湖北省老河口一中高一2015-2016學年高一上學期期末檢測模擬英語試卷.

1、湖北省老河口一中高一年級2015-2016學年度上學期期末檢測模擬考試英語試題時間：100分鐘 分值120分 祝考試順利 第卷 選擇題 （共兩部分，滿分70分）第一部分 閱讀理解 （共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第1節(jié) 、 完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）Soon it would be the holidays, but before that, there were year exams. All the had been working hard for some time, reviewing their lessons for the exams. If they didnt

2、 , they would have to retake them in September. There were usually a few who , but Jane didnt want to be one of them. She had worked hard all year, just before the exams she was working so hard that her sister Barbara was about her. She went to bed too . The night before the first exam, Barbara that

3、 she have an early night and take a pill. She promised to wake up in the morning.As she was falling asleep, Jane was afraid that she might oversleep. Her kept jumping from subject to subject. At last, with the help of , she went to sleep. In no time at all, she was sitting in the examination hall, l

4、ooking at the examination , but she couldnt answer any of the questions. around her was writing pages and gages. she thought hard, she couldnt find anything to write . She kept looking at her . Time was running out. There was only an hour to go. She started one question, wrote two sentences, and tri

5、ed another one. With only half an hour left she wrote another two sentences. By this time she was so worried that she started . Her whole body shook. It shook so much that she up. She was still in bed and it had all been a dream. A minute later, Barbara called her name.1A. teachers B. students C. cl

6、assmates D. schools2A. prepare B. miss C. join D. pass3A. succeeded B. failed C. ended D. called4A. but B. so C. and D. because5A. excited B. frightened C. worried D. pleased6A. early B. late C. heavily D. eagerly7A. insisted B. hoped C. ordered D. wished8A. sleeping B. resting C. exciting D. breath

7、ing9A. him B. her C. them D. herself10A. hand B. eye C. mind D. body11A. her sister B. her parents C. the lessons D. the medicine12A. result B. marks C. desk D. paper13A. The teacher B. The students C. No one D. Everyone14A. If B. Though C. So D. How15A. with B. about C. on D. to16A. watch B. textbo

8、ok C. sister D. subject17A. gave up B. put off C. look around D. think over18A. examining B. leaving C. copying D. crying19A. raised B. woke C. stood D. cheered20A. nice B. wonderful C. terrible D. special第二節(jié) 閱讀理解（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。 AI ran into q

9、uite a few language problems while vacationing (度假) with my family last summer. The most embarrassing was when my Mom apologized to the people we were staying with because her “pants were dirty”. They looked at her in amazement, not knowing how to react. You see, Mom had fallen over and gotten mud o

10、n her jeans. But in Britain, “pants” means underpants or knickers( 內(nèi)褲), not trousers as it does back home.Katie From AmericaI went to stay with a friend on the west coast last summer. Her flat was on the first floor of a high-rise building so I got the lift up. Then I wandered round for ages looking

11、 for her flat but couldnt find it. Fed up and tired, I finally had to go out to find a phone box. She explained that her flat was on the first floor, which for me meant the ground floor.David From BritainWhen I asked for the “restroom” in a big department store, people kept directing(指引) me to a roo

12、m with seats where I could sit and “rest”. It took me years to get through to (使.明白)someone that I only wanted the toilet!Tom From AmericaLast summer we went on a two-week family touring holiday, so Dad hired a car over the Internet. This was an old vehicle and there turned out to be lots of things

13、wrong with it. When he phoned the hire company and tried to explain that the lock on the boot was broken, they thought he was talking about footwear! He had no idea their word for “boot” was “trunk”. In the end we went to a garage and just solved the problem.Mary From Britain21Hearing Katies mothers

14、 words, Katies friends were in amazement because _.A. Katies mother got mud on her jeansB. Katies mothers underpants were dirtyC. they mistook “pants” in American for underpantsD. they didnt know English22Which of the following words is from British English？A. Pants. B. Ground floor.C. Restroom. D.

15、Trunk.23When Tom asked for the “restroom”, the people around him thought _.A. he wanted to have a restB. he wanted the toiletC. he wanted a chairD. He wanted to go to a department store24The underlined word “garage” is probably _.A. a parking place B. a carC. a gas station D. a place to repair cars

16、Dear Betty,My roommates family wants me to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and Im excited about going, but Im a little nervous about it, too. The social customs in my country are different from those here, so Im a little worried about making mistakes.Sh

17、ould I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that Im thankful for their kindness?Yours,Knowing NothingDear Knowing Nothing,Its a good idea to bring a gift when yo

18、u go to a dinner party. Flowers are always welcome, or you can bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it.You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Dont get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.Try to relax at the

19、dinner table. If you dont know how to use the right fork, knife or spoon, just watch the other guests, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, dont be shy about asking the person next to you; its better to ask them than to be silently uncomfortable and nervous.If you like the food,

20、 say so. Of course, youll thank the host and hostess for the meal and for their kindness. Its also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after.Yours, Betty25 Knowing Nothing wrote a letter to Betty to _.A. tell Betty some good newsB. ask for some adviceC. answer some questions D. invite h

21、er to dinner26According to Betty, Knowing Nothing _ when going to a dinner party.A. can only bring some flowersB. cant bring wineC. should arrive on time or five to ten minutes lateD. should arrive twenty minutes late27 Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing to _.A. relax at the dinner table B. watch

22、 the other guests C. ask the person beside himD. keep silent at tableOne day an ant was drinking at a small stream and fell in. She made desperate(adj.拼死的) efforts to reach the side, but made no progress at all. The poor ant almost exhausted(adj.精疲力竭的) was still bravely doing her best when a dove sa

23、w her. Moved with pity, the bird threw her a blade of grass, which supported her like a raft, and thus the ant reached the bank again. While she was resting and drying herself in the grass, she heard a man come near. He was walking along barefooted with a gun in his hand. As soon as he saw the dove,

24、 he wished to kill it. He would certainly have done so, but the ant bit him in the foot just as he raised his gun to fire. He stopped to see what had bit him, and the dove immediately flew away. It was an animal much weaker and smaller than herself that had saved her life.28The ant could not reach t

25、he side though _.A. she cried for help B. she asked the dove to save herC. she tried very hard D. she could smell well29The dove saved the ant because _.A. she was the ants friendB. she took pity on the poor antC. the ant was almost exhaustedD. the ant had been struggled in the water for a long time

26、30The ant succeeded in getting on the bank with the help of _.A. a leaf B. a piece of wood C. a blade of grass D. a raft31Just as the man shot at the dove, _.A. the dove immediately flew awayB. the dove hid himself in the grassC. the ant told the dove to leave at onceD. he felt something biting him

27、in the foot32In writing the story, the writer wants to show _.A. how clever the ant wasB. how kind the dove wasC. how the ant and the dove helped each otherD. we often need help from others, therefore we should help others as much as we canWhen many people in the west think of China, the animal that

28、 they think of is the dragon. For them, the dragon is an aggressive monster that breathes fire. Many popular legends tell how dragons have killed brave knights and eaten beautiful young girls.For Chinese people, however, the dragon is not an evil monster. Its a cultural and spiritual symbol for pros

29、perity and good luck. The dragons main task is to create harmony and bring rain. Dragons are celebrated in art and architecture, and of course the dragon dance is a very popular ritual (儀式).China isnt the only country to have the dragon as its symbol. Wales in the UK, has a red dragon proudly displa

30、yed on its flag. Another country in the world with a dragon on its flag is Bhutan, a tiny country between China and India.Almost all countries in the world have an animal symbol representing their countries. This is particularly obvious during sports. The English think lions to be brave and proud an

31、imal and the English football teams have three lions on their football shirts.Australia is famous for kangaroos, of course. The national rugby team is more commonly known as the Wallabies, a type of small kangaroo. The South African team is known as the Springboks, a type of African antelope. Likewi

32、se the New Zealanders, whether playing sports or not, are commonly known as kiwis. A kiwi is a native New Zealand bird that cant fly.All countries are proud of their symbols, which they feel reflect national characteristics or the beauty and variety of their natural environments. Recently, a Shangha

33、i professor claimed that using the dragon as a national symbol could make western countries have a negative view of China. But in an Internet survey 90% of Chinese people wanted to keep the dragon.33In the opinion of the west, the dragon is _.A. a terrible animal that is not popularB. a cultural and

34、 spiritual symbol of good luckC. a reflection of Chinas national characteristicsD. an animal that can create harmony and bring rain34Which of the following does NOT use the dragon as its national symbol?A. China. B. Wales. C. Bhutan. D. India.35According to the passage, which of the following statem

35、ents is TRUE?A. The national rugby team from the South Africa is well known as the Wallabies.B. The Australian team is known as Springboks, a type of kangaroo.C. The New Zealanders are commonly known as kiwis only when playing sports.D. The dragon is mentioned to have been used on the flag in two co

36、untries.第II卷（非選擇題）第一節(jié)、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。選項中有兩項為多余選項根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容。（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10 分）36 You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Heres how:Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, y

37、ou should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating , sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. 37 A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you reali

38、ze what is happening to your time.Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the sub

39、ject.Make good use of your time in class. 38 Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next da

40、y, read that material. 39 If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and youll remember it longer.Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world wont

41、end if you dont pass a test, so dont be over worried.40 You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.A. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.B. There are other methods that might help you with your studyingC. Dont forget to set aside enough time

42、for entertainment.D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.E. This will help you understand the next class.F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.G. Maybe you are an average student.第二節(jié) 語法填空（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，按照句子結(jié)構(gòu)的語法性和上下文連貫的要求，

43、在空格處填入一個適當?shù)脑~或使用括號中詞語的正確形式填空，并將答案填寫在標號為1-10的相應(yīng)位置上。 Paper-cutting is a(n) 41 (tradition) Chinese folk art with a long history.Paper-cuts 42 (use) during festivals to decorate gates and windows. The main cutting tools are simple: paper and scissors or a knife. Clever craftsmen are very good at 43_ (cut

44、) in the theme of daily life. When you look at works created by paper cutting 44 (careful), you will be amazed by the true-to-life45 (express) of the figures appearance and thoughts.Although other art forms, like painting, can show similar scenes, paper-cutting still stands out for its beautiful lin

45、es and patterns46 are all hand-made. Learning about cutting a piece of paper47 (be) easy but mastering (精通) 48 is very difficult. One must hold the knife upright (豎直地) and press on the paper without much strength. Any carelessness will lead49 damage to the whole image. Craftsmen try50_ (create) a ci

46、rcle like the moon, a straight line like a stem(干) of wheat, and a square like a brick. They have to be careful and keep practising to make the scenes seem as alive as possible.第三部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)；滿分35分） 第1節(jié) 短文改錯（共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）第2節(jié) 51短文改錯（共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處錯誤，每句中

47、最多有兩處。錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（）劃掉。修改：在錯的詞下畫一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。注意：1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；2. 只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。Li Ming went to the park in last Saturday afternoon after he had already finished his homeworks. He saw several boys skating in the pond happily. Suddenly he heard a cry for help. Looked ahead, he found one of the boys had fell into the water. Li Ming jumped into the icy water immediately and tried to pull the boy to safe. Then the boy w