2014-2015第一学期期中考试试题和答案.doc

新会二中2014-2015学年第一学期高一级英语期中考试试题.I . 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从115各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。完形填空（共15小题，第小题2分，满分30分）I have spent years of my life travelling all over the world. I am very tired and go to bed _1_ when I arrive in a new country or city. For this _2_ my first day or night in any new place is _3_ quiet and very few things happen. But my first night in Algeciras was very different. That night was very _4_ and unusual.At that time Algeciras in Southern Spain was a _5_ city. Rubbish could be found everywhere. I arrived late in the evening by _6_. As soon as I got off the boat, I went to look for a _7_. I found a small one not far from the boat.This hotel looked _8_ from the outside. But I was very _9_ and did not know my way around the city of Algeciras. So I had to stay in this hotel on the quay(码头). The moon was full and it was a clear, _10_ night. From the hotel I could look down at the sea. I could see the huge rock of Gibraltar in the bright moonlight.The hotel had a narrow(狭窄的)_11_. When I went through it, I had to climb up narrow and dark stairs to the first floor. I came to a small cupboard with a dark in front of it. This was the hotel office.An untidy and tired woman was _12_ beside the desk. I woke her up and told her I wanted a room for the night. Then she took me up some more stairs to a room on the second floor. Inside this room the _13_ was sitting playing cards with some friends. Maybe he _14_ the game and he looked at me angrily. After the woman told him that I wanted a room, he just said, Room Five, and turned back to his game of cards immediately. Then I knew why his business was so _15_.1. A. early B. late C. fast D. slowly2. A. choice B. aim C. reason D. journey3. A. sometimes B. always C. seldom D. never4. A. common B. quiet C. forgetful D. strange5. A beautiful B. dirty C. tidy D. modern6. A. bus B. boat C. train D. taxi7. A. market B. station C. hotel D. restaurant8. A. untidy B. funny C. clean D. interesting9. A. happy B. excited C. satisfied D. tired10. A. dark B. bright C. cloudy D. rainy 11. A. bedroom B. doorway C. ladder D. cupboard12. A. sitting B. sleeping C. talking D. standing13. A. manager B. cook C. waiter D. sailor14. A. won B. loved C. lost D. hated15. A. good B. bad C. small D. large1-5 ACBDB 6-10BCADB 11-15BBACB第二节，语法填空，（共10个格，第格1.5分, 共15分）So why has English changed over time? Actually all languages change and develop 16 when cultures meet and communicate with each other. At first the English 17 spoken in England between about AD 450 and 1150 was very different 18 from the English spoken today. It was based more on German than the English we speak at present. Then 19 gradually between about AD 800 and 1150, English became less like German because those 20 who ruled England spoke first Danish and later French. These new settlers 21 enriched the English language and especially 22 its vocabulary. So by 23 the 1600s Shakespeare was able to make use of a 24 wider vocabulary than ever before. In 1620 some British settlers moved to America. Later in 18th century some British people 25 were taken to Australia too. English began to be spoken in both countries. 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节：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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Once upon a time, there was an old man called Saiweng. He lived near Chinas northern borders (边界). Once his horse went into the land of northern people. His neighbors all felt sorry for him. “Perhaps this will soon turn out to be good luck,” said Saiweng. After a few months, his horse came back with another horse from the north. Everyone congratulated him. “Perhaps this will soon turn out to be bad luck,” said Saiweng. Before long, his son became fond of riding. One day he fell off a horse and broke his leg. Again, his neighbors all felt sorry for him. “Perhaps this will soon turn out to be good luck,” said Saiweng. One year later, the northern people started a war along the borders. All the strong young men took up arms and fought against the enemies. Most of them died. But Saiwengs son did not join in the fighting because he was lame (瘸的), so both of them survived. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 26. Saiweng lived in the _ of China. A. eastB. westC. southD. north 27. Who felt sorry for Saiweng when his horse went into the land of the northern people?A. His son. B. His wife.C. His neighbors.D. His friends.28. What did Saiwengs son enjoy doing?A. Running.B. Riding.C. Fighting.D. Walking. 29. Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?A. One year later, the northern people started a war along the borders. B. Everyone congratulated Saiweng on his new horse.C. Saiwengs son fell off a horse and broke his leg.D. Saiwengs son joined in the fighting.30. Whats the Chinese meaning of “survive”?A. 死亡B. 健康C. 幸存D. 残疾26-30 DCBDC BMr Brown, a teacher in a primary school, often fell asleep in class, but he didnt want his students to know and do that. One day he again fell asleep in class. When he woke up, one of the boys, Tom asked him, “Why did you fall asleep in class just now, dear sir?” Mr Browns face turned red. “I . I . The Sungod (太阳神) asked me to visit him in my dream,” he said. Tom wanted to say something, but he didnt. The next day, Tom also fell asleep in class. When the teacher saw him, he hung Tom up and asked him, “Why do you fall asleep in class and dont listen to me, Tom?” Tom answered with a smile on his face, “The Sungod asked me to visit him, too.” The teacher became angry when he heard this and asked, “What did he say to you, then?” “He told me he didnt see you yesterday.” 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。31. Mr Brown often _ when he was having a class. A. sang songs B. read novels C. fell asleep D. fell down32. Mr Browns face turned red because _.A. he was shy to speak to others B. he visited the SungodC. he didnt know what to say D. his student Tom found he was asleep in class 33. Mr Brown asked Tom _ in class.A. to visit the Sungod next time B. not to be tiredC. not to talk with teachers D. to listen to him carefully34. Mr Brown was _ when he heard Toms excuse for sleeping.A. happy B. angry C. surprised D. sad35. Whats the best title for the passage?A. The Sungod didnt see you yesterday. B. A good teacher and his students. C. Only teacher can sleep in class. D. A primary school.31-35 CDDBACOn November 18th, 1908, three men went up in a balloon(气球). They started early in London. The headman was Auguste Gaudron, and the other two men were Tannar and Maitland. They had a big balloon and they were ready for a long journey. Soon they heard the sea. They were carrying the usual rope, and it was hanging down from the basket of the balloon. At the end of the rope they had tied a metal box. It could hold water, or it could be empty. So they were able to change its weight. It was for use over the sea. They were also carrying some bags of sand. After the sun rose, the balloon went higher. It went up to 3,000 metres, and the air was very cold. The water in the balloon became ice. Snow fell past the mens basket, and they could see more snow on the ground. The men tried to throw out some more sand, but it was hard. They tried to break the icy sand with their knives, but it was not easy. The work was slow and they were still falling, so they had to drop some whole bags of sand. One of them fell on an icy lake and made a black hole in the ice. At last they pulled the box into the basket. It was still snowing, so they climbed to get away from the snow. They rose to 5,100 metres! Everything became icy. They were so cold that they decided to land. They came down in Poland heavily but safely. They had travelled 1,797 kilometres from London! 36. Three men flew in a balloon_. A. to the sea near London B. to a city near London C. to visit Poland D. experience a long journey 37. The metal box was used for _. A. carrying the bags of sand B. keeping drinking-water. C. carrying ropes of the basket D. changing weight of the balloon 38. When the balloon went up higher, _. A. the temperature of the balloon began to fall B. the sun went down at the same time C. they made a hole in the basket with their knives D. they could see a black hole on the ground 39. The underlined them in Para. 3 talks about _. A. the three men B. the knives C. falling ice D. bags of sand 40. Which of the following is NOT true? A. The three men started their journey before the sun rose. B. The balloon began to go up when they threw bags of sand out of the basket. C. When they pulled the box into the basket, the balloon began to climb up. D. The three men had to land because they felt too cold.36-40DDADB DEnglish words dont stay the same. People need new words for new ideas and new inventions. Some new words come into use, and some old words are used in a new way. English can change by borrowing from other languages. The word“tomato” was borrowed from Mexico, and “tea” came from China, and so on. Now a great many new space and science words are being borrowed from other countries, too. New words can be created in other ways. For example, some can be created by adding two words together. “Weekend” and “cookbook” are made up of two parts. Sometimes new words are shorter forms of older words. The word “photo” was made from “photograph” by cutting off the end of the longer words. “Plane” was made by cutting off the front part of “airplane”. The names of people and products can become new words. Our “sandwich” was named after a man named Sandwich and “sello(透明胶带)” was a name given by the company that first made the product.41.New English words are needed because_.A. people use old words in a new way. B. people need a new way to speak C. the world is changing in a different way. D. new ideas and new inventions come about 42. What can we know from the passage? A. New science words are shorter than the old ones. B. The best way to make a new word is adding words together. C. Some new English words are borrowed from other languages. D. Most new English words are the name of a person or a product. 43. According to the passage, which of the following is true? A. New words come into use while older words disappear. B. New words can only be formed by adding two words together. C. The word “tea” was borrowed from China. D. The word “photo” was named after its inventor. 44. The main idea of the passage is that _. A. the English language is always changing B. there are new ideas in English today. C. people name new products and inventions D. the change of languages on in the world 45. This passage may most probably be taken from _. A. a story book B. a science magazine C. a business report D. a TV advertisement(广告)41-45DCCAB第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）下面是5名中学生在学习或生活中遇到的难题和供选择的6个解决问题的建议。请为每一个学生选择最佳的解决办法。( )46. My friend Jenny always takes a walkman(随身听) with her and listen to loud music. I think it may hurt her ears. But she doesnt seem to care.( )47. Sam saw some bird eggs under a tree when we had a trip in the forest. He wanted to take them home. I stopped him. Hes angry with me.( )48. Jack let me play with his favorite toy car. I make it go too fast and it crashed.( )49. All my friends have many new clothes. They wear clothes in different style every day. But my parents cant afford it. I think its a shame.( )50. My close friend always wants me to give him the answers in exams. I do that. But Im afraid I might be caught. If I dont do that, he might not be my friend any more.A. Try to talk to him, tell him its wrong for you two to do that. Then try to help him with his lessons in your spare time. If he cant accept it, let it be. Maybe hes not such a good friend.B. You shouldnt regret. The beauty of ones looking or appearance doesnt stand for everything. You are young and still depend on your parents. The most important thing is to study hard and you are sure to have a good future.C. I used to have the same problem. You can try my ideas, they really work. First, talk about the things you like best and can do best. Then try to make friends with your neighbors.D. You can get some examples from newspapers, magazines or TV shows, let her know its really bad.E. Tell him that he has done something good to animals. If he takes the eggs home, how will their mother feel when she cant find them? On the other hand, what kind of birds are they?F. Say sorry to him first. And try to repair it. Or you may give him your favourite toy car instead. Or buy a new one for him.46-50 DEFBA. 基础写作（15分）明天(星期五)全班同学将去参观科学博物馆(the Science Museum)，由你(班长)通知全体同学。(通知的开头和结尾已给出)内容如下：1. 早上8点钟在校门口集合，步行前往。2. 带笔和笔记本。3. 参观时要认真听，仔细看并记下有趣的东西。4. 不可在博物馆内大声喧哗及拍照。5. 下星期一交一份有关参观的报告。参考词汇：，喧哗make noises; 拍照take photos; 上交hand in; 要求：1.使用5句话2短文必须包括提供的所有内容，可适当发挥。Fellow students，We are going to visit the Science Museum tomorrow. _ Thank you.Fellow students，We are going to visit the Science Museum tomorrow. We will meet at the school gate at eight in the morning and we will go there on foot. Take your pens and notebooks with you. We should listen and watch carefully and write down something interesting when you visit the museum. Please dont make any noise in the museum and dont take any pictures. You will have to hand in a report about the visit next Monday. Thank you.单词拼写。根据提示，写出正确的单词。（共10小题，每小题1分，共1