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  第二学期期中高一级英语试卷及答案

  Ⅰ听力(共20题,每小题1分,满分20分)

  第一节 听力理解(共15小题)

  听第一段对话,回答第1、2题。

  1. Where is the conversation taking place?

  A. In a park. B. In a restaurant. C. At home.

  2. What can we learn about the man?

  A. He has had too many meat balls.

  B. He prefers fruits to ice-cream.

  C. He prefers meat balls to ice-cream.

  听第二段对话,回答第3~5题。

  3. Why does the woman call the man?

  A. Because she wants to invite him for dinner.

  B. Because she has not seen him these days.

  C. Because the man has asked her to call him.

  4. What time will they meet?

  A. At 9:00 p.m. B. At 8:00 p.m. C. At 7:00 p.m.

  5. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?

  A. Friends. B. A couple. C. Boss and clerk.

  听第三段对话,回答第6~8题。

  6. What’s the weather like today?

  A. Nice and bright. B. Sunny and windy. C. Warm but cloudy.

  7. What’s the weather like in winter in the woman’s hometown?

  A. Warmer than here. B. Colder than here. C. More rain than here.

  8. What can we learn from the conversation?

  A. The woman has never seen a hurricane.

  B. They will check the weather report online.

  C. It doesn’t snow frequently here in winter.

  听第四段对话,回答第9~12题。

  9. For what reason do Chinese people often drink hot tea in summer?

  A. Balancing our body system. B. Relieving the thirst.

  C. Improving the health.

  10. When did the tea become popular in China?

  A. From the 2nd century. B. From the 5th century.

  C. From the 4th century.

  11. Where does the man probably come from?

  A. America. B. Britain. C. Canada.

  12. What can we learn from the conversation?

  A. The woman knows a lot about Chinese tea.

  B. Few people like Chinese tea in Britain.

  C. All kinds of Chinese tea can help you lose weight.

  听第五段对话,回答第13~15题。

  13. What is the talk mainly about?

  A. Advantages of online English learning.

  B. Advantages of Internet teaching.

  C. English resources on Internet.

  14. How can you make a friend in foreign countries by Internet?

  A. By emails. B. By visual means. C. By MSN.

  15. How long does a Chinese Internet user spend on Internet each week on average?

  A. 17 hours. B. 18 hours. C. 19 hours.

  第二节 听取信息(共5小题)

  Renting an Apartment

  What sort of apartment is the man looking for? He wants to rent an apartment with (16)_____________ and a bathroom.

  What price does the woman offer? It ranges from $280 to (17) ______________ a month.

  How can the man go to the university from the apartment? On foot or (18)______________

  What is the man’s final decision? He decides to rent a 280-dollar apartment shared with (19) ______________.

  What are the service and facilities of the apartment? They depend on how much one pays. There is a television, but no (20)______________.

  II单项选择(共15题,每小题1分,满分15分)

  21. – Why is Mr. Li so happy this morning?

  – Because he was honoured with a(n) ______ for excellence in teaching.

  A. present B. gift C. award D. reward

  22. When we were young, every evening my brother and I ______ stay at home waiting for our mother.

  A. would B. might C. should D. could

  23. – Do you know where the manager lives?

  – Yeah, but I have to ______ the telephone book for his address.

  A. search B. consult C. request D. examine

  24. Seeing the enemy, Gary was behaving as though nothing ______.

  A. happened B. had happened C. would happen D. was happening

  25. ______ in a white uniform, he looks more like a cook than a doctor.

  A. Dressed B. To dress C. Dressing D. Having dressed

  26. She walked alone ______ the end of the river.

  A. as far as B. until C. for D. by

  27. – Wait until we get a satisfactory reply, will you?

  – I couldn’t agree ______. The idea sounds great to me.

  A. much B. worse C. more D. at all

  28. – Do you know why the teacher asks for me?

  – He wants you to ______ your absence last night.

  A. account for B. call for C. reach for D. send for

  29. ______ I’m well again, I can go on with my work.

  A. Even if B. As though C. Ever after D. Now that

  30. Some of the doctors are paid almost ______ as the nurses.

  A. twice as much B. much as twice

  C. as much twice D. as twice much

  31. You can see a church ______.

  A. at a distance B. in the distance

  C. for a distance D. from the distance

  32. It’s based on the idea ______ all people are created equal, ______ is accepted by most people.

  A. that; that B. which; which

  C. which; when D. that; which

  33. ______ by thick bamboo and high forest, the ancient city hadn’t been discovered until the 1990s.

  A. Surrounding B. Surround

  C. Surrounded D. Having surrounded

  34. To my surprise, I never thought I ______ those kinds of books.

  A. was benefited by B. was benefited from

  C. benefited from D. benefited

  35. Don’t waste time; let’s ______ hands in the business.

  A. join B. connect C. combine D. join in

  Ⅲ完形填空(共10题,每小题1分,满分10分)

  In the United States, students need more than good grades to impress teachers and employers. They also need to 36 social and practical experience. Many students do this by 37 clubs. These clubs can be related to academics or recreation, everything from math to chess and music.

  Students 38 seek internships(实习) and jobs. Internships usually do not pay, but they help students learn more about a 39 that interests them. For example, students who are interested in politics 40 to work on a local politician’s campaign.

  Students are often taking stress. They are 41 running from class to club, to community service, to internship, to Starbucks and 42 to class again and again and again. These experiences also give students 43 contacts inside a particular industry. They often get letters of recommendation and win more employment 44 . However, extracurricular responsibilities can affect students’ _45 in the classroom. If they are not very organized, they can easily become lost in their schoolwork and overwhelmed with pressure.

  36. A. learn B. gain C. win D. serve

  37. A. attending B. opening C. contacting D. joining

  38. A. also B. either C. never D. ever

  39. A. subject B. society C. lesson D. field

  40. A. pretend B. volunteer C. continue D. expect

  41. A. fast B. busy C. active D. right

  42. A. thus B. forever C. often D. then

  43. A. valuable B. formal C. remote D. regular

  44. A. relationship B. friendship C. opportunities D. campaign

  45. A. homework B. assignment C. performance D. understanding

  Ⅳ阅读理解(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)

  A

  Boxing Day

  People all know that December 25th is Christmas Day for Americans and other westerners. Yet not all people know Boxing Day.

  Boxing Day is a holiday observed on December 26th, or the first weekday after Christmas. And it is a festival only for those service persons such as postmen, errand boys, newspaper boys, milkmen, etc. On that day, families traditionally give Christmas boxes to those service workers. It is a custom, but nobody is certain how it was originated.

  A popular legend tells us the story. There was once a wealthy lady called Chatter in England. One morning many, many years ago, it snowed very heavily. Chatter was waiting anxiously for a very important letter from her boyfriend. Then a postboy came and gave her the letter. She was so delighted that she gave him a box containing gifts. Later on more and more people followed her example. As time went by, giving boxes of gifts to service persons became a custom in Britain. Later the custom spread to the British Commonwealth and America. In the United States, some people give their employees money instead of boxes nowadays.

  46. “Boxing Day is a holiday observed on December 26th, or the first weekday after Christmas.” In the sentence “the first weekday” refers to ______.

  A. Monday B. Sunday C. Saturday D. Friday

  47. Boxing Day is day on which ______.

  A. those service persons would box each other.

  B. service workers would give boxes to each other.

  C. the employees receive boxes from service workers.

  D. service workers receive boxes from the employers.

  48. According to a popular legend story, Boxing Day originated from ______.

  A. America B. Australia C. England D. British Commonwealth

  49. On Boxing Day, a service worker receives a box ______.

  A. containing nothing B. made of wood

  C. which is beautiful D. of gifts

  50. On Boxing Day in the United States nowadays, ______.

  A. all the service workers receive money instead of boxes from their employees.

  B. people give the service workers boxes only.

  C. some people give money to the service workers, others will give boxes.

  D. people don’t give boxes or money to the service workers.

  B

  “Can I see my baby?” the happy new mother asked. When the bundle was in her arms and she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped. The doctor turned quickly and looked out of the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears.

  Time proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect. It was only his appearance that was imperfect. When he rushed home from school one day and threw himself into his mother’s arms, she sighed, knowing that his life was to be misfortunate. He cried out the tragedy, “A boy, a big boy... called me a freak (怪人).”

  He grew up, handsome. A favourite with his fellow students, he might have been class president, but for that. He developed a gift, a talent for literature and music. “But you might communicate with other young people,” his mother blamed him, but felt a kindness in her heart.

  Two years went by. One day, his father said to the son, “You’re going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’s a secret.” The operation was a brilliant success, and a new person emerged.

  Later he married and entered the diplomatic service. One day, he asked his father, “Who gave me the ears? Who gave me so much? I could never do enough for him or her.” “I do not believe you could,” said the father, “but the agreement was that you are not to know... not yet.”

  The years kept their secret, but the day did come. He stood with his father over his mother’s casket. Slowly, tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish brown hair to reveal the mother had no outer ears.

  “Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut,” his father whispered gently, “and nobody ever thought Mother less beautiful, did they?”

  51. Why did Mother gasp when she saw her newborn baby?

  A. Because her son had a tiny face. B. Because she saw her son crying.

  C. Because her son was born imperfect. D. Because her son was in her arms.

  52. Which word can describe Mother’s feeling when the son threw himself into her arms?

  A. Nervous.       B. Sympathetic.

  C. Proud. D. Angry.

  53. Who gave the son the ears?

  A. A doctor. B. His father.

  C. His mother. D. A stranger.

  54. The underlined word “reveal” in the last but one paragraph means “________”.

  A. see B. show C. find D. search

  55. The best title for the passage would be ________.

  A. Mother’s hair B. An unforgettable memory

  C. Who gave me the ears? D. Who is my best respectable person?

  C

  Teenagers who drink alcohol are at higher risk of becoming victims of violence, a Cardiff University study has found.

  A team from the School of Dentistry’s Violence Research Group studied drinking habits in children aged 11 - 16 in England. They found not only a link between drink and violence but also that children who drank were more likely to be hit, even if they weren’t violent themselves.

  The researchers are now calling for measures to prevent alcohol misuse to reduce injury risk. Current policy focuses on reducing aggression but this research shows that there should be equal effort to reduce victimization.

  More than 4,000 children were surveyed at 13 schools at four local authorities in the North, the Midlands, London, and the South. The study found that 25% of 11-year-olds were drinking monthly and 3.6% daily, with 12.8% admitting to getting drunk 3 to 5 times a year. By the age of 16, 40% were drinking weekly and 6.2% were drinking every day. The research also showed 22.6% of 16-year-olds were getting drunk more than 21 times a year.

  The study, which has just been published in the Journal of Adolescence, found a strong link between frequency of drinking and frequency of hitting other people.

  However, children who reported drinking monthly were also three times more likely to be hit. Adolescents who drank but didn’t get into fights were more likely to be hit than those who did fight.

  Professor Jonathan Shepherd, who led the research, said a lot of previous alcohol-related violence work had focused on the offenders rather than the victims. His team is calling for more prevention work from parents and teachers in the first two years of secondary school by taking advantage of the “teachable moment”,that is, immediately after a student has missed school because of drunkenness.

  Previous work by Professor Jonathan Shepherd has shown drinkers may be more at risk of violence because of reduced physical co-ordination, poor decision-making in threatening situations and isolation while out late at night.

  He said, “This new study seems to be the first to show a direct link between alcohol misuse and victimization. There now needs to he much more effort put into reducing alcohol misuse in order to reduce injury.”

  56. The main idea of the passage is that teenagers who drink alcohol ________.

  A. often offend other people

  B. often become injured

  C. are more likely to become victims of violence

  D. are more likely to fight with others

  57. The underlined word “aggression” in the third paragraph probably means “________”.

  A. violence         B. sad feelings

  C. bad manners D. drunkenness

  58. The research argues that more effort should be made to ________.

  A. reduce aggression

  B. prevent fighting

  C. reduce victimization

  D. prevent drinking alcohol

  59. Drinkers may be more at risk of violence because of all the following EXCEPT ________.

  A. reduced physical co-ordination

  B. isolation while out late at night

  C. a higher frequency of hitting other people

  D. poor decision-making in threatening situations

  60. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to Professor Shepherd’s research?

  A. The frequency of children getting drunk increases with age.

  B. His previous alcohol-related violence work had focused on the offenders.

  C. Some children missed school because of drunkenness.

  D. This new study shows a direct link between alcohol misuse and victimization.

  V单句语法填空:按照句子结构的语法性在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空(共10题,每小题1分,满分10分)

  61. We have arranged to play tennis on Saturday, weather __________. (permit)

  62. __________ has helped to save the drowning girl is worth praising.

  63. The government has to close those small factories to prevent the water of the river __________. (pollute)

  64. We were about to climb up to the top of the mountain __________ it began to rain heavily.

  65. Our candidate in particular impressed us __________ her knowledge.

  66. As a new graduate, he doesn’t know __________ it takes to start a business here.

  67. -- It’s no use having ideas only.

  -- Don’t worry. Peter can show you __________ to turn an idea into an act.

  68. The building which __________ (existence) here hundreds of years ago attracts thousands of tourists every year.

  69. I haven’t seen such a beautiful movie “Hero” __________ is directed by Zhang Yimou.

  70. It was for this reason __________ her uncle moved out of New York and settled down in a small village.

  VI书面表达(满分15分)

  最近你校开展了“敬重父母”的活动,请你根据下表提示,以Learning to Respect Our Parents为题为21st Century写一则报道。

  主题 Learning to Respect Our Parents

  宗旨 尊敬父母是中华民族的传统美德(traditional moral value)

  现状 大多数学生都是独生子女,只注重自己,不顾父母

  决定 开展“敬重父母”的活动

  措施 制定了十条规定,如要记住父母的生日,并向父母表示祝愿;离家出门前要告诉父母你要去做什么……

  效果 受到家长和社会各方面的好评和赞扬

  注意:1. 词数:100词左右。

  2. 报道的开头已给出,但不计入总词数。

  Learning to Respect Our Parents

  Recently a program called “Learning to Respect Our Parents” is started in our school.

  __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  高一级英语科试卷答案

  Ⅰ听力(共20题,每小题1分,满分20分)

  1—5 BBBCA 6—10 AACAC 11—15 BAACC

  16. two / 2 bedrooms 17. $460 18. by bus

  19. 2 / two other students 20. refrigerator

  II单项选择(共15题,每小题1分,满分15分)

  21. C 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. A

  29. D 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. C 35. A

  Ⅲ完形填空(共10题,每小题1分,满分10分)

  36—45 BDADB 46—55 BDACC

  Ⅳ阅读(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)

  46—50 ADCDC 51—55 CBCBC 56—60 CACCB

  V单句语法填空:按照句子结构的语法性在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空(共10题,每小题1分,满分10分)

  61. permitting 62. whoever 63. being polluted 64. when 65. with 66. what 67. how 68. existed 69. as 70. that

  VI书面表达(满分15分)

  Learning to Respect Our Parents

  Recently a program called “Learning to Respect Our Parents” is started in our school.

  As we all know, respecting parents is one of China’s traditional moral value. However, as most students today are “the only child” in the family, they often regard themselves as the centre of the family, not caring much for their parents. For the program, ten dos have been worked out for the students to follow. For example, we are advised to remember our parents’ birthdays and express our good wishes to them. Besides, we are supposed to tell our parents what we will do when leaving home.

  The program has been very successful and has won a lot of praise from parents and other members of society.

  第二学期期中考试高一英语试题

  I. 听力(共两节,满分10分)

  第一节 听力理解(2段共6小题;每小题1分,满分6分)

  每段播放两遍。各段后有几个小题,各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题,在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

  请听第1段对话,回答第1至3题。

  1. How many people will come with the woman for lunch?

  A. One. B. Two. C. Four.

  2. When does the restaurant stop serving lunch?

  A. At 1 pm. B. At 2 pm. C. At 3 pm..

  3. Which of the following is true?

  A. The woman is booking a table for tomorrow.

  B. The woman wants a table by a window.

  C. The man is the manager of the restaurant.

  请听第2段对话,回答第4至6题。

  4. When does the conversation probably take place?

  A. In the evening. B. In the early afternoon.  C. In the late morning.

  5. What can we know about Big Jim?

  A. He is studying abroad. B. He wants to see the man   C. He came home by train.

  6. What is the relationship between the speakers?

  A. Friends.         B. Teacher and student.   C. Mother and son.

  第二节:听取信息:(共4小题;每小题1分,满分4分)

  听下面一段独白。请根据题目要求,从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息,填入答题卷标号为7~10的空格中。听录音前,你将有10秒钟的阅题时间,录音播两遍。你将有80秒钟的作答时间。

  Different climates in the USA

  On the(7)__________ coast The temperature changes very little between summer and winter

  In the north central states The climate varies (8) ________ with the seasons.

  In the (9)___________ part Summers are usually hot and winters are usually cold. Spring temperatures are comfortably warm, and fall temperatures are pleasantly(10)______________

  II.语言知识及运用 (共三节,满分60分)

  第一节:语法与词汇知识 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15 分)

  11. It’s based on the idea ______ all people are created equal, ______ is accepted by most people.

  A. that; that B. which; which C. which; when D. that; which

  12. What the teachers really doubt is ________ this student will get on well with the other students after he was caught stealing.

  A. that     B. when       C. whether        D. why

  13. ____ by thick bamboo and high forest, the ancient city hadn’t been discovered until the 1990s.

  A. Surrounding B. Surround C. Surrounded D. Having surrounded

  14. ---What does the sign over there read?

  ---“No person ________ smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in this area.”

  A. will     B. may   C. shall     D. must

  15. He wants to see changes in the company and I am sure he will, ______.

  A. on time B. at a time C. at one time D. in time

  16. Ken was close to being killed the other day. A truck passed him at ___ was a dangerous speed.

  A. as B. what C. which D. that

  17. It is none of your business_______ other people think about you. Believe yourself.

  A. how B. what C. which D. when

  18. ---Catherine, I have cleaned the room for you.

  ---Thanks. You ________ it. I could manage it myself.

  A. can’t have done. B. needn’t have done C. should have done.  D. shouldn’t have done

  19. Some aspects of a pilot’s job_________ be boring, and pilots often_______ work at inconvenient hours.

  A. can; have to   B. may; can      C. have to; may    D. ought to; must

  20. The reason ______ you lost your way yesterday, I suppose, was________ you didn’t follow your guide’s advice.

  A. which; because  B. that; why    C. why; that      D. why; because

  21. Some countries in Africa have experienced _______ this year as they did last year.

  A. twice as much rain B. rain twice as much

  C. as twice much rain D. twice rain as much

  22. Our teacher advised you to_________ the article that is too long so as to make it fit the space.

  A. cut away B. cut through C. cut up D. cut down

  23.---Another cup of coffee?

  --- No, thanks. I think I’d better________ for the station immediately..

  A. set up B. set down C. set off D. set about

  24. Mr. Black came all the way to Australia for travelling_____ for making money. He wanted to relax.

  A. other than B. less than C. better than D. rather than

  25.—Excuse me, sir._____________

  -- I’d like a nice big steak and a pineapple dessert.

  A. What do you want? B. May I have your order?

  C. This table is reserved. D. I would like to serve you.

  第二节:完形填空(共15小题; 每小题2分,满分30分)

  阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从 26~ 40 各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

  We have known for a long time that flowers of different plants open and close at different times of day. This is so 26 that there seems to be no need to ask the reason for it. Yet no one 27 understands why flowers open and close like this at particular times. The process is not as 28 as we might think, as recent experiments have shown. In one study, flowers were kept in constant(不断的) 29 . We might expect that the flowers, without any information about the time of day, did not open as they 30 do. As a matter of fact, they 31 to open at their usual time. This suggests that they have some mysterious(神秘的) way of knowing the 32 . Their sense of time does not 33 information from the outside world; it is, so to speak, inside them, a kind of “inner clock”.

  This 34 may not seem to be very important. However, it was later found that not just plants but also 35 , including man, have this “inner clock” which 36 the working of their bodies and influences their activities. Men, then, are also influenced by this mysterious 37 . Whether we wish it or not, it affects such things in our life as our need for sleep, our need for food.

  In the past, this did not really 38 because people lived in natural condition. In the 39 world, things are different; now there are spacemen, airplane pilots and, in ordinary life, a lot of people who have to work at night. It would be very 40 , then, to know more about the “inner clock”. Such things as flowers might help us understand more about ourselves.

  26. A. strange B. familiar C. similar D. special

  27. A. really B. personally C. partly D. willingly

  28. A. complex B. meaningful C. mature D. simple

  29. A. quietness B. loneliness C. darkness D. sadness

  30. A. finally B. completely C. normally D. physically

  31. A. refused B. continued C. decided D. failed

  32. A. secret B. time C. process D. study

  33. A. deal with B. add to C. depend on D. give away

  34. A. activity B. discovery C. invention D. method

  35. A. animals B. beasts C. strangers D. humans

  36. A. studies B. controls C. measures D. destroys

  37. A. world B. flower C. power D. experiment

  38. A. happen B. exist C. work D. matter

  39. A. ancient B. wonderful C. modern D. peaceful

  40. A. hard B. expensive C. convenient D. important

  第三节:语法填空(共10小题;每题1.5分,满分15分)

  阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

  Life is difficult.

  But life is no longer difficult once we truly understand and accept it.

  Most do not fully see this truth. ___41___ they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. It seems to them that difficulties represent __42___ special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or else upon their families, their class, or even their nation.

  __43__ makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is __44__ (pain). Problems, 45___ (depend) on their nature, cause us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are __46___ (comfort) feelings, often as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy.

  Yet it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems are the serious test that tells success from __47__ (fail). When we desire to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems just as in school we set problems for our children __48__ (solve). It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems __49 __ we learn. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Those things that hurt , instruct.” It is __50___ this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.

  Ⅲ.阅读(共两节,满分50分)

  第一节 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)

  阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

  (A)

  Marie-Therese Khan was 35 years old and a successful travel agent when she suffered from a stroke(中风). She lost the use of every muscle in her body except her eyelids(眼皮).

  After 10 months of limited communication with her family, Marie-Therese’s sister discovered she could communicate with her one letter at a time.

  “When you go through the alphabet(字母表) and get to the right letter, Marie-Therese raises her eyes meaning ‘yes’ and for ‘no’ she closes her eyes,”close friend Sharon Simons said.

  It was through this hard slow method that Marie-Therese finished the song lyrics of her CD called Waltzing With My Eyes.

  “The CD expresses the feelings, hopes and frustrations of someone who is trapped within their own body,” Mrs. Simons said.

  Mrs. Simons and a group of friends, including her two daughters Beth and Jess, got together and put Marie-Therese’s songs to music and recorded them.

  The recording project was sponsored(赞助) by the Macquarie Lions Rotary Club and local song writers and musicians.

  It’s taken almost two years to record the album, with each song having a special significance.

  Spare My Children is Marie-Therese’s hope to be well again for the sake of her three sons. Stepping Stone is to her mum. I Still Miss You After All These years is about her dad. Is Love Enough raises that very question. Dance With Me expresses the longing for simple things and Waltzing With My Eyes expresses how she feels.

  “It’s been a dream of Marie-Therese to have her writing turned into songs,”Mrs. Simons said.“She can do very little physically but has achieved something so great to have this CD after all her experiences with locked-in syndrome. She is such a lovely person. She’s moved so many people with her kindness.”

  51. How did Marie-Therese Khan finish her CD?

  A. By writing. B. By speaking. C. With her eyes. D. With her fingers.

  52. Marie-Therese Khan finished her CD in order to ___________.

  A. earn enough money to cure her disease B. express her thoughts and feelings

  C. make herself a well-known woman D. prove disability is not terrible at all

  53. In the course of recording her album, Marie-Therese Khan__________.

  A. was supported and helped by many people B. intended to five up her plan several times

  C. was so absorbed that she often forgot her pains D. found that music was the best cure for her

  54. What do the underlined words refer to ?

  A. Her unwillingness to speak with others. B. Being locked in a room.

  C. Her unwillingness to move or communicate. D. Disability of moving and speaking by stroke.

  55. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

  A.A woman with musical gift B. Moving story made into music

  C. A well-known singer. D.A brave woman

  (B)

  One of the most exciting and attractive fields of work today is the fashion industry. Some of the most well-known people in this industry are the fashion designers with unbelievable financial (金融的) Kingdoms. But most of the clothes that you wear have been designed by people that the world has never heard of. Although these unknown fashion designers will never make a very large amount of money as their famous workmates, most still would not think of changing their careers. They are doing what they love.

  If you spend hours looking through fashion magazines and like making your own clothes, a career as a fashion designer might be right for you. You do not have to go to design school to become a fashion designer, but many people who want a career in this field do. One of the most famous places to study is the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. It is located in the heart of the “garment” district on Eighth Avenue, also known as Fashion Avenue.

  Becoming a fashion designer is not just a matter of classroom education. Students know that they cannot just leave school and start designing on their own. Many think that they need at least four years’ experience working for someone else after they graduate. The best schools encourage students to work closely with the fashion industry while they are still studying.

  You need ambition (抱负) and hard work to get a career in fashion. Students often work 12 hours a day. They are encouraged to have realistic ambitions and not to expect success overnight, if ever. Success means finding a job in the fashion industry and more years of hard work.

  56.What can we learn from the first paragraph?

  A. Some famous fashion designers can make a lot of money.

  B. Most of the clothes are designed by famous designers.

  C. Most fashion designers don’t like their own jobs.

  D. Unknown fashion designers can earn a large amount of money.

  57. In order to have a career in fashion design, one had better ___________.

  A. look through magazines B. go to New York City

  C. study in a design school D. graduate from high school

  58. The following can lead to the success of a fashion designer EXCEPT___________.

  A. working with the fashion industry B. realistic ambitions

  C. hard work D. expectation of success overnight

  59. Which of the following old sayings shows the writer’s opinion about learning fashion design?

  A. Better late than never. B. Experience is the best teacher.

  C. Well begun is half done. D. Seeing is believing.

  60. What can be inferred from the passage?

  A. To be a fashion designer, design school education is a must.

  B. All famous design schools are located in New York City.

  C. Design school students had better do some practice while studying.

  D. All students have to work with famous designers first.

  (C)

  Singapore Flyer was launched in 2008 and states to hold the current title for the world's biggest observation wheel, full 30 meters taller than the London Eye observation wheel in London! Soaring 165 meters, Singapore Flyer offers a whole view of Singapore's important tourist attractions including the scenic Marina Bay.

  Singapore Flyer is also popular for providing an attractive range of shopping and dining choices. Among its greatest dining choices is the Singapore Flyer Sky Dining, one of the most exciting dining experiences you will ever come across.

  Singapore Flyer Sky Dining is the first ever in the world to offer a full service in the sky. To top it all you are presented with best menus created by award-winning cooks from all over the world.

  The sky dining doesn’t stop from there. You will gain fast boarding flights, in other words, no more waiting in line to board an observation capsule (机舱). You can enjoy the service of an in-flight host along with a nice three-course fine dining menu.

  Be ready to enjoy yourself in the air-conditioned glass capsule where you will be served a welcome drink, an appetizer (开胃品) along with the main course. From the capsule you will see the night skyline of Marina Bay, Merlion Park, Raffles Place, Empress Place and Padang, bathed in exciting colors. And not just once but you will get to see these very interesting sights twice, during your almost one hour long special dining experience.

  Up to five couples can book a small room and there are even choices to book an entire room for you and your partner. The sky dining experience begins from the VIP waiting room where you will be served with tasty desserts and drinks of your choice. You can see the Singapore Flyer conveniently from one of the top hotels in Singapore like M Hotel Singapore.

  61. At Singapore Flyer, tourists can ___________.

  A. do some shopping and have dinner B. enjoy some interesting sights just once

  C. enjoy a wonderful 30-minute dining experience D. get a whole view of all the Singapore's tourist attractions

  62. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Singapore Flyer?

  A. It is the second biggest observation wheel in the world. B. The menus are created by native cooks.

  C. It provides fast boarding service. D. There are no special rooms for couples.

  63. The underlined phrase in the third paragraph probably means “___________”.

  A. What’s more B. At the top of it C. What’s worse D. From top to bottom

  64. The three-course dining menu at Singapore Flyer usually includes the following EXCEPT___________.

  A. a welcome drink B. the main course C. an appetizer D. tasty desserts

  65. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

  A. Virtual Tourism B. A Guide to Singapore Flyer

  C. Eating at Singapore Flyer D. The future of Singapore Flyer

  (D)

  On 11th April, Susan Boyle appeared on the Britain’s Got Talent TV show. At first, her “very old-fashioned” look made everyone smile. Then, when she said that her dream was to become a musical theatre singer like Elaine Paige, smiles became laughter. Everyone had already judged her. To everyone in the audience ,she was another simple-minded loser who thinks she can sing.

  As everyone was getting ready for the jury (评委会)to tell her, “Thank you and goodbye! Next, please”, the magic started. She performed “I Dreamed a Dream” from the musical Les Miserables. Her singing was totally unexpected. The audience was silent. Gobsmacked. The jury was completely charmed by her voice. Susan really amazed everyone: the jury, the public and the viewers at home. Susan, who nobody would have dared interrupt, was on top of the world!

  She became globally popular with 10.5 million viewers on the night and more than 30 million people worldwide watching her performance online. She became the headlines of almost all the press in the world. At the end of her performance, Amanda Holden, a jury member, told her, “I honestly think that we were all being very doubtful and I think that’s the biggest wakeup call ever. And I just want to say that it was a complete privilege (特权)listening to that!” Despite having only progressed through the first round of the TV competition so far, some music experts were now talking of record deals and how she could get straight to number one in America, how she could also soon appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show in the US.

  So what should one conclude from this story? Well, maybe next time we meet someone with a “funny look ” or “funny ways”, someone who people say is dull or unattractive, let’s not judge them by how they look, and give them a chance instead! Who knows what we could discover behind a “funny look ” or “funny ways” –a best friend, a partner, or a talent?

  66.According to Paragraph 1, at first the audience__________.

  A. were impressed by Susan’s courage B. found Susan a humorous woman

  C. looked down upon Susan D. thought highly of Susan

  67. The underlined word “Gobsmacked ” in Paragraph 2 could be replaced by _____________.

  A. Satisfied B. Disappointed . C. Delighted D. Shocked

  68. What can you learn from the underlined parts in Paragraph 3 according to the passage?

  A. Only the jury has privilege to listen to Susan Boyle.

  B. The jury didn’t want to get the privilege to listen to Susan.

  C. Susan sang so well that the jury felt sorry for what they had done.

  D. The jury is doubtful of Susan’s singing ability all the time.

  69. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that Susan __________

  A. became an international star overnight B. failed in the second round of the competition

  C. has become one of the top singers in the US D. has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show

  70. In the passage, the author intends to tell us that _____________.

  A. everyone has the right to choose how they live B. one should not judge people by appearance

  C. chance only favors those who are prepared D. everyone will succeed as long as they work hard

  第二节:信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

  请阅读下列应用文和相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。

  首先,请阅读下列有关电器的介绍:

  [A] This 1000-wat electric boiler rapidly boils up to 1 quart of water for coffee, tea and more. It provides a rapid and quiet heating process, making it ideal for the office, home or students’ bedroom, and unit’s easy-open lid is designed with a security lock to prevent spilling.

  [B] This 12-inch everyday pan is made of aluminum, allowing for quick heat giving. The stainless-steel handles are comfortable to grasp, plus they decrease heat moving so handles stay cool on the stovetop. The included lid is ideal for moist-heat cooking. It cooks fast and is easy to clean and can cook everything with little oil or no oil.

  [C] This lightweight carpet(地毯) cleaner comes with a display of convenient features. It gets under furniture and in hard-to-reach areas, and it is removable for easy clean-up. It provides heavy-duty cleaning for the worst type dirt, like high-traffic areas and pet stains, and dirty water and clean water always remain separate. It is ideal for carpeted stairs.

  [D] This electric pressure washer is an ideal choice for home and auto cleaning projects. It features an instant stop or start function. It also includes an adjustable pressure nozzle(喷嘴), so you can adjust pressure from 100 PSI to 1300 PSI, and owns effective cleaning power.

  [E] This solar light turns on automatically at dark and off at dawn. Show off garden accessories like fountains or light a path through your yard with a solar light that needs neither electricity nor maintenance. Solar lighting saves money and energy by gathering power from the sun.

  [F] Keep the air in the home, office, or workplace circulating with this high-performance fan. It features a design for fast, focused cooling and effective air circulation. It also comes equipped with a three-speed motor and a specially-designed blade, which provides different power. Thoughtfully designed, the fan can also be wall mounted to help save floor space.

  阅读以下消费者的信息,然后匹配他们拟要购买的电器。

  71. Final examination is coming near and it is getting hotter and hotter. Jojo studies hard at her desk, often wet through with sweat. Now what she most wants to get is some kind of instrument that can cool her while she is doing her lessons at the desk so she can have a better learning result.

  72. It is only a few days before Christmas Day. Fan and his family are to give their house a thorough cleaning. As his father has some trouble with his health, Fan volunteers to take the task of cleaning the walls. In order to do a better job, he is eager to find an ideal instrument to match his aim.

  73. For the purpose of being admitted by a key university, Lena has been burying herself in lessons and often studies until late into the night so that she often feels tired out and sleepy. “Why not refresh myself with a cup of coffee now and then?” She thinks and then she comes up with an idea….

  74. Jean has decided to go hiking with her classmates for a holiday and hopes to have a picnic by cooking in the open air to add pleasure and fun to their trip. Now she is given the task that she should get an instrument with which they can cook delicious dishes.

  75. Rachel’s mother is a cleaner whose job is to get clean kinds of floors, including carpets of many buildings. The boring work—especially the stair carpet cleaning—often makes her mother worn out. So Rachel is anxious to buy her an easy-to-use machine to take the place of her mother’s heavy work.

  IV.基础知识运用 (共二节; 满分30分)

  第一节:完成句子 (76-83题,每空0.5分;84-85题, 每小题2分, 满分15分)

  76.医生采取行动防止这种疾病的蔓延。

  Doctors took actions to _____ this disease _____ _____.

  77.海伦瞥见一条蛇,尖声喊叫起来。

  Helen let out a shrill cry when she ______ ______ ______ a snake.

  78. 远处传来一阵军乐的声音,是一支进行曲。

  _____ _____ _____ there was a sound of band music ,a match.

  79. 快到黄昏的时候,我发现自己被一阵大风刮到了海上。

  Towards nightfall I ______ myself______ _______ to sea by a strong wind.

  80. 你如何对这次事故做出解释?

  How do you______ ______ the accident?

  81.我相信没有罪犯是犯了罪而不受惩罚的。

  I believe that no criminals could ___________ _________ __________ their crimes

  82. 我一直在盼望你来给我们演奏。

  I’ve been ___________ ________ _____________ your coming to play for us

  83.夏天来了,天气越来越热了。

  __________ ________, it gets hotter and hotter.

  84.他想告诉我们的是一天下午他在回家的路上看见一只小鸟受伤了。(主语从句和表语从句完成)

  ________________________________________________________________________________________.

  85.一路向西行,你们会经过一座座山脉和上千个湖泊、森林。(用动词-ing分词作状语完成)

  __________________________________________________________________________________________.

  第二节:基础写作(满分15分)

  [写作内容] 假如你是李华,参加了中加中学生文化交流活动,在和加拿大中学生接触了三个月后,对中加中学生的差异有了一定的了解。请根据以下表格写一篇短文,比较两国学生的不同。

  中国中学生 加拿大中学生

  纪律性强 思想开放,自由

  依赖父母 渴望独立

  花大量的时间做作业,勤奋 作业少,喜欢自己探索

  对未来有明确目标 把握现在是最重要的

  [写作要求] 1.只能使用5个句子表达全部内容;

  2.将5个句子组织成连贯的短文。

  [评分标准]

  句子结构准确,信息内容完整,篇章结构连贯。

  _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

  高一英语考答案

  I. 听力(共两节,满分10分)

  第一节 听力理解(2段共6小题;每小题1分,满分6分)

  1-6 ACB ABA

  第二节:听取信息:(共4小题;每小题1分,满分4分)

  7.west 8. widely 9.eastern 10. cool

  II语言知识及运用 (共三节,满分60分)

  第一节:语法与词汇知识 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15 分)

  11-15 DCCCD 16-20 BABAC 21-25 ADCDB

  第二节:完形填空(共15小题; 每小题2分,满分30分)

  26-30 BADCC 31-35 BBCBA 36-40 BCDCD

  第三节:语法填空(共10小题;每题1.5分,满分15分)

  41. Instead 42. a 43.What 44. painful 45. depending

  46. uncomfortable 47. failure 48. to solve 49. that 50. for

  Ⅲ.阅读(共两节,满分40分)

  第一节 阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)

  51-55 CBADB 56-60 ACDBC 61-65 ACADB 66-70 CDCAB

  第二节:信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

  71-75 FDABC

  IV.基础知识运用 (共二节; 满分30分)

  第一节:完成句子(76-83题,每空0.5分;84-85每题2分; 满分15分)

  76 prevent/stop / keep from spreading

  77. caught sight of

  78. In the distance

  79. found carried out

  80. account for

  81. get away with

  82. looking forward to

  83.Summer coming

  84.What he wanted to tell us is that he saw a wounded bird on his way.

  85.Going westward, you’ll pass mountains and thousands of lakes and forests.

  第二节:基础写作(满分15分)

  The middle school students in China usually obey rules while Canadian students are more open-minded and prefer freedom. Compared with Chinese students who depend on their parents even when they grow up, Canaidan students are eager to be independent and deal with everything on their own. Canadian students are luckier that they don’t have to spend so much time in doing homework as many hardworking Chinese students do .Instead, they are always exploring whatever interests them. Chinese students have a clear aim about what to do in the future, but Canadian students think to enjoy the present is the most valuable thing.

  高一英语下册期中试卷试题

  I. 听力(共两节,满分10分)

  第一节 听力理解(2段共6小题;每小题1分,满分6分)

  每段播放两遍。各段后有几个小题,各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题,在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

  请听第1段对话,回答第1至3题。

  1. Why is the woman looking for a house?

  A. To live near to her children’s school.

  B. To stay together with her husband.

  C. To spend the holiday.

  2. How many people are there in the woman’s family?

  A. Four B. Five C. Six

  3. What can we know about the house?

  A. It has a large kitchen and a large dining room.

  B. The ground floor has two single rooms.

  C. It has a small swimming pool in the backyard.

  请听第2段对话,回答第4至6题。

  4. What does the man think the weather will be like tomorrow?

  A. Cloudy B. Fine C. Windy

  5. What does the man tell the woman specially to bring?

  A. A hat B. Food C. Drinks

  6. Where are the speakers going to meet?

  A. At the beach. B. In the woods. C. At the school gate.

  第二节:听取信息:(共4小题;每小题1分,满分4分)

  听下面一段独白。请根据题目要求,从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息,填入答题卷标号为7~10的空格中。听录音前,你将有10秒钟的阅题时间,录音播两遍。你将有80秒钟的作答时间。

  Transport By (7)________

  Leaving time At (8)________ am

  Returning time At (9)________ pm

  Task Write up a report in the laboratory notebook.

  The pictures in the handout should help you (10) _______ the difference between the various types of trees.

  II.语言知识及运用 (共三节,满分60分)

  第一节:语法与词汇知识 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15 分)

  11. The sick man must not go without _____, but he must have a ____ without sugar.

  A. diet; food B. food; diet C. meal; meal D. diet; meal

  12. Your article is too long; you must _______ to about 3,000 words.

  A. cut it off B. cut it up C. cut it out D. cut it down

  13. After studying hard day and night, he ________ pass the exam.

  A. could B. can C. was able to D. should

  14. She found that the beautiful dress she had been _______ to _____ to others.

  A. looked forward; sold B. looking forward; was sold

  C. looking forward; sold D. looked forward; selling

  15. They decided that the meeting should ____ on Monday.

  A. hold B. happen C. be taken place D. take place

  16. The young mother treats the poor orphan(孤儿) as though he ______ her child.

  A. is B. has been C. had been D. were

  17. Lewis was much admired ______ his work on the advanced medical research.

  A. on B. in C. for D. with

  18. —Daddy, can you buy me a new MP3 when you go to Beijing?

  —You ______ get one if you are admitted to a key middle school.

  A. could B. shall C. will D. can

  19. You promised you should take the children to Beijing, so you must ______.

  A. keep words B. keep a word C. keep your word D. keep your words

  20. Frank tried to save the ______ girl in the river, but unfortunately he was ______.

  A. drowned; drowning B. drowning; drowned

  C. drowned; drowned D. drowning; drowning

  21. Jenny ______with him at that time, for I was having dinner with her in a restaurant.

  A. can’t have been B. mustn’t have been

  C. must be D. may be

  22. He is always talking about abstract principles and can’t _____ theory _____ practice.

  A. combine; to B. combine; with C. connect; with D. join; to

  23. He is so fat that he decided to ________.

  A. lose weight B. lose his weight

  C. put on weight D. put on his weight

  24. —Who______ it be that is knocking at the door?

  —It ______ be Father, but I’m not sure.

  A. can; must B. can; may

  C. must; can D. may; must

  25. –Did you enjoy yourself at the party?

  -- Yes, I’ve never been to _____ one before.

  A. a more excited B. the most excited C. a more exciting D. the most exciting

  第二节:完形填空(共15小题; 每小题2分,满分30分)

  阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从 26~ 40 各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

  One morning, I went into a local café for breakfast with a friend of mine. I took a smile card as I ___26 my car, not knowing quite what I was going to do with it.

  During the meal, I 27 a woman sat by herself at the table next to us, reading a book. I decided to 28 the smile card to her. As a result, I walked over to the waitress, asked how much the woman’s 29 was, and told her that I would pay for the woman. Then I handed the waitress the 30 as well as the smile card. At the same time, I 31 the waitress to make sure not to let the woman know who had done this.

  When the woman left, the waitress came to my table. She told me that when the woman 32 the card, she was excited and very 33 . The woman said that she 34 needed someone to do this for her, because she was in a 35 mood these days. She also said she felt much better and she’d like to do the same for somebody else.

  But what really 36 me was that the waitress said the owner of the café had 37 all of this. She was getting online to order some smile cards herself so that she could continue giving the blessings to others! This made me realize that this 38 of giving gifts really touches a chord (心弦) deep within all of us. That chord tells us that generosity and kindness are our true 39 , and that we all want to be a part of it when we see it in action. I can’t wait to see more and more smile cards will begin 40 in our little community.

  26. A. started B. moved C. left D. repaired

  27. A. visited B. noticed C. called D. invited

  28. A. show B. throw C. give D. sell

  29. A. check B. book C. income D. debt

  30. A. dish B. drink C. money D. food

  31. A. asked B. warned C. ordered D. promised

  32. A. collected B. received C. found D. picked

  33. A. pleased B. satisfied C. anxious D. frightened

  34. A. hardly B. never C. really D. probably

  35. A. unhealthy B. bad C. relaxed D. happy

  36. A. reminded B. touched C. guided D. taught

  37. A. praised B. offered C. organized D. seen

  38. A. reason B. form C. experience D. example

  39. A. belief B. dream C. nature D. spirit

  40. A. appearing B. reducing C. flying D. making

  第三节:语法填空(共10小题;每题1.5分,满分15分)

  阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

  Once upon a time a teacher and one of his students lay down under a big tree near the big grass area. Suddenly the student asked the teacher 41 he could find his soul mate(灵魂伴侣).

  Silent for a few seconds, the teacher said, “Look that way, there 42 (be) a lot of grass. Walk there 43 (find) only a blade(一根) of beautiful grass and pick it up and then give it to me. But don’t walk backwards, just walk straight ahead.”

  The student walked straight ahead to the grassy field.

  A few minutes 44 (late), the student came back.

  The teacher asked, “Well, I don’t see a beautiful blade of grass in 45 hand.”

  “On my journey, I found quite a few beautiful blade of grass, but I thought I would find a 46 (good) one, so I didn’t pick it. But I didn’t realize that I was 47 the end of the field, and I hadn’t picked any 48 you told me not to go back,” said the student.

  The teacher said, “That’s 49 will happen in real life. Grass is the people around you, the beautiful blade of grass is the people 50 attract you and the grassy field is time. In looking for your soul mate, please don’t always compare and hope that there will be a better one. By doing that, you’ll waste your lifetime and time never goes back.”

  Ⅲ.阅读(共两节,满分40分)

  第一节 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A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

  (A)

  Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to my parents’ home in Missouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station (加油站) about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash register (收款台), I said hello to an older couple who were also paying for gas.

  I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple that I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friend’s. we chatted on the way into the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.

  I wrote him and his wife a thank-you note for helping me. Soon afterward, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holidays meaningful.

  Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In the late afternoon I returned to my car and found that I’d left the lights on all day, and the battery (电池) was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealership – a shop selling cars – was right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.

  “Just how friendly is Friendly Ford?” I asked and explained my trouble. They quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. They would accept no payment, so when I got home, I wrote them a note to say thanks. I received a letter back from one of the salesman. No one had ever taken the time to write him and say thank you, and it meant a lot, he said.

  “Thank you” – two powerful words. They’re easy to say and mean so much.

  51. The author planned to stop at Oklahoma City ____________.

  A. to visit a friend B. see his parents

  C. to pay at the cash register D. to have more gas for his car

  52. The underlined words “took off” in Paragraph 2 means “__________”.

  A. turned off B. moved off C. put up D. set up

  53. What happened when the author found smoke coming out of his car?

  A. He had it pulled back to the gas station.

  B. The couple sent him a business card.

  C. The couple offered to help him.

  D. He called his friend for help.

  54. The battery of the author’s car was dead because _____________.

  A. something went wrong with the lights.

  B. the meeting lasted a whole day

  C. he forgot to turn off the lights

  D. he drove too long a distance

  55. By telling his own experiences, the author tries to show ___________.

  A. how to write a thank-you letter

  B. how to deal with car problem

  C. the kind-heartedness of older people

  D. the importance of expressing thanks

  (B)

  We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech.

  So, you have to give a speech - and you’re terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank goodness, it’s over. I’m just no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again. ”

  Cheer up! It doesn’t have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of time doing your research. Then spend plenty of time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they will help you make your points more clearly. Never forget your audience. Look at them directly into their eyes. Don’t talk over their heads (keep in mind that the concepts of relativism(相对论) are rarely understood), and don’t talk down to them (“who invented the telephone” is not a friendly question). Speak loud enough in order that everyone hears you clearly unless there is a microphone. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

  Just remember: be prepared. Know your subject, your audience and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to -person contact with your audience.

  If you follow these simple steps, you’ll see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? Give it a try and see what happens.

  56. The main idea of this article is _________.

  A. you can improve your speaking ability B. a poor speaker can never change

  C. always make a short speech D. it is hard to make a speech

  57. Paragraph 2 implies that ________.

  A. many people are afraid of giving a speech B. many people are happy to give a speech

  C. many people do not prepare for a speech D. many people talk too long

  58. The phrase “talk over their heads” means ________.

  A. speak too loudly B. look at the ceiling

  C. look down upon them D. use words and ideas that are too difficult

  59. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT that ___________.

  A. few people know how to make good speeches

  B. a lecturer does not need to organize his speech

  C. research is important in preparing a speech

  D. there are simple steps you can take to improve your speaking ability

  60. The title for this passage may be _______.

  A. Do Not Make a Long Speech B. Try to Enjoy a Speech

  C. How to Prepare for a Speech D. How to Give a Good Speech

  (C)

  Water is worth more than gold and is necessary for survival above anything else on the earth. Even so, over one billion people do not have safe water to drink and therefore cannot live healthy lives. They are the innocent (无辜的) children and hopeless families. These people do not have enough water to grow food. They don't even have enough water to keep themselves alive.

  Worldwide hunger problems are really water problems. Without water, crops and other plants die and people go hungry and become weak. Weakness makes it easier for people to be the victims of the “quiet killer”, hunger.

  Every day, almost 40,000 people die from diseases directly linked to drinking polluted water. Even if there is enough food to eat, family may still be slowly dying from another form of hunger called “invisible hunger”. It comes from drinking unsafe water. 80% of serious childhood diseases that kill children and destroy families worldwide are caused not by a shortage of food and medicine, but by drinking polluted water.

  Water is the lifeblood of a community(社会). When water is unsafe to drink, the entire community suffers. Sick children lack (缺少) the energy to learn and weak young men lack the strength to work hard, so poverty continues. In many places, it is the women and children who are responsible for finding and carrying water. This work often leaves little or no time for women to do other things and for children to get education, so poverty continues. Nothing can change a community like providing a source of clean water. Water means a new life.

  61. World hunger problem is caused mainly by lack of ___________.

  A. money B. farmland C. water D. farmers

  62. Which of the following caused the “invisible hunger”?

  A. The shortage of water B. The bad quality of food

  C. The polluted water D. The lack of food

  63. What can we know from the last paragraph?

  A. Some children spend time in looking for safe water instead of attending school.

  B. The death rate is higher than the birth rate because of unsafe water.

  C. Women regard carrying water as their part-time job in poor countries.

  D. Young people lose the hope of life when poverty continues.

  64. In which order is the passage developed paragraph by paragraph?

  a. Water problem causes poverty.

  b. Water can solve the problem of hunger.

  c. Water is the source of life

  d. Unsafe water leads to the breakout of diseases.

  A. a-b-d-c B. c-b-a-d

  C. d-c-b-a D. c-b-d-a

  65. The passage mainly describes ________________.

  A. the serious pollution of worldwide water

  B. the worldwide poverty and hunger problems

  C. the great pressure under a shortage of water

  D. the importance of water to our life

  第二节:信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

  信息匹配:下面是一篇关于营养类食品信息的应用文及其应用场合的信息,请阅读下列应用文和相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。

  首先请阅读下列应用文:

  A Delicious Tuna

  Make tuna salads or sandwiches for the kids knowing that you’re topping upon cholesterol-reducing omega-3 fatty acids with every bite of Tuna, which comes with ginger and soy or black pepper. At $2.20 (170g), from major supermarkets and stores.

  B Kopi Arabica

  Coffee lovers will appreciate the newest Nascafe Classic that’s blended with Arabica beans. It gives a smoother, more aromatic (芳香的) cup of the dark brew. This rich, new blend comes in fresh, modern packaging with an easy-twist cap. At $7.75 (200g), from supermarkets and stores.

  C Good Soya

  The goodness of soy enriched with calcium is what you get in Nutrisoy’s reduced sugar and calcium-enriched Fresh Soya Milk. This latest addition from Nutrisoy is a healthy option as it has 40 % less sugar. Every 200ml glass gives you 8g of good soy protein, while two glasses give you 100 percent of the recommended daily intake of calcium. At $1.70 (1 litre), from all supermarkets and convenience stores.

  D Smoothing Cellulite (脂肪团)

  Gel-like Lipolene is known to reduce cellulite by breaking down and speeding up fat burning in problem areas like the thighs and legs. Apply twice daily for the best results. At $51.95, from major drugstores.

  E Fresh Juices

  These fresh juices from Jaffa are taste pleasures. Jaffa 100% Apple & Orange Fresh Juices have no coloring or added sugar and are excellent sources of vitamin C. Mum and dad may want to try refreshing Calamansi, Lime and Fruit Punch. At $4.50 (2 liters), from leading supermarkets and convenience stores.

  F Best Eggs, Best Taste

  Eggland’s Best Eggs have all the delicious, farm-fresh taste your family loves. In fact, Eggland’s Best Eggs were recently judged “America’s Best Tasting Egg” by the Professional Chefs of the American Culinary Institute. You can get the eggs from supermarkets.

  请阅读下面五个人的信息,然后匹配个人和适合他们的营养食物。

  John: I like juice very much. But I don’t like the juices with coloring or added sugar. And at the same time I want the juice with some vitamin C. Who can help me?

  Kate: I like milk very much. But I don’t like it with too much sugar. So I want to get a new kind of milk with reduced sugar and more calcium.

  Tom: I have a 5-year-old son. I want to buy some kind of salad with cholesterol-reducing omeg-3.

  Julia: There is too much fat in the areas like my thighs and legs. So I want to find a nutritious food which can break down the fat and speed up fat burning.

  Mary: I want to buy a kind of coffee with Arabica beans which will give me a smoother cup of the dark brew.

  个人 营养食品

  66. John A. Delicious Tuna

  67. Kate B. Kopi Arabica

  68. Tom C. Good Soya

  69. Julia D. Smoothing Cellulite

  70. Mary E. Fresh Juices

  F. Best Eggs, Best Taste

  IV.基础知识运用 (共三节; 满分40分)

  第一节:选词填空(用适当的形式填空,其中有多余选项)(共10题,每题 1分,共10分)

  before long; glare at; play a trick on; dress up; tell a lie; in debt; set off;

  long before; turn up; have fun with; starve for; win back; take place

  71. The boy must be dishonest and was _________.

  72. Please be patient; it will be your turn ________.

  73. Before the performance, the children were busy ________.

  74. Don’t _______ me. After all, I am your teacher.

  75. I’ve been waiting for him for a long time, but he hasn’t _______ yet.

  76. The children gathered in the garden to _______ the fireworks.

  77. Feeling lonely, he _______ friendship.

  78. With a discount, he tries to ________ his lost customers.

  79. Wasteful people usually end up ________.

  80. They stood there, ________ each other.

  第二节:完成句子 (每空0.5分;句子3分, 满分15分)

  81.这个孩子应该受到惩罚,对他的错误行为不应该就这么算了。

  The boy _____ ______ be punished. You shouldn’t _____ _____ _____ his wrong doings.

  82.<<读者文摘>>使 我受益匪浅。

  Reader’s Digest is ______ ______ ______ ______ me.

  83. 当刘翔冲刺110米跨栏时,我们屏住了呼吸。

  We _____ _____ _____ as Liu Xiang came towards the finishing line in the 110 meters hurdles.

  84. 课后,她因迟到向老师道歉。

  After class, she ______ ______ her teacher ______ her coming late.

  85. Some festivals are held to memorize the dead.

  = Some festivals are held ______ ______ ______ the dead.

  86.你本应该保持学习和娱乐的平衡。

  _______________________________________________________________

  87. 这张照片使我想起了一位著名作家给我颁奖的时刻。(定语从句)

  _______________________________________________________________

  第三节:基础写作(满分15分)

  [写作内容] 最近的一项研究表明,广州大约50%的青少年有不吃早餐的习惯。请根据表格内容用英语写一篇短文刊登在 “Morning Post” 上。

  原因 晚上学习太晚,不吃早餐可以多睡一会儿;

  女孩子为保持苗条身材不吃早餐。

  结果 课堂睡觉,注意力下降;

  考试成绩不理想。

  建议 早餐不可少,提供全天所需要的能量的30%;

  早餐有助于创造思维

  [写作要求] 1、只能使用5个句子表达全部内容;

  2、文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

  3、第一句话已给出。

  生词: 注意concentrate on 创造思维 creative thinking

  [评分标准]

  句子结构准确,信息内容完整,篇章结构连贯。

  A recent study shows that 50% of the school kids in Guangzhou do not have breakfast.

  _________________________________________________________________________

  _________________________________________________________________________

  高一英语答案

  I. 听力(共两节,满分10分)

  第一节 听力理解(2段共6小题;每小题1分,满分6分)

  1-6 CBA BAC

  第二节:听取信息:(共4小题;每小题1分,满分4分)

  7. bus 8. 8/eight 9. 6/six 10. recognize/recognise

  II语言知识及运用 (共三节,满分60分)

  第一节:语法与词汇知识 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15 分)

  11-15 BDCBD 16-20 DCBCB 21-25 ABABC

  第二节:完形填空(共15小题; 每小题2分,满分30分)

  26-30 CBCAC 31-35 ABACB 36-40 BDBCA

  第三节:语法填空(共10小题;每题1.5分,满分15分)

  41. how 42. is 43. to find 44. later 45. your

  46. better 47. at 48. because 49. what 50. who/that

  Ⅲ.阅读(共两节,满分40分)

  第一节 阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)

  51-55 ABCCD 56-60 AADBD 61-65 CCADD

  第二节:信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

  66-70 ECADB

  IV.基础知识运用 (共三节; 满分40分)

  第一节:选词填空 (共10题,每题 1分,共10分) 【注:词形错误扣0.5分】

  71. telling a lie 72. before long 73. dressing up 74. play a trick on 75. turned up

  76. set off 77. starves for 78. win back 79. in debt 80. glaring at

  第二节:完成句子 (每空0.5分,句子3分, 满分15分)

  81. ought to get away with

  82. of great benefit to

  83. held our breath

  84. apologized/apologised to for

  85. in memory/honor/honour of

  86. You should/ought to have kept the balance of study and play/leisure/entertainment.

  87. The photo reminds/reminded me of the moment when I was awarded (a prize) by a famous writer.

  第三节:基础写作(满分15分)

  A recent study shows that 50% of the school kids in Guangzhou do not have breakfast.

  One reason is that the students, who have studied for a long time last night, get up too late to have breakfast in the morning. The other is that some girls choose to be on a diet so as to keep charming stature. Therefore, they can hardly concentrate on the lessons and even some students will be longing to sleep in the class from dawn to dusk, as a result of which they can’t be have a hopeful achievement. In a conclusion, breakfast is the toppest meal for you to provide the 30 percent of energy in whole day. Moreover, it makes an offer of support to create thinking


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