山西省忻州一中2011－2012学年度高一上学期期中试题（英语）.doc

1、山西省忻州一中20112012学年度高一第一学期期中试题（英语） 本试卷分第I卷（选择题，含听力测试）与第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。考试时间120分钟。第I卷的答案涂在机读卡上，阅读理解第二节与第II卷的答案写在答题纸上。第 卷 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分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三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man advise the woman to do

2、 this weekend?A. Go camping.B. Stay home.C. Go swimming.2. How much should the woman pay?A. $16.B. $18.C. $20.3. Which sport does the woman like?A. Skating.B. Swimming.C. Boating.4. How does the woman usually go shopping? A. By car.B. By bus.C. On foot.5. Where will the woman go?A. To a clothing sto

3、re.B. To a party.C. To the bank.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分， 满分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，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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，每小题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，回答第6至8题。6. Where are the speakers? A. In a car.B. In the open air.C. At a hotel.7. When does the conversation take p

4、lace? A. At night.B. In the afternoon.C. In the morning.8. Why do the speakers decide to go home?A. They feel a bit hungry.B. There is too much noise.C. It is very late.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What did Mike do last night?A. He went to the police station.B. He drove into a drugstore and broke it up.C. He

5、went shopping with his girlfriend.10. Who did Mike have a quarrel with?A. A storekeeper.B. A policeman.C. His girlfriend.11. Where is Mike now? A. In a store.B. At the police station.C. At home.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. In which month is the ticket to Madrid most expensive?A. March.B. July.C. May.13. How

6、 much should two people pay for the tickets if they go to Madrid In June?A. $1,050.B. $920.C. $960.14. Whats the man most probably?A. A clerk.B. A driver. C. A barber.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a travel agency.B. In a hotel.C. In a booking office.16. What does

7、the woman think about the prices of the trips?A. Reasonable.B. Low.C. High.17. How many days ahead does the man need to book?A. 4 days.B. 3 days.C. 2 days.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What can we learn about the speaker?A. He doesnt like sports.B. He likes travelling very much.C. He doesnt like watching TV

8、.19. Why does the speaker watch Channel 44?A. It is the local news channel.B. It is the movie channel.C. The weather reporter is good and beautiful.20. Whats the first thing the man usually does when he travels to other countries?A. Find a nice hotel.B. Have a good meal.C. Look for an English-langua

9、ge newspaper.第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节: 单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21. - Where are we going for the vacation, the mountains or the sea? - _ Either will be fine with me.A. Definitely! B. Its up to you.C. Youve got it! D. Thats great!22. The price of gas is rising. _, more peo

10、ple are using public transport. A. In other wordsB. In factC. As a resultD. In all23. We find _ easy to get along with our new teachers here. A. that B. one C. this D. it 24. In order to finish the work on time, we cant _ to waste a single minute. A. affordB. admitC. createD. manage25. Please dont m

11、ake so much noise. I _ a composition.A. writes B. am writingC. wrote D. was writing26. _ weve just got! A. How useful informationB. What useful information C. How a useful informationD. What useful informations27. - Could I speak to Mr. White? - Im afraid he _ answer your call now. He is holding a m

12、eeting. A. cantB. needntC. mustntD. shouldnt28. Sometimes Mr. Wang would like to get into the countryside and _ the noise, the dirt and people in the city.A. get offB. get outC. get onD. get away from29. - What do you think of our hometown? - Very beautiful. You know it is the first time that I _ he

13、re.A. will beB. wasC. have been D. had been30. Jack knows _ little English that he has never found an _ job. A. such; excitingB. so; excitingC. such; excitedD. so; excited 31. The trees _ by the foreign visitors are growing well.A. planted B. planting C. to plantD. plant32. The small town has narrow

14、 streets and old houses _ are built close to each other.A. whichB. whatC. whyD. when 33. - Im considering _ to Dalian by train for my holiday.- Why not try _ by ship for a change.A. going; to travelB. to go; to travelC. going; travelingD. to go; traveling 34. _ environment is getting worse and worse

15、 because we humans go against _ nature. A. An; theB. An; /C. The; theD. The; /35. There is a big library in our school. There are more than twice _ five years ago. A. books thanB. many books thanC. as many books asD. as books as第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最

16、佳选项。All the birds came to the magpie to ask how to build nests (巢). The magpie is the 36 of all at building nests. 37 she put them round her and began to 38 how to do it. First, she took some mud (泥) and 39 a round cake with it.“Oh, thats how its done!” said the thrush, and it 40 away. Then the magp

17、ie took some twigs (树枝) and put them round in the 41. The blackbird said, “Now I 42 all about it!” and flew off. Later the magpie put another layer (层) of mud over the twigs. “Thats quite obvious!” the owl said and flew away. 43 this, the magpie took some twigs and put them round the outside. “The v

18、ery thing!” said the sparrow and it went off too. Then the magpie took some features (羽毛) and covered the inside of the nest very 44 with them. “That suits me!” cried the starling, and off it flew.So it 45, every bird taking away some 46 of how to build nests, but none of them waiting to the 47.The

19、magpie went on working without noticing until the only bird that 48 was the turtledove. He hadnt paid any 49 all along, but only kept on saying its silly cry, “Take two, take two-o-o-o!” The magpie said, “One is 50.” But the turtledove kept on saying, “Take two, take two-o-o-o!” The magpie got 51 an

20、d said, “You just need one, I tell you!” Still the turtledove cried, “Take two, take two-o-o-o!”At last, the magpie 52 up but she saw 53 near her except the silly turtledove, and then she flew away and 54 to tell the birds how to build nests again.That is why different birds build their nests 55.36.

21、 A. busiest B. fattestC. cleverest D. smallest37. A. ButB. HoweverC. SoD. Because38. A. remember B. show C. watchD. hear39. A. made B. gotC. boughtD. gave40. A. drove B. swamC. climbedD. flew 41. A. hole B. mudC. tree D. ground42. A. receive B. explain C. tell D. know43. A. On B. By C. After D. Befo

22、re44. A. strangely B. comfortablyC. luckilyD. incorrectly45. A. went on B. gave up C. fell downD. got up46. A. systemB. story C. knowledgeD. news47. A. survey B. sourceC. start D. end48. A. left B. remained C. diedD. ran49. A. attention B. money C. visitD. price50. A. safe B. necessary C. enoughD. p

23、ossible51. A. ill B. beautiful C. hungryD. angry 52. A. handed B. looked C. grewD. turned53. A. nobody B. somebody C. anybodyD. everybody54. A. hoped B. continued C. refusedD. stopped55. A. happilyB. slowly C. carefullyD. differently第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和

24、D）中，选出最佳选项。AEnjoy a lighthearted Art Festival concert from the Shanghai Philharmonic (交响乐团). With Xiao Bai and Ye Yunmin as directors, a series of folk songs from all over the world will be presented.7:30 pm, Dec 7, 8Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Lu021-6386-9153As one of Chinas most famous modern

25、 playwrights, Stan Lai became box-office (票房) gold after the success of his play Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land. This year, Lai will follow up with Light Years, his latest musical about the changes that greeted the introduction of black and white TV to mainland China.7:15 pm, Dec 7, 8Shanghai Gra

26、nd Theater, 300 Renmin Avenue021-6386-8686Pianist and composer Huang Jianyi founded the Footprints Jazz Band in 1999. He has performed at New Yorks Blue Note club, most recently at the Montreal Jazz Festival, as well as the 2010 JZ festival.3 pm, Dec 8Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu 0

27、21-3842-4800Liang Ching-ju is one of the most popular female singers in Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. Born in Malaysia, Liang has spent the last five years spreading her fame across Asia. This year will be her third time to perform on stage in Shanghai and her sweet voice will help you

28、 relax.7:30 pm, Dec 14Shanghai Grand Stage, 1111 N. Caoxi Lu021-6438-495256. Which of the following may probably satisfy a fan of pop music? A. The Art Festival concert.B. Stan Lais Light Years.C. Huang Jianyis concert.D. Liang Ching-jus concert.57. If youre interested in plays, youd better dial _ t

29、o get more information.A. 021-6386-9153B. 02l-6386-8686C. 021-3842-4800D. 02l-6438-495258. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Light Years was created before Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land.B. You can enjoy foreign folk songs at the Art Festival concert.C. Huang Jianyi has performed a

30、t different festivals recently.D. Liang Ching-ju has become popular in Asia in recent years.59. In which part of a website can we most probably find this text?A. Life.B. Fashion.C. Entertainment.D. Exhibition.BThe Maldives (马尔代夫) consists of l,196 islands，with 26 distinct coral atolls (环状珊瑚岛). This

31、amazing place has been hardly touched by human hands. Its clear waters and white washed beaches are an attractive sight.The Maldives is located just southwest of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean. On the world map they make just tiny points compared to other countries. You will need your glasses to pick

32、 out these amazing islands.The Maldives, with its tropical views and coral reefs, give everybody the chance to relax and get the opportunity to live the dream on a desert island. Its all year round sunshine and perfect diving sites are just two reasons for getting over here for comfortable holiday.

33、Besides, it doesnt take long to settle in, as the people of the Maldives always make their guests visit as pleasant as possible.Male is the capital of the Maldives. The contrast (差别) between Male and the other islands is obvious as Male makes up a third of the population.With the first tourist resor

34、t opening in 1972, the Maldives holidays have become so popular that there are now around 80 resorts and cruise ships (游艇) in and around the area. Its main holiday makers are made up of Europeans, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy. The number of tourists is steadily on the increase from other co

35、untries as more and more people learn about the amazing Maldives islands.60. Which of the following means of transport is the most popular in the Maldives?A. Trains. B. Bikes. C. ShipsD. Planes61. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The tropical views and coral reefs in the Maldives.B. The s

36、unshine and perfect diving sites in the Maldives.C. The facts that the Maldives is a beautiful country.D. The reasons people visit the Maldives during their holiday.62 Where do the tourists in the Maldives mainly come from?A. America.B. Asia. C. Europe. D. Africa.63. Compared with the other islands,

37、 Male has _.A. more beautiful viewsB. a large populationC. a large areaD. more wealthy peopleCI was standing in the post office, addressing an envelope when I saw a woman approach the postal clerk. “I found this lying on the floor by my box,” she said, “and I would like to hand it in.”The postal cle

38、rk laughed and said, “I have never had anyone hand in money before, but I will put it in an envelope. Please write your name and telephone number on the front. If no one claims (认领) the money, we will call you.”The lady explained, “I have lost money before and it was never turned in. I remember how

39、I felt. I dont want to make someone else feel that way.” Then she left the post office. At almost the same time a very young man rushed in. He approached the postal clerk and asked, “Has anyone turned in any money recently?”He told the clerk the amount, and the clerk laughed again. “As a matter of f

40、act, yes!” she responded. “It was turned in just a couple of minutes ago.”The look of relief (宽慰) on the young mans face is a memory I will have for a long time. He said he thought the money was safe in his coat pocket when he walked in to check his mailbox. Only when he arrived home did he realize

41、that it was no longer there.I finally finished preparing the package to be mailed, but I was the one who had a very special surprise in the post office.64. The underlined word “this” in the first paragraph refers to _.A. an envelopeB. a packageC. the moneyD. the mailbox65. According to Paragraph 3,

42、the lady also had the experience of _.A. losing money B. handing in moneyC. finding the loser D. working in the post office66. Why did the author go to the post office?A. To mail a letter.B. To mail a package.C. To sort out the mail.D. To get the mail and deliver it.67. What can we learn from the st

43、ory? A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.B. Without money you can do nothing.C. Few people like to help others nowadays.D. Strangers kindness also makes a difference.DIn America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school. It is a hard

44、time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar (熟悉) with their school.Even though theyve done this already in the middle school, its still important to find where their classrooms are. Most schools take students to the high school for a visit a

45、t the end of their eighth grade year. And, most schools also have a freshman (新生) speech for parents and students before the first year begins. Sometimes the main office will give away a map of the school. This can help students and parents to find different places in the school.One way to know your

46、 high school more and make new friends is to join a club or play a sport. Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports. Fall activities begin in August before the first day of school. If you are not interested in sports, there are clubs for any interest, such as drama, dance, chess

47、, photography, community service, etc. These clubs allow students from different grades. By joining in an activity, students can find new friendships and improve their chances in future college applications (申请). The school office will have a list of activities offered at the school and information

48、on how to join in them.Whats more, to have a great start to a high school year, students can write down some of their worries, and ask for help from teachers and school workers.68. According to the text, most students feel _when entering the high school.A. excitedB. nervousC. lonelyD. disappointed69

49、. When do many schools take students to visit their new high school?A. Before the eighth grade year starts.B. Right after the high school year starts.C. At the beginning of the new term in the high school.D. At the end of their eighth grade year.70. What is the purpose of this text?A. To tell the ne

50、w students how to learn in high school.B. To introduce new schools.C. To give the teachers some advice.D. To give advice to new high school students.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。How to get out of bad habitsMost of us have one or a few bad habits that wed like to ge

51、t out of. 71 I have a few suggestions that have helped me and people around me. Here are some tips that can help you finally get out of that bad habit. 72 If you tell people around you that you will stop smoking or start to exercise three times a week, then they will check up on you. And you will fe

52、el you have to keep your promise because it is let out into the world.Avoid temptations (诱惑). 73 Places where you are likely to spend too much money. Things in your cupboard that will not help you to get healthier and you should not have at home at all. And people that drag (拉) you down and back int

53、o your old ways. 74 It may seem like a good idea to change your life all at once. In our daily life, stress and lack (缺乏) of energy usually lead to failure. Dont try to be Superman or Wonder Woman. Take it easy and break one habit at a time. 75 You will probably not succeed the first time you do it.

54、 You fail and you make mistakes when you make changes and try new things. Thats just life and nothing to feel bad about. What you should do next is try again.A. Tell your friends and family.B. Know what usually gets you into bad habits.C. See your future in your mind. D. The reason why we need to ma

55、ke good habits.E. But how do you do it? F. Dont break more than one habit at a time.G. If at first you dont succeed, please try again.第 卷第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共l0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。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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

56、。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. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第l1处起）不计分。 Today I visited the Smiths my first visit to an America family. They live in an small town. It were very kind of them to meet me at the railway station and drove me to their home. The Smiths did his best to make me feel at h

57、ome. They offered me with coffee and other drinks. We have a good time together. They wanted to know everything about China but asked lots of question. In fact, they are planning visit China next year.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是高一学生李华，你的美国朋友Alice想要了解你升入高中后的大致情况。你给她写一封邮件，要点包括：学校概况新校园干净美丽；有大型操场和阅览室。教师最喜欢英语老师，

58、他是你的第一位男英语老师，他的教学方法与众不同，从不让人尴尬。同学友好、勤奋感受高中新生活开始了，要努力取得更大的进步。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。Dear Alice,How are you doing? _Please tell me something about your life. Yours, Li Hua 2011-2012学年第一学期期中考试高一英语试题参考答案听力：1-5 BABCB 6-10 BACBC 11-15 BBCAB 16-20 ACACC单选：21-25 BCDAB 26-30 BADC

59、B 31-35 AACDC完形：36-40 CCBAD 41-45 BDCBA 46-50 CDBAC 51-55 DBACD阅读：56-59 DBAC 60-63 CDCB 64-67 CABD 68-70 BDD 71-75 EABFG改错：Today I visited the Smiths my first visit to an America family. They live Americanin an small town. It were very kind of them to meet me at the railway station and a wasdrove me

60、 to their home. The Smiths did his best to make me feel at home. They drive theiroffered me with coffee and other drinks. We have a good time together. They hadwanted to know everything about China but asked lots of question. In fact, they and questionsare planning visit China next year. to书面表达：Dear

61、 Alice,How are you doing? Ill tell you something about my new school first.My new school is very clean and beautiful. There is a large playground and a reading room. I like my English teacher best, who is my first man teacher of English. His teaching method is nothing like that of the others. Whats more, he never makes us embarrassed in class. All my classmates are friendly and hard-working. Were living a new life and trying to make greater progress in our lessons.Please tell me something about your life. Yours, Li Hua