四川省眉山中学2014-2015学年高一下学期半期考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、眉山中学2017届高一英语下期半期考试第I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，你都有10称钟的时间来回答有关小题如阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. what will the woman do next? A. Go for a runB. Finish her workC. Go dancing with the man2. Where does the conversation take place? A. At t

2、he mans houseB. At a shopC. At a restaurant3. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Take a restB. Keep tryingD. Find another day4. How much is the TV now? A. $600B. $500D. $3005. What was recently redone? A. The bathroomB. The living roomD. The bedroom第二节（共15小题；每小题15分，满分225分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白

3、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7题。6. What does the man think of the movie? A. BoringB. FrighteningD. Great7. Which restaurant will the speaker probably go? A. Bella RosaB. McDonaldsD. The Indian restaurant听第7段材料，回答第8 、9

4、题。8. What is the woman preparing for? A. BreakfastB. Lunch D. Dinner9. What can the man eat while waiting? A. FishB. ChipsD. Fruit听第 8段材料,回答第 10至 12题。10. What is the man asking the woman for? A. Help with his research B. Advice on his job interview C. Advice on the companys products11. What is the w

5、oman always ready to do? A. Wear casual clothes B. Going shopping with the man C. Learn more about the company12. What is important, according to the woman? A. Arrive on timeB. Be humorousC. Be relaxed听第 9段材料,回答第 13至 16题。13. What is the main idea of the conversation? A. Trying on clothesB. Shopping

6、on lineC. Going shopping abroad14. Where does the conversation take place? A. At the mans houseB. At a shopping mallC. At a gas station15. Why does the woman like shopping in the stores? A. She can get free shipping B. Things are cheaper C. She can have her things right away16. What does the man usu

7、ally do in the stores? A. He gets excited about everything B. He tries on everything there C. He buys unnecessary things听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who is the speaker? A. A swimmerB. A lifeguardC. A sports trainer18. What do we know about the gym? A. It is free for everyone B. People cant wear outdoor sho

8、es here C. People often have to wait for the machines19. Which place is the speaker proud of? A. The changing rooms B. The swimming pool C. The bathrooms20. What is the talk mainly about? A. The introduction to a gym B. Sportswear and sport drinks C. The class timetable for sports activities第二部分阅读理解

9、 （共两节，满分60分）第一节 （共15小题;每小题3分，满分45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 ，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。AToday, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasnt easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didnt exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlins work was making musica

10、l instrumentsIn his spare time he liked to play the violinJoseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamerOne day Merlin got an invitation to attend a fancy dress ballHe was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to mak

11、e a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the roomMerlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his inventi

12、on and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violinOn the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into

13、a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking into pieces. Nobody forgot Merlins grand entrance for a long time!21The text is mainly about _Aa strange man Bhow roller skating beganCan unusual party Dhow people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century22People thought Merlin

14、 was a dreamer because he _Aoften gave others surprises Bwas a gifted musicianCinvented the roller skatesDwas full of imagination23Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to _Aattract the party guests attention Barrive at the party soonerCtest his inventionDshow his skill in walking on wheelsB Th

15、e small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia. When people talk about it，you can hear a word invented in Japan, “DINK”, which means Double Income No Kids. In many major Asian cities like

16、Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo, the cost of a house is extremely high. A young couple who want to buy their own house may have to pay about $3000, 000 (though prices have fallen). For a flat with one bedroom, one dining-room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, the couple will pay about $900 a month. Whats more

17、, if they want to have a child, the childs education is very expensive. For example, most kindergarten charges are at least $5.000 a year. In such a situation, its difficult to afford children. The number of married women who want to continue working has been increasing because they enjoy their jobs

18、. However, if they want to have children, they immediately have serious problems. Though most companies allow women to leave their jobs for a short time to have a baby, they expect women with babies to give up their jobs. In short, if they want to bring up children properly, both parents have to wor

19、k, but it is hard for mothers to work. Indeed, women who want to continue working have to choose between having children and keeping their jobs. In a word, Asian governments must take steps to improve the present situation as soon as possible.24. What is the main problem being discussed in the passa

20、ge? A. The small number of newborn babies.B. The changing social situation of women. C. The high prices of houses and education.D. The necessary steps of Asian government.25. According to the passage, which of the following is true? A. It is easy for a couple to afford a child in Asia.B. The prices

21、of houses in Asia are quite low now. C. Fewer and fewer married women want to have a job.D. The word “DINKS” appeared in an Asian country.26. To buy a flat and send a child to kindergarten, how much will a couple pay each year? A. $85,000 B. $85,900 C. $10.800 D. $15.80027. The writer seems to belie

22、ve that Asian governments should _. A. let women stay at home and have a baby B. allow one of the parents to go out to work C. care for the growing needs of women for job. D. the companies that permit women to leave.CWhen women sit together to watch a movie on TV, they usually talk simultaneously(同时

23、的) about a variety of subjects, including children, men, careers and whats happening in their lives. When groups of men and women watch a movie together, the men usually end up telling the women to shut up. Men can either talk or watch the screen-they cant do both-and they dont understand why women

24、can. Besides, women consider that the point of all getting together is to have a good time and develop relationships-not just to sit there like couch potatoes staring at the screen.During the advertisement breaks, a man often asks a woman to explain the plot and tell him where the relationship betwe

25、en the characters is going. He is unable, unlike women, to read the subtle body language signals that show how the characters are feeling emotionally. Since women originally spent their days with the other women and children in the group, they developed the ability to communicate successfully in ord

26、er to keep relationshipsFor a woman, speech continues to have such a clear purpose: to build relationships and make friends. For men, to talk is to relate the factsMen see the telephone as a communication tool for sending facts and information to other people, but a woman sees it as a means of bondi

27、ng. A woman can spend two weeks on vacation with her girlfriend and, when she returns home, telephone the same girlfriend and talk for another two hours.There is no convincing evidence that social conditioning, the fact that girls mothers talked to them more, is the reason why girls talk more than b

28、oys. Psychiatrist Dr Michael Lewis, author of Social Behavior and Language Acquisition, conducted experiments that found mothers talked to and looked at baby girls more often than baby boys. Scientific evidence shows parents just respond to the brain differences of their children. Since a girls brai

29、n is better organized to send and receive speech, we therefore talk to them more. Consequencely, mothers who try to talk to their sons are usually disappointed to receive only short grunts in reply28. While watching TV with others, women usually talk a lot because they _ Aare afraid of awkward silen

30、ce with their families and friends Bcan both talk and watch the screen at the same time Cthink they can have a good time and develop relationships Dhave to explain the plot and body language to their husbands29. After a vacation with her girlfriend, a woman would talk to her again on the phone for h

31、ours in order to _ Aexperience the happy time again Bkeep a close relationship with her Crecommend her a new scenic spot Dremind her of something forgotten30. What does the author want to tell us most? AWomens brains are better organized for language and communication. BWomen love to talk because th

32、ey are more sociable than men. CMen do not like talking because they rely more on facts DSocial conditioning is not the reason why women love talking.31. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? AWomen Are Socially Trained to Talk BTalking Maintains Relationships CWomen Love t

33、o Talk DMen Talk Differently from WomenDBook 1: Murder on the Orient ExpressList Price:18.00Price: 16.20When the famous Belgian detective, Poirot, boards the unusually full Orient Express as it travels from Istanbul to Paris, he is prepared for a relaxing trip home. He realizes he is mistaken when a

34、 passenger is murdered. Poirot gets sucked into the case knowing that the murderer is cunning（狡猾的）and still on board. A button, a handkerchief both become cluesChristie is satisfied with it and this book is one that you will not put down. Ingrid Bergman won the Best Supporting Oscar for her performa

35、nce in the film version.Book 2: Death on the NileList price: 19.00Price: 16.50Linnet Doyle is young, beautiful and rich. Shes the girl who has everythingincluding the man her best friend Jackie loves. Now Linnet and her new husband Simon are on a trip up the Nile, where they meet Poirot. And when Li

36、nnet is found murdered, Jackie is the obvious suspect, butDeath on the Nile deserves its reputation as one of Christies best travel mysteries.Book 3: Evil under the SunList price: 9.00Price: 8.10Evil under the Sun is as good as Christies other books. The result is beyond readers imagination. The sto

37、ry starts with a group of people coming to a hotel for holidays. Arlena is a very beautiful lady and every man is attracted by her. But one day she is found dead on the beach. Poirot arrives at the crime scene and Book 4: Sleeping MurderList price: 14.00Price: 12.60The book features Christies famous

38、 female detective miss Jane Marple, and was the final Christie novel publishedalthough it was not the last one she wrote.Sent by her husband to find a suitable house, Gwenda finds what she thinks is the perfect choice. Soon after Gwenda moves into her new house, strange things start to happen. She t

39、urns to Miss Marple for help. Between them, they are to solve a perfect crime committed years before.32. Which book has the biggest discount?A. Murder on the Orient Express B. Death on the Nile C. Evil under the Sun D. Sleeping Murder33. What can we infer from the passage?A. According to Book 1, Poi

40、rot usually lives in Istanbul.B. In Book 2, Jackie loves Simon and marries him later.C. Sleeping Murder is Christies last novel.D. Evil under the Sun has a shocking end.34. According to the passage, we know the four books _.A. are all short novels B. have the same detectiveC. are written by the same

41、 author D. have been translated into other languages35. Which book has been adapted for film according to the passage?A. Murder on the Orient Express B. Death on the Nile C. Evil under the Sun D. Sleeping Murder第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能坡入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多于选项。MuzakThe next time you go

42、 into a bank, a store, or a supermarket, stop and listen. What do you hear? 36 Its similar to the music you listen to, but its not exactly the same. Thats because this music was especially designed to relax you, or to give you extra energy. Sometimes you dont even realize the music is playing, but y

43、ou react to the music anyway.Quiet background music used to be called elevator (电梯) music because we often heard it in elevators. But lately we hear it in more and more places, and it has a new name Muzak. About one-third of the people in America listen to Muzak everyday. The music plays for 15 minu

44、tes at a time, with short pauses in between. It is always more lively between ten and eleven in the morning, and between three and four in the afternoon, when people are more tired.37If you listen to Muzak carefully, you will probably recognize the names of many of the songs. Some musicians or songw

45、riters dont want their songs to be used as Muzak, but others are happy when their songs are chosen. Why?38. Music is often played in public places because it is designed to make people feel less lonely when they are in an airport or a hotel. It has been proven that Muzak does what it is designed to

46、do. Tired office workers suddenly have more energy when they hear the pleasant sound of Muzak in the background. 39 Supermarket shoppers buy 38 percent more groceries. 40. They say its boring to hear the same songs all the time. But other people enjoy hearing Muzak in public places. They say it help

47、s them relax and feel calm. One way or another, Muzak affects everyone. Some farmers even say their cows give more milk when they hear Muzak!A. Some people dont like Muzak.B. The music gives them extra energy.C. Music is playing in the background.D. Factory workers produce 13 percent more.E. Muzak t

48、ends to help people understand music better.F. They get as much as $4 million a year if their songs are used.G. Muzak is played in most of the big supermarkets in the world.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 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，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was in my high

49、school science class. I was doing a task in front of the classroom with my favorite shirt onA 41 cameNice shirt, I smiled from ear to ear. Then another voice said, That shirt belonged to my dadGregs mother works for my familyWe were going to 42 that shirt away, but gave it to her 43 I was speechless

50、. I wanted to hideI 44 my shirt in the back of the closet and told my mom what had happened. She then dialed her 45 , I will no longer work for your family, she told himThat night, Mom told my dad that she couldnt clean anymore; she knew her lifes 46 was something greaterThe next morning she 47 with

51、 the personnel manager at the Board of EducationHe told her that without a proper education she could not teach. So Mom decided to 48 universityAfter the first year in college, she went back to the personnel manager. He said, You are 49 , arent you? I think I have a 50 for you as a teachers assistan

52、t. This opportunity deals with children who are mentally challenged with little or no chance of 51 . Mom accepted the opportunity very 52 For almost five years, as a teachers assistant, she saw teacher after teacher give up on the children and quit, feeling 53 . Then one day, the personnel manager a

53、nd the headmaster 54 in her classroomThe headmaster said, We have watched how you 55 the children and how they communicate with you and admire your hard-working 56 over the last five years. We are all in 57 that you should be the teacher of this class.My mom spent more than 20 years there. 58 her ca

54、reer, she was voted Teacher of the Year. All of this came about because of the 59 comment made in my classroom that day. Mom showed me how to handle 60 situations and never give up41Anoise Bvoice Csound Dtune42Aget Btake Ccarry Dthrow43Aotherwise Banyhow Cinstead Dactually44Asettled Bpushed Cstored

55、Dstuck45Ateacher Bemployer Cdirector Dadviser46Apurpose Bencouragement Cachievement Dvictory47Awent Bmet Cworked Dstayed48Avisit Bcontinue Cattend Dprepare49Aserious Bfortunate Ccareful Dresponsible50Acareer Bduty Cposition Dpart51Alearning Bjudging Cobeying Dimagining52Apatiently Beagerly Csuccessf

56、ully Dskillfully53Aupset Bfrightened Cguilty Dashamed54Alooked up Bwent up Ctook up Dshowed up55Abelieve Bprotect Ctreat Dreceive56Aspirit Bintention Caction Dattempt57Adiscussion Bargument Cdisagreement Dagreement58AAt BDuring COn DWith59Aworthless Bthoughtless Chopeless Dhelpless60Achallenging Bdi

57、fferent Cdangerous Dstrange第II卷第二节（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。 A young man, while traveling through a desert, came across a spring of clear water. _61_water was sweet. He filled his leather container so that he could bring some back to an elder 62 had been his teache

58、r. After a four-day journey, the young man 63 (present) the water to the old man. His teacher took a deep drink, smiled 64 (warm), and thanked his student very much for the sweet water. The young man went home 65 a happy heart.After the student left, the teacher let 66 student taste the water. He sp

59、it it out, 67 (say) it was awful. Clearly, it was no longer fresh because of the old leather container. He asked his teacher,” Sir, the water was awful. Why did you pretend to like 68 ? ”The teacher replied,” You tasted the water. I tasted the gift. The water was simply the container for an act of k

60、indness and love. Nothing could be 69 (sweet).” We understand this lesson best 70 we receive gifts of love from children. Whether it is a cheap pipe or a diamond necklace, the proper response is appreciation. We love the idea within the gift rather than the thing.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

61、，满分10分）假段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。错误仅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()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，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11处起）不计分。The Dragon Boat Festival has been existed in China for a long time. It is celebrated in the fifth day o

62、f the fifth month according to the Chinese Lunar calendar. The festival is best known for its dragon boat races, especial in the southern places there are many rivers and lakes. It is for Qu Yuan that the festival is celebrated. He is a honest minister so he is said to have died by drowning himself

63、in a river. Another activity are the making and eating of a kind of dumplings calling Tzungtzu. It is an entertained and enjoyable event. Since it is of great important for the Chinese culture, the Dragon Boat Festival is one of the three most important Chinese festivals.第三节：书面表达（满分25分）当前不少文学作品被改编成电

64、影。有人选择看电影，有人则喜欢读原著。请你以Film or book, which do you prefer?为题按照下列要点写一篇英语短文：1看电影：省时、有趣、易懂2读原著：细节更多、语言优美 3我的看法及理由注意： 1词数100左右，文章题目和开头已给出（不计词数）。2参考词汇：original work 或 book in the original (原著)Film or book, which do you prefer ?Some of us think that it is better to see the film than to read the book in the

65、original.试题答案听力：ACBCA CCCBB BABAC CCBBA阅读理解：BDA ADDC CBAC BDCA七选五：CBFDA完型填空：BDCD B ABCAC ABADCADBBA语法填空The who/that presented warmly with another saying it sweeter when改错：1. 删been 2. in改为on 3. especially 4. places后添加where 5. an6. so改为and 7. called 8. are改为is 9. entertaining 10. importance作文Film or b

66、ook, which do you prefer ?Some of us think that it is better to see the film than to read the book in the original. The reason is that it takes less time to understand the whole story. Besides, the film is usually more interesting, and it is easier to follow.Some others have just the opposite opinio

67、n. They think that they can get more detailed information from the original. Meanwhile, the language in the book is possibly more lively and beautiful.Personally, I agree with the second view. Actually I have more reasons for it. I think I can stay at home, reading quietly in a situation of my own, and whats more, I am able to better understand the authors ideas. In a word, to read the original work is better than to see the film based on it. 版权所有：高考资源网()