河南省周口中英文学校2014-2015学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、英语第一部分 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）AMiangMy name is Miang，I come from Thailand.I would like to tell you about my favorite holiday，which is Chinese Spring Festival，taking place in January or February every year.My family is Chinese，and we celebrate this day all together，too.My aunt prepares

2、 some traditional Chinese dishes，such as duck ，chicken，fish，pork and so on.We will have a gettogether to enjoy all these delicious food，especially a kind of food“dumplings”JanineMy favorite holiday is Christmas.On Christmas，we dance，play music and sing.We have great fun on that day.We eat Christmas

3、sweets and many special foods.We decorate our house with colorful lights.I love Christmas mainly because it is Jesus birthday!ZheniaMy favorite holiday is New Year.We celebrate the New Year on the 31st of December.Father Frost comes with his granddaughter Snegoorochka on this night.He comes at night

4、 and puts his presents under the New Year Tree.We have a party and stay up until midnight to see the New Year in and the Old Year off.We cook tasty food for parties.PatMy name is Pat，and I am from Thailand.My favorite holiday is Songkran.It is a Thai New Year celebration.It takes place from the 13th

5、 to 15th of April.People pour water on each other on this holiday.It is a lot of fun.People also buy new clothes and they have big parties.MalenaI am Malena，and Im from Argentina.My favorite holiday is New Year.We celebrate with fireworks at midnight.I go to Punta del Este with my family.We usually

6、eat Arabian food(kibbe，Lajmayin and so on)21On Chinese New Years Day，Miangs aunt may cook all of the following EXCEPT_.Aduck BdumplingsCLajmayin Dpork22We can infer that Father Frost and Snegoorochka most probably are_.Apresentsellers BZhenias relativesCcharacters in tales Dfather and daughter23What

7、s the topic of this passage?AAn unforgettable day.BMy favorite holiday.CHolidays in the world.DFood on New Year.BAt my heaviest, my weight rose to 160 pounds. My mother criticized(批评) me when she noticed my weight reaching 110 pounds. I thought she was unhappy when considering I was thin while she w

8、as beyond fat, but her words made me fear getting fat. I started freaking when my weight passed 130 pounds. Last fall, my doctor suggested that I walk my dogs more.My weight at that time was 141 pounds. He told me that I could lose weight by walking my dogs. Over the winter months, despite my carefu

9、l eating, my weight increased to 160 pounds and I noticed my jeans were then a size 12. I also noticed that my mastiff (大型驯犬) was out of control. She is a big dog and requires a great deal of exercise. My young Lhasa Apso was getting as lazy as I was, so I made a decision to walk both of them every

10、day.Every morning, after most people in the neighborhood go to work and after I finish my first few articles, I walk both of my dogs. They both love walk time and I love to walk them. The neighbors have got used to seeing us take our morning walk. They wave, walk out, and pet the dogs and then we mo

11、ve on.I started out at 160 pounds and Im getting closer to 130 pounds. I am proud of the fact that I have lost so much weight. My husband is proud, too. I am looking forward to comfortably fitting myself into a size 8 and maybe even finally dropping to a size 6.24The writer wrote this passage to_.Ae

12、xplain why she became fatBshare how she lost weightCadvise us to raise a dogDtell us to enjoy our life25The underlined word “freaking” in Paragraph 1 shows the writer was getting_.Aexcited BinterestedCangry Dfrightened26We learn that Lhasa Apso is_.Athe writers doctorBa dog of the writerCa friend of

13、 the writerDa neighbor of the writer27After reading the passage, we know the writer lost weight mainly through_.Aeating healthilyBtraining her dogsCwalking her dogsDworking out in the gymCJohnson went to Penquay for the weekend. He arrived there late on Friday evening. The landlady of the guest hous

14、e, Mrs. Smith, answered the door and showed him to his room. Johnson was very tired and went straight to bed. He slept well and didnt wake up until nine oclock the next morning. Johnson went downstairs for breakfast. Because there were no other guests, Mrs. Smith invited him to have breakfast with h

15、er family. Her only daughter, Catherine, about 13, was already sitting in the dining-room. Mrs. Smith went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Johnson noticed there were four places at the table and asked Catherine if there was another guest. Catherine told him that it was an empty place. And it us

16、ed to be her fathers place. Her father had been a fisherman. Three years before he had gone out in his boat, and had never returned. Her mother always kept that place for him and made his breakfast every morning. Catherine showed him his photo on the wall. Johnson said nothing, but looked very puzzl

17、ed (迷惑不解). At that moment Mrs. Smith returned. She served four cups of tea, and put one in the empty place. Looking at the empty chair, Johnson was more puzzled. Suddenly, Johnson heard footsteps outside the door and a tall man with a black beard walked into the room. Johnson looked scared. It was t

18、he man in the photo. He jumped up and ran out of the room. The man asked, “Whats the matter?” Catherine said, “I dont know. Hes a guest from London. Hes here because a tall man with a black beard tried to kill him.” “Catherine,” the man said, “have you been telling stories again?” “Stories, father?

19、Me?” the girl laughed.28. Why did Mrs. Smith invite Johnson to have breakfast with her family? A. He woke up too late for his breakfast. B. There was an empty place at the table. C. He was the only guest on that day. D. Her daughter wanted to talk with him.29. Who was the tall man with a black beard

20、? A. Another guest. B. Catherines father. C. A friend of the family. D. Johnsons enemy.30. What does the word “scared” probably mean? A. Excited. B. Upset. C. Frightened. D. Calm.31. What can we infer from the passage? A. Catherines father got lost on the sea. B. Mrs. Smith does not love her husband

21、. C. Johnson may be killed by the man. D. Catherine is fond of telling stories.CJimmy is an automotive mechanic，but he lost his job a few months ago.He has a good heart，but always feared applying for a new job.One day，he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview.His appointm

22、ent was at 10 am and it was already 8: 30.While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed，he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car.Obviously there was something wrong with the car.Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand.When Jimmy finished working o

23、n the car，the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service.Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need，and he had to rush for an interview.Then the old man said，“Well，I could take you to the office for your interview.Its the least I could do.Please，I insist.”J

24、immy agreed.Upon arrival，Jimmy found a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed.Jimmy still had some grease on him after the car repair，but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt.One by one，the applicants left the interviewers office with disappointed looks on th

25、eir faces.Finally his name was called.The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window.Rocking the chair back and forth，he asked，“Do you really need to be interviewed？” Jimmys heart sank.“With the way I look now，how could I possibly pass this interview？” he thought to himself.Th

26、en the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmys surprise，it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning.It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.“Sorry I had to keep you waiting，but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even

27、 stepped into this office.I just know youd be a trustworthy worker.Congratulations！”Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of welldeserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.32. Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?AHe was out of work.BHe was bored with his job.CHe wanted a higher position.DHe hoped t

28、o find a better boss.33What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?AA friends car had a flat tyre.BA wild man was pushing a car.CA terrible car accident happened.DAn old mans car broke down.34Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride?AHe was also to be interviewed.BHe needed a travelling companion.C

29、He always helped people in need.DHe was thankful to Jimmy.35What can we learn from Jimmys experience?AWhere theres a will，theres a way.BA friend in need is a friend indeed.CGood is rewarded with good.DTwo heads are better than one.第二节 （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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Does

30、this situation seem familiar to you？Your English is progressing well，the grammar is now familiar，the reading comprehension is no problem，and you are speaking quite fluently.36 First of all，remember that you are not alone.Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English

31、 as a foreign language.37 what you need to do is to find listening resources.The Internet is really a useful tool for English students.You can download The RealPlayer from RealM.The RealPlayer allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis，you mi

32、ght still be frustrated(受阻)by limited understanding38 Here is some of the advice I give my students：Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.Stay relaxed when you do not understand，and try listening to the material for more times.Do not translate everything into your native la

33、nguage.39 Dont concentrate on detail until you have understood the main ideas.Listen to something you enjoy.I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany.In the beginning，when I didnt understand a word，I insisted on translating it in my mind.40 Then，after

34、the first six months，I discovered two extremely important facts；Firstly，translating creates a barrier between the listener and the speaker.Secondly，most people repeat themselves constantly.By remaining calm，I noticed that even if I didnt pay much attention I could usually understand what the speaker

35、 had said.AWhat should you do?BBut listening is a problem for most of the beginners!CHowever，after several weeks，I got used to the grammar rulesDThe most important thing is to listen as often as possible.EThis method usually resulted in confusion.FListen for the general idea of the conversation.GBut

36、 you cant follow a native English speaker at all!第二部分完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、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。That was when my son was 6 years old. My son is now 22 but whenever I look at him even as a grown man, I remember the small child with 41 .Our cat was 42 to give birth.

37、 And like all young children, my son was very interested in the birth of the babies. During the following week, he never stopped 43 me for a chance to witness it. At last, I agreed. I answered all his questions and prepared him the best 44 he might not be shocked or frightened.That 45 when my son ar

38、rived home, one baby cat had been born. He was so 46 at what he saw that he would put his hand on the mother cats stomach and feel the other babies 47 . When the mother cat began to 48 very loudly, it was clear that the second baby was on its way. My son 49 but never said a word. Then he asked me, “

39、Mum, why does she cry so loudly when the baby comes?” I 50 that it was not a hurtful pain but a pain of great pleasure 51 the mother. When the 52 of the third baby was coming by the crying of the mother cat, my son 53 hugged (拥抱) me with tears 54 his face, saying, “Mum, Im sorry for the 55 I brought

40、 you to have me.” My heart almost stopped. With a(n) 56 choice of words, I told him that his birth had brought me 57 but smiles, and that I would like to 58 it 100 times.Now my son is a grown man, but he always 59 that night, for it was on that night that he finally 60 what the word “love” meant.41.

41、 A. smilesB. tearsC. interestD. care42. A. willingB. determinedC. readyD. upset 43. A. beggingB. searchingC. thankingD. commanding44. A. unlessB. untilC. as ifD. so that45. A. morningB. afternoonC. noonD. night46. A. amazedB. frightenedC. angry D. sad47. A. jumpingB. sleeping C. movingD. growing48.

42、A. laughB. coughC. cryD. shout49. A. watchedB. noticedC. foundD. responded50. A. realized B. explained C. expressed D. added51. A. inB. withC. onD. for52. A. loss B. birth C. performance D. protection53. A. suddenlyB. peacefully C. actually D. naturally54. A. calming down B. rolling downC. settingdo

43、wnD. turning down55. A. painB. trialC. cruelty D. violence 56. A. hopefulB. carefulC. uselessD. informal57. A. something B. anythingC. nothing D. everything58. A. join in B. suffer fromC. dream of D. go through59. A. regretsB. remembers C. ignoresD. prefers60. A. understoodB. decidedC. admitted D. d

44、oubted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。Among the few scientists who have had a great effect on science and history, Albert Einstein is perhaps the _61_ (great). An American university president once commented that Einstein had created _62_ new view of the universe.

45、His theory has completely changed the way scientists understand time and space. Now, more and more people agree that the universe is something more complicated than _63_ they have ever thought before.Einstein _64_ (bear) in Germany in 1879. In 1914, young Einstein, already internationally famous, be

46、came a professor at an institute in Berlin. He had few duties, little teaching and unlimited opportunities for study. However, _65_ peaceful life was soon broken by the First World War.Einstein hated violence. He was deeply affected by the war; he sat _66_ (happily) in his office doing nothing and _

47、67_ (lose) interest in his research. Only when peace came in 1918 was he able to get back to work.In the years _68_ (follow) the First World War, people showered honor upon him. He became the head of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute of Theoretical Physics. In 1921 he won the Noble Prize _69_ Physics and

48、 was greatly honored and respected in Germany. However, his life was again disrupted. The Second World War broke out and Einstein had to move to the US，_70_he lived until his death in 1955.第II卷 非选择题（共35分）第三部分: 写作(共两节, 满分35分)第一节：短文改错 (共10分,每小题1分,满分10分) 该文中共有十处错误,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

49、字符号(), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。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、只允许修改十处, 多者(从第11处起) 不计分。Smile is an attitude towards life. In our life, there may be anything unpleasant. For example, you fail an exam, or you are misunderstood by your friends. Those unpleasant things may make

50、 you feel badly. Then what will you do if you will meet unpleasant things? Why not learning to smile? First, learn to smile at ourselves. Smiling can bring back confidences. And this is always easier for a confident person to achieve success. Besides, we should also learn to smile to others, who can

51、 make us get along better with them. Smile is most widely understanding language and our world will become beautiful with smiles everywhere.书面表达(满分25分)请写一篇100词左右的日记。日期为5月1日，星期日，晴。内容包括以下要点：1今天是国际劳动节，是一个重大的节日。同朋友外出游玩，上午去东湖公园玩，中午在树下野餐，餐后泛舟东湖。2上岸后遇见外国朋友。与他们打招呼，他们报以微笑；用英语同他们攀谈，他们很少说话。后来才知道他们是俄罗斯人，不太会说英语。_高一英语第一次考试参考答案短文改错第二句：anythingsomething第四句：badlybad第五句：去掉第二个will第六句：learninglearn第七句：ourselvesyourself第八句：confidencesconfidence第九句：thisit第十句：whowhich第十一句：most前加the，understandingunderstood【参考范文】版权所有：高考资源网()