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1、襄陽四中2015級高一年級上學(xué)期期中考試英語試題 命題人：戴浩仁 審題人：鄔濤 邢少華滿 分：150分 考試時間：2015年11月14日注意事項：1. 本試卷分第卷（選擇題）和第卷（非選擇題），共四部分, 滿分150分?？荚嚂r間120分鐘。2. 全部答案在答題卡上完成，答在本試卷上無效。第卷第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）做題時，先將答案劃在試卷上。錄音內(nèi)容結(jié)束后，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉(zhuǎn)涂到答題卡上。第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1. 5分，滿分7. 5分） 聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對話后，你都

2、有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1. When did Rose receive the e-mail?A. Last Friday. B. Last Monday. C. Today.2. Where are they talking?A. In a bank. B. In a store. C. In a post office.3. What are they talking about?A. The pollution in the air.B. Smoke coming from the school.C. Measures taken by the

3、school.4. What is the woman saying about Tom?A. He began his studies more than 6 years ago.B. He will be working for at least 6 more years.C. It took him at least 6 years to receive his degree.5. Whats the mans job?A. A painter. B. An artist. C. A businessman.第二節(jié) (共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分)聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段

4、對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料, 回答第6至8題6. Where are Christmas and Mike chatting?A. On the Internet. B. In a computer store. C. Near a computer.7. How much will Christmas finally pay for the camera?A. $900 B. $750 C. $15

5、08. What can we learn from their conversation?A. The Internet shopping is popular only because of lower prices.B. Only credit cards can be used while shopping on the Internet.C. shopping on the Internet is more convenient than that in stores.聽第7段材料, 回答第9至11題9. What was the customer going to buy?A. S

6、uit. B. Shirt. C. Skirt.10. What color one did she finally buy?A. Red. B. Blue. C. Green.11. How much is the skirt?A. 270 yuan B. 268 yuan C. 286 yuan聽第8段材料，回答第12至14題12. Why does the woman make the telephone call?A. She wants to know more about the club.B. She hopes to find a job in Washington.C. Sh

7、e plans to go to evening classes.13. What do the members do on Thursday?A. They have sports.B. They have language classes.C. They have dinner together.14. Why does the man ask the woman for her name and address?A. He wants to send her a form.B. He intends to visit her.C. He would like to know more a

8、bout her.聽第9段材料，回答第15至17題15. What will they do on the night of May 1st?A. Have a picnic.B. Dance in the home of Daniel and Emily.C. Have dinner with Daniel and Emily.16. What time will they go to see the new play?A. On the evening of May 2nd.B. On the afternoon of May 2nd.C. On the morning of May 2n

9、d.17. What will they not do during their holiday?A. Seeing paintings.B. Going boating.C. Taking pictures.聽第10段材料，回答第18至20題18. Where is the speaker now?A. In a park. B. In a theatre. C. In a church.19. What does the speaker announce?A. The wall will be repaired.B. The roof will be replaced.C.The buil

10、ding will be rebuilt.20. When does the speaker make the speech?A. At the beginning of a concert.B. At the end of a performance.C. In the middle of a lecture.第二部分：閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié)：（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分） 閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A,B,C,和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。A Friends come in many flavours. There are best fri

11、ends, school friends, fair-weather friends, forever friends and many more. Best friends are friends with whom you spend a lot of time and with whom you share all your thoughts and feelings. School friends are different: you see each other in school and you study and have fun together, but you may no

12、t know everything about each other. Fair-weather friends are friends who only like you when you are happy or when you are popular. If you are feeling down, or if you are having a problem, fair-weather friends dont want to spend time or talk with you. Forever friends are friends that will always list

13、en to you and try to help you, even if you disagree or if you are having a problem.Sarah and Janet have been friends ever since they started school. They do everything together: study, read, watch TV, surf the Internet, play sports and listen to music. If either one has a problem, the other is there

14、 to help. When Sarah was in the third grade, some of the other students were making fun of her because she was shy. Janet told the other students to stop making fun of Sarah, and she helped Sarah overcome her shyness. In the fifth grade, Janet had problems with her maths class. She studied hard, but

15、 she just couldnt understand the homework. Sarah helped Janet with her homework and patiently explained every exercise to Janet. After six months, Janet was doing much better and even got an A on the maths exam.Is it possible to be best friends even if you are thousands of miles apart? Michel and Xi

16、ao Li think so. They have been e-friends for five years. Michel lives in Bologne, France, and Xiao Li lives in Wuhan, Hubei. Despite the fact that they have never met each other, Michel and Xiao Li are best friends. They talk to each other by e-mail or telephone, and they always try to help each oth

17、er. Michel and Xiao Li send each other pictures and tell each other about their everyday life. Michel is very interested in Chinese culture and the Chinese language. He often asks questions about life in China. Xiao Li is also curious about life in France. Both friends think that their friendship is

18、 fun and useful. They have learned many new things about life, and they have also learned more about their own cultures.21. The writer mentions Sarah and Janet to _. A. explain what is best friends B. show how to make best friends C. tell us two best friends D. encourage us to help each other22. Whi

19、ch is right according to the passage? A. We make fair-weather friends when the weather is fine. B. Best friends should do everything together. C. Best friends can be far away from each other. D. Friends can always help each other.23. The whole passage is written to _. A. explain the importance of fr

20、iends B. tell some different kinds of friends C. show how friends help each other D. show how to make friendsBResearch in the field of language shows that there are many things you can do to become a successful English learner. Curiosity about language and culture, daily study, and the devotion to u

21、sing English in every possible situation while in an English speaking environment, are very important conditions for success.Be clear and realistic about your goals. Your sense of success will depend on your needs for English and whether or not you meet your needs. It is not just a question of measu

22、red progress. If you need conversational fluency, note-taking skills will not meet your needs. If you must learn to write effective business letters, informal conversation with current slang (俚語) will not help you achieve your goal.Know what your goals are. Do you need English for only a few speakin

23、g situations, for travel or entertaining English speaking visitors? Do you want to improve understanding in both written and spoken English? Do you need to write English for professional purpose? Are you preparing for a university career in English? If so, your goals must include proficiency(熟練) in

24、all skill areas.Learning a foreign language is an inexact process. Very few people learn to use a foreign language as well as a native speaker does. Fortunately, very few people need to learn English like a native English speaker in every skill area. Be realistic and aware of your goals. There are m

25、any reasons for learning English, and your reasons are your own goal.24. What is NOT mentioned to be successful in language learning according to the passage? A. Wanting to know everything about the culture. B. Making use of every chance to speak the language. C. Knowing your purpose and making a re

26、alistic goal. D. Doing hearing, speaking, reading and writing every day.25. The passage is mainly about _. A. how to learn your language. B. the reason for learning English. C. making clear about your learning goals D. the importance of learning languages26. The underlined part “measured progress” i

27、n the second paragraph probably means _. A. how much you have learned B. how fast you have learned C. how well you have learned D. how soon you have learned27. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Note-taking is useful in conversations. B. Current slang helps you in conversati

28、ons. C. A university career needs native levels. D. Reading is more important speaking.CMost people know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner. Born in September

29、, 1897, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies two daughters. Along with nice other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and her mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Svign in Paris. Irene entered the

30、 University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War I began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities (設(shè)備) to help save the lives of wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in Fra

31、nce and Belgium. Her services were recognized in the form of a Military Medal by the French government. In 1918, Irene became her mothers assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fel

32、l in love and got married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later. Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed le

33、ukemia(白血病) because of her work with radioactivity (輻射能). Irene Joliot Curie died from leukemia on March 17,1956.28Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal? A. Because she received a degree in mathematics. B. Because she contributed to saving the wounded. C. Because she won the Nobel Prize with

34、Frederic. D. Because she worked as a helper to her mother.29Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederic Joliot? A. At the Curie Institute.B. At the University of Paris. C. At a military hospital.D. At the College of Svign.30When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born? A. In

35、 1932C. In 1927. C. In 1897.D. In 1926.31In which of the following aspects was Irene Curie different from her mother? A. Irene worked with radioactivity.B. Irene combined family and career. C. Irene won the Nobel Prize once.D. Irene died from leukemia.DWASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL(大教堂)Where: Massac

36、husetts and Wisconsin avenues, Northwest Washington.Back story: Voted last year as one of the top three most beautiful buildings in the United States by the American Institute of Architects(建筑師), the cathedral is a grand slice of Europe in Washington, D.C. The countrys second-largest cathedral (afte

37、r St. Johns in New York) and sixth largest in the world, the building took 83 years to construct, officially completed in 1990. The cathedral, designed by Englands top Anglican(英國國教徒)church architect, Frederick Bodley, is the final resting place for national and political people, including Helen Kel

38、ler and her tutor, Anne Sullivan.Whats special: The country was built in part by those seeking to escape religious persecution(迫害), and the cathedral continues to represent religious freedom. Though its Episcopal (主教派教會), the cathedral has always been welcoming of all faiths.Best way to see it: The

39、building appeals both to those with religious interests and to those curious to see the art and architecture. Mass and other services are held daily. First-come, first-served guided visits are available most days, depending on the cathedrals activities. The behind-the-scenes tours (twice daily, week

40、days from July through February) are most popular. The people-pleasing tour of the cathedrals gargoyles is held the fourth Sunday of each month from April to October. A $3 to $5 donation is requested. If you prefer a self-guided tour, download brochures(小冊子) from the cathedrals Web site.What to expe

41、ct: The cathedral is a huge building thats impossible to see entirely during one visit; the 200 stained-glass windows alone could take a whole afternoon (though your first visit should include a look at the space-themed window with a moon rock embedded(嵌入) in it). If youre taking a tour, always call

42、 first; the cathedral is not always open to the public.Getting to the cathedral can be tricky; theres no nearby Metro, and parking is difficult to come by (though the church does offer a limited number of free spots on Sundays). The easiest way to get there by public transport is to take the Red Lin

43、e Metro to Woodley Park, then get on the 90 or 92 bus for a short ride.Where to eat: Reserve a spot on the cathedrals Tour and Tea ($25), which includes a guided tour and afternoon tea in a private room with fantastic city views. 32. From the passage we know that _. A. Washington National Cathedral

44、is a building in Europe. B. there are at least two of the worlds ten largest cathedrals in America C. St. Johns cathedral in New York is the largest cathedral in the world D. most American presidents were buried in the Cathedral 33. Which of the following is right according to the passage? A. The ca

45、thedral was built as a resting place for important people in America. B. The cathedral was built as a home to a certain kind of religious people. C. The cathedral was built as a tourist center for American people. D. The cathedral is the greatest buildings in the east of America.34. What about the p

46、eople who go to visit the cathedral? A. Only religious people want to visit there. B. They had better make a phone call first. C. They will enjoy all the activities held there. D. They are not allowed to drive their own cars.35. The passage is written to _. A. tell us the history of the cathedral B.

47、 tell us why Americans built the cathedral C. tell us some facts about the cathedralD. attract more people to visit the cathedral第二節(jié) （共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。選項中有兩項為多余選項。How to Develop Body image?Many people think of men as being carefree when it comes to their appe

48、arance. _ 36_They care just as much as girls do about their body image.Body image is a persons opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look. You appreciate your body for its strengths and accept it

49、s shortcomings._ 37_ Here are some tips:Recognize your advantages. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, danc

50、ing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting. _ 38_Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (體形) dont just happen naturally. _ 39_ A healthy habit

51、 can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to one hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits. Respect your body! Practicing good habits - regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so on - can help you build a positive body image. 40

52、Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things makeyou original and unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.A. Use this as an opportunity to discover what youre good at.B. Be yourself.C. But in fact, men also spend plenty

53、 of time in front of the mirror.D. Just explore talents that you feel good about. E. They take hard work, regular exercise, and a healthy diet.F. The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed.G. So, what can you do to develop a positive body image?第三部分 英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)， 滿分45分）第一節(jié)：完形填空（共20

54、小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下列短文，從短文后所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。The Carpenter and the FenceThere were once two brothers who lived on adjoining(毗鄰的) farms and fell into conflict. It was the first serious one in 40 years of farming side by side, 41 machinery and trading labor and goods when 42 .

55、It began with a small 43 and it grew into a major difference and finally, it exploded into a(n) 44 of bitter words followed by weeks of 45 .One morning there was a knock on Johns door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenters toolbox. “Im 46 a few days work,” he said. “Perhaps you would have som

56、e small jobs 47 I could help with?” “Yes, I do. said the older brother. “Look 48 the creek(小溪) at that farm. Thats my younger brothers place. Last week there was a meadow(草地) between us. He 49 took his bulldozer（推土機） to the river levee（大堤） and now there is a creek between us. Well, Ill do him a 50 one. I want you to build me an 8-foot 51 so I wont have to see his place or his face anymore.” The carpenter said, “I think I understand the