黄冈中学2015年春季高一年级期中考试英语试题

1、 湖北省黄冈中学2015年春季高一年级期中考试英语试题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）AI cantthinkof a better way of appreciating a new culture than by taking part in one of its festivals. Youll find that some festivals are celebrated by an entire country, while others may be known only to a single city or region, but either way festivals

2、 play an important role in a certain culture. Just enjoy them!Tomatina Bunol, SpainEvery last Wednesday in August, the town of Bunol is filled with tons of tomatoes in the worlds biggest food flight. Many people wear goggles (护目镜) during this hour of great fun, as the town becomes a red river.Boryeo

3、ng Mud Festival Boryeong, South KoreaFor two weeks in July, millions gather in Boryeong to experience the grey pools and slides. What began as a way to help sell the regions mineral-rich mud has turned into a festiveparty with music and fireworks. The mud is usuallyonlyavailable in cosmetic products

4、 (化妆品), but here you can cake yourself in grey as you want.Holi IndiaHoli, the Festival of Colors, is a Hindu celebration full of joy and one of Indiasmostimportant holidays. During the day of thelastfull moon of the lunar month, usually late February or early March, the air is full of brightly colo

5、red powder (粉末). The festival is celebrated differently throughout the country, with bonfires and music, but the cheerful spirit is common among Hindu people around the world.International Pillow Fight Day WorldwideTens of thousands of people took part in the 4th annual International Pillow Fight Da

6、y on April 2, 2013From London to Vancouver to many other cities, the festival is held in more than 100 countries. So just bring a soft pillow in early April, and watch feathers fly.21According to the author, _.AIts usually hard for people to accept a different cultureBfestivals in a certain culture

7、often change with timeC there should be festivals celebrated by the whole worldD festivals give people the best chances to experience a culture22We learn from the passage that _.Athe town of Bunol in Spain is on a river BInternational Pillow Fight Day has a short historyCcosmetic products sell well

8、on Boryeong Mud Festival DHoli is the greatest festival for Indian people23The passage is most likely to be found in _.Aa travel magazine Ba technical report C a geography book Da personal diaryBWhen I came to Cincinnati (a city in the US) as an au pair (家庭打工留学生), a lot of things there were differen

9、t from what I knew. My host family lived in a huge house I could only describe as a “castle”. In Germany I had lived in a small apartment together with my mom. Soon I found out that the “castle” was actually rather small in our neighborhood.Everybody there was very friendly and polite. They greeted

10、you when they were walking by at least 3 feet away from you. They must not have seen a German au pair before, for most people I met asked me all kinds of questions about Germany. I enjoyed answering their various strange questions. I made a lot of friends and I started to hang out with them.Of cours

11、e, there were a number of new things, and it took me the whole year to find them all out. I never got homesick. Perhaps it was because I did not have too many negative (负面的) experiences and felt loved and welcomed there.However, I had undergone some painful experiences back in Germany. I was frustra

12、ted by the way people would run me over and not even say “Sorry.” Taking up my studies at the TU-Dresden, I felt lonely. Everybody here seemed to be withdrawn (离群的) and I missed everything I had in Cincinnati. Germany was so “cold”. I found it so much harder to make new friends. After six months I g

13、ot a roommate and only two good friends. I also flew back to Cincinnati several times for long periods. I felt that without those visits I was not able to make it.Now I am over this German culture shock. It almost took me an entire year. I am still going back and forward between Dresden and Cincinna

14、ti four times a year.24When the author lived in Cincinnati, _.Asome people were not very kind to her Bmany people were curious about her motherlandCshe lived in a real castle Dshe lived in the biggest house in the neighborhood25In the opinion of the author, life in Cincinnati was _.Ahard Bpainful Cw

15、onderful D strange26Which of the following statements is TRUE about the author?AShe lived with her mother in a big house in Germany.BShe did miss her friends in Cincinnati when she was at the TU-Dresden.CShe never went back to Cincinnati after she came back to Germany.DShe seldom hung out with her A

16、merican friends as she was too busy.27What is the best title for this passage?AUniversity life in Germany BAdvantages of living in USA CMy culture shock experience D How to be an au pair in USACYou are what you eat and fats are a main food for Asias fast-food generation. Dr. Chwang, director of the

17、Department of Food Nutrition, says children are eating more meat and drinking more soft drinks. That is totally different from the traditional diet of vegetables and rice and little meat. “They like big pieces of fried meat with a soft drink. So although they may eat the same amount of food, their c

18、alorie intake (卡路里摄入量) has increased. Now about 40 to 45 percent of their calories come from fat,” says Chwang.Although on the whole Asians are often thin, culture namely Asians hospitality (热情好客) is a reason for the fatness of todays generation, according to Chwang. “Asian people love food,” she sa

19、ys, “Eating and drinking are important social and family activities.” In the past, however, big meals were only hosted for special events, as people were more careful with money. In todays climate of wealth and high consumption (消耗), 10-course meals are no longer reserved for important times.“In the

20、 past, people had four or more children now, they have one or two, so they are likely to spoil them,” says Chwang. “The easiest way is to give them quality food. Parents think feeding them well is showing their love. They feel bad when their children look thin.”When describing the physical condition

21、 of most overweight Asian children, Chwang says：“there is a clear relationship between fatness and indoor play. Children get fat because they dont move, and in the end, they dont want to move because they are fat.”Because of technology, a growing army of children prefer video games to old outdoor sp

22、orts. “What do children do when watching TV or sitting in front of the computer playing video games? They eat chocolate and drink Coke,” says Chwang.28Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?AAsian children no longer follow their diet tradition. BAsian people now like to save mor

23、e money.CAsian children eat big meals more often. DCulture leads to the fatness of Asian children.29According to the passage, the quality food fed by more parents is actually _.Ahealthful food Bqualified food Chigh-calorie food Dagreeable food30Some parents feel bad when their children look thin, be

24、cause _.Athey feel that they are not wealthy enough to afford “quality food”Bthey feel that they dont take good care of their childrenCthe children dont have a good physical conditionDtheir children dont love eating and drinking31The purpose of this article is to _.Acompare the traditional diet with

25、 todays diet of Asian childrenBfind reasons for increased food consumption of Asian peopleCprove the relationship between fatness and indoor playDexplain why many Asian children are overweight nowadaysDRetirement (退休) should be time of joy and freedom. However, for some people retirement comes with

26、feelings of depression (沮丧), which makes life difficult for them.Retirement is a major life change. Even good changes usually involve some kinds of loss. When you retire, you find yourself lacking whatever working used to provide. That could include, for example, 1knowing youre working for society,

27、2getting admiration from your skills, 3having “aha” moments when you solve problems, 4having people to socialize with, and 5simply having a place to go and a reason to get out of bed every day. For most people, theres a financial loss, too. Also, retirement age is a time when a lot of people have to

28、 deal with losing their parents or having serious health problems of their own.Because of all these, retirees are more likely to get depressed.Depression is very harmful. First, depression can make physical health problems worse. Second,it takes a toll on relationships, because it can make people an

29、gry. Third, its hard to getmuch done when youre depressed.What can we do to overcome (克服) the feelings of depression? First, do all the things that help depression in general：drink enough water, exercise, talk to friends, have a hobby, laugh, and spend time in nature. If you feel depressed more ofte

30、n than not, its probably time to talk to a doctor about your feelings. Second, its important to keep busy and get out of the house when you can. Make specific plans with friends. Take a class Volunteer. Or just make sure you start each day with some kind of goal. Third, try to focus on what youve ga

31、ined by retiring. Think about what you may have now that you wished you had before you were able to retire. For example, days that are less stressful, a chance to rest and take better care of your body, more time for your family and yourself. To write, to start a hobby and to learn something new are

32、 all new possibilities. Finally, tell your story. Youve lived a long time and you become an oral historian each time you talk with someone about your experiences. You can also write in a journal or make a video recording of your memories. Telling your stories can help you look back on your life and

33、career with a sense of wholeness and achievements.32People may find life very hard after they retire because of _.AfreedomBNervousness Cdiscouragement (losing heart)Dhard work33All the following can cause the retirees unpleasant feelings EXCEPT _.Athey will suffer from financial loss Bthey have to s

34、upport their parentsCthey may lose the reason to get up early Dthey may have fewer people to socialize with34The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 means _.Ait makes peoples relationships unusual Bit makes peoples relationships in peaceCit makes peoples relationships in danger Dit makes people stay

35、in touch with each other.35What would be the best title for the passage?ADepression and Retirement BDepression During Retirement Is HarmfulCReasons for Depression During Retirement DHow to Overcome Depression During Retirement第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。Why do girls

36、have to play sports? You might say “to get exercise” and youd be right. To have fun?36But theres more. In fact, there are at least four more reasons. According to the Womens Sports Foundation, girls who play sports get a lot more than just health.Girls who play sports do better in school.37But resea

37、rch shows that girls who play sports do better in school than those who dont. Exercise improves learning, memory and concentration, which can give active girls an advantage in the classroomGirls who play sports learn teamwork and goal-setting skills. Sports teach valuable life skills. When working w

38、ith coaches, trainers and teammates to win games and achieve goals, youre learning how to be successful.38.Playing sports builds up self-confidence. Girls who play sports feel better about themselves. Why?39Sports are also a feel-good activity because they help girls get in shape, keep a healthy wei

39、ght, and make new friends.Exercise cuts the pressure. Playing sports can reduce stress and help girls feel a little happier. How?40Friends are another mood-lifter. And being on a team creates tight bonds between friends. Its good to know your teammates will support you both on and off the field!ATha

40、ts true, too.BWhat do you picture when you think of girls playing sports?CThose skills will serve you well at work and in family life.DAn energetic girl can bring more fun to the people around her.EYou might think that sports will take up some of your study time.FThe brain chemicals released during

41、exercise improve a persons mood.GIt builds confidence when you know you can practice, improve and achieve your goals.第三部分词汇知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节：多项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）41If any stranger like a salesman asks for _ to enter your home, check out their ID carefully before letting them in.Acooperation Breac

42、tion C permission D expression42Nowadays, many people are too used to quick and entertaining (娱乐的) TV shows to have the _ to read books that require thinking.Ameasure Bpresence C patience D strength43Any advice for me?Youd better _ the timetable to see when the train leaves.Aconsult Bspot C gather D

43、 multiply44Knowledge and learning are important if we want to be successful, but they may also_ our thinking.Alimit Bwipe C combine D terrify45More and more Chinese kids have been _ on a diet of junk food with KFC and McDonalds spreading throughout China. Acheered up Bturned up C dressed up D brough

44、t up46I think Im just slightly overweight, but every time I _ myself in the mirror, I feel so disappointed.Ahave fun with Bplay a trick on Ccatch sight of Dtell a lie to47Jasmine Westland came first in the marathon barefooted (光脚的), which made her victory (胜利) very _.Aimpressive Benergetic C violent

45、 D obvious48Based on the _ principle that each student should develop his full potential (潜力), the school provides courses at different levels as well as individual courses.Atraditional BIndependent C fundamental D worldwide49China is the worlds most populous country with a population of 1.37 billio

46、n, which accounts for _ one fifth of the whole world.Aslightly BApproximately C globally D harmfully50Usually young people get themselves employed quite _, not knowing what lies ahead after graduation in the serious labor market (劳动力市场).Ain time Bin turn C by design D by accident第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分

47、，满分20分）It was a beautiful, sunny day. I had just finished51my daughter to the airport to catch an early morning flight. My sons and I 52 went to a fast-food place for 53 before heading back home. After eating, we all got into the car and pulled out of the 54 . The restaurant was at the very top of a

48、 hill. At the bottom of the hill was a 55sign, so we found ourselves at the end of a 56 line of traffic waiting while the cars at the bottom turned onto the 57 road one at a time.As I looked down to the bottom of the hill, my eyes saw an elderly man standing 58 the stop sign. His clothes were 59 and

49、 shabby (破旧的). He held a cardboard sign with the words “ 60 Help Please!” written on it. My heart went out to him and I 61 myself in his situation. As car after car turned onto the road without 62 for him, I reached for my wallet to look for whatever 63 was left in it. As I was pulling it out of my

50、wallet, 64 , I saw a young woman walk up to him along the side of the road. She was carrying a bag full of 65 taken out from the restaurant I was just at. I watched as the old man 66 the young girl and smiled as she reached out her arms to give him a hug.Suddenly a67honk (喇叭声) from the car behind me

51、 made me realize that I hadnt been 68forward because this simple choice for 69 had captured (attracted) my attention and my heart. By the time I reached the70of the hill, both the man and the lady who had helped him were gone. Yet, as I drove home, the sun seemed to shine even brighter and Heaven fe

52、lt a bit closer to Earth.51AforcingBcheating C driving D asking52Astill Bthen C thus D first53Acoffee Btea C lunch D breakfast54Aparking lot Bliving room Cgarden Dyard55Arest Bstop Cturning Dslowing56AquietBlong Csingle Dstrange57Aopposite Bdownward Cmain Dslim58AonBby Cover Dwith59AlooseBformal Ccl

53、ean Dold60AOfferBNeed CCall DRefuse61AhidBimagined Cregretted Dreminded62AprayingBbegging Creaching Dstopping63Acard Bcash Cnumber Dinformation64Atherefore Binstead Chowever Danyway65Amoney Bfood Chope Dpaper66AthankedBadmitted Crewarded Dpaid67Asoft Bloud Cshort Dgentle68AjumpingBpushing Cmoving Dwandering69Akindness Btrust Ccourage Dsuccess70AbackBbottom C middle D Top第四部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分45分）第三节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。According to a recent survey, violence did71 (existence) in schools. Students showed their fear