宁乡四中高一第一阶段考试英语试题.doc

宁乡四中高一期中考试英语试题（2013年11月） 本试题卷分四个部分。时量l20分钟。满分120分Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (15arks) Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. Foreach conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by threechoices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for eachquestion.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. What does the woman want to buy? AA bicycleB. Furniture(家具)C. A car2. What does the man suggest?A. Buying something cheapB. Going to more placesC. Buying onlineConversation 23. What will the woman do?A. Take a vocationB. Work abroadC. Move overseas4. Why didnt the woman buy lots of clothes?A. She is short of moneyB. She wants to take a few clothesC. She doesnt have a big suitcase Conversation35. When did the womans father retire?A. Six months agoB. Eight months agoC. A year ago6. What is the womans father now?A. An English teacherB. An editor(编辑)C. A translatorConversation 47. What color overcoat does the woman want to have a look?A. WhiteB. BlackC. Silver grey(银灰色)8. What material is it?A. CottonB. WoolC. Leather9. What would be the reason if the woman does not buy it?A. The materialB. The sizeC. The priceConversation 510. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues(同事)B. Good friendsC. Boss and employee(雇员)11. How many jobs does the man have?A. Only oneB. TwoC. Three12. What are the speakers going to do?A. Have some coffeeB. Have dinnerC. Go outConversation 613. What can we know about the father?A. He is too busy to have a restB. He often plays basketball with his daughterC. He seldom goes out with his family14. What did the girl do last weekend?A. Played basketballB. Played the pianoC. Played badminton9羽毛球）15. What will they do after the picnic?A. Kick the shuttlecockB. Fly a kiteC. Play footballSection B (5 marks) Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and thenfill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank withNO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE. A Baby Girl Has a Functional Cure of HIVThe baby girl Is 16_ years old. Has been off medication for about a year with 17_of infection The treatment was given beginning within hours of her 18_HIV researcher We use standard viral load testing there is no replicating virus19_ Weve used “functional cure” because this is just 20 _ periodPart II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks) Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices markedA B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21 -What terrible noise here! - Go to tell the children that they are _ to keep quiet here. A hoped B supposed C thought D promised22 _ our arriving at the airport, we were given a warm welcome by the people there. A Upon B For C With D Until23 The doctor _ went abroad several days ago. A in charge of B who is in the charge C in charge D in the charge 24 - I _ going for a walk. Shall we go together? - It couldnt be better. A would like B feel C want D feel like25 I cant tolerate _ with Jane in the same office. She just refuses _ talking while she works. A working; stopping B to work; stopping C working; to stop D to work; to stop26 She used _ on the right in China, so she is not used _ on the left in English at first. A to drive; to drive B to drive; to driving , C to driving; to driving D to driving; to drive27 My mother always gets a bit _ if we dont arrive when we say we will. A worried B ashamed C tired D confused28 You cant imagine what difficulty we had _ home in the snowstorm. A walked B walk C to walk D walking29 We were all _ at the news that he made a _ decision. A surprised; surprised B surprising; surprising C surprising; surprised D surprised; surprising 30 Measures must be taken to _ students _ cheating in the exam. A allow; to B forbid; from C prevent; of D forbid; to31 Bills mother was always telling him of the dos and donts, but it didnt _. A use B work C stop D promise32 Many children, _ parents are away working in big cities, are taken good care of in the village. A with whom B who C whose D of whom33 _ has been announced, we shall have our final exams next month A Which B It C What D As34 This is the most beautiful school _ weve ever visited . A where B that C in which D which35 Both the girls and her dogs _ were crossing the street were hit by a coming car. A. which B. who C. they D. thatSection B (12 marks) Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Many years ago three soldiers, hungry and tired, came to a small village. The villagers, suffering a(n) _36_ harvest and many years of war, quickly hid their food and met them at the village square. They wringed(搓) their hands and _37_how little their food was.The soldiers spoke quietly among themselves and the first soldier then turned to the village elders. “Your tired fields have left you nothing to _38_，so well share what little we have: the secret of how to make soup from stones.”Naturally the villagers felt_39_and soon a fire was put to the towns greatest kettle(锅) as the soldiers _40_ three smooth stones. “Now this will be a fine soup”，said the second soldier; “but some salt and parsley(欧芹) would make it _41_！” A villager jumped up, crying “What _42_！Ive just remembered that there are still some left at my home！” And she ran off, returning with some salt and parsley. As the kettle boiled on, the _43_of the village improved: soon carrots, beef and cream had_44_ their way into the great kettle.They ate and danced and sang well into the night. They were pleased with the feast(盛宴) and their newfound friends. In the morning the three soldiers _45_to find the entire village standing before them. At their feet lay a bag of the villages best breads and cheese. “Youve given us the greatest_46_: the secret of how to make soup from stones，” said an elder, “and we shall never_47_ it.” The third soldier turned to the crowd, and said: “There is no secret, but this is certain: its only by sharing that we may make a feast”. And the soldiers wandered off down the road.36.A.nice BCommon Cpoor Daverage37.A.complained BCongratulated Cguessed Dconcluded38.A.eat BPossess Cdonate Dshare39. A. touched B. surprised C. embarrassed D. pleased40. A. Took out B. Put away C. Picked up D. Dropped in41. A. wonderful B. Beautiful C. meaningful D. sorrowful42.A. matter B. problem C. luck D. pity 43. A. Story B. memory C. feeling D. stress44.A.lost BFought CWound Dfound45.A.awoke BStood Cexpected Dregretted46.A.food BWish Cgift Ddream47.A.ignore BForget Cleave DHideSection C (8 marks) Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one wordthat best fits the context.Looking good is very important to women, isnt it? Most young women want a slim figure. Amy was preparing to act in a new TV show, but she was so ashamed 48_ her body that she decided to lose weight by taking a weight-loss pills called Fat-less, 49_ are quite popular among young women. The pills really worked. Amy was becoming slimmer and slimmer. 50_, things changed so quickly. Amy now was in hospital recovering from liver failure, because the pills contained 51_ harmful chemical that caused her liver to fail. The pills were going to completely destroy her liver 52_ she continued taking them. Luckily, her mother insisted on sending 53_ to hospital, where Amy received good medical treatment. The pressure to stay slim is a big problem, and some people who are not overweight at all are going on a diet or taking weight-loss pills. From Amys experience, we learn that we shouldnt be embarrassed 54_ our weight and risk our health just for looking good. After all, nothing is 55_ important than health. Part III Reading Comprehension (24 marks) Directions: Read the following three passages., Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AMany teenagers(青少年) feel that important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members，especially their parents，dont know them as well as their friends do. In large families，it is often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice.It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or many friends. Even when they are not with their friends，they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This communication is very important in childrens growing up，because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.However，parents often try to choose their childrens friends for them.Some_parents_may_even_stop_their_children_from_meeting_their_good_friends.The question of “choice” is an interesting one. Have you ever thought of the following questions?Who chooses your friends?Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?Have you got a good friend your parents dont like?56Why do many teenagers think their friends are the most important?AThey often fight with their brothers and sisters.BThey cant get help from their parents.CThey believe their friends understand them better.DThey are often the only child of their family.57The underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 is different from _ in meaning.ASome parents may even not allow their children to meet their good friends.BSome parents may even ask their children to stay away from their good friends.CSome parents may even not let their children meet their good friends.DSome parents may want their children to meet their good friends.58Which of the following sentences is true?AParents should like everything their children enjoy.BIn all families，children can choose everything they like.CParents should try their best to understand their children better.DTeenagers can only go to their friends for help. 59.The main idea of this passage is that “_”ATeenagers need friendsBFriends can give good adviceCParents often choose their childrens friends for themDGood friends can communicate with each otherBUSA? Britain? Which country is better to study in? We often hear such discussions. As China opens its doors, studying abroad has become a dream for many Chinese students. They want to learn about the world.Its true that studying abroad can help students develop themselves. Language skills will improve and it may be easier to find jobs.But there are problems that should be considered. Language is the first. Students must spend a lot of time learning another language and getting used to a different culture.Students must also learn to live without parents care and deal with all kinds of things they havent had to do before, like looking after themselves. There are reports about Chinese students abroad sinking into an ocean of difficulties and giving up easily. When they have to take care of themselves, it is hard for students to study well.Finally, studying abroad brings a heavy burden(负担) to the family. For most Chinese parents, the cost of studying abroad is very high. But is it worth it?We know that there are many famous people who succeed in great things through their hard work in China. Liu Xiang is a good example. Once an American teacher invited him there but he refused. He kept training hard with his Chinese teacher. He surprised the world when he won a gold medal at the Athens Olympics. So when you wonder which country is better to study in, consider whether studying abroad is the right choice.60. From the passage, we learn that many Chinese students dream about studying abroad to _. A. learn about the world B. make a lot of money C. taste a new life D. learn to look after themselves61. The writer thinks _ should be considered first before students study abroad. A. placesB. timeC. moneyD. language62. The writer mentions Liu Xiang in the passage in order to tell us that _. A. Chinese teachers are better than American ones B. studying abroad is not the right choice C. people can also be successful in China if they work hard D. Liu Xiang was a gold medal winner63. Which of the following is NOT true? A. Studying abroad will cost students families a lot of money. B. Studying abroad will make it easy for students to learn well. C. Studying abroad will help students to improve language skills.来源:学&科&网 D. Studying abroad will bring students a lot of difficulties in their life.CPerhaps the only test score that I remember is the 55 when I was in high school.The test was the final for a course. I remember waiting anxiously as my teacher Mr.Right passed out our papers one by one. It was a rather difficult test. I heard my classmates groaning，and I could tell by the groans that the scores werent looking good.Mr.Right put my paper on my desk. There in big red numbers，circled to draw attention，was my score,55!I lowered my head，and covered the score up quickly. A 55 is not something that you wanted your classmates to see.“The scores were not very good，none of you passed，” Mr.Right said.“The highest score in the class was a 55.”A 55.Thats me!Suddenly my sad look didnt look so bad. I had the highest score. I felt a lot better.I walked home alone that day with the low but high score. My father knew that I had a big test that day and asked me as soon as I got home，“How did you do in your test？”“I made a 55，” I said.A frown(皱眉)now stood on my fathers face. I knew I had to explain immediately，“But Dad，I had the highest score in the class，” I proudly stated. I thought that explanation would make a difference.“You failed！” my father replied.“But its the highest！” I insisted.“I dont care what scores others had，but you failed. What matters is what you do！” my father firmly said.For years，my father was always that way. It didnt matter what others did，it only mattered what I did and that I did it excellently.We often dont understand the wisdom(智慧)of good parents until we ourselves stand in the parents shoes. My fathers words have carried me throughout life.64The word “groaning” means _in Chinese.A唱歌 B鼓励C抱怨 D争吵65In class，to hide my score from my classmates，I _.Alowered my headBcovered my score upCwalked home aloneDexplained immediately66A frown stood on my fathers face because he thought _.AI did a bad job in the testBI gave a good excuseCI became the worst studentDI stood in his shoes67We can infer（推断） from the passage that_.Athe father was strict with his childBthe writer was always poor in testsCMr.Right was worried about the writerDthe writer was always happy with his scoresPart IV Writing (41 marks)Section A (10 marks) Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Fast food and too much TV time shouldnt take all the blame for the weight problems. A group of researchers say that a number of aspects（方面） of modern living- from lack of sleep to environmental chemicals and to living with air conditioning-may be closely related to the weight problems of many people. Lack of sleep is one factor（因素）. Research in animals and humans suggests that a lack of sleep over a long period of time can increase appetite（食欲）. Studies also show that many adults and children are sleeping less than they used to. In recent decades（十年间）, adults have gone from sleeping for all average of nine hours to about seven hours. There is also evidence that industrial chemicals may increase body fat. These chemicals, which are used in products, change hormonal（荷尔蒙） activity when they get into the body. Studies suggest that people have been getting more and more of these chemicals through the food chain in recent decades.Another factor that may be making people overweight is air conditioning. The body burns calories when forced to control its own temperature, and people tend to eat less in hot and wet weather, but air conditioning(空调) makes it unnecessary for the body to make any adjustment（调整）. Researchers also list other possible risk factors for overweight, including more older mothers, whose children may become overweight more easily; a number of medicines which can lead to weight gain; and fewer peo