四川省棠湖中学新课改高一上期期中考试英语试题

1、棠湖中学高2015届高一（上）期中阶段检测英语全卷分第I卷(选择题和第II卷(非选择题两部分。考试时间120分钟，满分150分。第I卷(选择题，共95分第一部分：听力测试(共两节，满分20分第1节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。 Why did the man's family go to Australia during Christmas?A. To go sightseeing. B. To visit his uncle. C. To visit his grandparents. How much will the woman probabl

2、y pay for the rent?A. $200. B. $400. C. $100. What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Couple. B. Workmates. C. Neighbors. Why would Lily come home late?A. She attended a party.B. She studied at her classmate's house.C. She did some cleaning at school. How did the man arr

3、ive at last?A. By bike. B. By taxi. C. By subway. 第2节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Who can get the tickets?A. The man. B. The woman. C. The man's brother.7. When will the two speakers meet?A. At 5:50. B. At 6:10. C. At 6:30.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where does the conversatio

4、n probably take place?A. In a restaurant. B. At the airport. C. In a company.9. What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Colleagues. B. Schoolmates. C. Business partners.请听第8段材料，回答第1012题。10. What's the weather like today?A. Sunny B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.11. What does the woma

5、n usually do when she is bored?A. She watches TV. B. She has a big meal. C. She goes out for fun. 12. Why was the man unhappy yesterday?A. He didn't sleep well. B. He lost his meal tickets. C. He wasted so much time. 请听第9段材料，回答第1316题。13. What did the Browns think of their trip to Venezuela?A. Ex

6、cellent. B. Tiring. C. Boring.14. What do we know about the hotels in Venezuela?A. The food there is terrible. B. The people there are helpful. C. They are great but expensive.15. What problem do the Browns probably have in Venezuela?A. The climate. B. The language. C. The transportation16. Which of

7、 the following is not worth buying in Venezuela?A. Gold. B. Jewelry. C. Clothes.请听第10段材料，回答第1720题。17. What does Tom like?A. Reading. B. Swimming. C. Walking his dog.18. How old is Tom?A. 11. B. 12. C. 13.19. What do we know about Tom?A. He is a good student. B. He is bad at math. C. He doesn't l

8、ike his teachers.20. What does the speaker mainly tell us?A. Children should have their own hobbies.B. Children experience stress from their parents.C. Children should spend more time with their parents.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第1节 单项填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）21. Mary Lennon, _ 90-year-old silent movie ac

9、tress, won an award in _ 1930s. She said she was glad to make _ progress in acting movies.A. the, /, the B. a, the, / C. a, /, a D. an, the, /22. - Do you mind my closing the door? It is a bit cold in the classroom this morning.- _, in fact.A. Go ahead B. Its up to you C. Absolutely D. Yes, I do.23.

10、 - Hurry up, Maggie. If not, we will miss the bus.- Oh, sorry. I _ the time.A. dont notice B. didnt notice C. havent noticed D. wont notice24. The book Rob had looked forward to _ him yesterday and he was very excited.A. reaching B. has reached C. had reached D. reached25. - The plane _ soon. Would

11、you please return to your seat?- Yeah, of course.A. landed B. is landed C. is landing D. will be landed26. - What do you enjoy in your spare time, Peggy?- _ the piano, which makes me feel _. A. Playing, relaxed B. Playing, relaxing C. Play, relaxing D. Play, relaxed27. I would appreciate _ very much

12、 if you could give me some suggestions about GRE. A. it B. that C. you D. this28. - It is not easy for Jackie Chen to be a superstar in the movies. -Yes, He worked so hard for many years that his career really _. A. took on B. took off C. took over D. took away29. - The price of the gas _ sharply du

13、ring the several months.- So it has. I want to find someone to go to work with me to share the fee.A. has been put away B. has been put up C. has been put out D. has been put off30. _! Neo runs _ faster than Tim.A. What a wonderful competition it is, too B. What a wonderful competition is, a lotC. H

14、ow wonderful the competition it is, quite D. How wonderful the competition is, much第2节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）Abbie started the ninth grade in a big city high school. But soon she began 31 her old school. It had been small and friendly. This new school was not. No one here seemed to 32 if Abbie felt

15、 welcome or not and no one spoke to her. Gradually, Abbie believed that her thoughts werent good enough to be 33 . So she continued to stay 34 .Her parents were very worried about her for they 35 shed never make friends. They tried everything they could to help her to be 36 , but it didnt work.When

16、Abbie started the tenth grade, she 37 a youth group in her neighborhood, hoping to make friends. She met people who on the outside welcomed her, 38 on the inside just wished she would stay out of the 39 .By Christmas Abbie was so 40 that she decided to commit suicide(自杀 and leave her parents a note

17、in the mailbox. She opened the mailbox and found letters 41 there.She pulled the letter out to 42 who they were from. To her 43 , she saw one for her. She44 it; it was a card from one of the guys in the youth group.Dear Abbie,I 45 to apologize for not talking to you earlier, but I have been going th

18、rough a difficult time recently. I 46 we can become friends and help each other.Sincerely your friend,Michael HillAbbie looked at the 47 over and over again. “Become friends,” she smiled, realizing that someone cared about her and wanted her 48 .She turned around and went back to her house 49 . Mayb

19、e you can say the card was a Christmas surprise, but the 50 is that friendship is the best gift you can give anyone.31. A. supporting B. missing C. praising D. hating32. A. doubt B. argue C. care D. explain33. A. expected B. remembered C. reported D. heard34. A. quiet B. nervous C. busy D. kind35. A

20、. imagined B. understood C. feared D. believed36. A. accepted B. recognized C. encouraged D. reminded37. A. led B. joined C. discovered D. established38. A. so B. or C. for D. but39. A. group B. school C. city D. neighborhood40. A. weak B. bored C. sad D. tired41. A. still B. already C. even D. agai

21、n42. A. prove B. guess C. tell D. see43. A. surprised B. surprise C. surprising D. surprisingly44. A. opened B. examined C. threw D. rolled45. A. decide B. agree C. try D. want46. A. realize B. hope C. promise D. learn47. A. sky B. mailbox C. note D. card48. A. letters B. congratulations C. help D.

22、opinion49. A. bravely B. happily C. patiently D. secretly50. A. truth B. rule C. excuse D. result第三部分：阅读理解（共一节，20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）AWhite House ToursMembers of the public can visit the White House now. Requests (请求 must be made through ones Member of Congress (国会议员. These self-guided tours are availabl

23、e from 7:30 am to 11:00 am Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 12:00 pm Fridays, and 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays (except for holidays. Requests can be made up to six months in advance and no less than 21 days in advance. All White House tours are free.If you wish to visit the White House and are a

24、 citizen from a foreign country, please contact your embassy (大使馆 for help in making a tour request.All visitors 18 years of age or older will be required to present a valid (有效的 photo ID. All foreign visitors must present their passport. All other forms of foreign identification will not be accepte

25、d.All visitors should call the 24-hour Visitors Office information line at 202-456-7041 to determine if any last minute changes have been made in the tour schedule (时间表.Forbidden Items: Cameras or video recorders Handbags, book bags, backpacks or purses Food, drinks, or cigarettes Any pointed object

26、s Guns, or knives of any sizeThe U.S. Secret Service has the right to forbid any other personal items. Umbrellas, car keys, and cell phones (including those with cameras are permitted. However, guests will not be allowed to use cell phones inside the White House.Please note that there is no place to

27、 store forbidden items for visitors. Those who arrive with forbidden items will not be allowed to enter the White House.Restrooms / Public telephonesThe nearest restrooms and public telephones to the White House are in the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion (the park area south of the White House. Restrooms a

28、nd public telephones are not available at the White House.The DisabledPlease contact your Member of Congress if you cannot hear or see clearly and need help during your White House tour. Guide animals are permitted in the White House.51. When can people visit the White House?A. At 9:30 am on Monday.

29、 B. At 10:00 am on Wednesday.C. At 1:00 pm on Friday. D. At 11:00 am on Sunday.52. We can learn from paragraphs 2-4 that _.A. people must call the information line before 10:00 pmB. children below 18 are not allowed to visit the White HouseC. foreign visitors must bring their passport to visit the W

30、hite HouseD. only very few foreign visitors are allowed to visit the White House53. Which of the following is forbidden to be taken into the White House?A. car keys. B. cell phones. C. umbrellas. D. backpacks.54. We can learn from the text that in the White House people can _.A. bring guide animals

31、if necessary B. make calls using their own cell phonesC. use the restrooms there D. have a tour guide55. This passage mainly tells us _.A. when the White House is open to public B. things we should know about the White House tourC. some attractions in the White House D. what things are forbidden in

32、the White HouseBHave you lost your marbles (弹珠? Dont worry! You can buy more from Harli Jordean.Harli Jordean, the 8-year-old kid, soon to be 9, is just too lovely. He was born in Stoke Newington, London in spring 2003. He started up an Internet marble company where he sells the toys. And recently t

33、he 8-year-old student was written into the record books for being the youngest founder（创立者）and chief executive officer (首席执行官 (CEO of an Internet company.Harlis love for marbles got rolling when he was 6. According to Tina, Harlis mother, he loved the colcorful toys so much that he would go to sleep

34、 talking about marbles and the first thing in the morning he did was talking about marbles. And his family started calling him “the Marble King”.“I like the patterns (样式 and designs of marbles. You can collect hundreds of different colors, shaps, and sizes. Its fun,” Harli told WR News. “And I reall

35、y enjoy looking at them, touching them, holding them, studying them and playing them with my friends.”Harli Jordeans marble company has a long history. After losing his marbles to an older boy, Harli and his mom turned to the Internet for ordering more marbles. However, they couldnt find a Web site

36、that sold the toys. That gave Harli an ideato start a Web site where people could find different types of marbles. With his familys help, Harli created a Web site that sells marbles and marble accessories. His collection includes tiny and large marbles, along with clear and colorful ones.Since start

37、ing his business, Harli has learned how to work with marble suppliers and fill orders. In the past two years, hes received orders from customers around the world. Some of the countries where he has sold the most marbles are Brazil, Italy, and the United States. Most kids just love marbls!So how does

38、 Harli feel about being the worlds youngest CEO?“It feels marvelous (不可思议的. I like having my own company. I like being the boss,” he says. “It really surprised me and probably my teachers too. I don't think they believed me when I used to say to them I have a marble business!”56. We can learn fr

39、om paragraphs 1-4 that Harli Jordean _.A. likes playing marbles only and is very good at itB. falls behind his classmates because of his businessC. started to show an interest in marbles over two years agoD. got the name “the Marble King” from his friends57. Why did Harli want to start an Internet m

40、arble company?A. Because he loved colorful marbles so much.B. Because there were no Web sites selling marbles.C. Because he wanted to improve his computer skills.D. Because he knew he could make much money out of it.58. Which of the following sentences is right?A. Harli created his Web site alone.B.

41、 Harli has sold his most marbles in Britain, Italy, and the U.S.C. Harli has already known how to work with marble suppliers and fill orders.D. Harlis teachers believed him all the time.59. What does the author want to tell us by telling the story?A. Its never too late to learn. B. Dont be afraid of

42、 making mistakesC. Just do it when you have got an idea. D. Being careful is the key to success.60. What can be the best title of the passage?A. People can buy marbles on Internet. B. How to start a Web site selling marbles?C. A kid became the youngest founder and CEO. D. Why do kids like marbles?CW

43、ho doesnt have a clingy friend? You know, that person who often calls, texts, and e-mails. He often needs your attention, your feedback（反馈）, or your help. Worse yet, he often gets antsy when you dont reply immediately.Is there ever a moment when you just want to turn off your phone and be alone? But

44、 you wont do that to a friend. Actually there are better ways to deal with a clingy friend.Give Yourself Some TimeIf you really need some time for yourself, or youre just tired of being the listener, just explain to your friend honestly that you want or need some time of your own. Even the most dete

45、rmined (坚决的 friends will understand and give you some space. Of course, those extremely clingy friends will still call, text, and e-mail. If that happens, just reply gently that you need some time for yourself.Suggest an Activity for Your FriendIf youre tired of different get-togethers and outings,

46、then you should advise your friend to do something alone. If you both like sports, you could tell your friend to have a try at a new gym. If your friend likes your suggestion, but insists that you go along, just explain that youve already visited the gym. Mention that you enjoy the gym. If youre luc

47、ky, hell try it, and like it.Introduce Your Clingy Friend to OthersYour clingy friend may just be lonely or have trouble meeting new people. If thats the case, introduce him to others with similar interests. He may just make some new friends._Theres no reason for you to rudely tell your clingy frien

48、d that hes a pain in the neck. Just follow the above advice to take your time back. After a while, your clingy friend should learn to value your time and your friendship.61. What does the underlined word “antsy” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Busy. B. Silent. C. Nervous. D. Bored.62. What does the

49、author suggest you do in the first advice?A. Understand your friend. B. Be honest with your friends.C. Spend more time with your friends. D. Keep your distance from your friends.63. Which of the following can be the best title for the last paragraph?A. Give Your Friend Some Time. B. Take Your Time B

50、ack.C. Dont Be Rude. D. Value Your Friendship.64. We can learn from the text that clingy people_.A. are very confident B. have little free timeC. dont respect others D. dont want to be alone65. Which of the following suggestions may not be accepted by the writer to deal with a clingy friend? A. Let

51、him make friends with others with similar interestsB. Just explain to your friend honestlyC. Advise your friend to do something aloneD. Turn off your phoneDWhat you see is what you eat, according to the latest study to confirm that watching TV encourages children to eat more junk food. But the resea

52、rchers say there may be an easy way to stop unhealthy snacking (吃零食 in front of the television: put healthier food within easy reach.Leah Lipsky and Ronal Iannotti are the scientists who worked on the study, which was reported this week in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. The re

53、port says that for every hour of television children watch, they are 8% less likely to eat fruit every day, 18% more likely to eat candy, and 16% more likely to eat fast food.The reasons for the link (联系 between watching TV and eating junk food arent surprising: young people watching TV are exposed

54、to more advertising for unhealthy foodsuch as fast foodthan commercials (广告 for fresh fruit and vegetables. Studies show that children who watch a lot of TV are more likely to prefer eating things that are high in sugar, salt and fat, even when they arent watching TV.The researchers also found that

55、some children who snacked in front of the television, however, increased the amount of fruit that they ate. It all depended on what was available and within reach. “Of course, the link was nowhere near as strong as that between TV watching and the increased eating of candy, soda and fast food in gen

56、eral,” says Lipsky. “But it suggests that if you have other choices availableand dont have the unhealthy choices availablethen children might be encouraged to eat more fruit.”Lipsky and Iannotti also recommend that parents restrain the amount of time that children spend in front of a TV or computern

57、o more than two hours a day for children over two years old.66. Which of the following is an easy way to stop unhealthy snacking in front of the television?A. Avoiding watching advertisements. B. Putting healthy food nearby.C. Putting unhealthy food nearby. D. Watching TV with parents.67. Why do children want to eat unhealthy food in front of the television?A. Because there are many advertisements for unhealthy food.B. Because eating unhealthy food is a good way to kill time.C. Because its interesting to eat unhealthy food while watching TV.D. Because children dont l