广东省揭阳市第一中学2015-2016学年高二上学期第一次阶段考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、揭阳一中20152016学年度第一学期高二级（95届）英语科第一次阶段考试试卷第一部分 听力理解（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Conversation 11. What is the woman going to do this weekend?A. Go for a picture. B. Attend a meeting. C. Take care of a boy.2. Who is Linda?A. The womans sister. B. The mans sister. C. T

2、he womans aunt.Conversation 23. About what did the man complain?A. The food quality. B. The price. C. The service.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a car. B. In the street. C. In a restaurant.Conversation 3 5. What is the man doing now?A. Buying a Washing Machine. B. Looking for a Wash

3、ing Machine. C. Repairing a Washing Machine.6. When can the man change the Washing Machine?A. Within a week. B. Within a month.C. Within a year.Conversation 47. Where is the fish found?A. In the woods. B. In the lake. C. In the rubbish bin.8. What will the speakers do next?A. Stop a party. B. Buy an

4、other fish.C. Borrow tools.9. Whats the weather like?A. Wet. B. Hot.C. Cool.Conversation 510. Why does the man call ABC computer?A. To leave his name and fax number.B. To find out when MS. Jones will come back.C. To know about new computers shipping policies.11. Why cant the man receive the fax righ

5、t now?A. He is too busy at the moment.B. His fax machine is out of order.C. He wont come to work until 2:30.12. What are the mans name and his fax number?A. Tom Goldblatt and 33010167. B. Tom Oldblatt and 33011087. C. Tom Goldblatt and 33011086. Conversation 613. What do we know about the man?A. He

6、starred in some films.B. He is always very interested in adventures.C. He made the dive at his own expense.14. How long did the man plan to stay undersea at the valley?A. For about 20 minutes. B. For about half an hour. C. For about an hour. 15. What did the man think of the dive?A. Satisfying but a

7、 little regretful. B. Tired but satisfying. C. Tired but beneficial. 第二部分阅读（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe number of speakers of English in Shakespeares time is estimated (估计) to have been about five million. Today it is estimated that some 260 mi

8、llion people speak it as a native language, mainly in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the standard varieties of English found in these areas, there are a great many regional and social varieties of the language as well as var

9、ious levels of usage that are employed both in its spoken and written forms. In fact, it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate(适当的) working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages. The purpose for English learning and the situations

10、 in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is difficult to explain and still more difficult to judge what forms an adequate working knowledge for each situation. The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its present-day importance as a world language. Besides serving th

11、e indefinite needs of its native speakers, English is a language in which some of important works in science, technology, and other fields are being produced, and not always by native speakers. It is widely used for such purposes as meteorological and airport communications, international conference

12、s, and the spread of information over the radio and television networks of many nations. It is a language of wider communication for a number of developing countries, especially former British colonies. Many of these countries have multilingual populations and need a language for internal communicat

13、ion in such matters as government, commerce, industry, law and education as well as for international communication and for entrance to the scientific and technological developments in the West. 16. What would be the best title for this passage?A. The Difficulties of Learning EnglishB. International

14、 Communications C. The Standard Varieties of English D. English as a World Language 17. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Some 260 million people in the world have an adequate working knowledge of English. B. There are some 260 million native speakers of English in the world. C. It is

15、 almost impossible to estimate the number of people with an adequate working knowledge of English. D. People learn English for a variety of reasons. 18. According to the passage, what is the main reason for the widespread use of English?A. It was popular during Shakespeares time. B. It is used in fo

16、rmer British colonies. C. It serves the needs of its native speakers. D. It is a world language that is used for international communication. 19. What forms an adequate working knowledge of English? A. The ability to read a newspaper. B. It is difficult to judge because it differs for each situation

17、. C. Being a multilingual. D. Being a native speaker. 20. What type of developing countries would be most likely to use English?A. Those geographically close to the United States. B. Those interested in the culture of the United States. C. Former colonies of Great Britain. D. Countries where interna

18、tional conferences are held. BWith my hands and knees on the floor of the airplane, I was searching for an old ladys missing hearing aid(助听器) during the flight from Sydney to Los Angeles. It occurred to me that this may not be the most dignified posture for a Buddhist nun(尼姑). I had seen the old lad

19、y from the seat in front of me as she walked up and down the passage with a flashlight. I asked a few times what was wrong, but she didnt answer at first she couldnt hear me. She was wearing a woolen coat. Judging from her accent, she came from Eastern Europe.Do you know what hearing aids cost? Thou

20、sands, especially for the new tiny hidden-in-the-ear type she described. It takes a long time for an appointment to make a new one, and many doctor visits to get the thing adjusted right. Therefore, my dignity(尊严) seemed less important than finding that hearing aid. But how does one find a tiny blac

21、k object in a shadowy jet cabin(机舱)?The lady wasnt even sure where or when she had lost it. At one point, a couple of flight attendants did a random search around the ladys seat; I wasnt impressed. They left suggesting that she search the seat of her previous flight! My flashlight turned up all kind

22、s of small objects, bits of plastic, broken pieces of headphones.The old lady said that she gave up. Yet I couldnt. After we landed, as passengers streamed past us, I insisted that the lady move aside while awaiting her wheelchair. Then I got into a real down and dirty search among the dust under he

23、r seat and on the floor.Look! A little peanut-sized shiny black object caught the light of my flashlight in a floor crack near her seat. What a rush. “I found it!” With great astonishment and gratitude, the old lady responded, “I havent the words to express my thanks!”21. Why did the author put her

24、hands and knees on the floor?A. She is a religious Buddhist nun.B. She fell down from her seat.C. She helped the old lady look for her hearing aid.D. She wanted to stand out among the passengers.22. What do we know about the old lady?A. She ignored the authors question on purpose.B. She is an Americ

25、an.C. She lost her hearing aid by accident.D. It was not difficult for her to get the hearing aid at all.23. Where was the hearing aid found?A. On the previous flight. B. Close to the old lady seat.C. On the wheelchair. D. In another jet cabin.24. According to the last two paragraphs, what is the ol

26、d ladys attitude towards the author?A. Respectful. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Grateful.25. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To tell us a story about kind help.B. To warn us to be more careful.C. To teach us how to find the lost thing.D. To present the love from all people on board.CAmerican

27、s gave nearly $300 billion away last year. Do you know the reason? Beyond the noble goals of helping others, it is giving that will make them happier.It is a fact that givers are happier people than non-givers. According to the Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, a survey of 30,000 American h

28、ouseholds, people who give money to charity are 43% more likely than non-givers to say they are “very happy” about their lives. Similarly, volunteers are 42% more likely to be very happy then non-volunteers.The happiness difference between givers and non-givers is not due to differences in their per

29、sonal characteristics, such as income or religion. Imagine two people who are identical in terms of income and faith, as well as age, education, politics, sex, and family circumstances, but one donates money and volunteers, while the other does not. The giver will be, on average, over 40 percentage

30、points more likely to be very happy than the non-givers.A number of studies have researched exactly why charity leads to happiness. The surprising conclusion is that giving affects our brain chemistry. For example, people who give often report feelings of euphoria, which psychologists have referred

31、to as the “Helpers High”. They believe that charitable activity produces a very mild version of the sensations people get from drugs like morphine and heroin.Of course, not only does giving increase our happiness, but also our happiness increases the possibility that we will give. Everyone prefers t

32、o give more when they are happy. Researchers have investigated this by conducting experiments in which people are asked about their happiness before and after they participate in a charitable activity, such as volunteering to help children or serving meals to the poor. The result is clear that givin

33、g has a strong, positive causal impact on our happiness, so does happiness on giving26. According to Paragraph 2. We can learn that .A. only those people who gave money to charity will be happyB. more givers say they feel having happy lives than non-giversC. those who donate money are happier than t

34、hose who volunteerD. 42% of the volunteers say they are as happy as the non-volunteers27. What causes the happiness difference?A. Income. B. Faith. C. Education. D. Donation.28. The underlined word “euphoria” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .A. relaxationB. uncertaintyC. nervousnessD. pleasu

35、re29. If a person feels happy, he may .A. ask for more donationsB. stop charitable activityC. be likely to give moreD. cook food for the poor30. Which of the following is the main theme of this passage?A. Giving brings happiness. B. Americans love donating.C. The happiness difference.D. Feelings of

36、volunteers.笫二节（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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。（如需选G，请在答题卡上同时涂AB) This Way to DreamlandDaydreaming means people think about something pleasant, especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing. Daydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of whats ha

37、ppening around them. They can seem forgetful and clumsy._31_They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things. But daydreamers are also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history. _32_ Can you imagine what kind of world we would have

38、 without such ideas and inventions? So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool? First, understand that some opportunities for daydreaming are better than others. Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams._33_

39、 And if you want to improve your chances of having a creative idea while youre daydreaming, try to do it while you are involved in another taskpreferably something simple, like taking a shower or walking, or even making meaningless drawings. Its also important to know how to avoid daydreams for thos

40、e times when you really need to concentrate. “Mindfulness”, being focused, is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep._34_ Finally, you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away._35_ Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is

41、 actually in the clouds. A. Having interesting things to think about also helps. B. They stare off into space and wander by themselves.C. Without wandering minds, we wouldnt have relatively, Coke or Post-it notes.D. At one time, daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses. E. It i

42、nvolves slow, steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive. F. Daydreams are often very simple and direct, quite unlike sleep dreams, which may be hard to understand. G. Therefore, its a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when youre in the daydream z

43、one.第三部分 综合知识应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完型填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Welcome GiftDario and his mother loved their new apartment. The living room was large enough for their piano. That night, the two of them 36 side by side at the piano. They played jazz music to celeb

44、rate their new home. The loud 37 filled the room and made them feel very happy. The next morning, their happiness 38 . Someone had left a 39 under their door during the night. One of their neighbor had written to complain about the sound of the piano. Darios mother asked the building superintendent(

45、管理员) if he knew anything about it. But he said that they were all 40 people and he couldnt imagine any of them had done that. Later that morning, Dario suggested that they write a letter to their 41 and apologize for their playing. “Maybe we could go and 42 everyone in person.”said his mother. “What

46、 if we invited them to come here for a 43 instead? ”asked Dario. They both loved the 44 . Over the next few days, they sent out invitations and prepared desserts for their guests. They 45 the apartment with streamers and party lights. Finally, the day of the party 46 . Some guests brought presents.

47、Others brought flowers. Some even brought desserts to 47 . One woman, Mrs. Gilbert, 48 Darios mother with a book of piano music by Chopin. “I heard you playing the other night.” she said. “The sounds woke me out of bed. I 49 that you might play like this every night. So I wrote a short note. I hope

48、you dont think I disliked the playing.” Darios mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. “I think maybe we 50 you an apology.” she said. “I didnt 51 how late it was when we were playing. Maybe we should play some quieter music at night. “You play, you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not s

49、o loud at night.” She pointed to the book she had given them. “These songs are not such 52 music.” “These songs are beautiful music.” Darios mother said. “We will be 53 to play them in the evening.” “And we wont play so loud or late!”Dario said. He was already looking forward to 54 the new music. Mo

50、re than that, however, he was happy to see the big smile on his mothers face. It gave him a feeling of 55 and made him feel that they were home at last. 36. A. sat B. stood C. lay D. walked 37. A. voice B. ring C. music D. cry 38. A. multiplied B. disappeared C. grew D. lasted 39. A. note B. poster

51、C. bill D.report 40. A. proud B. rich C. lucky D. nice 41. A. neighbors B. friends C. relatives D. audience 42. A. blame B. instruct C. question D. visit 43. A. party B. concert C. show D. play 44. A. experience B. idea C. performance D. action 45. A. constructed B. accomplished C. decorated D. repl

52、aced 46. A. continued B. arrived C. passed D. finished 47. A. order B. sell C. share D. advertise 48. A. treated B. presented C. helped D. served 49. A. promised B. admitted C. agreed D. worried 50. A. give B. send C. offer D. owe 51. A. realize B. remember C. understand D. accept 52. A. sweet B. st

53、range C. funny D. loud 53. A. brave B. sorry C. happy D. afraid 54. A. changing B. practicing C. recording D. writing 55. A. equality B. freedom C. warmth D. sympathy第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，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，并将答案填写在答题卷相应位置上。My Italian Grandmother was a wond

54、erful woman. I always felt blessed growing up in her home _56_ a boy. She worked hard, laughed loud, and was never afraid of _57_ life threw at her. When she _58_(fall) and broke her hip(臀部; 髋关节) in her eighties, my Dad was forced to admit that he could no longer take care of her at home. It was wit

55、h a heavy heart _59_ Dad moved Grandmother into a nursing home. Our whole family gathered together for her 90th birthday in the dining room of the nursing home. It was a wonderful celebration of her life and the love we all had _60_ her. Shortly after that birthday, however, life gave her the _61_(g

56、reat) challenge of all as age and illness started to take her mind from her too. The Dementia(痴呆) grew worse and worse. At times _62_ I visited her she didnt know who I was. During one of these visits I was holding her hand while she slept. When she awoke, her eyes stared at me and I could tell she

57、didnt recognize _63_. She looked down at my hand _64_(hold) hers and instead of pulling hers away, she smiled at me. Then she closed her eyes and went _65_(peace) back to sleep. I could see then that even though her mind didnt remember me, her spirit still remembered love.第四部分 基础知识运用（共15小题；每小题1分，满分1

58、5分）请根据字面提示与句意，用必修1-2中所学新和词短语的适当形式将句子补充完整。注意每空一词，并将答案填写在答题卷标号为66-80的相应位置上。66. To my great _(喜悦), the plan worked perfectly.67. For _(便利)，England is divided roughly into three zones.68. They were waiting for the _(宣布) of the result of the competition.69. To their credit, with all the difficulties, the

59、y still a_(complete successfully; achieve) the program ahead of time.70. I wonder if what I said can c_(make something clearer or easier to understand) this situation.71. The report has brought n_(throughout a whole country) attention to the event.72. I cant wait to tell them the _(thrill) news.73.

60、Doctors warn people that one may develop severe illness with his or her skin _(expose) to the sun too much.74. Bill owns a stamp collection _(consist) of over 1000 different ones from all over the world.75. Well _(arrange), the schedule will make sure our customers have an enjoyable travel experienc

61、e.76. 得出结论的意思是考虑相关信息后作出判断。_ _ _ means making a judgment after considering all the relevant information. 77. 很遗憾Bill 提出的建议未被经理接受。_ _ _ _ the suggestion put forward by Bill wasnt accepted by the manager.78. You failed to include an important detail in your account. Please be careful next time.= You _

62、_ an important detail in your account. Please be careful next time.79. No matter how you read this sentence, you cant find an understandable meaning in it.= No matter how you read this sentence, it _ _ _.80. I went to the meeting instead of Jim, because he is ill.= Jim was ill, and I went to the mee

63、ting _ _ _ _ _ him .第五部分 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，共 10 分）下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。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。My dream school starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. They are three lesson

64、s in the morning and two in the afternoon. We didnt need to do so many homework. Therefore, we have more time with after-school activities. For example, we can do reading for one and a half hour and play sports for one hour every day.My dream school look like a big garden. There are all kinds of the

65、 flowers and trees around the classroom buildings. We can lie on the grass for a rest, or sat by the lake listening music. The teachers here are kind and helpfully. They are not only our teachers but also our friends.第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）假如你是李夏。你看到美国留学生Sharon 在网上发贴，希望有人能帮助她提高普通话（Mandarin）水平，她可以教英语作为回报。请

66、根据以下提示用英语给她写一封电子邮件。 1. 表达给她提供帮助的意愿； 2. 说明你能胜任辅导的理由； 3. 给出讲好普通话的两点建议； 4. 提出你学习英语的具体需求。注意：1. 词数120左右，开头语已为你写好；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 文中不得透漏个人姓名和学校名称；Hi Sharon,This is Li Xia. I learned from your post that you want to improve your Mandarin_ Yours sincerely. Li Xia揭阳一中20152016学年度第一学期高二级（95届）英语科第一次阶段考试参考答

67、案第一部分 听力理解（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）1-5 CACCA 6-10 BCCBC 11-15 BCBCA第二部分阅读（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）16-20 DADBC 21-25 CCBDA 26-30 BDDCA 31-35 BCAEG第三部分综合知识应用（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）36-40 ACBAD 41-45 ADABC 46-50 BCBDD 51-55 ADCBC第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)56.as57.what58.fell 59. that 60.for61.gr

68、eatest62.when 63.me 64.holding 65.peacefully第四部分 基础知识运用（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）66. delight67. convenience 68. Announcement69. accomplished 70. clarify71. nationwide72. Thrilling73. Exposed74. consisting75. arranged76. drawing/reaching a conclusion77. Its a pity that 78. left out79. doesnt make sense/ mak

69、es no sense 80. to take the place of第五部分写作（共两节，满分30分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1分，共 10 分）第二句:TheyThere第三句:didntdont 第三句:manymuch第四句:withfor 第五句:第一个hourhours第六句:looklooks 第七句:删掉第一个the第八句:satsit 第八句:listening后加to第九句:helpfullyhelpful第二节 书面表达（满分 20 分）Hi Sharon, This is Li Xia. I learned from your post that y

70、ou want to improve your Mandarin. Im confident that I can help you learn Mandarin. As a student, I have been learning Mandarin for many years. In addition ,I am Chinese, which means Mandarin is a must for me to communicate with others in my daily life. Learning Mandarin takes time, so you should spe

71、nd much time practicing Mandarin everyday. Besides, you can also read some books in Chinese, see some Chinese films and listen to some Chinese radio programmes. By practising you are sure to make great progress. In your post, you say you can teach English as a reward. It is just what I want. I hope we can contact each other by video chat every night for half an hour in English and half an hour in Chinese, so that we can improve our oral speaking. Hope for you early reply! Yours Sincerely Li Xia