沈阳市南昌中学分校2012-2013学年期中考试英语试题-.doc

沈阳市南昌中学分校2012-2013学年期中考试英语试题注意：请将卷纸上所有答案写在答题纸上，评分以答题纸上的答案为准。. 基础知识与运用（共20分，每题1分）A) 单项填空（共15分，每题1分）1.-Lets work hard to welcome the coming English test!-_A.Its none of our businessB.Thank youC.Good newsD.We will2.When people get old, three things start to_.A.go badB.go wrongC.go awayD.go through3.An easy way to remember the wordsmileis to image there is amile_the first letter and the last letter.A.amongB.betweenC.aroundD.benind4.Tomorrow there is a programme about our school on TV,and then it _by millions of people.A.will seeB.sawC.will be seenD.is seen5.If you _improve your handwriting, you will lose marks in the exam.A.will B.didnt C.wont D.dont6.The story needs to move fast, and_must happen in each picture.A.evetything newB.new everythingC.something newD.new something7.Last nights game between Eastern and Western had a _ending. Western scored a goal in the last minute of the game to win the match.A.dramatic B.boring C.expected D.hopeful8._nice to live in a new flat.A.Thats B.Thiss C.Hes D.Its9.Im not sure about the meaning of the word.Youd better look it up in a _.A.letter B.dictionary C.postcard D.notice10.The story is mainly told in the pictures, but there are bubbles for_.A.speech and thoughtsB.charactersC.actionsD.cartoons11.If you plant seeds in soil, _.A.it diesB.they die C.it grows D.they grow12.I dont know if she_. If she _, I will telephone you.A.will come, comes B.will come, will come C.comes, will come D.comes, comes13.My computer is broken. I want to get it _.A.to repair B.repaired C.repair D.repairing14.-She didnt come to school yesterday,did she?-_.She was badly ill.A.Yes, she did B.No, she didnt C.Yes, she didnt D.No,she did15.I will take a holiday with my family _I finish all the exams.A.so that B.as C.as soon as D.whileB).补全对话(共5分,每题1分)从方框A-G中选出可以填入对话空白处 (16-20) 的最佳选项。其中有两项为多余选项。ARTHER: Sorry Im late, but the minibus broke down,16 . TONY: Thats all right, Arthur.17 so I wasnt waiting for long.ARTHER: And Tony,18 but Ive forgotten to bring the tickets with me.TONY: Oh, dont say that. How could you do that?ARTHER: Its my memory.19 I cant remember anything any more.TONY: Then youd better do something about it.A. Its so bad these days.B. Ive just got here myself.C. hadnt you?D. Not at all.E. didnt you?F. and there were no taxis.G. Im terribly sorry.完形填空 (共15分,每题1分)阅读短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项.On my first job, I worked as a sports editor for a small newspaper. I never got a letter from my readers, so I was 21 that there was an envelope on my desk one morning. From the 22 , I could see it was from a most popular newspaper.When I opened it, I found a note and it read, “You did a good job. Go on!”The note was 23 by Mr.John, a famous sports editor. As I was a green hand, his words made me 24 . After that, I kept the note in my desk drawer. Whenever I doubted 25 I had the ability to be a good editor, I would read Johns note and became 26 again.Later, when I made friends with Mr.John, the note writer, I learned that he often wrote notes to 27 young people in many fields. “When I make 28 feel happy,” he told me, “I feel happy, too.” 29 ,why are there few note writers like John in our life? In my 30 , many people are afraid that they cannot be well understood. Also, writing takes more time and it is 31 to pick up the phone. The problem with phone calls is that they cannot 32 a long time, but a note is a good way of record and our words can be read 33 .So, when you find some people around you need 34 , please write a note of encouragement to bring them more confidence. Maybe, you are not sure what will 35 , but remember Mr.Johns words-making others feel happy makes you happy, too.21.A.certain B.sure C.surprised D.frightened22.A.calendar B.envelope C.book D.photo23.A.signed B.picked C.copied D.practised 24.A.unhappy B.sleepy C.excited D.sad25.A.why B.that C.what D.whether 26.A.serious B.confident C.strict D.humorous27.A.expect B.describe C.introduce D.encourage28.A.other B.the other C.others D.the others29.A.But B.However C.Therefore D.Actually30.A.opinion B.advice C.idea D.decision31.A.stronger B.weaker C.harder D.easier 32.A.wait B.last C.stop D.rest 33.A.once B.only once C.more than once D.less than once 34.A.thanks B.truth C.trouble D.help35.A.happen B.matter C.turn D.hold .阅读理解(共24分,每题2分)阅读短文,根据其内容从A、B、C、D中选出最佳选项（A）Every school has notic broards. Lets see what is on the notice board of an American school . School Policyl Fighting, saying bad words and all other bad behavior will not be allowed.l Do not throw rocks, snowballs or sticks on the school grounds.l Hand in a note or telephone to school if your child will be absent for the day.l Parents and visitors need to check in at the office when entering the school.Report CardReport card about your school life and work will be given to your parents. Look at the marking key for your school work.MARKING KEY(评分标准)Goes beyond grade level standards 4Meets grade level standards 3Does not meet grade level standards 2making progressDoes not meet grade level standards 1 not making progressClass Announcement(通知)Testing Dates:The math test is June 12-13The science test is June 15.Parents Meeting:The next parents meeting is on Friday, June22 at 7:00 pm in the meeting hall.Homework:Please check the Homework Board at the school homepage.After-school programThe afterschool programs will continue for the year 2012. The programs will be open from 3:30to 6:00 pm every day.l 3:304:30 HomeworkReadingl 4:306:00 ActivitiesIf you have any questions, feel free to callthe school at 524-975237.From _, parents can get information on the parents meeting.A.School Policy B.Report CardC.After-school Program D.Class Announcement38.Report Card shows parents_.A.certain school rules B.afterschool activitieswC.plans for classes and tests D.childrens school life and work39.Suppose Tony doesnt do well at school but makes progress, he will get_on the Report Card.A.1B.2C.3D.440.Students do their homework and read books_.A. from 3:30 to 4:30 B. from 3:30 to 6:00C. from 4:30 to 6:00 D. from 6:00 to 7:00(B)You may know the song Happy Birthday very well. But do you know about its writer? It was written by an American girl. And she became very rich after that.When she was a child, she was poor. Once, she was invited to her friends birthday party. She was pleased but sad because she didnt have enough money to buy a gift for her.“The party is coming soon, but now I have little money.” Tears ran down her face.Later that night she was in bed, thinking about the gift when the door opened and her grandma came in. “What happened?” her grandma asked. Hearing the girls story, she said, “Dont worry. I think I can help you. How about singing a song together?Happy birthday to” What a beautiful song! They sang and sang. Suddenly she woke up. It was a dream! She decided to write it down at once and sing it to her friends at the party.When she sang the song at the party the next day, her friends were very happy. “How wonderfully you sing! We havent heard such a beautiful song before. Thank you for giving me the special gift.” said her friend. And they learnt to sing it together. Later the girl became well-known in America.41.The song Happy Birthday was written by _A.an American girl B.an American girls grandmaC.an American boy D.an American girls friend42.The girl was sad because_A. she didnt want to go to the party B. she would be busy that dayC. she didnt have enough money to buy a gift D. she wasnt invited to the party43.What gift did she give her friend?A. A flower B. A toy C. An interesting book D. A song44.What did her friends think of the song? It was_A.boring B.beautiful C.exciting D.interesting 45.Which of the following is TRUE?A. The girl was still poor after writing B. The girl sang the song with her grandpa in her dreamC.The girls friends had heard the song beforeD. The girl became famous because of the song(C)The rockets take astronauts and man-made satellites into space. The satellites are used for communication, weather monitoring and research. But how do satellites stay up without falling down?There are two opposite forces(力量) acting on the satellite. One of them is the force of gravitation(地心引力)，which tries to pull the satellite towards the earth. The other force is created by the rotation(旋转) of the satellite around the earth. This force tries to take the satellite away from the earth. With these two forces, the satellite goes round and round. The gravitational pull of the earth ( the force which pulls everything towards the ground) is like a rope which keeps the satellite from flying away.Everything that goes up has to come down. It is only a matter of time before a satellite comes back to the earth. As time goes by, the satellite loses its speed, which makes the gravitational pull stronger that the force pulling it away. This makes the satellite crash(坠落) down to the earth.46. Which of the follwing uses of satellite ia NOT mentioned?A.communication B.monitoring the weather conditionC.doing some research D.taking pictures47.The force that pulls the satellite towards the earth is created by _.A.the earth B.the satellite itselfC.the rotation of the satellite D.the rope48.The satellite will finally crashes down to the earth_.A.when it flies faster B.when its speed slows downC.when people cut the rope D.when there is no electricity in it49.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.There are four forces acting on the satellite.B.The force of gravitation makes the satellite go round and round.C.As time goes by, the satellite will finally fall down.D.The satellite will stay in space forever.B )阅读短文，然后根据其内容，从短文后的五个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项（有一项为多余选项）HINTS ON KEEPING PET FISHWhy keep them?People keep dogs and cats because they enjoy their friendship. Fish cannot be friendly, but they can be good pets. 50 They are a pleasure to watch as they swim in their tanks.What do they need?First of all, the fish need a suitable tank, and you must fill the tank with suitable water. It is also good for them to have a few water plants in the tanks to keep the water pure. A few snails in the tank are a good idea, too. 51 What about feeding them? 52 Most are suitable for all kinds of fish. You should feed your fish once a day only. It is important not to give them too much food. 53 This will keep them healthy.A.They will keep it clean.B.Just give them as much as they can eat in about fifteen minutes.C.They have beautiful shapes and colours.D.She hates people who waste food.E.There are many kinds of fish food on sale in pet shops.回答问题(共30分,每题2分)阅读短文,然后根据内容回答下列问题.(A)Make Yourself Safe before You GoCars are lots of fun, but they can also be dangerous. We have to be careful when we drive them. Its always a good habit to put on your seat belt when youre in a car. Why? Think about this example:You put an egg on a skateboard and give it a push. If the Skate board hits a stone, the egg will fly through the air, hit the ground and break just because of the sudden shop.Now, think what will happen if you tie the egg to the skateboard. When the skateboard hits a stone, the egg wont go flying, it will stay safely on the skateboard. This example shows why it is so important to wear a seat belt when youre in a car. -By Shenyang Police Station54.Is this a warning or a direction?55.What suggestion does it tell us?56.What example does it show us to sxupport the suggestion?57.Who made this suggestion?58.Why do they make this suggestion?(B)What is the first name that comes to your mind when asked about a favourite childhood toy? Nine out of ten people will say, it is a teddy bear. Thats how popular this soft toy is.Do you know how old the teddy bear is? It is about 110 years old. If you want to know the history of the teddy bear, you can go to the Teddy Bear Museum in South Korea. It is a perfect place for the whole family to come together. It has a fantastic child-friendly environment. Children can see all kinds of teddy bears from the earliest one to the latest one at one time!The museum has two parts: the History Hall and the Art Hall. In the History Hall, you can see popular teddy bears of different times. The Mona Lisa teddy bear and the teddy bears of The Last Supper will catch your eyes. In the Art Hall are the lateset artworks of the worlds famous designers. Dont miss the smallest bear in the world at the size of only 4.5mm!When you are tired and want to relax, the museum caf will offer you food and drink. You can take a break while enjoying the beautiful landscape(风景) and Jeiudo Island.59.When did the Teddy Bear appear?60.Where can people know the history of the Teddy Bear?61. What are the two parts of the museum?62. How big is the smallest teddy bear in the world?63.Does the writer think Jejudo Island is beautiful?(C)Coca-Cola FreestyleMany children like to make up different drinks. Now a company has invented a new type of soda machine to help you do so. It is called the Coca-Cola Freestyle. But you dont need to wony about the taste. The new drink will be delicious. You could call it the new Coke.The Coca-Cola Freestyle looks no different to the ordinary soda machine. But it can make up to 120 different kinds of Coke. By using a touch screen, you select the type of drink you want. Then you can add a number of different flavors. For example, you may want to start with Coke Zero with Lemon. Then you can add Orange Coke or maybe a little peach.It doesnt cost much to use the machine. You dont need to pay for the flavor. You are just buying the cup, like you did before.The Coca-Cola Freestyle has been installed(安装) in many places and countries. Most people like the new machine and think it is pretty cool.64.What is the title of the passage?65.The Coca-Cola Freestyle can help children make up _67. People can select drinks through_66.The Coca-Cola Freestyle looks like the ordinary _68.People are fond of the machine because they think it is_. 短文填空（共16分，每空1分）A） 根据短文，将方框中的词填入下面的横线上backamazed picked went stopped into funny about millionThis is a special memory for me.Early one morning, I 69_to the International Bank with my father. He wanted to take out one hundred yuan. He put his card 70_the ATM machine. A￥100 note came out. He put it into his wallet.Then the machine began to make a 71_ noise. More notes poured out. They came out of the machine for about half an hour. Then they 72_. We 73_up the notes and put them into a big basket. Just then, the manager came to open the bank. We told him 74_the machine. He was 75_.He counted the notes. These was exactly one76_yuan. He thanked us and put the money 77_into the machine.This is my spccial memory. My father was a millionairefor half an hour.B )阅读短文，然后用括号中所给词的适当形式填空One basic way of 78_(improve) your memory is to use the link method. If you want 79_(memorize) something, you must make a picture in your mind. If the picture is silly, strange and 80_(colour) you will remember it 81_(well). For example, I am 82_(try) to remember the word “smiles” An easy way to do this is t o imagine there is a “mile” between the first letter and the last letter. This83_(make) it the longest word in the world.VII.综合阅读(共20分，每题2分)(A)An excellent way to help memory is to (A) link information with pictures. These are referred to as mnemonic techniques. Try to see the images in your mind. Taking notes, being organized and (B)_a diary will also be useful tools.Healthy food and plenty of vitamins are essential for your memory to work properly. Drinking a lot of water helps maintain your memory. You must allow your brain (C)有足够的睡眠和休息. When you are asleep, your brain stores memory. Not enough sleep can, therefore, cause problems with storing information. In addition,being tired will stop you from being able to concentrate well. Caffeine in tea and coffee (D) do well in preventing sleepiness and helping concentration, but they can also cause problems with memory.In order to concentrate well, you must be relaxed. Generally keeping(E) fit and regular (F) _checks are both important as well-not just for improving your memory.84.在划线部分B和F的空白处分别填入适当的单词:_ _85 写 出 划 线 部