江苏省宿迁市宿豫中学2014-2015学年高一英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、高一上学期期中考试英语试题1.考试时间:120分钟2.请用0.5毫米黑水签字笔讲答案填写在答卷纸上第一部分: 听力 (20小题, 每小题1分，共20分)第一节 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. What is the weather like now? A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.2. Where will the woman meet Sandy? A. At the post office.B. I

2、n the park.C. Downtown.3. When will the speakers probably meet again? A. Before the teachers meeting. B. Today after school. C. Tomorrow.4. Which team is the mans daughter on? A. The swim team. B. The football team. C. The basketball team.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A history b

3、ook. B. An evening class. C. The womans company.第二节 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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Whose birthday is on Saturday? A. Bills. B. Annes. C. Marys.7. Where will the party be? A. At the womans house.

4、B. In a restaurant. C. At a big place outdoors.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the man think of the woman? A. She is too lazy. B. She has spent too much money recently. C. She does too much window-shopping.9. Who will go shopping with the woman? A. The manB. Lily.C. Herself alone.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Wh

5、at did the woman just finish doing? A. She had a class. B. She went to the library. C. She went to the computer center.11. How did the man know about the job? A. He received an email. B. He searched for it online. C. He received a call.12. Why would the woman be suitable for the job? A. Because of h

6、er experience. B. Because of her interest. C. Because of her talent.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the woman doing in the beginning? A. Reading a magazine. B. Listening to music. C. Watching TV.14. When was the singer in a car accident? A. In 1943.B. In 1963.C. In 1978.15. From whom did the singer lea

7、rn to sing? A. A music teacher.B. His doctor.C. His brother.16. In which language did the singer sing We Are Young? A. English.B. Italian.C. German.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why shouldnt people in Los Angeles have barbecues tomorrow? A. There will be thunderstorms.B. It will be extremely hot. C. Strong

8、winds are expected.18. What does the speaker suggest old people in Houston do today? A. Use air conditioners. B. Wear sun cream. C. Not stay inside.19. When will the weather improve in Chicago? A. Tomorrow. B. The day after tomorrow. C. By the weekend.20. What will the weather be like in New York th

9、is afternoon? A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Clear.第二部分：语言知识及应用（共三节，满分35分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21.The radio club in our school, which is in _ charge of Hao Zhe, is much more than just _music for everyone.A. /; / B. /; the C. the; / D. the; the22.The machine might break down someday in the future, _,

10、you can dial this number for help.A. in that case B. in what case C. in which case D. in whose case23. why, Jack, you look so tired! -Well, I _the house and I must finish the work tomorrow.A. have been painting B. was painting C. will be painting D. have painted 24.Its useless crying over spoiled mi

11、lk , _?Its better late than never. Actually, no one has expected it, _?A. is it; have they B. isnt it; have they C. isnt it; hasnt he D. is it; hasnt he25. I hear that Jane has achieved great success. _ and _.A. She has so; so have you B. So she has; so you haveC. So she does; so do you D. So she ha

12、s; so have you 26. Honey, I have to say I cant go to the party tonight. Im tired out. _. Have some fun! A. Dont pull my leg B. Dont be a wet blanket C. Dont be a black sheep D. Dont give me the cold shoulder 27.She will never forget the day_ she spent in Beijing.A. when B. what C. why D. which 28. I

13、t suddenly _ to the detective that the professor was probably murdered by his own wife . A. occurred B. came aboutC. took place D. happened 29. China has recently _ its waters controls near the Diaoyu Islands to prevent Chinese fishing boats from _ in the East China SeaA. show up; attacking B. taken

14、 up; having attackedC. picked up; having been attacked D. stepped up; being attacked 30. Do the Smiths live next door to you? No, but they _. A. was used to do B. used toC. used to doingD. used to do31. How do you know so much about whats going on in the countryside? Ive got a friend there who keeps

15、 me _. A. to be informed B. informed C. informing D. being informed32. Is this the reason _ at the meeting for his carelessness in his work? A. what he explained B. how he explained C. he explained D. why he explained33. Jack has _ his last failure and continues to work hard to realize his dreams. A

16、. returned from B. recovered from C. suffered fromD. run from34. It was Saturday and there were so many people in the streets that he found it difficult to _to the post office. A. fight his way B. make his way C. find his way D. lose his way35. _ an old man who had a warm smile on his face. A. Was w

17、alking towards me B. Towards me was walkingC. Walking was towards me D. Walking towards me was第二节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)I always felt sorry for people in wheelchairs. Some people, old and weak, cannot 36 by themselves. Others seem perfectly healthy, 37 in business suits, and wheel themselves around

18、 with strong determination. But whenever I saw someone in a wheelchair, I only saw a 38 , not a person. Then I fainted（晕倒）at Euro Disney 39 low blood pressure. This was the first time I had ever fainted, and my parents said that I must 40 for a while after First Aid. I agreed to take it easy, but 41

19、 I stepped toward the door, I saw my dad pushing a (n) 42 in my direction! Feeling the colour burn my cheeks, I asked him to wheel that thing right back to 43 he found it. I could not believe this was happening to me. Wheelchairs were 44 for other people but not for me. As my father wheeled me out i

20、nto the main street, people 45 began to treat me differently. Little kids ran in front of me, 46 my father to stop the wheelchair suddenly. 47 set in(开始/到来) as I was thrown back and forth. “Stupid kidsthey have perfectly good 48 . Why cant they watch where theyre going? ”I thought. People 49 down at

21、 me, pity in their eyes. Then they would look away, maybe because they thought the 50 they forgot me, the better. “I am just like you!” I wanted to scream. “The only 51 is that youve got legs, and I have wheels. ”People in wheelchairs are not 52 . They can see every look and hear each word. Looking

22、out at the faces, I finally understood: I was once just like them. I 53 people in wheelchairs exactly the way they did not 54 to be treated. I realized it is some of us with two healthy legs who are 55 disabled. 36A. look around B. care about C. get around D. make out 37A. covered B. folded C. lost

23、D. dressed38A. beast B. disability C. passer-by D. failure39A. by way of B. due to C. as to D. in terms of40A. sleep B. break C. leave D. rest41A. before B. until C. because D. as42A. carriage B. wheelchair C. armchair D. bed43A. whom B. that C. where D. which44A. sad B. fine C. light D. cheap45. A.

24、 immediately B. finally C. rapidly D. gradually46A. catching B. making C. preventing D. forcing47A. Interest B. Bitterness C. Regret D. Amusement48A. space B. manners C. legs D. control49A. smiled B. handed C. stared D. pushed50A. happier B. faster C. sooner D. harder51.A. difference B. advantage C.

25、 choice D. difficulty52A. healthy B. common C. stupid D. violent53A. treated B. ignored C. greeted D. injured54A. mean B. need C. want D. enjoy55A. generally B. truly C. mostly D. eventually第三部分：阅读理解（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 Why do you think people who live in some hot

26、countries eat very spicy(辛辣的)food? Is it because the spices make the food taste better? Is it just because their parents and grandparents and great-grandparents liked hot food，or is there some connection between spices and healthy food?Researchers from Cornell University think that it is because spi

27、ce plants have some important chemicals. These chemicals can kill bacteria(细菌)which spoil food“Most common spices can kill 75 to 100 percent of the bacteria in food，”explains one of the scientistsThe bacteria grow more easily and spoil food more quickly at higher temperaturesFor this reason，it is mo

28、re difficult to keep food from spoiling in hot climates，Do you like your food spicy? Your answer probably tells something about the country you come fromIf you like spicy food，it is possible that hundreds of years ago，when there were no fridges，people in your country started using spices to keep the

29、 food from spoilingThe traditional spicy dishes helped those people to live longer，healthier livesToday，in a time of fridges，the spices just make the food taste good56. The chemicals in spices keep food from spoiling by_ Amaking food taste better Bmaking food hotterCpreventing bacteria getting into

30、food Dkilling bacteria in food57. Food goes bad more quickly in hot climates because_Acold temperature makes bacteria Bbacteria get used to hot foodChigh temperature helps bacteria grow fasterDbacteria spoil food only at high temperature58. According to the passage，spices are useful in the following

31、 things except_ Ahelping you to live longer Bhelping to keep you healthierCmaking your food taste better Dreplacing fridgesBLiving abroad to study can certainly be an interesting experience but is that alone a good enough reason for spending years far away from home? To make the experience truly wor

32、thwhile, there has to be a goal behind the decision to study abroad. This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign language environment, or a clever move in your career development. You must also consider the costs, not just of living and studying abroad, but of applying. Most universit

33、ies now charge application fees for international students.If after considering these points you are sure that you want to apply to study abroad, your next step is to choose the right programme of studies. Research your choices and select carefully. You must do your homework well. Most universities

34、have information online but you can also email and ask them to send you more details. You can find a lot of information on school ranking from education websites. But read carefully. Different universities emphasize different strengths. Dont just think about the universitys reputation (名声); look for

35、 the most suitable for your goals. Next, you must deal with a large pile of paperwork. This involves filling in application form, preparing your school records, and getting reference letters. Reading the instructions and requirements of the universities carefully is of great importance. Sadly, many

36、fine applicants get kicked out in the first round, simply because they dont follow the application procedure properly.Money is another important consideration. Some scholarships are provided by governments, others by schools and colleges. This information, again, can be found on the Internet. If you

37、 find a scholarship that is suitable for you, follow the application procedure carefully; the earlier you apply, the better your chance of getting it.59.According to the article, studying abroad is truly worthwhile because _. A. it is a chance to develop your career B. it is an interesting experienc

38、e C. it is fun to travel around the world D. all your friends are doing so60.A school ranking list tells you _.A. the names of all the professors B. how good the school is compared to others C. how much the courses cost D. where the school is located61.What are the three basic steps when you apply?

39、A. Buy an airplane ticket, read the instructions and requirements, and study. B. Write a reference letter, do paperwork, and study. C. Prepare reference letters, prepare school records, and fill in the application form.D. Prepare school records, do paperwork, and work hard.62.The underlined phrase “

40、get kicked out in the first round” in Paragraph 3 means _.A. lose money in the first round B. get acceptedin the next roundC. fail to get to the next roundD. get kicked by a professorCSnow and gathering clouds may be signs of global warming. The average temperature on Earth for last year was the sec

41、ond warmest since written records began 140 years ago. The global average surface temperature in 2001 was 14.42 degrees centigrade, the World Meteorological Organization said. The record, set in 1998, was 14.58 degrees centigrade. “Temperatures are getting hotter, and they are getting hotter faster

42、now than at any time in the past, ” said Michel Jarred, a WMO official. Carbon dioxide(二氧化碳) produced from burning fuels is the most common of the so-called greenhouse gases. The growing concentration(集中) in the atmosphere of these gases is thought to be warming the Earth. “Most of the causes of glo

43、bal warming are due to human action, ” said Ken Davidson, director of WMOs climate programmed department. Every year, large amounts of gases produced by factories, cars and burning trees hold in too much heat and cause global warming. Many scientists believe the warming, if not stopped, will cause e

44、xtreme climate changes this century. MILY: Times Throughout the world, the spreading of particular diseases and other threats(威胁) to human health depend largely on local climates. Extreme temperatures can directly cause loss of life. Warm temperatures can increase air and water pollution, which in t

45、urn can harm human health. In the Earths atmosphere there are tiny amounts of gases called greenhouse gases. These gases hold in the heat that comes up from the sun-warmed Earth. As cities have increased in size and population, factories and industries in the world have grown. People need more and m

46、ore electricity, cars and other things. So more greenhouse gases have been added to the atmosphere. This causes more heat to be trapped than in the past. This is called the greenhouse effect.63. The subject discussed in the passage is _.A. the growing population of the world B. the global average su

47、rface temperatureC. the causes of air and water pollution D. the increasing greenhouse effect64. According to a WMO official, it is _ that should be blamed for global warming.A. modern factories impressive C. carbon dioxideC. mankind D. burning fuels65. The rising of the earth temperature will final

48、ly result in _.A. the spreading of particular diseases B. air and water pollutionC. loss of life D. extreme climate changes66. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Air and water pollution is caused by global warming.B. The average temperature on Earth for 1998 was the warmest a

49、ccording to written records.C. Greenhouse gases do no good to human beings D. With the air getting hotter, people need more and more electricity, cars and other things.DA punctualperson is in the habit of doing a thing at the proper time and is never late in keeping an appointment. The unpunctual ma

50、n, on one hand, never does what he has to do at the right time. He is always in a hurry and in the end loses both time and his good name. A lost thing may be found again, but lost time can never be regained. Time is more valuable than material things. In fact, time is life itself. The unpunctual man

51、 is for ever wasting and mismanaging his most valuable asset (财产) as well as others. The unpunctual person is always complaining that he finds no time to answer letters, or return calls or keep appointments promptly. But the man who really has a great deal to do is very careful of his time. He knows

52、 that he can not get through his huge amount of work unless he faithfully keeps every piece of work when it has to be attended to. Failure to be punctual in keeping ones appointments is the sign of disrespect towards others. If a person is invited to dinner and arrives later than the appointed time,

53、 he keeps all the other guests waiting for him. Usually this will be regarded as a great disrespect to the host and all other guests present. Unpunctuality, moreover, is very harmful when it comes to ones duty, whether public or private. Imagine how it would be if those who are put in charge of impo

54、rtant tasks failed to be at their proper place at the appointed time. A man who is known to be habitually unpunctual is never trusted by his friends or fellow men. 67. What does the author think is the main difference between a punctual person and an unpunctual person? A. A punctual person does ever

55、ything ahead of time. B. A punctual person has a lot of appointments. C. An unpunctual person never does anything at the right time. D. An unpunctual person has little time to do anything. 68. If someone isnt punctual in keeping his appointments, he might _.A. lose his lifeB. mismanage his assetC. d

56、o harm to others D. be thought to disrespect others69. According to the third paragraph, when you are invited to dinner, you should arrive there_. A. before other guests B. at the appointed timeC. after other guests D. after the host getting things ready70. Which of the following statements best des

57、cribes the harm of unpunctuality?A. If you are an unpunctual person, you cannot be in charge of any important task. B. If your friends know that you are unpunctual, they may not see you again. C. Unpunctuality may make you miss a lot of appointments and lose friends. D. Unpunctuality may bring about

58、 heavy losses for both public and private affairs. 第四部分 任务型阅读理解（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后图表中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。Are you tired of looking for love in all the usual places? Nowadays, millions of lonely singles are now going online instead. The World Wide Web is quickly becoming the worlds mos

59、t popular matchmaker. With so many singles online, dozens of dating sites like Yahoo Personals and Match. com are helping singles find that special someone. Around the world, from America to China, love is now very much online.Singles are flocking to the Internet mainly because their busy lifestyles

60、 leave them little time to look for a significant other. Using dating sites is quick and convenient. They can “meet” a lot more people online than they could by hanging out at a club. Besides, many singles say the regular dating scene has just led them from one bad experience to another and are read

61、y to try something else. They also appreciate the first distance of online dating, which allows them to hide themselves until they are ready to meet someone face to face. Dating sites also make it easy to avoid someone you are not interested in. In the real world, however, ignoring some one you dont

62、 like can be embarrassing.Despite all the advantages, online dating also presents its own set of problems. People arent always who they claim to be in their online profiles个人档. For instance, someone who tells you he is “ handsome, successful and single” might turn out to be homely, unemployed and ma

63、rried. Safety is another concern. You are just as likely to find a criminal罪犯 online as you are Mr. or Miss Right.Even so, supporters of online dating see things in a positive way. In their opinion, singles can safely play the online dating game with a little common sense. Online dating experts reco

64、mmend following a few safety tips:Guard you personal information. Never give out your personal information online. This includes your last name, phone number , home address and place of work.Watch for red flags. Do any of the people your are chatting with make disrespectful comment? Do they try to c

65、ontrol you? Do they give false information about themselves? If so, forget them!Meet in a safe place. When meeting someone in person, choose a public location with other people around. Following these tips and you might be able to find the person of your dreams.Title: Online datingPhenomenonSingles

66、tend to look for love (1)_.(2)_ between online dating sites and regular dating sceneThey can “meet” more people than they could in the (3)_world.The (4)_of online dating allows them to hide themselves until they are ready to meet someone face to face.They can avoid someone they are not interested in

67、.Some people are (5)_ of the similar experiences.You will feel (6)_if you ignore someone you dont like.(7)_of online datingSome of the information may be (8)_.Another concern is safety.Safety tipsGuard your personal information, (9)_your last name, phone number, home address and place of work.Chat w

68、ith the people who are honest and (10)_.第五部分 写作(满分25分)假设你是高一某班的一名学生，上星期你们班就“健康和外貌，哪个更重要？”进行辩论，请根据下列提示写一篇作文：一些学生的观点外貌更重要另一些学生的观点健康更重要你的看法及原因(至少两点)1.让人更有吸引力，有助于交到更多的朋友2.更有机会找到好工作1. 健康使人精力充沛，学习工作效率更高2. 健康的人很少生病，不会增加家庭负担注 意: 1. 对所给要点要逐一陈述,适当发挥, 不要简单翻译。 2. 字数150左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。 3. 作文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。参考词

69、汇：负担 burden 高效地 efficientlyLast week, our class had a heated discussion about “Which is more important, health or appearance? 高一英语期中试卷答案书面表达：Last week, our class had a heated discussion about “Which is more important, health or appearance?”. Our opinions are divided. Some of us hold the opinion that appearance is more important than health. As is known to all, good appearance makes a person more attractive, which will help make more friends. Besides, it will be much easier for one to find a good job if he has good appearance, because people usually pay more attention to appearance.