四川省宜宾市第三中学2015_2016学年高一英语上学期期中试题无答案.doc

1、宜宾市三中2015级高一年级（上）半期测试英语试题 考生注意： 1本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。考试时间120分钟。 2请将各题答案填在试卷后面的答题卡上。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. How many children does Mrs Brown have? A. Two. B. Three. C. F

2、ive.2. What will the woman do tomorrow evening? A. Have coffee with the man. B. Work. C. Stay at home.3. What does the woman mean? A. The man can smoke here. B. She will think about it. C. The man cannot smoke here.4. Why doesnt the boy eat his cake? AHe doesnt like it BHe has a toothache CHe is ful

3、l5. What does the woman mean? A. The person speaking Japanese isnt here. B. Everyone except Jim can speak Japanese. C. She can help the man to do with it.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。

4、听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the woman think of the man?A. He is fat. B. He is thin. C. He is foolish.7. What does the woman suggest in the end? A. Eating less food. B. Not giving up watching TV. C. Enjoying music while taking a walk.听第 7段材料,回答第 8、9题。8. Whose birthday is it today? A.Jims. B. Tonys. C

5、. Bettys.9. How many happy things have happened to the man? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.听第 8段材料,回答第 10至 12题。10. Whats possible relationship between the two speakers? A. A tourist and an office worker. B. A student and his teacher. C. Friends.11. How long will the man stay in Beijing for travel? A. One

6、 week. B. Just this weekend. C. Two weekends.12. What place will the man visit? A. The Forbidden City. B. The Summer Palace. C. The Great Wall.听第 9段材料,回答第 13至 16题。13. Whats the relationship between the woman and the man? A. A mother and her son. B. A teacher and her student. C. A girl and her boyfri

7、end.14. Why is the man calling the woman? A. He wants to talk with her. B. He wants to come back and see her. C. He wants to borrow some money.15. Why did the man need the money last time? A. Because he wanted to buy a car. B. Because he wanted to buy a house. C. Because he wanted to buy a computer.

8、16. What does the woman think of the man? A. He doesnt plan his money carefully. B. He knows how to spend his money cleverly. C. He knows how to borrow money successfully.听第 10段材料,回答第 17至 20题。17. What did Mrs Brown want to buy? A. A sweater. B. A pair of shoes. C. A coat.18. Why didnt Mrs Brown buy

9、it at once? A. She was busy. B. She didnt like the color. C. She didnt have enough money.19. Why didnt her husband want her to buy it? A. It was too expensive. B. It was not good enough. C. She had so many sweaters.20. When did her husband agree to buy it? A. The next day. B. After a week. C. The th

10、ird day.第二部分 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D)中，选出最佳选项。A Mark Twain was a great writer. He was from the USA. He was born in 1835. He was also a famous speaker. He was famous for his sense of humor. Many people liked to listen to him talk because he liked to tell some i

11、nteresting stories to make people laugh all the time.One day Mark Twain was going to a small town because of his writing. Before he was going to leave, one of his friends said to him that there were always a lot of mosquitoes in the town and told him that hed better not go there. Mark Twain waved hi

12、s hand and said, “It doesnt matter. The mosquitoes are no relatives of mine. I dont think they will come to visit me.” After he arrived at the town, Mark Twain stayed in a small hotel near the station. He went into his room, but when he was just about to have a rest, quite a few mosquitoes flew abou

13、t him. The waiters felt very sorry about that.“Im very sorry, Mr Mark Twain. There are too many mosquitoes in our town.” One of them said to him. Mark Twain, however, made a joke, saying to the waiter, “The mosquitoes are very clever. They know my room number. They didnt come into the wrong room.”Wh

14、at he said made all the people present laugh heartily.But that night Mark Twain slept well. Do you know why? That was because all the waiters in the hotel were driving the mosquitoes away for him during the whole night. 21. That day Mark Twain went to the town _. A. to see one of his friends B. beca

15、use he wanted to do something there for his writing C. because he was told there were a lot of mosquitoes there D. to see one of his relatives22. The waiters felt sorry because _. A. they did something wrong to Mark Twain B. their hotel was too small C. there were quite a few mosquitoes in Mark Twai

16、ns room D. the room was not very clean23. All the people present laughed heartily because _. A. Mark Twain made a joke B. the mosquitoes knew Mark Twains room number C. the mosquitoes were very clever and they didnt come into the wrong room D. Mark Twain gave the waiters some nice presents24. From t

17、he story we know _. A. there were not mosquitoes in the hotel any longer B. the owner of the hotel told the waiters to look after Mark Twain well at night C. Mark Twain didnt have a good rest that nightD. no mosquitoes troubled Mark Twain in the nightB A couple had a son eleven years after they marr

18、ied. They were a loving couple and the boy wasthe apple of their eye. When the boy was around four years old, one day the father was very exhausted after work, so he asked his wife to pick up their son. The mother, who was very busy in the kitchen, totally forgot about it.Later the boy lost his way

19、on the street. When the son was found missing, the mother hurried to look for him, but she didnt find him. The mother felt very sad and didnt know how to face her husband. When the father went to the police station after hearing that the son was missing, he looked at his wife and said just four word

20、s. What do you think the four words were? The husband just said I love you, darling. The son was missing. If she had picked him up earlier,this would not have happened. There is no point in blaming anyone. His wife had also lost her only child. What his wife needed at that moment was comfort and und

21、erstanding from her husband.That is what the husband gave his wife. Several weeks later, with the help of the police, the couple finally found their lost son. The familys relationship became stronger over that time.Sometimes we spend lots of time asking who is to blame. We miss many chances to give

22、each other support and let each other feel the warmth of human relationships. Get rid of all your unwillingness to forgive, selfishness, and fears and you will find the world is much more wonderful.29. What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “the apple of their eye”？A. A person who always has a

23、 sweet smile in their opinion.B. A person who is as pretty as an apple in their opinion.C. A person who looks like an apple in their opinion.D. A person who is loved more than anyone else in their opinion.30. Why didnt the father pick the boy up himself?A. He was very lazy. B. He thought the mother

24、had picked him up.C. He was too tired to do it. D. He forgot to pick him up31. What can we learn from this passage?A. Be careful in everything you do. B. Learn to forgive others.C. Love is the most important thing. D. Everyone can make mistakes.32. What do you think of the husband?A. Broad-minded. B

25、. Careful.C .Hard-working.D. Warm-heartedCBlink: a boy, aged 18Birth date: October 15th, 1991Speaking: English, RussianNow in: Dodge City, Kansas From: Pratt, Kansas Learning: Japanese, Chinese, Spanish About me: I love all outdoor activities, especially playing ball games, traveling, and climbing.

26、I play the guitar, and can say that Im really good at it. I also like playing chess, but I dont play it well. If youre good at it, maybe you can teach me. Im going to college this September. All I really want to do during the summer holiday is travel, teach, and learn languages (this is my hobby), s

27、ee things, and build great friendships. Id like people aged 17-20 to get in touch with me, both girls and boys. Its better if youre from Beijing or Tokyo. Ive made 15 friends over the Internet. If youd like to be one of them, send me an email at blink001. My MSN is blink001. Id love to be your frien

28、d!29. Where is Blink now? A. In Dodge City. B. In Pratt.C. In Beijing. D. In Tokyo.30. What is Blink NOT good at?A. Playing the guitar. B. Playing ball games.C. Playing chess. D. Learning languages.31. What is Blinks purpose of writing this passage?A. To make friends. B. To go on a trip. C. To learn

29、 foreign languages. D. To introduce his hobbies.DNobody is sure where and when the expression “apple-pie order” began. Some say that Scottish and English writers used the expression a long time ago. Others say it was first used in the northeastern American states known as New England. The housewives

30、 of New England cut their apples in even slices. Then they filled pie pans with them in an organized way, row upon row. As one writer said, the women of New England loved to have everything in its place. This perhaps explains why it generally is believed that the expression “apple-pie order” began i

31、n New England. Another old expression, “apple of discord”, comes from ancient mythology，however. The myth says that all the gods and goddesses were sitting around the table to celebrate the marriage of Thetis and Peleus. One of the goddesses, Discord, was a troublemaker. She threw away a golden appl

32、e on the table to be given as a prize to the most beautiful goddess. It was not an easy decision to make. How could they choose among Juno, Minerva and Venus. Paris was given the task of deciding. He decided to give the golden apple to Venus. Juno and Minerva were very angry and threatened him. This

33、, the myth says, began the long Trojan war(特洛伊之战). At one time, the tomato was called a love apple. That was a mistake. This is how the mistake happened: In the sixteenth century, Spain brought the tomato from South America after Spanish explorers had landed there. Spain then sold the tomato to Moro

34、cco. Italian traders carried it on to Italy. The Italian name for the tomato was “pomo di Moro”, apple of the Moors. When French growers brought it in from Italy, they thought di Moro meant “damour”, the French word for love. And so “pomo di Moro” became the apple of love. People believe many things

35、 about the apple. One belief is that it has great power of keepingpeople healthy. A very common expression is “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Another belief is based on fact. The expression is “one rotten apple spoils the barrel”. When an apple begins to go bad, it ruins all the other apples

36、 around it in the container. The expression has come to mean that one bad person in a group can cause everyone to act bad.32. What can we know about the phrase “apple-pie order”? A. Everyone is sure of where it began. B. It began in New England. C. No one knows for sure where and when it began. D. I

37、t has been put into use recently.33. Whats the meaning of “apple of discord”? A. Situation of danger. B. Everything in good order. C. Everything in agreement. D. Cause of trouble. 34. Whats the purpose of the third paragraph? A. To show how the tomato was brought in from south America. B. To explain

38、 why the tomato was called the apple of love. C. To tell us a love story about apple. D. To show us a mistaken idea.35. Which of the following expressions is about health? A. One rotten apple spoils the barrel. B. Apple-pie order. C. Apple of discord. D. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.第二节 （共5小

39、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。 The eyes are the windows of the soul . Having a pair of bright, clear eyes is very important, so we should protect our eyes throughout our lives. _36._ Dont read while lying down or walking. Relax after every hour of reading .Keep a distance fr

40、om the TV set when you watch TV and give your eyes a rest every 30 minutes. Dont stare at the sun or try to read in the darkness. _37._ This can damage your eyes easily. _38._Not many people have this habit, but it is necessary. If you feel that there is something wrong with your eyes, get them chec

41、ked quickly. Eye problem can be found and treated early with regular checks._39._. You can close your eyes for a few seconds or look into the distance for one or two minutes. A small break will relax your eyes and help to stop you from getting eye problems.Be careful when you choose your glasses._40

42、._.Make sure your glasses are right for you . If they dont feel right, get your glasses changed.A. Develop good reading habits.B. Rest your eyes whenever you can.C. Make sure you get enough sleep every night.D. Glasses that arent suitable for you could bring you trouble.E. Even if youre wearing sung

43、lasses, never look directly at the sun.F. Get your eyes checked often. G. Drink green tea every day as a way to protect your eyes against eye problems.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45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。 My dad came to America from Greece at the very young

44、 age of fourteen. He 41 an average of fourteen hours per day, six to seven days a week, for over thirty-five years. Because of his 42 work, he owned many restaurants in New Jersey. He was 43 his achievements and what he could 44 for his family.When I was graduating from college, Dad told me he decid

45、ed to 45 the restaurants and retire. “If you are graduating, my 46 is over. I have 47 my children and provided for all of you. I am going to 48 .” “Great, but what will you do? I 49 know you cooking in the kitchen and serving customers. I cant imagine you doing anything else,” I said. “I am going to

46、 play golf!” he 50 . “Golf? You have never played golf. I never heard you mention golf,” I was 51 . And then Dad 52 to play golf. He taught my brother and me the 53 and shared his interest with us. Dad would look at us and say, “If you live your life as you play the game of golf, you will be 54.”He

47、repeated often, “When you get to the green, stay focused and hit straight down the fairway (平坦球道). Dont 55 anything else, and just know where you want to put the ball. Do this and you will 56 your goals.” Dad wanted us to have 57 and to stay focused on them to achieve 58 . He also wanted us to 59 ou

48、rselves and take time to have fun with friends and family. Dad retired at the age of fifty-six and played golf every day until his death at the age of eighty-six. What a 60 role model!41A.workedB.studied C.practiced D.ran42A.dangerous B.light C.poor D.hard43A.worried about B.prepared for C.proud ofD

49、.tired of 44A.care B.find C.say D.provide45A.open B.sell C.manage D.decorate46A.plan B.doubt C.job D.hobby47A.treated B.helped C.educated D.noticed 48A.retire B.travel C.leave D.cook49A.still B.only C.even D.never50A.suggestedB.accepted C.agreed D.replied51A.excitedB.ashamed C.shocked D.satisfied52A

50、.failed B.began C.forgot D.remembered53A.direction B.game C.custom D.language54A.strong B.special C.normal D.fine55A.give up B.believe in C.turn to D.think about56A.reach B.changeC.refuse D.keep57A.memoriesB.goals C.problems D.families58A.happiness B.praise C.success D.effort59A.trust B.organizeC.en

51、joy D.count60A.terrible B.greatC.strange D.simple第卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Mr White works in an office. He liked _61_(read) in bed when he was at school. It was bad _62_ his eyes and now he is near-sighted. But he wouldnt want anybody el

52、se 63 (know) about it and he never wears a pair of glasses. One winter morning he 64 (send) to a village school on business. He got off a bus at a stop in 65 small town. Then he had to walk there. The road to the village wasnt smooth. There were stones here and there. He fell over several times and

53、it made his clothes very dirty. At last he got to the village. 66 (sudden) it began to blow strongly and it got much_67 (cold). His hat was blown off while he was looking for the school. He had to run after 68 but he couldnt catch it. He was wondering 69 his hat ran into a house as if it had legs. A

54、nd then he ran into the house, too. A big woman appeared and _70_(stop) him by shouting angrily,“ what are you running after my hen for?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。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每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（八），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用

55、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。 During the summer vacation in this year, I thought I should do anything meaningful instead of staying at home. So I got a job at a KFC fast food restaurant, working here as a cleaner. I worked seven hours a day for three

56、week. The job was hard and bored, which made me very tired that I nearly gave it up half way. And I went on with determination. Every day I started off for work early in the morning and went home later in the evening. Finally I finished the job before the new term begins. Now, I understand what work

57、 means. I think it is successful experience.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是宜宾三中的学生李华，你从网上看到John在某英语俱乐部发布了一个帖子，邀请各国爱好英语的学生加入该俱乐部，以加强交流，提高英语水平。请你根据以下要点提示，用英语写封电子邮件。要点：1.简单介绍自己（至少从两方面介绍自己，如：哪国人，爱好等） 2.决定参加该俱乐部的原因（原因不少于两点，如交朋友，提高英语水平）；3.希望成为其中一员。注意：1.词数100左右2.可适当增加细节，是行文连贯；开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear John, Im glad to read the post on the Internet that you welcome students who like English._ _Yours, Li Hua