人教版高中英语必修四下学期期末考试

1、20152016学年度下学期期末考试高一英语试卷 考试时间120分钟 试题分数 150 命题人 于波第一部分：听力 第一节1 Whose wallet probably is it?A. the womans B. The mans C. Ginas2. What is the date today? A. May 1st B. May 2nd C. May 3rd3. Who made the womans personal web page? A. She herself B. Her friend. C. The man4. What are the speakers mainly ta

2、lking about?A. A town B. An accident C. A murder5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Relatives. B. Colleagues. C. Neighbors.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 6. What is the man doing? A. Watching TV B. Listening to the radio. C. Reading the newspaper7. Why are the rich and famous t

3、argets for being talked about according to the man? A. The public are interested in them. B. The public want to laugh at them. C. The public want to make them famous.听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。8. Why does the man look sad? A. He had to stop his study. B. He failed his test again. C. He couldnt understand the f

4、oreigners.9. How did the woman improve her French? A. By reading French newspapers B. By watching French films. C. By speaking to herself.10. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Be confident. B. Talk with foreigners C. Ask the teacher for advice.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What are the speakers main

5、ly talking about? A. A basketball game. B. A volleyball game. C. A football game.12. Where did the man go to last night? A. A club. B. A stadium . C. A meeting.13. What did the audience think of the game?A. Exciting B. Dangerous C. Unbelievable听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What does the woman think of the pi

6、nk dress? A. very cheap B. very dull C. of good quality15. What color of the sweater does the man recommend? A. White . B. Purple C. Black16. What kind of jacket does the woman want ? A. a leather one B. a light one C. an expensive one听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. What was Professor Rudds trouble? A. lack o

7、f confidence B. lack of intelligence . C. absent-mindedness 18. What did the professor decided to do one hot summer day? A. Visit his children who live near the beach. B. Have a holiday with his children on the beach. C. Take his children to visit his friend in a seaside town.19. What happened to th

8、e professor when he arrived at the station?A. he couldnt contact his friend. B. He couldnt find his train tickets. C. he couldnt remember the destination.20. Why did the professor come back home for the 2nd time? A. he forgot his friends address. B. he lost the paper his wife had given him. C. he fo

9、rgot to take the train tickets with him. 第二部分：阅读理解（ 共 2 节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） A Basketball Statistician Help WantedThe Athletic Department is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2016, Winter 2016-17 and Spring 2017 semesters. Students in this position will be keeping l

10、ive statistics（统计） during basketball games. Students must meet all of the following requirements:l Good computer skillsl Available evenings and weekendsl Knowing basketball rules and statisticsStudents interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their

11、 respective(各自的) campuses. l TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone,240-567-1308l Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga,240-567-7589l Springfield Athletic coordinator, Gary Miller,240-567-2273l Germantown Athletic Coordinator, GavriChavan, 240-567-691521.When will the job start?A .In May

12、2016 B. In May 2017C. In September 2016 D. In September201722. Who is more likely to get job?A. Sam, English major, member of the college basketball teamB. Judy, IT staff with night classes, childrens basketball team coachC. Ted, computer major, basketball fan, free on evenings and weekendsD. Molly,

13、 part _time programmer ,high school basketball player ,new mother23.Whom should you contact if you want to apply for the job in Rockville?A. Michael B. Jorge C. Gauri D. Gary B Every man wants his son to be somewhat of a clone（克隆）, not in features but in footsteps. As he grows you also age, and your

14、 ambitions(报复、雄心) become more unachievable. You begin to realize that your boy, in your footsteps, could probably accomplish（完成） what you hoped for. But footsteps can be muddied（污浊） and they can go off in different directions.My son Jody has hated school since day one in kindergarten. Science projec

15、ts waited until the last moment. Book reports werent written until the final threat（威胁）.Ive been a newspaperman all my adult life. My daughter is a university graduate working toward her masters degree in English. But Jody? When he entered the tenth grade he became a “vo-tech” student(技校学生). Theyre

16、called “motorheads” by the rest of the student body.When a secretary in my office first called him “motorhead”, I was shocked. “Hey, hes a good kid,” I wanted to say. “And smart, really.”I learned later that motorheads are, indeed, different. They usually have dirty hands and wear dirty work clothes

17、. And they dont often make school honor rolls(光荣榜). But being the parent of a motorhead is itself an experience in education. We who work in clean shirts in offices dont have the abilities that motorheads have. I began to learn this when I had my car crashed(坏了). The cost to repair it was estimated

18、at $800. “Hey, I can fix it,” said Jody. I doubted it, but let him go ahead, for I had nothing to lose. My son , with other motorheads, fixed the car. They got parts(零件）from a junkyard, non-toasting toaster have been fixed. Neighbors and co-workers trust their car repair to him.Since that first repa

19、ir job, a broken air-conditioner, a non-functioning washer and a non-toasting toaster have been fixed. Neighbors and co-workers trust their car repairs to him. These kids are happiest when doing repairs. They joke and laugh and are living in their own relaxed world. And their minds are bright despit

20、e their dirty hands and clothes. I have learned a lot from my motorhead: publishers need printers, engineers need mechanics, and architects need builders. Most important, I have learned that fathers dont need clones in footsteps or anywhere else. My son may never make the school honor roll. But he m

21、ade mine.24. What used to be the authors hope for his son? A. To avoid becoming his clone.B. To resemble（类似、像） him in appearance.C. To develop in a different direction.D. To reach the authors unachieved goals.25. The author let his son repair the car because he believed that_.A. His son had the abil

22、ity to fix it.B. it would save him much time.C. it wouldnt cause him any more lossD. other motorheads would come to help.26. In the authors eyes, motorheads are _.A. tidy and hardworking B. cheerful and smart C. lazy but bright D. relaxed but rude27. What did the author realize in the end?A. It is u

23、nwise to expect your child to follow your path.B. It is important for one to make the honor roll.C. Architects play a more important role than builders.D. Motorheads have greater ability than office workers. C Surviving Hurricane Sandy(飓风桑迪)Natalie Doan, 14, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway

24、, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the wave from her house. “Its the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,” she says.On October 29, 2012, that ocean turned fierce（狂暴的）. That night, Hurricane Sandy attacked the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit espe

25、cially hard. Fortunately, Natalies family escaped to Brooklyn shortly before the citys bridge closed.When they returned to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalies friends had lost their homes and were living far away. All around her, people were suffering, esp

26、ecially the elderly. Natalies school was so damaged that she had to temporarily（临时） attend a school in Brooklyn. In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway recover inspired Natalie. Volunteers came with carloads of donated clothing and toys. Neighbors devoted their spare time to h

27、elping others rebuild. Teenagers climbed dozens of flights of stairs to deliver water and food to elderly people trapped in powerless high-rise buildings.“My mom tells me that I cant control what happens to me,” Natalie says. “but I can always choose how I deal with it.”Natalies choice was to help.S

28、he created a website page matching survivors in need with donors who wanted to help. Natalie posted introduction about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball card collecting when his house burned down. Within days, Patricks collection was replaced.In the coming months, her website page helped lo

29、ts of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-need supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Last April, she was invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champio

30、n of Change.Today, the scars(创痕)of destruction are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear, and many homes have been rebuilt. “I cant imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,” Natalie declares(声明、宣布). “My neighborhood will be back, even stronger than before.”28. When Natal

31、ie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane , she found_.A. some friends had lost their lives B. her neighborhood was destroyedC. her school had moved to Brooklyn D. the elderly were free from suffering29. According to paragraph4,who inspired Natalie most?A. The people helping Rockaway rebuildB. The

32、 people trapped in high-rise buildingC. The volunteers donating money to survivorsD. Local teenagers bringing clothing to elderly people30. How did Natalie help the survivors?A. She gave her toys to the kids B. She took care of younger childrenC. She called on the White House to help D. She built an

33、 information sharing platform31. What does the story intend to tell us?A. Little people can make a big difference B. A friend in need is a friend indeedC. East or West, home is best D. Technology is power D If you are a fruit groweror would like to become onetake advantage of Apple Day to see whats

34、around. Its called Apple Day but in fact its more like Apple Month. The day itself is on October 21, but since it has caught on(变得流行), events now spread out over most of October around Britain.Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste, a wide variety of apples. To people who a

35、re used to the limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence（存在）, such as Decio which was grown by the Romans. Although it doesnt taste of anything special, its still worth a try

36、, as is the knobbly(多疙瘩的) Cats Head which is more of a curiosity than anything else.There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions. One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette, but youll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so its

37、 a pipe dream for most apple lovers who fall for（迷恋） it.At the events, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs（家务）, children are well catered for（满足） with apple-themed fun and games.Apple Days are being held at all sorts

38、 of places with an interest in fruit, including stately gardens and commercial orchards(果园).If you want to have a real orchard experience, try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale, near Faversham in Kent.32.What can people do at the apple events? A. Attend experts lectures. B. Visit fr

39、uit-loving families. C. Plant fruit trees in an orchard. D. Taste many kinds of apples.33.What can we learn about Decio? A. It is a new variety. B. It has a strange look. C. It is rarely seen now. D. It has a special taste.34. What does the underlined phrase “a pipe dream” in Paragraph 3mean? A. A p

40、ractical idea. B. A vain hope. C. A brilliant plan. D. A selfish desire（欲望）.35.What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To show how to grow apples. B .To introduce an apple festival.C. To help people select apples. D. To promote apple research.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

41、佳选项。有两项为多余选项。Are you preparing any gifts for your friends now？_36_，but choosing a proper gift can be a big headache，because it takes a lot of time and effort to think of the right gift for someone. Before you finish your list，keep these dos and donts in mind：Do put thought into your gift.If you like

42、 something，that doesnt mean that your friend is going to like it，too._37_.Dont get him/her an ordinary gift，and reflect back on your previous conversations to see if he/she talked about a certain gift he/she had been wanting to get._38_.Make sure the gift youre buying is appropriate for the person.

43、For example，if youre buying a friend a gift，remember not to overspend or personalize it too much. Take a moment to think about how your relationship is with the person before getting him/her something.Do get a gift receipt (收据)If youre purchasing something for your friend，make sure you ask the sales

44、person to include a gift receipt. Its just a polite gesture，and you know your money wont go to waste. _39_.Dont leave the price tag (标签) on.Make sure you dont leave the price tag on the gift and that youre giving a gift receipt and not the original bill._40_，and its not important for him/her to know

45、 anyway.ADont buy an inappropriate giftBDont be afraid of spending moneyCGiving gifts has forever been so pleasantDTake some time to really think about what he/she likesEIf your friend doesnt like the gift，he/she can just exchange itFGiving someone you care about a very special gift can be toughGIts

46、 not proper to let your friend know how much you spent on the gift第三部分：英语知识运用一节：完形填空（共20题；每题1.5分，满分30分）Bill, my friend, had wild hair and wore a T-shirt with holes in it, blue jeans and no shoes. I 41 once saw Bill wear a pair of shoes.He became a Christian while attending college. Across the street

47、 from the campus was a 42 full of well-dressed, middle-class people.One day, Bill decided to worship（崇拜） there. He walked into the church, with his wild hair, T-shirt, blue jeans and 43 feet. The church was completely 44 , and the 45 had already begun. Bill started down the aisle (走廊) to find a plac

48、e to sit. By now the people were looking a bit 46 , but no one said anything.As Bill 47 closer and closer to the pulpit (圣坛), he realized there were no 48 seats. So he sat down on the carpet right up 49 . By now, the tension(不安) in the air was 50. Right about the time Bill took his “seat”，an elderly

49、 man began slowly making his way 51 the aisleHe was in his eighties with silver gray hairHe was a godly（神圣的） manelegant and dignifiedHe walked with a stick and，as he neared the boy，church members thought，“How can you expect a man of his age and background to 52 some college kid on the floor?It took

50、a 53 time for the man to reach the boyThe church was 54 except for the clicking of his 55All eyes were on the 5657 then they saw the elderly man 58 his stick on the floorWith great difficulty，he sat down on the floor next to Bill and worshipped with himEveryone in the church were _59_ up with emotio

51、nWhen the minister gained control，he told the people，“What I am about to preach(讲道)，you will never rememberWhat youve just seen，you will never _60_41Aseldom Bnever C nearly Dever42Acafeteria Btheatre Cchurch Dconcert43Adirty Bbig Csmelly Dbare44Adecorated Bprepared Cpacked Dorganized45Aspeech Bservi

52、ce Cdiscussion Dparty46AuncomfortableBcheerful Cunfit Dhappy47Asat Bran Cstruggled Dmoved48Aclean Boccupied Cextra Dempty49Aback Bfront Cinside Doutside50Afalling Bappearing Cthickening D1asting51Adown Boff Cfrom Dacross52Aput Bunderstand Cfight Dbeat53Aboring Bshort Crelaxing D1ong54Asilent Bnoisy

53、Cupset Dcurious55Akeys Bshoes Cstick Dwatch56Aboy Bpeople Celderly man Dfeet57ASo BBut CAnd DThough58Adrop Bpush Ccarry Dhold59Achoked(充满) Bstood Cturned Dwent60Aremember Badopt Cforget Dadmire第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（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。 Scientists have disco

54、vered that _61_(stay) in the cold could help us lose weight. Researchers at the University of California found that exposure（暴露） to the cold increases levels of a protein（蛋白） that helps form brown fat -the type of fat that produces heat and keeps us warm. Brown fat burns energy, _62_ helps us lose weight. White fat stores extra energy, which results _63_ weight gain. The researchers said that because air conditioning and heating give us constant, _64_(comfort) temperatures, our bodys need for brown fat has decreased（减少）. They found that: Outd