四川省雅安中学2014年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷

四川省雅安中学2014年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷本试卷分为第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。考试结束后，将第卷和机读卡一并收回。第卷（三部分选择题，共 110 分）第一节（共5小题；每小题15分，满分75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10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 Where might the dialogue take place? A. In a restaurant B. In a hotel C. In a library2What does the man make the appointment to do? A. To have a job interview B. To borrow some books C. To have a medical examination3What are the two speakers talking about? A.Clothes B. Weather C. Health4How much will the woman pay? A. $4 B. $3 C. $25 What do you know about Susan? A. Her husband works in Shanghai B. She has got a job in Beijing C. Shell move to Beijing第二节（共15小题；每小题15分，满分225分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话后或独白有几个小题，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。每段对话读两遍。听下面一段材料，回答第6至8题。6Where will the two speakers fly to? A. London B.Beijing C. Xian7Why did the woman come to China? A. To attend a meeting B.For sightseeing C. To visit some friends8What do you know about the man? AIts his first visit to China BHe has visited many cities in China CHe might be a space scientist听下面一段材料，回答第9至11题。9What do you know about the basketball game? A. The Chinese team won B. The Spanish team won C. The American team won10What is the womans favorite sport? A. Ping - pong B. Football C. Basketball 11What might be the relationship between the two speakers? A. Workmates B.Teammates C. Schoolmates听下面一段材料，回答第12至14题12What can we learn about David? A. Hell go to Australia B. Hes good at doing business C. He lost a lot of money13What does the man think about doing? A. Going on with his business B. Moving to another country C. Starting a new business14How does the woman feel about economic situation in her country? A. Very good B.Very bad C.Quite acceptable 听下面一段材料，回答第15至17题。15Where might the dialogue take place? A. In a department store B.In a police station C. In a hotel16What did the man buy? A. A pair of sunglasses B.A pair of trainers C. Nothing17What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Apply for a new passport B. Contact his lawyer C. Look for it in other places 听下面一段独白，回答第18至20题。18How does the woman feel about staying in London?A. She is a little homesickB. She feels quite at home C. She often feels lonely19 What does the woman usually do at the weekend? A. She visits local families B. She works hard at school C. She visits interesting places20What can we learn about the school? A. It has students from all over the world B. It has only about fifteen students C. It teaches English and French第二部分：英语知识运用 （共40分）第一节：单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）21. Beethoven, _ famous composer, wrote some of the greatest piano pieces of all _ Time. A. the; the B. a; / C. a; the D. the; /22. How long do you think it will be _ China launched another manned spaceship? A. until B. since C. when D. before23. It is no use _ with him, because he never listens to others opinions. A. arguing B. to argue C. being arguing D. argues 24. _ you have grown up, you should not rely on your parents any more. A, Because of B. So that C. Until D. Now that25. He suddenly saw Sue _ the room and pushed his way _ the crowd to get to her. A. through; across B. across; through C. across; over D. over; through26. We each _ a different point of view. Each of us _ got something to say. A. have; have B. has; has C. have; has D. has; have27. Scientists have found no _ of life on Mars so far, though great efforts have been made on the research. A. symbols B. signs C. marks D. signals28. I cant _ Jim hes a mystery to me. A. draw out B. look out C. figure out D. come out29. She doesnt even know _ her daughter is dead or alive. A. since B. what C. when D. whether30. Let Harry play with your toys as well. Clare, you must learn to _. A. share B. support C. care D. spare第二节：完形填空（共20小题; 每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31-50各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。 There are many different ways of seeing a town for the first time. One of them is to walk around it, guide-book 31 hand. Of course, we may 32 with our guide-books the history and 33 developments of a town and get to know them. 34 , if we take our time and 35 in a town for a while, we may get to know it better. When we 36 it as a whole, we begin to have some 37 , which even the best guide-books do not answer. Why is the town just 38 this this shape, this plan, this size? Why do its streets 39 in this particular way, and not in any 40 way? Here even the best guide-book 41 us. One cant find the information in it about how a town has developed to the 42 appearance. It may not describe the original 43 of a town. However, one may get some idea of what it 44 look like by walking around the town. One can also imagine 45 the town was first planned and built. Then one can learn more about in what direction the town 46 to develop. What is the 47 of studying towns in this way？For me, it is 48 a matter that one gets a greater depth of pleasure by visiting and seeing a town with ones own eyes. A 49 visit to a town may help one better understand why it is attractive 50 just reading about it in a guide-book.31. A.at B. in C. by D. on32. A. study B.write C. tell D. remember33. A. strange B. similar C. special D.separate34. A. Until B. Before C. Since D. However35. A. stay B. work C.march D. wait36. A. 1ook after B. look at C. 1ook for D. 1ook up37. A. ideas B. opinions C. questions D.feelings 38. A. 1ike B. for C.of D. as39. A. open B. begin C. run D. move40. A. one B. more C.such D. other41. A. fails B. tricks C.helps D. satisfies42. A. old B. normal C. present D.first 43. A. capital B. meaning C.change D. design44. A. seemed to B. used to C. had to D. happened to45. A. how B.what C. when D. where46. A. stops B. continues C. starts D.appears 47. A. difficulty B. view C. problem D.advantage 48. A. simply B.nearly C. generally D. hardly49. A. costly B. personal C. group D.formal 50. A. from B. with C. through D.than 第三部分：阅读理解（ 每题2分，共 40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The morning had been a disaster.My tooth was aching,and Id been in an argument with a friend.Her words still hurt：“The trouble with you is that you wont put yourself in my place.Cant you see things from my point of view?”I shook my head stubbornlyand felt the ache in my tooth.Id thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday,but the pain was really unbearable.I started calling the dentists in the phone book,but no one could see me immediately.Finally, at about lunchtime,I got lucky. “If you come by right now,”the receptionist said,“the dentist will fit you in .”I look my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist.What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice?Why wasnt he as busy as the others? In the dentists office,I sat down and looked around.I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried.The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one. When I tole her my fears, she laughed and said ,“Dont worry.The dentist is very good.” “How long do I have to wait for him?”I asked impatiently. “Come on ,he is coming.Just lie down and relax.And enjoy the artwork,”the assistant said. “The artwork?”I was puzzled. The chair went back,suddenly I smiled.There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it: on the ceiling（天花板）.How considerate the dentist was ! At that moment,I began to understand what my friend meant by her words. What a relief!51.Which of the following best describes the authors feeling that morning? A.Cheerful. B.Nervous. C.Upset. D.Satisfied. 52.What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist? A.The dentists being as busy as the other dentists. B.The dentists agreeing to treat her at very short notice. C.The surroundings of the dentists office. D.The laughing assistant of the dentist.53.Why did the author suddenly smile? A.Because the dentist came at last. B.Because the assistant kept comforting her. C.Because she could relax in the chair. D.Because she saw a picture on the ceiling.54.What did the author learn from her experience most probably? A.Put oneself in others shoes . B.Have a good word for ones friend C.Strike while the iron is hot. D.A friend in need is a friend indeed. BChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, Ive found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors-silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.Its fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didnt want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.55. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today? A. Because they are convenient and inexpensive. B. Because they are traditional and safe. C. Because they are colorful and available. D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.56. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _. A. to ride it for funB.to experience local skills C. to use it for transport D. to improve his riding skills57. How did the author feel about his street crossing? A. It was boring. B.It was wonderful. C. It was lively. D. It was difficult.58. Which of the following best describes the authors biking experience? A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills. B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding. C. The author took great pleasure in biking. D. The author was praised by the other bikers. CSorry to say, our brains naturally start slowing down at the Cruelty young age of 30. It used to be thought that this couldnt be helped, but new studies show that people of any age can train their brains to work faster. Your brain is a learning machine, says University of California scientist Dr. Michael Merzenich. Given the right tools, we can train our brains to act like they did when we were younger. All thats required is the practice designed just for the purpose: a few exercises for the mind.Merzenich has developed a computer-based training method to speed up the process(过程) in which the brain deals with information (). Since much of the data we receive comes through speech, the Brain Fitness Program works with language and hearing to better speed and accuracy (准确性).Over the course of training, the program starts asking you to distinguish (辨别) sounds (between dog and bog, for example) at an increasingly faster speed. Its a bit like tennis instructor, says Merzenich, hitting balls at you faster and faster to keep you challenged(受到挑战). You may start out slow, but before long youre pretty quick.The biggest finding in brain research in the last ten years is that the brain at any age is highly plastic. If you ask your brain to learn, it will learn. And it may even speed up while in the process.To keep your brain young and plastic you can do one of a million new activities that challenge and excite you: playing table tennis or bridge, doing crossword puzzles, learning a language. When it comes to preventing ageing, you really do use it or lose it , says Barbara Sahakian, professor at Cambridge University.59. Dr. Merzenichs training method mainly depends on _. A. the activities one joins in B. computer languages C. speech training D. the information being dealt with60. By saying the brain at any age is highly plastic , the writer probably means the brain can be_. A. developed B. mastered C.used D. researched61. What can we learn from the text? A. Practice makes a quick mind. B. People believed nothing could stop the brain slowing down. C. Dr. Merzenich is a scientist in computer, D. Brain research started ten years ago.62. Which of the following agrees with the writers idea? A. The training methods work better for the old. B. Its necessary to take part in as many activities as possible. C. The training of the brain should start at an early age. D. People should use the brain to stop it from ageing. 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The main purpose of the passage is to_.A. compare the difference of different heater brandsB. advise people to save on heating billsC. report the new development of portable heatersD. persuade people to buy the product E The fiddler crab (蟹) is a living clock. It indicates(=shows) the time of day by the colour of its skin, which is dark by day and pale by night. The crabs changing colour follows a regular twentyfour hour plan that exactly matches the daily rhythm (节奏) of the sun. Does the crab actually keep time, or does its skin simply answer to the suns rays, changing colour according to the amount of light strikes it? To find out, biologists kept crabs in a dark room for two months. Even without daylight, the crabs skin colour continued to change exactly on time. This characteristic (特