山西省祁县中学2015-2016学年高一上学期升学考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、20152016学年度高一年级升学考试 英语试卷 2015. 8 时间：120分钟 分值：150分第I卷第一部分 阅读理解 （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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ADear Sir,I have to travel every day from Souk Road to the airport. Two buses travel along their route: the number 49 and number 16. But by the time the num

2、ber 16 bus reaches Souk Road it is always full, so I cant get on it. I have to wait for the number 49, because sometimes there are empty seats on it.The timetable says that there are buses from Souk Road to the airport every ten minutes. If this is so, why do I have to wait half an hour for a bus ne

3、arly every day?The regulations (规章) say that if there are empty seats on a bus, the bus must stop at every stop where people are waiting. Why do the half-empty buses go straight past me when I am standing at the bus stop?The regulations say that no bus may carry more than 40 seated passengers and 20

4、 standing passengers. Yesterday I was the first to get off the bus when it reached the airport. I counted the other passengers as they got off. There were 129 of them.It is clear that our bus companies break the regulations and think little of their passengers. Can nothing be done to make your servi

5、ce better? Yours, Tired passenger1. The writer has to take Bus No. 49 because_.A. it arrives on time B. it is not always fullC. it travels faster D. it has fewer seats on it2. The regulations say that each bus may carry _ passengers at most.A. 20 B. 40 C. 60 D. 129 3. From the passage we can infer t

6、hat the writer of the letter is probably _. A. an airport worker B. a bus driverC. a very tired traveler D. an English teacher4. What kind of letter is this passage?A. Its a letter of thanks. B. Its a letter of apology.C. Its a letter of introduction. D. Its a letter of complaint.BOne morning in mid

7、summer, I headed out to have a good time by myself on the paths of Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue Nebraska.It was a typically warm and wet summer day in Nebraska. The bugs were everywhere: mosquitoes, flies, bees, you name it. I followed the stream path, which made its way through four-foot high gras

8、s. I tried to enjoy the beautiful scenery but had to constantly fan away the bugs in front of my face. I grew increasingly upset.Eventually becoming angry with the bugs, I stopped and waved my arms all round while turning around in a circle. At the very moment, I saw what I had missed the moment bef

9、ore.It seems that a deer had been hidden in the tall grass just one foot away from where I stood. I missed it because of my concentration on the bugs. When I was ready to watch it, the deer was forced to abandon its spot. It leaped in the air right before my eyes and rushed off for better cover.It w

10、as too late. I missed it. Now I was attentive and ready to see what was around me, but the sight that might have been seen was gone. I missed the enjoyment of being so close to wildlife! Immediately I wondered what else I was missing, and not just there on the path. I wondered how the bothersome bug

11、s of my life kept me from noticing really important stuff. Maybe it is very useful for my life. This has become a life lesson that Ive remembered often. Its affected my visits with my grandma, the time alone with my husband, and get-together with friends. Ive learned from my mistake.5. The author we

12、nt to Fontenelle Forest to _.A. get close to wildlife B. explore the paths C. search for deer D. enjoy herself 6. How did the author probably feel when she missed the deer?A. Surprised. B. Cheerful. C. Regretful. D. Pleased. 7. What does the underlined word “stuff” in the last paragraph mean?A. Thin

13、gs. B. Problems. C. Lessons. D. Moments.8. Whats the authors purpose in writing the passage?A. To describe an unusual experience.B. To tell us a serious mistake she made.C. To share a lesson she learned.D. To show her dislike for bugs.CLow-Cost Gifts for Mothers DayGift No. 1Offer to be your mothers

14、 health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctors visits whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say “no need,” another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctors visit. The best part? This one is free.Gift No. 2Help your mother organize all of her

15、 medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. “Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mothers life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.Gift No. 3Enough

16、sleep is connected to general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”Gift No. 4Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mothe

17、rs Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive thingsmany of which are “green” and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she

18、has helped the chosen charity.9. What are you advised to do for your mother at doctors visits?A. Take notes. B. Be with her.C. Buy medicine. D. Give her gifts.10. Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mothers sleep?A. In Gift No. 1. B. In Gift No. 2.C. In Gift No. 3. D. In Gift No. 4.11. Bu

19、ying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to_.A. enjoy good sleep B. be well-organizedC. bet extra support D. give others helpDLoch Lomond is one of our favourite places to visit every autumn. Its a trip we look forward to because autumn brings new natural colors. After a summer of staying

20、 in the garden, it can be refreshing to get out of the city and enjoy the natural beauty.We usually visit the tiny village of Balmaha, where many things are on sale. The area is part of Loch Lomond and the Trossaches National Park is a visitor center in Balmaha, which also marks the start of the pat

21、h for Conic Hill. This is one of our favorite family-friendly hills as it can be completed in two hours.Balmaha boatyard runs trips to the villages of Luss and Balloch. You can also take a waterbus to the nearby island of Inchcailloch, which is covered by woods and a heaven for wildlife. The island

22、has three paths, two of which are suitable for young children, and a picnic area with toilets.We also love driving a few miles along the shore from Balmaha to Rowardennan. The West Highland Way passes through this area, which is located at the foot of Ben Lomond. There are a number of clearly marked

23、 walking paths to choose from. During the autumn months theres a real sense of peace as you walk alone through the oak trees.There are a few places to hire canoes, row boats and bikes in the area. The eastern shore of Loch Lomond is one of my familys favorite escapes and an ideal place to walk, camp

24、, picnic and recharge our batteries before the short, dark days of winter.Before the trip we often spend time discussing what we each want to do and what we want to get from our time away from the daily life. The visit to Loch Lomond is something I hope we will continue for many years to come.12. Wh

25、y does the author like to visit Balmaha every year?A. Because he has many friends living there.B. Because he is in charge of the Trossachs National Park.C. Because he can get things cheaper.D. Because he has to do business in the hills.13. To visit around Balmaha, _.A. you have no choice but to take

26、 a busB. you can choose the transport by waterC. you will stay on the top of the hillsD. you may live with some wild animals14. While enjoying yourself in Balmaha, you can_.A. see many happy young childrenB. stay at the West Highland Way for nightsC. find the place is crowded with visitorsD. have a

27、peaceful life in the countryside15. It can be inferred from the last two paragraphs that _.A. all the family members prefer bikingB. Loch Lomond attracts the family mostC. the author differs much from his familyD. Loch Lomond provides free canoes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

28、有两项为多余选项。When studying foreign speech, dont forget about body language. In order to help you know more about these important parts of communication, here are four non-verbal characteristics that change from culture to culture.Gestures. When trying to communicate through a language barrier, its natur

29、al to use gestures as a way of explaining your point. We think its helpful, since our words will be strengthened. 16 For example, the thumbs-up sign is equal to the middle finger in Greece. Tapping your finger to your temple(鬓角) is a gesture to show memory in North America, but suggests insanity(精神错

30、乱) in Russia. 17 The yes-no gestures are opposite in countries like Bulgaria and Albania.Silence. Though it can feel like an emptiness in communication, silence can be very meaningful in different cultures. Western cultures, especially North America and the UK, tend to consider silence as disagreeme

31、nt. In some interactions at work, school, or with friends, silence is often regarded as a sign of disinterests. In other cultures, however, silence is not viewed as a negative meanings. 18 Touch. Britain is classed as a “non-contact” country, in which theres very little physical contact in peoples d

32、aily interactions. 19 By comparison, in the high-contact cultures of the Middle East, physical touch is a big part of social life.Eye Contact. 20 We think that a conversation partner who looks away is either indifferent or lying. Of course, this is not a standard around the world.A. Language learner

33、s will put a lot of time into learning gestures.B. However, the wrong gesture can make people confused.C. In China, silence can be used to show agreement.D. In most western countries, frequent eye contact is a sign of confidence.E.Naturally, these different standards of contact can lead to misunders

34、tanding. F. Even accidently brushing someones arm is a reason for an apology.G. Even nodding yes can be misunderstood abroad.第二部分 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2分，满分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。 Ive had a very comfortable life until I joined in a two-week prog

35、ram by Heifer International. I never had to 21 about today. I never thought much about the people in the world whose lives are controlled by 22 . However, the program 23 my beliefs.We lived in a “Tribal(部落)Village” in Arkansas. I know it was 24 a simulation(模拟), but the experience encouraged my beli

36、ef in 25 others.I was a tribal 26 in Mozambique. We were living in a house with no air conditioning, and 27 water was available, everyone was too hot and tired to move. We 28 a hen and two rabbits. I fed them every day.Every meal，vegetables were what we ate. Clearly I wasnt getting 29 to eat. At the

37、 same time, I felt pain but it was a rich childs pain 30 I knew I would soon go back home and could eat whenever I wanted. That wasnt 31 for a lot of other children around the world.Now I 32 doing whatever I can to help find useful ways to beat hunger.So Ive become president of Roots and Shoots, a g

38、roup working to 33 local environments for people and animals. Im also working to 34 a program at my high school to help young people in Guatemala City. And Ive got 35 to do more.If I ever feel I dont have any energy, I 36 working in the hot sun and think of the millions who 37 do. Now, I try to live

39、 for today and 38 worrying so much about the future. When I eat or feel 39 , I am grateful for this lucky life and want to 40 the same feeling to others.I strongly believe in offering help to those who need it right now. 21. A. careB. thinkC. worryD. learn22. A. hungerB. warC. diseaseD. enemy23. A.

40、brokeB. changedC. formedD. developed24. A. evenB. onlyC. everD. almost25. A. relaxingB. guidingC. helpingD. pleasing26. A. friendB. memberC. fanD. volunteer27. A. untilB. asC. thoughD. before28. A. preparedB. keptC. foundD. hid29. A. allB. someC. enoughD. some30. A. whenB. ifC. soD. because31. A. tr

41、ueB. strangeC. similarD. good32. A. put offB. hurry upC. talk aboutD. believe in33. A. findB. improveC. manageD. provide34. A. followB. introduceC. createD. complete35. A. moneyB. luckC. choicesD. plans36. A. regretB. imagineC. considerD. remember37.A. againB. stillC. neverD. already38. A. stopB. st

42、artC. forgetD. continue39. A. freeB. proudC. fullD. happy40. A. returnB. showC. offerD. pass第II卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。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。Put a group of strangers in a room together, and theyll 41._(probable) start a conversation. We dont begin by 42._ (t

43、ell) them our life story. We start with small talk, a polite conversation about something like traffic or weather.Research suggests that small talk can build new friendships. When we begin conversations with new people, we want to feel 43._(comfortably), and so do they. Small talk even helps people

44、get 44._(hire). Proper small talk can make that first impression get you the job.So, how can you make small talk lead to a new friendship or job? First, find common ground. Select something 45._ you share with the other person. Next, keep the conversation going. Third, keep eye contact (接触). When yo

45、u look people in the eye, they feel you appreciate 46._they are saying. It makes you appear honest and builds trust.47._(natural), shy people might not have enough confidence to start up conversations with strangers. 48._(talk) to strangers is not the easiest thing to do! Some experts say with more

46、practice, small talk does get 49._(easy).Some people avoid small talk because they dislike discussing things like traffic or weather. For them, they are just too small. However, when you think about it, small talk is very important. 50._ fact, it is actually a very big deal!第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改

47、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。错误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：把多余的词用斜线( )划掉。修改：在错的词下划横线，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。Dear Sir or Madam, I am going to study in the UK the next summer. Ive learned from your w

48、ebsite where you can provide accommodation informations for overseas students, so I am writing now to look for a host family. Here is my requirements. First, Id like to have my own room, that is comfortable for me to stay in. Second, the flat should not be far away from the center of the city, where

49、 it is conveniently for me to go around. Third, Id appreciate if the host family could provide a washing machine and some cookers for free so that you can wash my clothes and cook my meals. Beside, the monthly rent should be little than 100 pounds. Looking forward to your early reply.Yours, Li Hua 第

50、二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华。 你的美国网友William 发来邮件说他想学习中文，请你推荐一个适合他学习中文的网站。请根据下面的信息，给他回复邮件。推荐网站：推荐理由：1. 提供多种网络课程，如对话、成语学习、中国文化习俗；中文歌曲、 电影等资料；2. 有困难可求助在线老师；3. 学习免费。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 信得格式和开头语已给出，不计入总词数。Dear William, Im so happy to learnt that you are learning Chinese. Id like to recommend to y

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58、nthly rent should be little than 100 pounds. lessLooking forward to your early reply.Yours, Li Hua 第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）Possible version:Dear William, Im so happy to learnt that you are learning Chinese. Id like to recommend to you. Its a good website for non-Chinese speakers who are learning Chinese, es

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