（整理版高中英语）太湖高一下学期期中考试英语试题.doc

太湖- 高一下学期期中考试英语试题 第一局部 听力 (共两节，总分值30分)    做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。   第一节 (共5小题；每题1.5分，总分值7.5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三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What will the man do this winter?A. Write a book. B. Train in Seattle.         C. Stay at his sisters.2. How much money does the man need to borrow from the woman?A. 8 dollars. B. 5 dollars. C. 3 dollars.3. What will the woman do on Saturday?A. Go swimming.  B. Go to a wedding party.  C. Go to the training center.4. What does the man mean?A. He spends most of his life on sports.   B. He prefers to get a good nights rest. C. He loves football matches so much.5. Where are the speakers? A. In a hospital.    B. In a hotel. C. In a post office.第二节 (共15小题；每题分，总分值22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，答复第6至第7题。6. What did the speakers do?A. They attended a meeting. B. They listened to a speech. C. They went to a park.7. Whats the mans opinion?A. Removing the park to build a new road. B. Designing a new park to replace the old one. C. Finding a new place to build the new buildings.8. What will the man do?A. Write a letter to make a suggestion. B. Talk to the mayor directly. C. Run through the park.听第7段材料，答复第9至第11题。9. What is the man looking for?A. His football. B. His exercise book. C. His exam papers.10. What does the woman think the man should do?A. Listen to his teachers more carefully. B. Do more exercise on weekends.C. Spend more time studying.11. According to the woman, what is the mans poorest subject?A. Mathematics. B. English. C. Chinese. 听第8段材料，答复第12至第14题。12. What did the speakers do about 8 years ago?A. They held a big party. B. They rebuilt an earthquake area. C. They had an important meeting.13. Who will arrive a little bit late?A. Mrs. Green. B. Mr. Yong. C. Dr. Wang and Professor Robinson.14. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Professor and student. C. Hostess and guest. 听第9段材料，答复第15至第17题。15. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a fast-food restaurant. B. In a Chinese food restaurant. C. In a Western food restaurant.16. How much should the woman pay for the duck?A. yuan. B. 4 yuan. C. 5 yuan.17. How many kinds of food does the woman order? A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. 听第10段材料，答复第18至第20题。18. What did the speakers mother decide to do recently?A. Do more housework at home. B. Work in a supermarket. C. Sign up for college.19. According to the speaker, what is the best change?   A. Her mom is giving her more privacy. B. She has more control of her time. C. She and her mom enjoy each other much more now.20. What can we learn from the talk?A. The speaker has a brother and a sister. B. The speaker was interested in personal problems and social life.  C. The speaker ate at the supermarket food court last night. 第二局部 英语知识运用 (共两节, 总分值45分)第一节  单项填空 (共15小题；每题1分，总分值15分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. He has _ wide vocabulary of 3,000 words, but he speaks English with _ strong accent.A. the; the B. the; a C. a; the D. a; a22. We had not gone many miles when we were _ by the policeman.A. pulled out B. pulled up C. pulled down D. pulled through23. -Why do you go to the hospital ?-Because my father is ill in hospital.A. every two days             B. each two days             C. every second days         D. each second days  24. The old man would appreciate _ if you could do him that favor.A. it B. one C. that D. this25. A clean environment can help the city attract many visitors, which will promote its economic development.A. in need     B. in return    C. in turn   D. in order26. -It seems that all of you _ her return.-Yeah, but we _ any news about her so far.A. expect; havent receivedB. are expecting; didnt receiveC. are expecting; havent receivedD. have been expecting; hadnt received27. Madam Curie was the first woman a Nobel Prize and remains the only woman two Nobel Prizes, each in different fields.A. awarding; winning                    B. to be awarded; to have won                        C. awarded; winning                D. to award; to have won28. I must think of a proper gift for her, _ wont be expensive but will make her happy. A. the one that B. one that C. it D. that29. -So you missed the meeting. - . I got there five minutes before it finished.A. Not at all           B. Not really                 C. Not a lot          D. Not exactly30. -The weather isnt good enough for an outing, is it? -No. We cant have_ at this time of the year.A. a nicer day B. a worst day C. a worse day D. so fine a day31. Jonathan kept his classmates waiting for a whole afternoon and he didnt even _ to them.A. realize B. apologize C. organize D. recognize32. You should take a yoga class every day, which is of great _ to your health.A. benefit B. convenience C. interest D. influence33. -Is there any old equipment on sale in this store? -Yes, .A. there are many old ones             B. there is quite a lot                  C. there are quite a lot    D. there is good deal34. With the development of agriculture, the people     village I taught before have lived a happy life.A. in whose      B. whose      C. who     D. in which35. The dish didnt taste so as .A. well; expecting              B. good; expecting       C. well; expected     D. good; expected第二节 完形填空 (共20小题；每题分，总分值30分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Once upon a time there was a bed of beautiful tulips (郁金香) in a garden. It belonged to a 36 old woman. One night she was awakened by the sounds of babies laughing outside. She looked 37 at the window but could 38 nothing.The next morning she walked among her flowers, but there were no 39 of anybody having been there the night before.On the following night she was again awakened by the 40 . She stepped softly through her garden and 41 closely. She saw a little Fairy (小精灵) mother standing by each tulip. They were singing softly while rocking (轻轻摇动) the 42 slowly. In each tulip cup lay a little Fairy baby who was 43 and playing.The old woman stepped 44 back to her house, and from that time on she 45 picked a tulip, nor did she 46 her neighbors to touch the flowers.The tulips grew daily brighter in color and 47 in size, and they gave out a delicious 48 like that of roses. They 49 , too, to bloom (开花) all the year round. And every 50 the little Fairy mothers kissed their babies and rocked them to 51 in the flower cups.The day came when the old woman died, and the tulip bed was 52 by people who didnt know about the Fairies, and trees were 53 there instead of the flowers. But the trees soon 54 , and so did all the other plants and from that time nothing would grow there.But the old womans grave 坟墓 grew 55 , for the Fairies sang above it, and kept it green; while all around it were tulips.36. A. pretty B. weak C. good D. strict37. A. in B. out C. down D. up38. A. hear B. feel C. touch D. see39. A. signs B. places C. colors D. words40. A. cries B. sounds C. steps D. screams41. A. drove B. shook C. looked D. jumped42. A. cats B. birds C. trees D. flowers43. A. dreaming B. laughing C. writing D. reading44. A. quietly B. quickly C. sadly D. calmly45. A. even B. also C. never D. always46. A. beg B. remind C. advise D. allow47. A. shorter B. larger C. darker D. heavier48. A. smell B. light C. picture D. gas49. A. stopped B. hoped C. began D. tried50. A. noon B. afternoon C. morning D. night51. A. travel B. sleep C. walk D. relax52. A. destroyed B. protected C. ignored D. examined53. A. planted B. cut C. kept D. used54. A. grew B. appeared C. died D. moved55. A. black B. tall C. deep D. beautiful第三局部 阅读理解 (共20小题；每题2分，总分值40分)请认真阅读以下短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOne day, when old Jacob and little Jacoble were walking home, the sun began to go down. Old Jacob was thinking of his house and little Jacoble didnt know what to think. Then he thought of a wonderful idea, and he cried, “Jacob! Do you know what I saw yesterday? I saw a green rabbit. It was flying in the air and it was so big, even bigger than an elephant!“You saw that with your own eyes? asked old Jacob. “Of course I did, said Jacoble proudly. “Its a good thing that you really saw that big, flying, green rabbit, said old Jacob, “because that old bridge we are going to walk over is a very strange one. As soon as anyone who hasnt told the truth comes on it, the bridge breaks in two. They continued walking.“Jacob, said Jacoble a little later, “you know that big, green, flying rabbit I saw yesterday . Well, it wasnt really flying, and . it wasnt quite as big as an elephant . but it was very big, about the size of a horse! “Big as a horse? asked Jacob as they got closer to the bridge and little Jacoble began not to feel so well.“Jacob, said Jacoble. “That big, green rabbit I saw yesterday, well, I had something in my eye and so I couldnt see that well. It wasnt a very big rabbit but it was green. Yes, thats what it was all green!Old Jacob didnt say a word. He just walked over the bridge. But Jacoble didnt go after him because he was afraid and he knew why he was afraid. He stood at the bridge and said, “Oh, Jacob! You know that rabbit I saw yesterday. It wasnt green. No. It was just a little, brown rabbit.Then he was not afraid of anything any more and he ran happily over the bridge.56. We know from the text that the story happened _.A. in the morning B. in the afternoon C. at dusk D. at midnight57. Jacob considered Jacobles story _.A. humorous B. interesting C. frightening D. unbelievable58. Why did little Jacoble change his story again and again?A. Because he was afraid of falling into the river.B. Because he tried to persuade Jacob to believe it.C. Because he wanted to frighten Jacob.D. Because he didnt remember the story clearly.59. What lesson can we learn from the text?A. A lie will be known sooner or later.B. True friends dont cheat each other.C. Telling lies makes one suffer from fears.D. Making up a story is lying. BOnline Voting The Most Beautiful Places in ChinaWhat are the most beautiful places in China in your eyes? Please take part in our activity and vote online. We are looking forward to your choice and voice!Everyone is welcome!Rules:1) Voting period: October 1 to November 30.2) The results and the winners list will be released in December.3) 10 votes are allowed.4) Please leave your contact information when sending your votes. CRIENGLISH takes no responsibility if a winner fails to receive the award because of incorrect contact information.5) Your comments (评论) will be important in choosing the winners.6) CRIENGLISH reserves (保存) the right to decide the final winners.7) CRIENGLISH reserves the right for final explanation of the rules.Awards:The three top winners will each receive an award worth 300 yuan (about 40 US dollars);The five second place winners will each receive an award worth 200 yuan (about 27 US dollars);The ten third place winners will each receive an award worth 100 yuan (about 13 US dollars).60. You need to leave your contact information when sending your votes so that _.A. CRIENGLISH can post it onlineB. everybody online can contact you C. CRIENGLISH can reach you if you win a prizeD. CRIENGLISH can use it for some other purposes61. How many winners will be chosen in this activity?A. 8. B. 10. C. 15. D. 18.62. What can be learned about the rules?A. The activity lasts three months.B. Everyone must provide 10 votes at least.C. Only the one giving his information can join the activity.D. Youd better give a comment in order to win.63. The text invites people to _.A. travel around the ten most beautiful places in ChinaB. choose the ten most beautiful places in ChinaC. write an article about the ten most beautiful places in ChinaD. send some photos about the ten most beautiful places in ChinaCPiedmont High is famous for high academic (学术的) achievement in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its one of Californias top 10 high schools and places among the top 100 high schools in the country. However, outside of the Bay Area, Piedmont High is probably best known for its bird calling (鸟叫) competition, which is held every year. The Piedmont Bird Calling Competition was started in the 1960s by biology teacher Leonard Waxdeck. Back then, students wore tuxedos and evening gowns (男士无尾礼服和女士夜礼服) while performing their bird calls. Now, the performances include humorous performances and music. Teams of two or three students may choose any bird they find interesting. They are judged by a group of teachers and experts on their performance. Social science teacher Ken Brown works for this years competition. He says althoug