高一英語下學期期中試題新人教版

1、蚌埠二中20142015 學年第二學期期中考試高一英語試題滿分 150 分，時間 120 分鐘注意事項：1 . 本試卷分第I 卷（選擇題）和第 II 卷（非選擇題）兩部分。2 .答題前，考生務必將自己的姓名、準考證號填寫在本試卷相應的位置。3 .全部答案在答題卡上完成，答在本試卷上無效。第 I 卷 選擇題第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30 分）第一節(jié)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，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10 秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1. What does the man want to

2、do?A. Review the last point. B. Go on to the next part. C. Ask more questions.2. How far away are the speakers from York now?A. 55 kilometers. B. 50 kilometers. C. 15 kilometers.3. When is the swimming on TV?A. On Tuesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Saturday.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

3、A. How to go to the beach. B. When to come back home. C. Where to have a picnic.5. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a shop. B. In a restaurant. C. In the woman s house.第二節(jié)聽下面 5 段對話或獨白。每段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，并標在試卷的相應位置。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

4、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、 7 題。6. What is the woman going to do?A. Watch TV. B. Have dinner. C. Go shopping.7. Where is the woman s phone?A. On the sofa. B. On the table. C. On the TV.聽第 7 段材料，回答第 8、 9 題。8. Where did the man spend his holiday?A. In the mountains. B. In the city. C. By t

5、he sea.9. What did the woman think of her holiday?A. Busy. B. Noisy. C. Boring.聽第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 題。10. Who is taking the boy to the festival?A. His brother. B. His cousin. C. His sister.11. How will the boy go to the festival?A. By car. B. By bus. C. By bicycle.12. What will the boy take with him

6、?A. Clothes. B. Drinks. C. Food.聽第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 題。13. At what time do lessons begin every day at the boy s school?A. 8:20. B. 8:30. C. 8:50.14. What does the boy like best about the school uniform?A. The coat. B. The trousers. C. The sweater.15. Which subject does the boy enjoy most?A. English.

7、 B. Maths. C. History.16. What sport does the boy do at school?A. Tennis. B. Football. C. Swimming.聽第 10 段材料，回答第17 至 20 題。17. Why did Mr. Baggins get in touch with the City Bike Shop?A. To have a bike repaired. B. To change a bike. C. To buy a bike.18. What does the speaker think Mr. Baggins will be

8、 satisfied with about the bike?A. The colour. B. The price. C. The style.19. Where should Mr. Baggins go to pick up the bike?A. To the shop at No. 33 North Street.B. To the shop at No. 87 North Street.C. To the shop next to the supermarket.20. What is Mr. Baggins required to do to get a copy of the

9、bill?A. Visit the shop. B. E-mail the shop. C. Call the shop.第二部分閱讀理解第一節(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 ，選出最佳選項并在題卡上將該項涂黑。AIf you think English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven t yohuant oytoicuehdatve

10、 become smarter since you startedto learn a language?According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter. This is the area of the brain which processes informatio

11、n. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles. The study also found the earlier people learn a second language, the greater the effect is. A team led by Dr. Andrea Mechelli, from University College London（UCL）, took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a grou

12、p of" ®酬諳意齦人 ）”,who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.Scans showed that grey matter density （密度） in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new l

13、anguage, the smaller the difference was.“ Our findings suggest that the structure of itshe brainchanged by the experience of learning a second language, s” aid the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has

14、researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “ Havingtwo languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible,” he said, “ You are actually going beyond language and have a betterunderstanding of different ideas.”The findings were matched in a study of native

15、Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of 2 and 34. Reading, writing and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the earlier they started to learn, the better. “ Studyainlganguage means you get an entrance to another world,” explained the scient

16、ists.21. What does the underlined part“ grey matter ” （in paragraph 2） refer to?A Grey hair.B Material of the brain.C Intelligence.D Difficult situations.22. The experience of learning a second language can .A change one s brain completelyB improve one s maths skillsC make one smarter than othersD i

17、ncrease the ability to learn23. We can learn from the passage that .A the researchers from UCL did another study in ItalyB a similar study was done on native Italian speakers who learn English as a second languageC the research done on the Italians showed a totally different resultD it will be easie

18、r for one to travel around the world by learning a second language24. What s theaimn idea of the passage?A Learning a second language can help improve your brain power.B You should learn a second language in English that is not your native language.C If you want to learn a second language, you shoul

19、d do it at a certain age.D The research done by the researchers from UCL is very successful.BA shopkeeper sent his son to learn about the secret of happiness from the wisest man in the world.The boy walked a long way, and finally came upon a beautiful castle where the wise man lived.Rather than find

20、ing a holy man, though, our hero, on entering the main room of the castle, saw a hive （喧鬧場所）of activity: tradesmen came and went, people were chatting in the cornersand a smallorchestra was playing soft music. The wise man talked with everyone, and the boy had to wait for two hours before it was his

21、 turn.The wise man listened carefully to the boy s explanation of why he had come, but told him thathe didn t have time just then to explain the secret of happiness. He suggested the boy look around the palace and return in two hours.“ Meanwhile, I want to ask you to do something,” said theman, hand

22、ing the boy a teaspoon that held two drops of oil. “ Aysou wander around, carry this spoon with yo u without allowing the oil to spill ”.The boy began to walk up and down stairs in the palace, keeping his eyes fixed on the spoon.After two hours, he returned.“ Well, as” ked the wise man, “ Didyou see

23、 the Persian tapestries （波斯織錦） hanging in mydining hall? Did you see the garden that it took the master gardener 10 years to create?”The boy was embarrassed, and replied that he had observed nothing. His only concern had been not to spill the oil.“ Then go back and observe the wonderful things wofom

24、rldy, ” said the wiseman.Then the boy picked up the spoon and returned to his exploration of the palace, this time observing all of the works of art on the ceilings and the walls. He saw the gardens and the mountains all around him. When he returned,he described in detail everything he had seen.“ Bu

25、twhere are the drops of oil I gave to you?” asked the wise man. Looking down at the spoon he held,the boy saw that the oil was gone.“ Well,there is only one piece of advice I can give you, ” said the wise man. “ Thesecret of happiness is to see all the wonders of the world and never to forget the dr

26、ops of oil on the spoon.25. When the shopkeeper s son arrived at the castle, he .A received warm welcome from the wise manB didn t expect to eseso many people aroundC was shown around the palace by the local people D had already missed his chance to talk to the wise man 26. The wise man gave the boy

27、 two tasks in order to .A let the boy enjoy his palace and gardenB show him how to observe the wonderful things in the world C make him learn from his mistakesD teach him the secret of happiness27. We can infer from the article that“ the drops of oil on the spoon” probably refer to A the beauty of n

28、atureB the fortune a person ownsC the responsibilities of a person D the great opportunities in life 28 . Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article? A The wise man was satisfied with the way the boy performed the second task B It took the wise man about 10 years to finish hi

29、s garden.C The wise man wasn t paying much attention to the boy at first. D The boy took no notice of the surroundings during his first task.CIf you are planning a visit to Chicago, make sure you see the city best before you head back home. ArchitectureChicago is home to some of the most fascinating

30、 architecture in the country. One of the oldest buildings in the city is the Water Tower, which was built in 1869. It is one of the structures to survive the Chicago Fire in 1871. It is a fascinating building to see, and is nearby the Water Tower Place, which has great shopping. It' s a parSdise

31、for the young. Another stop must be the WillesTower, formerly known as the Sears Tower. Go to the top and walk out on the clear walkway to take a look straight down on the city. If you have the time, be sure to have dinner or a cocktail in the Signature Room on the 95th floor. Not only is the food g

32、reat, but the views are breathtaking.Boat ToursIf architecture is your thing, Wendella Boats offers a great architecture tour of Chicago. You can see some of the beautiful buildings from the Chicago River, which is a side of the buildings you don usually get to see. There are several other boat tour

33、s that are just great, too, and many will eventake you from the river out to Lake Michigan where you can see the Chicago skyline at any time of day. These tours are great ways to gain knowledge of this spectacular （壯觀的） city, and it ' s also a funny way to rest your legs between walking trips. F

34、amous PizzaYou cannot come to Chicago without trying some famous, deep-dish pizza. There are many placesto get this delicious, thick pizza, but three stores stand out from the rest. Gino' s East,（and Lou Malnati arre the best places to get authentic, Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza. Try it with a

35、ll the toppings or just cheese, but be sure you try it at some point. Many think that much pizza and cheese seems disgusting, but don' knock it till you try it. You might find a new favorite way of eating this Italian classic.29. Water Tower Place is so popular among young people most probably b

36、ecause of. A. its advantage of meeting his or her future partnerB. its amusement services and shopping advantagesC. there being many museums about art and literatureD. its importance in working as an unusual water tower now 30. While making a boat tour, you can.A. see some beautiful buildings and ev

37、en the Chicago skyline B. draw the newly built architecture along the river C. see how to gain knowledge in daily lifeD. measure the length and width of the Chicago River31. Why does the author advise visitors to try pizza in Chicago?.A. Because its cheese comes from Italy.B. Because the Chicago-sty

38、le is really impressive.C. Because there are so many chain stores from Italy.D. Because its style is completely the same as that in Italy.DEarth is the third planet from the sun. It is one of the four inner planets. The other three inner planets are Mercury, Venus, and Mars. The inner planets are al

39、so called the rocky planets, because th ey are made of rocks.Earth is often called the“ Water Planet ” , because it is the only planet in our solar system whichhas liquid water on its surface. About 70% of the surface of Earth is covered by water! The other part of Earth is made up of continents and

40、 islands which have different landforms on them.Examples of landforms are mountains and plains. Plants and animals can live on Earth, because it has so much water.Earth spins very quickly compared to other planets. It only takes Earth 24 hours to spin around its axis（軸心）one time. One Earth day is 24

41、 hours long! Earth orbits the sun in 365 days! This makes one Earth year 365 days long!Earth is the only planet in our solar system where humans, other animals, and plants can live.There is plenty of water to drink or to live in. Water is present on Earth in its big oceans and in the air! Clouds are

42、 made of water vapor （蒸汽）.The atmosphere has a lot of oxygen in it for animals to breathe, but the rest of our" air " is made up of water vapor, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and othergases. The air is perfect for plants to grow. Earth temperature is not the same in all places, but the tempera

43、ture is just right for plants, animals, and humans in most places on Earth.Like the other inner planets, Earth has volcanoes. Volcanoes on Earth are different from thoseon other planets, because they still erupt. Scientists think that there may be active volcanoes on other planets and moons in our s

44、olar system, but they are still studying this.Earth has one planet which we call the Moon. The surface of the Moon has many craters （火山 口） on it. These were caused when meteorites hit it. It has many volcanoes on it which do not erupt anymore. We can see the moon at night without using a telescope.

45、It is the closest space object to our planet ,Earth.32. Earth is called the Water Planet,.A. because animals need water B. the water makes it look blue from spaceC. it has liquid water on its surface D. Earth is the third planet from the sun33. It takes Earth to orbit the sun in one year.A.24 hoursB

46、.24 daysC.365 daysD.360 days34. Life exists on Earth,.A. because the water, air, and temperature are just rightB. there is water vapor in cloudsC. Earth is the planet closest to the sunD. earth has volcanoes35.The craters on the moon were caused by.A. meteorites hitting its surfaceB. active volcanoe

47、sC. volcanoes which do not erupt anymoreD. some reasons that are not mentioned第二節(jié)（共 5 小題；每小題 2 分，滿分 10 分）根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選 項。We often hear that children wish they were grown-ups, and that old people wish they were young._36_ The happiest people enjoy what each age gives them wi

48、thout wasting their time in useless regrets._37_ A child is fed, looked after and loved by all grown-ups like parents or grandparents. _38_ However, for older people they often lose their interest in those things.On the other hand, a child may also have some pains with him. _39_ He is often told not

49、 to do something. He will certainly be shouted at for doing something wrong.When a child grows up, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, clothes and many other things. _40_ If he still spends most of his time playing as he used to in childhood, he will go hungry. If, however, he works

50、hard and has no trouble, he can build up his own position in society with great happiness.A What s more, life is always giving new things to him.B He enjoys his life very much.C And if he wants to live comfortably, he has to work.D He is not so free to do what he wishes to do.E. Life is always sad f

51、or old people.F. Each age has its own pleasures and its own pains.G. Childhood is a time when there are few duties.第三部分英語知識運用第一節(jié) 完形填空（共20 小題；每小題 1.5 分，滿分 30 分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）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。In the first week after arriving in the new city for further study, I fell and brok

52、e my leg. I was really 41 by the kindness of my new roommate. “ Weare family now, ” she said when she 42 me lying in my room with a swollen（ 浮腫的 ） 43 , unable to move. She took me to the nearest 44 by taxi to get my leg examined. The driver was so 45 that we arrived there very quickly. After that, m

53、y 46 didn t stop helping me though I told her I could do things on my own.So many blessings（） I had never47 came to me when I was alone and helpless. Busdrivers picked me up 48 anywhere they saw me.were small but 50 for a person on walking sticks.Many people49 the door for me. Such things51people s

54、kindness, I did whatever I could to make people52 . I made many jokes about mytwo53 and the bad fall.And I tried not to complain（ 抱怨 ） even a single time about 54 hadhappened. I also tried to bekind to 55 students who were injured. I took time to 56 with agirl in a wheelchair who always ate lunch al

55、one.I soon realized that pain can be 57 bymentalpower. Icould see that 58 I was usingphysical sticks, there were hundreds ofmental sticks I could depend on. I also saw thatsometimes 59 situationscould be good.Einstein once said,“ Youcan live your life seeingnothing as a miracle（ 奇跡） 60 seeing everyt

56、hing as a miracle.41.A amazedB savedClovedD supported42.A heardB leftCfoundD remembered43.A headB stomachCarmD leg44.A museumB hospitalCplaygroundD library45.A patientB angryCniceD funny46.A driverB doctorCfamilyD roommate47.A listedB expectedCgivenD accepted48.A beforeB fromCthroughD with49.A clean

57、edB movedCopenedD guarded50.A hardB rareCeasyD weak51.A Instead ofB In place ofCExcept forD In return for52.A believeB laughCtalkD think53.A handsB booksCsticksD stories54.A whatB whereCwhichD that55.A bothB noCotherD few56.A studyB discussCpractiseD eat57.A reducedB seenCcausedD doubted58.A sinceB becauseCwhetherD although59.A boringB