and interpreters, there are an increasing number of jobs where people are required to interact with people that speak other languages. Learning a second language also enables a person to get used to a variety of cultural backgrounds. Also, the capacity of communicating in another language can be an important factor in personal achievement and career goals. Language is one of the main parts of the civilization and culture of the people who speak it. Therefore, learning a second language can be a comparatively easy and wonderful way of absorbing (吸收) another culture. When we absorb another culture by learning a second language, apart from appreciating other people and their cultures, it also enables us to comprehend what role language plays in shaping our thought patterns. Often, other languages have better methods of expressing ideas, concepts, or thoughts compared with English, which can usually become a part of English, thus enabling English language speakers to communicate better. Learning a second language , therefore, can not only challenge your mind ,but also enrich your soul. Apart from being able to communicate with different people in their own language, it can also teach you understanding, tolerance ,and patience. Therefore, start off right now and take up learning a second language.32. In paragraph 1, the writer thinks that _.A. Americans show more and more interest in learning foreign languageB. Americans hope to learn a second language for their melting potC. its meaningless for Americans to learn a second languageD. its necessary for Americans to learn a second language33.According to many studies, learning another language can help _.A. improve a variety of abilities besides communicationB. develop in thinking and creativityC. do better in examinationsD. promote the academic skills34. Why is it easier for students learning a second language to absorb another culture?A. Because they can easily get used to different cultural backgrounds.B. Because they can better communicate with the native people.C. Because language is one of the important factors of its culture.D. Because they are quicker in thinking and doing things.35. What is the writers purpose of writing this passage?A. To show us the importance of learning a second language.B. To encourage us to learn a second language.C. To inform us where to study a second language.D. To give us examples of the benefits of learning a second language.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。Easy Ways to Change Your Life and Be HappyWe all want to achieve happiness. 36 Yes, many things including money, a good home, great food, children, good education, etc are important parts of life, but we cannot always control all of them. However, there are a few simple things that are in our control, can change our life and make us happy.Accept the facts as they are. Do not get frustrated trying to change things that are not to your liking. 37 You can find a way to improve on them but there is no point in stressing on what you cannot control. The way you choose to react can either make you and people around you happy or make them miserable.Focus on what you have and not on what you dont have. We tend to think of things that we dont have and forget to enjoy what we have. For example, you may want a bigger house with separate rooms for each kid. But if you take a look back at your present house, you already own most of the things that you really need and can bring happiness to you. 38 So value them.Enjoy every moment. 39 Journey is always more enjoyable than the destination(目的地). Our life is a journey. Even though we want to achieve a lot of things and have set too many goals for ourselves, we should still have fun reaching those goals. 40 It may be as simple as a cold drink of water after a workout. If you can be happy with very small things like seeing the sun in the morning, you are sure to be happy for most of the days. A. Take chances.B. They are your friends and family.C. Facts are facts and you cannot wish them away.D. You do not have to achieve something to feel the joy.E. Have a desire for small things that are going to happen.F. So we spend our lives trying to get material things to make us happy.G. You can learn something valuable as long as you try your best to reach your goal.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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Do you have a friend who likes complaining? If you dont, you are in 41 . Because such friends can have a negative effect on you. If you have such a friend, you may start 42 life and start complaining, too. But you can also choose to 43 those who love complaining. My friend David, like many people in world, 44 complained about life in the past. 45 , he had a very good job, which paid him a good salary, 46 he wanted a better one. He has a beautiful wife and two 47 kids. However, he thought his wife was a bit 48 and that his kids were too naughty. One day, when we were out for a 49 at a bar, he started complaining again. Finally, I said, “ 50 complaining. Things wont change no matter how you complain. Why not change your 51 ? Why not be thankful for what you have? You ll 52 your life much more if you are.”David 53 to try it out. Now he lives a much happier life. And he is very 54 that I have changed him. Each day is a brand new chance to 55 and to move forward with energy. Why not embrace all those 56 things that so many others have taken for granted(认为-理所当然)? If you 57 complaining about everything you have, its time to make a change now. And if you have a positive attitude 58 life, you can help those people around you 59 how you go about being thankful for all those little things in life. I hope that youll change those people with your attitude, helping make their days a little 60 .41. A. troubleB. luckC. timeD. debt42. A. making use ofB. thinking poorly ofC. making fun ofD. looking forward to43.A. changeB. respectC. leaveD.love44.A. neverB. hardlyC. oftenD. sometimes 45.A. Actually B. Obviously C. ApproximatelyD. Cheerfully46.A. if B. unlessC. butD. so47.A. lovelyB. curiousC. rudeD. vi