山西省曲沃中学校2014-2015学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题.doc

1、山西省曲沃中学校2014-2015学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题第卷第一部分 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）1. Who is coming for tea?A. John. B. Mark. C. Tracy.2. What will the man do next?A. Leave right away. B. Stay for dinner. C. Catch a train.3. What does the man come for?A. A lecture. B. A meeting. C. A party.4. What size

2、does the man want?A. 9. B. 35. C. 39.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Life in Southeast Asia. B. Weather condition. C. A holiday tour.第二节 (共15小题；每小题 1. 5 分，满分 22. 5 分) 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the man doing?A. Giving a speech. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Introducing a person.7. Why does the

3、woman sing so well?A. She has a great teacher. B. She teaches singing. C. She is young.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the second gift for Jimmy?A. A car. B. A watch. C. A computer.9. Why does Jimmy feel happy? A. He lives with his parents. B. Hes got what he dreamt of. C. Hes received lots of presents.听第

4、8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. They are friends. B. They are strangers to each other.C. They are husband and wife.11. Why does the woman come to talk with the man?A. To get a job. B. To take a test. C. To see the secretary.12. What does the man mean by saying sor

5、ry?A. He cant hear the woman clearly. B. He doesnt need a designer.C. He cant help the woman.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。15. Why was Susan late for work?A. She missed the bus. B. Her train was late. C. Her car broke down.16. What will the man do the next day?A. Go to work by train. B. Visit Lily in her flat. C

6、. Leave home earlier.听第10段材料，回答第17至 20 题。17. Where can you most probably hear this talk?A. In a class of the English language. B. In a class of the Greek language.C. In a class of the French language.18. How long does the class last?A. 11 weeks. B. 13 weeks. C. 15 weeks.19. What is “the short-cut” t

7、o learning words according to the speaker?A. Taking more courses. B. Reading basic words aloud. C. Learning how words are formed.20. Why is the class popular?A. It is not offered each term. B. Its taught by Professor Morris.C. It helps to master some useful rules.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节 （共15小题； 每小题3

8、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThere was a story many years ago of a school teacher- Mrs. Thompson. She told the children on the first day that she loved them all the same. But that was a lie. There in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. He didnt play well w

9、ith the other children and he always needed a bath. She did not like him. Then Mrs. Thompson got to know that Teddy was actually a very good boy before the death of his mother. Mrs. Thompson was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when, like all her other students, Teddy brought her a Christmas

10、present too. It was his mothers perfume(香水). Teddy said, “Mrs. Thompson, today you smell just like my Mom used to.” After the children left she cried for at least an hour. On that very day, she stopped teaching reading, writing and math. Instead, she began to teach children. Mrs. Thompson paid parti

11、cular attention to Teddy. The boys mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he improved. By the end of the sixth grade, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class. Six years went by before she got a note from Teddy. He wrote that he had finished high school,

12、 third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in his whole lift. He went to college. Mrs. Thompson got two more letters from him with the last one signed, Theodore F. Stoddard, M. D.(医学博士). The story doesnt end there. On his wedding day, Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompsons

13、 ear, “Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for believing in me. You made me feel important and showed me that I could make a difference.” Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back, “Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didnt know how to tea

14、ch until I met you.”21. What did Mrs. Thompson do on the first day of school?A. She made Teddy feel ashamed.B. She asked the children to play with Teddy.C. She changed Teddys seat to the front row.D. She told the class something untrue about herself.23. In what way did Mrs. Thompson change? A. She t

15、aught fewer school subjects. B. She became stricter with her students. C. She no longer liked her job as a teacher. D. She cared more about educating students.24. Why did Teddy thank Mrs. Thompson at his wedding? A. She had kept in touch with him. B. She had given him encouragement. C. She had sent

16、him Christmas presents. D. She had taught him how to judge people.BMost people think of racing when they see greyhounds（灰狗）and believe they need lots of exercise. They can actually be quite lazy! Greyhounds are good at fast races but not long-distance running. They do need regular exercise but they

17、like to run for a short burst and then get back on the bed or a comfortable seat. Another misunderstanding is that greyhounds must be aggressive（好斗的）because they are big in size. In fact greyhounds love people and are gentle with children. Greyhounds can live for 12 14 years but usually only race fo

18、r two or three years, and after that they make great pets. They dont need a lot of space, dont make a lot of noise, and dont eat a lot for their size. Normally, greyhounds can be as tall as 90 cm. There is, however, a small-sized greyhound, which stands only 33 cm. Greyhounds come in a variety of co

19、lors. Grey and yellowish-brown are the most common. Others include black, white, blue, red and brown or a mix of these. Greyhounds have smooth body coats, low body fat and are very healthy. Because theyre slim（苗条的）they dont have the leg problems like other dogs the same height . But they do feel the

20、 cold, especially since they would much rather be at home in bed than walking around outside.25The text is written mainly. Ato tell people how to raise greyhounds Bto let people know more about greyhounds Cto explain why greyhounds are aggressive Dto describe greyhounds of different colors26It can b

21、e inferred that greyhounds. Alove big doghouses Blike staying in bed all day Cmake the best guard dogs Dneed some exercise outdoors27Why does the author say that greyhounds make great pets? A. They are big in size. BThey live a very long life. CThey can run races for some time. DThey are quiet and e

22、asy to look after.28If you keep a pet greyhound, it is important _. Ato keep it slim Bto keep it warm Cto take special care of its legs Dto take it to animal doctors regularlyCKings College Summer School Kings College Summer School is an annual (每年的) training program for high school students at all

23、levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This years summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows: Application (申请) date Stu

24、dents in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007. Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007. Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007. CoursesEnglish LanguageSpoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hoursAmer

25、ican History: 16 hours American Culture: 16 hoursStepsA letter of self-introductionA letter of recommendation (推荐) The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.Cost Daily lessons: $200Sports and activities: $100Travels: $200 Hotel service: $400 You may choose to live w

26、ith your friends or relatives in the same city.Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School29. You can most probably read the text in _. A. a newspaperB. a travel guide C. a textbook D. a telephone book 30. Which of the following is true abou

27、t Kings College Summer School? A. Only top students can take part in the program. B. King s College Summer School is run every other year. C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program. D. Only the teachers of King s College give courses. 31. If you are to live with your relatives

28、 in New York, you will have to pay the school _. A. $200 B. $400 C. $500 D. $90032. What information can you get from the text? A. The program will last two months. B. You can write to Thompson only in English. C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007. D. You can get i

29、n touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone. DThe American book Who Moved My Cheese has been a bestseller all over the world. It teaches people how to face changes in their lives. Now its author Spence Johnson has written a book just for teens. The book tells us that when facing changes in our

30、 lives, like a new school or new friends, dont be afraid. Instead, use this change to make a better life. The book gives an example of a change at school. A school is changingfrom having two terms to three terms because there are too many students. Several teens are talking about this. Most of them

31、are unhappy and worried. But Chris is not. He laughs and tells a story about two mice, two little people and some cheese. The four are in a maze (迷宫) looking for the cheese. Here, cheese means something important in life, likemoving to a new class or getting into college. But they find the cheese is

32、 gone. The mice realize that they cant change what has happened and have to find more cheese. This means finding different dreams. The little people,however, cant do this. They are afraid of changes so they find no cheese. After Chris finishes the story, the friends understand one thing: to get more

33、 cheese, move m a new direction quickly. His friends understand how this can be used in the changes all teens face, such as doing well at school or having good relationships or just feeling good about yourself. 33. The book Who Moved My Cheese is _. A. written all over the world B. read across the w

34、orld C. sold only in America D. loved only by teens 34. What does the text mainly discuss? A. Never change in our lives.B. Change when you like to do. C. Change with the changes. D. Pay attention to the changes. 第二节（共5 小题；每小题3分，满分15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。Swimming, cycling, joggin

35、g, skiing, dancing, walking or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. 36 . Whether it is an organized exercise program or just part of your daily life, all exercise contributes to having a healthier heart. Here are some tips for exercise success. Choose activities that are fun and ad

36、d variety. Develop several activities that you can enjoy.Find a convenient time and place to do activities. 37 . If you miss an exercise opportunity, do it in another way. Use music to keep yourself entertained. 38 39 . Decide what kind of support you need. Do you want them to remind you to exercise

37、? Exercise with you regularly or occasionally? Be understanding when you get up early to exercise?Spend time with the children while you exercise? Try not to ask you to change your exercise routine? Share your activity time with others. Ask your family members, friends or co-workers for help. Dont o

38、verdo it, especially at first. You can slowly increase the time of your activities as you become more fit. 40 Keep a record of your activities. Reward yourself at times. Nothing will inspire you more than success! ATry to make it a habit, but be flexible（灵活的）. BThey all cause you to feel warm and br

39、eathe heavily without being out of breath. CBe an active role model for your children.DThat way, exercise will never seem boring.E. If you are overweight or have a high risk of heart disease, see your doctor for medical advice before exercising.F. Surround yourself with supportive people.G. Graduall

40、y, work up to exercising on most days of the week for 3060 minutes. 第三节：完型填空（每小题2分，共40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佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The following story is from my friend, Peter. His job was to examine cars when they crossed the frontier（边境） to make sure that they were not smuggling （

41、走私）anything into the country. Every evening he would see a factory worker coming _41_ the hill towards the frontier, _42_ a bike with a pile of goods of old straw（稻草）on it. When the bike _43_ the frontier, Peter would stop the man and _44_ him take the straw off and untie（解开） it. Then he would exami

42、ne the straw very _45_ to see _46_ he could find anything, after which he would look in all the mans pockets _47_ he let him tie the straw again. The man would then put it on his bike and go off down the hill with it. Although Peter was always _48_ to find gold or other valuable things that _49_ in

43、the straw, he never found _50_. He was sure the man was _51_ something, but he was not _52_ to think out what it could be.Then one evening, after he had looked _53_ the straw and emptied the workers pockets _54_ usual, he _55_ to him, “Listen, I know you are smuggling things _56_ this frontier. Wont

44、 you tell me what it is? Im an old man, and todays my _57_day on the job. Tomorrow Im going to _58_. I promise I shall not tell _59_ if you tell me what youve been smuggling.” The worker did not say anything for _60_. Then he smiled, turned to Peter and said quietly, “Bikes.”41. A. up B. down C. toD

45、. towards42. A. fillingB. pulling C. pushingD. carrying43. A. arrivedB. reached C. cameD. appeared 44. A. askB. order C. letD. call45. A. carefullyB. quickly C. silentlyD. horribly46. A. thatB. where C. howD. whether47. A. beforeB. after C. first D. so48. A. luckyB. hoping C. thinking D. wondering49

46、. A. had been hiddenB. hidden C. hiding D. were hidden50. A. nothingB. something C. everything D. anything51. A. takingB. smuggling C. stealing D. pushing52. A. possibleB. strong C. able D. clever53. A. throughB. thoroughly C. upon D. up54. A. likeB. more C. then D. as55. A. toldB. cried C. ordered

47、D. said56. A. crossB. past C. across D. into57. A. firstB. last C. secondD. third58. A. dieB. back C. leave D. return59. A. everyoneB. anyone C. no oneD. someone60. A. sometimesB. some timesC. sometimeD. some time第II卷英语知识应用第一节：阅读下面的材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于三个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。(每题1.5分，共15分) The club in my town

48、 is an _61_ (organize) very popular _62_ young people. I have been _ 63_ member of it for four years now and Ive taken part in a lot of interesting projects. These include fun activities such as holiday camps and discos. We have organized sports competitions and we have even made a video._64_it isnt

49、 all just enjoyment; we _65 (start) doing social work to help people in our neighborhood. We have organized activities for small children during the holidays. We have also formed a special support group to help young people stop _66_(smoke)! We are _67 (extreme) proud of the most recent group we hav

50、e created. It organizes regular visits to the local old peoples home. The old people, _68_ were very excited by our visit, told us their personal stories. We sang songs and played games with them and had tea together. Some of _69_were in poor health and were very unhappy. After this visit, my friend

51、s and I decided to do whatever we can 70 (help) improve the quality of their lives. 第二节 .短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Dear Ms. Smith,I appreciate your help very much. On the first day ofcamp, you came up to myself while I was sitting alone. Afterthat, you always gave me specially attention and encouraged

52、to me to join in activities. As the result, I gradually got to knowthe other campers. Because the help you gave me that summer, my life changed. I gained so much confidence that I go backto school as a new person. My grades improved. I becamevery active but made new friends. Today, I got a letter th

53、atsaid I had been admitting into a college. I am proud of it. I justwant to thank you for helping me becoming a different person. 第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假设你是新华中学的学生李华，你和在上海上学的英国朋友Tom约好下周末去北京旅游，但你因故不能赴约。请根据以下要点用英语给他写一封电子邮件：1. 表示歉意；2. 解释原因：我的妈妈突然生病了，我和爸爸把妈妈送到医院医生为她检查，说妈妈需要休息一周我的爸爸下周要出差，我不得不在家照顾我的妈妈3. 另约时间。注意：

54、1. 词数120150；2. 可适当增加细节Dear Tom, _曲沃中学高一年级第一学期第一次考试英语试卷答卷纸第卷第三部分 英语知识运用第二节（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。61._ 62._ 63._ 64._ 65._ 66._ 67._ 68._ 69._ 70._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）Dear Ms. Smith,I appreciate your help very much. On the first day ofcam

55、p, you came up to myself while I was sitting alone. Afterthat, you always gave me specially attention and encouraged to me to join in activities. As the result, I gradually got to knowthe other campers. Because the help you gave me that summer, my life changed. I gained so much confidence that I go

56、backto school as a new person. My grades improved. I becamevery active but made new friends. Today, I got a letter thatsaid I had been offering an opportunity to go to a college. I am proud of it. I justwant to thank you for helping me becoming a different person.第二节 书面表达Dear Tom, _ _.Im looking forward to your reply.Best wishes.Li Hua曲沃中学2014级 高一下学期期末考试（英语）答案听力 改错第一行：of 后面加the第二行：myself改成 me; specially 改成special第三行:to 去掉； the 改成 a第四行：because 后加of第五行: go 改成went第六行：but 改成 and第七行: admitting改成admitted第八行: becoming 改成become书面表达