山西省吕梁市2010-2011学年高一下学期期中考试（英语）.doc

1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家1011学年高一年级第二学期期中考试英语试题第一部分 听力 （共三小节，满分30分）第一小节（共5小题， 每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1. What is the correct time?A. 8:20. B. 8:30. C. 8:40. 2. How does the woman like the beer?A. She likes the present beer very much. B. She likes the beer that used to be served there. C. She doesnt like beer at all.

2、3. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In a company. 4. When did the man see the shark?A. He saw the shark when he was on the shore.B. He saw the shark while he was swimming. C. He saw the shark when swimming for the shore. 5. Whats the relationship between t

3、he speakers?A. Son and mother. B. Boss and employee. C. Student and teacher. 第二节(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)听第6段材料，回答第6至8三个小题。6. What is the man planning to do later this evening?A. Play the guitar. B. Do his homework. C. Talk with his mother. 7. When is the concert going to be held?A. Tomorrow. B. On Satu

4、rday evening. C. Next month. 8. Why does the woman suggest him studying?A. Because the coming exams are important for him.B. Because he must support the family.C. Because he doesnt need a certificate (证书) to play the guitar. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11三个小题。9. What will the woman go to Shanghai to do?A. Buy a dog

5、. B. Have a holiday. C. Visit friends. 10. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Look after her dog. B. Write a letter. C. Go with her.11. How long will the woman be away?A. One day. B. One week. C. Two weeks.听第8段材料，回答第12至13两个小题。12. What did the two speakers do just now?A. They watched a football

6、 match. B. They visited a museum. C. They saw a movie. 13. Why dont they have Chinese food?A. Because the woman doesnt like it. B. Because the woman had it last night. C. Because the man doesnt like it. 听第9段材料，回答第14至15两个小题。14. What is true about blogging?A. Only 38% of students have access to bloggi

7、ng. B. All youths love blogging online. C. Some find you cant put anything you want to say online. 15. Why did some American students leave school?A. Because they stayed home to blog online. B. Because they posted something threatening to their teachers. C. Because they have no interest in school. 第

8、三节 (共5小题，每小题.51分，满分7.5分)There are over 16 languages that are used throughout the world today. Almost all of these belong to a much 17number of language families. All of the languages within a language family are 18 and all of them have a similar 19. Therefore, the grammar, vocabulary and sounds of r

9、elated languages are similar. In addition, the way of 20 and the style of talking among related languages are similar. 第二部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21. What _ surprise! He has won the game without making great _. A. a; progress B. the; efforts C. a; efforts D. the; progress 22. I

10、n America, many people waste a lot of food _ in Africa people havent enough to eat. A. however B. although C. as D. while 23. Government should make sure _ all sculptures are kept well when removed. A. that B. if C. whether D. how24. Many world leaders _ to reduce poverty and help the poor live bett

11、er at the conference. A. agreed B. accepted C. permitted D. allowed25. Walk close _ it and try to see if it is connected _ our network.A. with; to B. to; about C. to; with D. with; about 26.I got caught in the rain and my suit_. A. has ruined B. had ruined C. has been ruined D. had been ruined27. -T

12、he house_ fire and was destroyed. -Who_ fire to the house?A. set; caught B. caught; set C. took; played with D. was; caught28. -The earthquake last night was really terrible. -_, no people were injured or killed, and they escaped in time. A. Luckily B. Hopefully C. Sadly D. Unfortunately29. She prep

13、ared for all_ by taking a sunhat, a raincoat and a scarf. A. possible B. impossible C. possibilities D. possibility30. Qingdao lies_ the west of the Pacific Ocean, where we can not find many islands _ the coast. A. on; off B. to; along C. on; along D. in; off31. The boys, _ this frightening person,

14、lost their tongues. A. face B. having faced C. facing D. faced32. Todays temperature_ between ten and thirty degrees. A. change B. ranges C. is changed D. is ranged33. Shanghai, Chinas biggest and the most dynamic city, which_ in the Yangtze River Delta, is playing a leading role in the countrys eco

15、nomy. A. is situated B. situated C. has situated D. is situating34. We shouldnt judge a student only_ how good his or her marks are in the exam.A. in face of B. in need of C. in terms of D. in the area of 35. Does what I said _ to you? A. make sure B. make sense C. make meaning D. make good第二节 完形填空（

16、共20小题；每小题2分，共40分） There was a woman in Detroit, who has two sonsShe was worried 36 them, especially the younger one, Ben, 37 he was not doing well in school Boys in his class 38 fun of him because he seemed so 39 The mother 40 that she herself, would have to get her sons to do better in schoolShe 41

17、 them to go to the Detroit Public Library to read a 42 a week and do a report about it for her One day, in Bens 43 , the teacher held up a rock and asked if anyone knew it. Ben 44 up his hand and the teacher let him 45 “Why did Ben raise his hand?” they wondered He 46 said anything; what could he po

18、ssibly want to say? Well, Ben not only 47 the rock; he said a lot about it He named other rocks in its group and even knew 48 the teacher had found it The teacher and the students were 49 Ben had learned all this from doing one of his book 50 Ben later went on to the 51 of his classWhen he finished

19、high school, he went to Yale University 52 at last became one of the best doctors in the United StatesAfter Ben had grown up, he 53 something about his mother that he did not know as a 54 She, herself, had never learned how to 55 36Aabout Bon Cwith Dover37Abecause Bso Cbut Dthough38Aplayed Bgot Ctoo

20、k Dmade39Aclever Bhard Cslow Dquick40Aasked Bdecided Cforgot Dheard41Amade B. let C. told Dconsidered42Anotice Bmessage Cbook Dquestion43Aclass Broom Coffice Dlab44Alooked Bgave Ctook Dput45Athink Bleave Cstand Dspeak46Aalways Beven Cquickly Dnever47Afound Bplayed Cknew Dthrew48Awhether Bwhen Cwhere

21、 Dwhy49Aafraid Bsurprised Cworried Dunhappy50Apictures Bexercises Cshops Dreports51Atop Bend Cback Dside52Aso Band Cor Dhowever53Alearnt Bremembered Cunderstood Dguessed54Adoctor Bchild Cstudent Dteacher55Aread Bwork Cteach Dshow第三部分 阅读理解（共5篇；每小题3分，满分60分） ATraveling without a map in different countr

22、ies, I find out about different “styles” of directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?”Foreign tourists are often confused in Japan because most streets there dont have name signs; in Japan, people use landmarks in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japane

23、se will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.”People in Los Angeles, the US, have no idea of distance on the map: they measure distance by time, not miles. “How far away is the post offic

24、e?” you ask. “Oh,” they answer, “its about five minutes from here.” You dont understand completely, “Yes, but how many miles away is it, please?” To this question you wont get an answer, because most probably they dont know it themselves.People in Greece sometimes do not even try to give directions

25、because tourists seldom understand the Greek language. Instead, a Greek will often say, “Follow me.” Then hell lead you through the streets of the city to the post office.Sometimes a person doesnt know the answer to your question. What happens in the situation? A New Yorker might say, “Sorry, I have

26、 no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I dont know.” People there believe that “I dont” is impolite. They usually give an answer, but often a wrong one. So a tourist can get lost very easily in Yucatan!However, one thing will help you everywhere in the world. Its body language.56. Which

27、one of the followings is probably an example of Japanese directions?A. “Go south two miles. Turn west and then go another mile.”B. “Turn right at the hospital and go past a school. The library is right in front of you.”C. “The post office is about five minutes from here”D. “The post office is at Str

28、eet Kamira.”57. People in Los Angeles dont give directions in miles because _.A. they use landmarks in their directions instead of distance B. they prefer to lead you the wayC. they often have no idea of distance measured by milesD. they prefer to use body language58. Greeks give directions by _. A.

29、 using street names B. using landmarksC. leading people the way D. giving people a wrong direction59. Which of the following is NOT true?A. There are different ways to give directions in different parts of the world.B. People in Yucatan give wrong directions on purpose.C. People in some places give

30、directions using landmarks.D. People in some places give directions in time. 60. What does the writer want to tell us?A. Its difficult to travel without a map.B. Its important to use body language when you are travelling.C. In different countries, there are different styles of directions.D. You cant

31、 trust everyone when you are travelling. B Farming was once the chief way of life in nearly every country. People cannot live without food, and nearly all their food comes from crops and animals raised on farms. Not many people farm for a living any more, but farming remains the most important work

32、in the world. Before the nineteenth century, the typical American family lived on a small farm. They raised pigs, cattle, sheep, chickens, and planted corn, fruits, garden vegetables, and wheat. Everyone worked long and hard, but the results were often poor. Families barely harvested enough food for

33、 themselves. This situation began to change during the last half of the 1800s and it changed remarkably(明显地) in the next century. Scientific methods and labor-saving machinery(机械）have made farming increasingly productive. The development of improved plant varieties and fertilizers（肥料）has helped doub

34、le and even triple the production of some major crops. More scientific animal care and animal raising have helped increase the amount of meat and products that animals produce. At the same time, the use of tractors and other modern farm equipment has sharply reduced the need for farm labor. As farmi

35、ng has become less important as a way of life in the United States, it has become more important as a source which offers materials to industry. Todays successful farmers are experts not just in agriculture but also in accounting, marketing, and finance. Farms that are not run in a similar way have

36、great difficulty surviving. 61. We are told in the first paragraph about _.A. the history of farming B. the importance of farming C. the development of farming D. the changes of farming62. Which of the following describes American farming before the 19th century?A. Farmers didnt work hard on their f

37、arms. B. Farmers used tractors to help them.C. Farming was the main way of living for most people.D. Farmers could supply materials to industry.63. The passage mainly talks about_. A. the advantages of American farming B. the changes in American farming C. the situation of American farms D. how rapi

38、dly farming has developed C Tsai Chin Chung is one of Taiwans most famous cartoonists, and his cartoons are enjoyed by people in many different countries in Asia. His books of cartoons have now become best sellers in Singapore, Malaysia, and even Japan. As soon as he could hold a pencil, Tsai Chin C

39、hung lived only for drawing. Every day he practised drawing people and things around him and from his favorite stories. When he was only 15 years old, he left home to work for a publisher in Taipei. He worked hard to draw pictures for books. Two years later, he left his job and started to work on dr

40、awing cartoon series, which he liked better. He made up his mind to succeed as a cartoonist. Now Tsai Chin Chung has achieved something unusual for a modern cartoonist. He has become extremely successful at changing Chinese literature and philosophy into humorous comic stories. In this way, he has m

41、ade the Chinese classics known to thousands of people. Because of his great achievement, several years ago Tsai Chin Chung was given a prize as one of the 10 Outstanding Young People of Taiwan. Since then, he has won many prizes, and his cartoons have become popular throughout Asia, America and Euro

42、pe. So far, he has published more than 20 comic books. Ten of these are about ancient Chinese philosophers based on Chinese historical and literary classics. Many of Tsai Chin Chungs books of cartoons and comics have now been published in English in countries like Singapore. His books have also been

43、 translated into several other languages, including Japanese, Korean and Thai. Even publishers in France and Indonesia have recently signed agreements for permission to publish his cartoon series. 64. Tsai Chin Chung left his first job because he _. A. preferred drawing cartoons B. wanted to go back

44、 to school C. enjoyed drawing pictures for books D. wanted to be famous65. Half of the books he has published are related to _. A. Chinese and foreign comics B. countries in Asia, America and Europe C. foreign languages learning D. Chinese history and literature 66. Because of his great achievements

45、, Tsai Chin Chung _. A. travelled a lot in Asia and Europe B. went to live in Singapore C. won an important prize in Taiwan D. has become famous in Africa. D Camping wild is a wonderful way to experience the natural world and, at its best, it makes little environmental influence. But with increasing

46、 numbers of people wanting to escape into the wilderness, it is becoming more and more important to camp unobtrusively(不引人注目地)and leave no mark. Wild camping is not permitted in many places, particularly in crowded lowland Britain. Wherever you are, find out about organizations responsible for manag

47、ing wild spaces, and contact them to find out their policy on camping and shelter building. For example, it is fine to camp wild in remote parts of Scotland, but in England you must ask the landowners permission, except in national parks. Camping is about having relaxation, sleeping outdoors, experi

48、encing bad weather, and making do without modern conveniences. A busy, fully-equipped campsite(野营地)seems to go against this, so seek out smaller, more remote places with easy access to open spaces and perhaps beaches. Better still, find a campsite with no road access: walking in makes a real adventu

49、re. Finding the right spot to camp is the first step to guaranteeing(保证）a good nights sleep. Choose a campsite with privacy and minimum influence on others and the environment. Try to use an area where people have obviously camped before rather than creating a new spot. When camping in woodland, avo

50、id standing dead trees, which may fall on a windy night. Avoid animal runs and caves, and possible homes of biting insects. Make sure you have most protection on the windward side. If you make a fire, do so downwind of your shelter. Always consider what influence you might have on the natural world.

51、 Avoid damaging plants. A good campsite is found, not madechanging it should be unnecessary. 67. You neednt ask for permission when camping in_ . A. national parks in England B. most parts of Scotland C. crowded lowland Britain D. most parts of England68. The author thinks that a good campsite is on

52、e_. A. with easy access B. used previouslyC with modern conveniences D far away from beaches69. The last paragraph mainly deals with_. A. protecting animals B building a campfireC camping in woodland D finding a campsite with privacy70. The passage is mainly about_. A the protection of campsites B t

53、he importance of wild campingC the human influence on campsites D the dos and donts of wild camping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选项。 In the year 1986 there was a terrible explosion (爆炸).The explosion was at a nuclear power plant. The radiation（辐射） caused a lot of damage

54、. It polluted the soil and other things. _71_Now twenty years later people in the area are still suffering. Many children have cancer and _72_ . 73 _. Among them, one group has been trying to raise money. They are called The Chernoby Children Project. _ 74 _. So they bring children from the place to

55、 the US each summer. A spokesperson for the Project says that radiation is the highest in the summertime and it is a good time to get the children out of the country. They want to help the children get away for a little while. It costs $1,500 to bring each child to stay in the United States for six

56、weeks. The group raised enough money to bring some children to the United States. _75_. Because here they can clean air, healthy food, and plenty of outdoor fun. A. One little nine-year girl who came to the United States said that she liked America.B Some types of cancer are more than 200 times abov

57、e the world average.C. They want the kids to move to the US when they grow up.D. Some people in the US are worried about the children living there.E. The children were able to do lots of fun things.F. Effects from the explosion goes on for a long time.G. The Project wants to reduce the radiation eff

58、ect on the children there.第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分35分）第一节： 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中每行有1处语言错误，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（/），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误仅限1词； I want to get along well with my classmates , so I 1_cant , because I

59、 am very quiet . I can find words to say 2_when others are talking with me. Im very impressing 3_by those girls always keep talking and smiling .If the 4_world were full of people who are always talk, it would 5_be a very noise place! I know some people are quiet 6_when others like to talk all the t

60、ime , which 7_make a harmonious life . I will try to find 8_the confident to speak, so that 9_I wont feel lonely any long. 10_第三节：书面表达（满分25分）请根据以下内容要点写一篇报导给中国日报，谈谈农村儿童失学的主要原因以及你的看法。(词数100左右) 原因：1.家庭贫困，无力供孩子上学，不得不在家做工。 2.部分家长认为上学无用，不愿让孩子上学。 3.部分儿童对功课不感兴趣，不思上进。 看法：1.每个孩子都应有受教育的机会。2.全社会都应重视儿童教育，他们在未来国家

61、建设中起重要作用。 _听力原文第一节1W: What is the time by your watch? M: Half past eight. But it is ten minutes fast. 2 M: The beers just like water. They dont make it as strong as they used to. W: No. Things arent what they used to be and the pubs arent any good nowadays. 3W: Can I have breakfast in my room? M: Ce

62、rtainly, madam. Breakfast is served in your room from 7 oclock until 10. Here is the menu. 4M: I was just about to have a swim when I saw the shark!W: That is nothing. I was in the middle of swimming when I saw the shark. 5M: Excuse me, Sir! May I have a word with you at the moment?W: Yes, come in p

63、lease. Is there something wrong? M: Nothing much. I have got a question about this chapter.第二节W: (quietly) Why arent you doing your homework? M: I will do it later, mum. I must get ready for the concert on Saturday evening.W: But youd better get on with your homework first! You can practice all day

64、Saturday. M: Oh, mum, you dont understand at all. This concert could change my life. W: It certainly could! You have got exams next month. Important ones. If you dont get a good certificate, you wont get a good job. M: (rudely) I dont need a certificate to play the guitar. And I dont want a boring o

65、ld job in a bank, either. W: (angrily) Oh, dont you? Whose boring old job paid for this house? And for that guitar?M: (sighs) Yours, I know. But Id rather be happy than rich. 听第9段材料，回答第14至15两个小题。Many people enjoy the freedom in blogging. Some, however, find that putting ones life online can have a p

66、rice. Some students in America dropped out because on their blogs they posted threatening words to their teachers. Recent surveys found that nearly a fifth of teens who have access to the Web have their own blogs. And 38% of teens say they read other peoples blogs. 第三节There are over 3000 languages t

67、hat are used throughout the world today. Almost all of these belong to a much smaller number of language families. All of the languages within a language family are related and all of them have a similar history. Therefore, the grammar, vocabulary and sounds of related languages are similar. In addition, the way of thinking and the style of talking among related languages are similar. Even though there are over 3000 languages that are used today, there are only about 20 or 30 major language families.- 10 - 版权所有高考资源网