广东省潮州金山中学2011-2012学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题.doc

1、潮州金中2011 2012学年度第一学期期中考高一级英语科试卷 命题人：高一英语备课组 审核人：陈冶一 听力 （共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）第一节：听力理解（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）每段播放两遍。各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项。听第一段对话，回答第1至第3小题。（ ）1.What havent the man and the woman done?A. They havent called the hotel.B. They havent mailed a letter.

2、C. They havent picked up some shoes.( ) 2. When are the speakers going to meet Howard?A. At 12:30 B A little before 1:00 C. At 1:30( ) 3. Why is it easy to talk to Haward?A. He is very quiet. B. He knows a lot. C. He has a lot to talk about. 听第二段对话，回答第4至第6题。（ ）4. Why is the woman crying for help?A.

3、She was robbed.B. She was attacked.C. She found her money bag missing. ( ) 5. Which of the following choices is NOT true about the robber?A. He was tall and fat.B. He had long hair.C. He was dressed informally. ( ) 6. What clothes was the robber wearing?A. Pants and a shirt. B. Jeans and a shirt. C.

4、 Jeans and a T shirt. 听第三段对话，回答第7至第9小题。（ ）7.What were the two speakers talking about?A. The US holidays and presidents.B. The US language and culture.C. The US history and presidents. ( ) 8. How many festivals are mentioned in the conversation?A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 ( ) 9.Who was considered to be one of the

5、 best presidents besides George Washington according to the speakers?A. Benjamin Franklin. B. John F. Kennedy. C. Abraham Lincoln. 听第四段对话，回答第10至第12题。（ ）10.Why does the woman mention the Sahara dessert?A. She watched a TV program about it last night.B. She thinks it is boring to hitch-hike across the

6、 Sahara dessert.C. She knows that the man likes foreign things. ( ) 11.What kind of film does the woman like?A. Love stories B. Horror stories. C. Travel stories. ( ) 12. What can we learn about the male speaker?A. He does not like eating lunch with the woman.B. He likes unusual things.C. He gats si

7、ck of chips.听第五段独白，回答第13至第15题。 ( ) 13.When did the great fire happen?A. On October 8th, 1871. B. On October 18th, 1871 C. On October 8th, 1781 ( ) 14. Why did the fire begin?A. Because a cow kicked over a lamp.B. Because a man smoked.C. A child played with fire. ( ) 15. How many people live in Chica

8、go now?A. Less than 3 million. B. More than 3 million. C. Just 3 million.第二节：听取信息（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入标号为16-20的空格中。听录音前，你将有10秒钟的阅读时间。录音读两遍，你将有80秒钟的作答时间。SpringWonderful season to celebrate rebirth and _16_;Represents hope, _17_.Songs about springNot all songs about sprin

9、g are happy.A song by K.D. Lang is about 18 of spring in cold dark places. he recorded I Dream of Spring in 2008.Rock songs about spring.Most of the songs about this season were written in the 1930s and 1940s.The songs became “standards” 19 .It Might as Well Be Spring.It was written for the 20 State

10、 Fair in 1945. 二、 单项选择。（共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）21. A wise decision is always _ true facts and reasonable judgment. A. interested in B. based on C. regarded as D. covered with22. Jane _ this Sunday. Lets go and say goodbye to her. A. would leaveB. left C. has leftD. is leaving23. We _ him to give up the pl

11、an, but he turned a deaf ear to us. A. tried to persuade B. persuaded C. suggested D. did persuade24. How did the accident? A. come outB. come alongC. come aboutD. come across25. Advertisements are not allowed to be _ on this wall without special permission.A. set upB. put upC. set outD. put on26. T

12、he black hero fought all his life to make black and white people _. A. fairB. same C. equalD. legal27. We were _when we heard of the news that the ship had sunk in the storm. A. shocking B. shocked C. worriedD. worrying28. He is very nervous. I noticed his hand_. A. to shake B. shake C. shakingD. sh

13、aked29. Here is my classmate _ bicycle was lost yesterday. A. hisB. thatC. whoseD. which30. The reason _ he was late for the meeting was _ his car broke down on the road. A. why; that B. why; because C. that; that D. for which; because31. The place _ interests the children most is Childrens Palace.

14、A. that B. where C. who D. in which32. Our English teacher requested that the homework _ tomorrow morning. A. would be handed in B. be handed in C. hand in D. must be handed in33. _ of the land in that district _ covered with trees and grass. A. Two-fifth; is B. Two- fifth; areC. Two-fifths; is D. T

15、wo-fifths; are34. The army organized teams to dig out those _ were trapped.A. who B. whom C. which D. what35. I _ walking in the garden _ watching TV in the room. A. like; instead B. would rather; than C. prefer; to D. prefer; than三、 完型填空。（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）It is always interesting to visit another c

16、ountry, especially for those who have _36_ traveled abroad before. Foreign _37_ can be educational for anyone if he is interested _38_ to make knowledge of a new country. Though it would be _39_ for the traveler, but the benefit of such an effort (努力) would become _40_ at once after his arrival. It

17、may not seem difficult to him when he comfortably stays at home, but knowing _41_ to order a meal or rent (租) a room is _42_ for the newcomer in a strange country. If he doesnt know the language, it will be sure very difficult for the stranger to _43_ the people of the new country and their customs.

18、Of course, in our small world, it is often possible to find someone who understands our own language, but this is only second-best for the traveler. To be sure, he can see places and things without the _44_ of a language, but places and things are not the heart of any country. To get the greatest be

19、nefit from a trip to another country, it is _45_ important for the visitor to have an understanding of the language.36.A. neverB. oftenC. always D. usually37.A. peopleB. countryC. languageD. travel38.A. much B. enough C. thatD. as39.A. good B. easyC. difficultD. strict40A. clearB. easier C. more D.

20、hard41.A. whyB. whoC. how D. when42.A. funny B. unimportantC. useless D. necessary43.A. seeB. findC. understand D. believe44.A. useB. speaking C. writing D. learning45.A. howB. indeedC. alsoD. finally四、 阅读理解。（共3篇15小题，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AA young father was visiting an old n

21、eighbor They were standing in the old mans garden， and talking about children The young man said， “How strict should parents be with their children？” The old man pointed to a string（绳子）between a big strong tree and a thin young one “Please untie（解开）that string，” he said The young man untied it， and

22、the young tree bent（弯）over to one side “Now tie it again， please，” said the old man， “but first pull the string tight so that the young tree is straight again” The young man did so Then the old man said， “There，it is the same with children You must be strict with them， but sometimes you must untie t

23、he string to know how they are getting on If they are not yet able to stand alone， you must tie the string tight again But when you find that they are ready to stand alone， you can take the string away”46The story is about A how to take care of young trees B how strict parents should be with their c

24、hildren C how the young father should get on with his old neighbor D how to tie and untie the string47The young man untied the string A in order to throw it away B so that both of the trees would grow straight C only to find that the thinner one bent over to one side D in order to let the old man te

25、ach him48When can the string be taken away？ A When the old man has left B After you have untied it C When the young man has untied it next time D When the young tree grows strong enough49At last the old man told the young man A that he should be strict with his children if they could not yet stand a

26、loneB that he should always be strict with his children C that he should be hard on them D that he should tie his children until they are ready to stand alone50In the story the relation（关系） of the big strong tree to the thin one is like that of . A the young father to the old neighbor B parents to t

27、heir children C the old neighbor to the children of the young father D grown-ups to their parents B.Bamboo is one of the natures most surprising plants. Many people call this plant a tree, but it is a kind of grass.Like other kinds of grass, a bamboo plant may be cut very low to the ground, but it w

28、ill grow back very quickly. A Japanese scientist recorded one bamboo plant that grew almost 1.5 meters in 24 hours! Bamboo grows almost everywhere in the world except Europe. There are more than 1,000 kinds of bamboo that grow around the world on both mountains and plains(平原).Not all bamboo looks th

29、e same. Some bamboo plants are very thin. They may only grow to be a few centimeters wide while others may grow to more than 30 centimeters across. This plant also comes in different colors, from yellow to black to green.Many Asian countries have been using bamboo for hundreds of years. They often u

30、se bamboo for building new buildings. As a matter of fact, the cables(绳索) that hold up the hanging bridge across the Min River in Sichuan are made of bamboo. The bridge has been in use for more than 1,000 years, and is still holding strong.In Africa, engineers are teaching poor farmers how to find w

31、ater using bamboo. These African countries need cheap ways to find water because they have no money, and their fields often die from no rain and no water. It seems that bamboo is one of the best things they can use. Bamboo pipes and drills(钻) can help to make the poor thirsty fields to be watered.51

32、. How is bamboo like grass? A. It is thin and easy to cut.B. It grows everywhere.C. It grows quickly after it is cut short.D. It is short and green.52. The sentence “while others may grow to more than 30 centimeters across.” means “Some other bamboo plants may grow to be very _.” A. short B. strong

33、C. thickD. tall53. From the text we know _. A. most people call bamboo plant treesB. a bamboo plant may grow 4.5 meters in three daysC. the bamboo plant changes its colors when it growsD. a bridge held by bamboo cable was built thousands of years ago54. Why did the engineers teach the poor farmers i

34、n Africa to make use of bamboo? A. Because it is cheap. B. Because it is colorful.C. Because it drills fast.D. Because it is used by Asians.55. Which of the following is NOT true?A. There are many different kinds of bamboo with different colors.B. Cables made of bamboo can last for over a thousand y

35、ears.C. Bamboo can be used for buildings, bridges and watering projects(工程).D. Bamboo plants are able to grow well in any part of the world.C.In choosing a friend, one should be very careful. A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will me

36、et fair weather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck, but when you are down, they will run away. How do I know when I have found a good friend? I look for certain qualities of character, especially understanding, honesty and reliability. Above all else, I look for underst

37、anding in a friend. A good friend tries to understand how another person is feeling. He is not quick to judge. Instead, he tries to learn from others. He puts himself in the other persons place, and he tries to think of ways to be helpful. He is also a good listener. At the same time, however, a goo

38、d friend is honest. He does not look for faults in others. He notices their good points. In short, a friend will try to understand me and accept me. Another quality of a friend is reliability. I can always depend on a good friend. If he tells me he will meet me somewhere at a certain time, I can be

39、sure that he will be there. If I need a favor, he will do his best to help me. If I am in trouble, he will not run away from me. There is a fourth quality that makes a friend special. A special friend is someone with whom we can have fun. We should enjoy our lives, and we would enjoy our friendship.

40、 That is why I especially like friends who are fun to be with. A good friend likes the same things I like. We share experience and learn from each other. A good friend has a good sense of humor, too. He likes to laugh with me. That is how we share in the joy of being friends. And I know that he is l

41、ooking for the same quality in me. When I meet someone who is reliable, honest, and understanding, I know Ive found a friend!56. Which of the following qualities the writer thinks is the most important in choosing a friend? A. Understanding. B. Honesty. C. Reliability. D. A sense of humor.57. If you

42、 have fair weather friends, _ . A. they will give you all that they have when you need help B. you will be refused when you get into trouble C. you will become rich D. you can be sure that you get real friends58. Good friends need to _. A. always point out each others mistakes B. be helped with mone

43、y C. understand each others feelings D. have money or luck59. What makes a friend special? A. He must be funny.B. He must have many interests and experience that can be shared with you.C. He must be reliable.D. He must have the same qualities exactly with you.60. This passage mainly discuss _ . A. t

44、he qualities of a friend B. where to choose friends C. how to get along with friends D. the importance of having a friend五、 单句语法填空：按照句子结构的语法性在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空（共10小题，每小题分）。61. I am _ （感激）to you for your timely help.62. She may be slow but at least she is _(可靠的).63. After a strong storm, the

45、 small house was totally _.(destroy)64 .She has many good _(品质)， but the best one is her kindness.65. A water pipe b_ and the entire apartment was flooded.66. Her sister g_ from Harvard University two years ago.67. The _ (不利之处) of doing this yourself is the cost in time and effort.68. After the cras

46、h, an ambulance took the _(受伤者) to hospital at once.69. Under the teachers g_, we finished the work smoothly.70. After months of hard work, he could speak English _ (fluent)六、 作文。（15分）【写作情景】假若你是某高中学生李华，进入高中后， 你觉得学英语的方式与初中有很大的不同。 你给自己的英语老师写了一封信，讲述自己的英语学习情况。请你根据下面的提示补全此信。 【写作内容】1. 开始学习高中英语时，觉得英语比以前要难得

47、多，几乎丧失信心；2. 后来逐渐意识到英语的重要性；3. 每天努力学习英语，例如多读书，多背诵等；4. 向老师和同学请教更好的学习英语的方法；5. 他们的帮助和您的鼓励使我取得了很大的进步，现在对英语越来越感兴趣。 【写作要求】字数在100字左右。参考词汇：背诵：recite Dear Mr. Li, Im glad to tell you that I have made great progress in my English study since I became a senior high student._Thank you so much for your great help

48、in your class. Wish you all the best. Yours, Li Hua2011-2012高一英语科期中考试答案15 A B C A A 610 C A B C A 1115 B B A A B 16. new life 17.joy and beauty 18.dreaming 19.popular songs 20.movie21-25 B D A C B 26-30 C B C C A31-35 A B C A C 36-40 A D B C A 41-45 C D C A C 46-50 B C D A B51-55 C C B A D 5660 A B

49、C B A61. grateful 62. reliable 63. destroyed 64. qualities 65. burst 66 graduated 67. disadvantage 68. injured 69 guidance 70. fluentlyV. 书面表达Dear Mr. Li, Im glad to tell you that I have made great progress in my English study since I became a senior high student. When I started senior English in th

50、e beginning, I found it much more difficult than ever before and I almost lost heart. Later, I gradually realized the importance of English, so I worked hard every day, such as reciting and reading as often as possible. I also asked my teachers and classmates for better ways of learning English. It is their help and your encouragement that help me improve my English. And now Im getting more interested in it.Thank you so much for your great help in your class. Wish you all the best. Yours, Li Hua