湖北省漢川市2015-2016學(xué)年高一上學(xué)期期末考試英語試卷

1、漢川市2015-2016學(xué)年度上學(xué)期高一年級期末統(tǒng)考英語試卷命題學(xué)校：漢川一中 命題人：王麗 考試時間：120分鐘 試卷分?jǐn)?shù)：150分本試卷分第I卷和第卷兩個部分。 第I卷第一部分：聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)(共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分) 聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中給出的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1.When are they going to leave?A. At 3:15. B. At 4:15.C. At 2:45.2. What is J

2、oy Bush? A. A computer maker. B. A book seller. C. A writer.3. What does the woman say about Susan? A. She hasnt gone camping for weeks. B. She likes long camping trips. C. It takes her a long time to plan her camping.4. What does the man mean? A. He lets her go away. B. He will get closer to her. C

3、. He can hear her very well.5. What are they talking about? A. Christmas tree. B. Christmas dinner.C. Christmas gifts.第二節(jié)(共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分) 聽下面5 段對話或獨(dú)白。每段對話或獨(dú)白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽每段對話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6至8題。6. Where is the bus w

4、hen they are talking? A. On the way to the Peoples Square. B. At the Peoples Square. C. At the bus stop.7. How will the man recognize the Peoples Square? A. Watch for the big statue. B. Watch for it himself. C. The woman will tell him.8. What can we learn from the talk? A. The man took the bus by mi

5、stake. B. It was the first time for the man to the Peoples Square. C. The bus wasnt crowded at all.聽第7段材料，回答第9至11題。9. When does the mid-night flight arrive in Beijing? A. At 9:00 p.m. B. At 11:00 p.m. C. At 12:15 at night.10. If the man wants to take the early night flight, when should he arrive at

6、the airport? A. Before 7:50 p.m. B. Before 6:50 p.m. C. Before 9:00 p.m.11. How much does the man have to pay for the tickets at last? A. 59. B. 590. C. 295. 聽第8段材料，回答第12至14題。12. What is James Zhang really interested in? A. Selling machines. B. Science. C. Dreaming of nice things.13. What would the

7、machine he would invent deal with? A. Polluted air. B. Polluted water. C. Traffic accidents.14. What does James Zhang say about the machine? A. It would be very expensive. B. It would be very cheap. C. It would be neither too expensive nor too cheap.聽第9段材料，回答第15至17題。15. What had gone wrong in their

8、house? A. Their washing machine. B. The electricity. C. The lights.16. Which of the following is true? A. Mr. Black did nothing for them at all. B. Mr. Black asked too much money from them for his work. C. Mr. Black did help them but couldnt solve the problem completely that day.17. Why did the man

9、think it would cost him dearly? A. Because he wanted to buy a car. B. Because he didnt have a good job. C. Because their car needed repairing. 聽第10段材料，回答第18至20題。18. Why did the artist go to a beautiful village for a holiday? A. Because he wanted to paint some good pictures. B. Because he wanted to h

10、ave a good rest. C. Because a peasant wanted him to teach his son.19. When did the artist go out to paint every day? A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. Before supper.20. Why didnt the peasant want the money? A. Because it was not much. B. Because the picture was more useful to him. C. Becuse

11、 he wanted to keep one of the artists pictures.第二部分：閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié) (共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。 AI was driving home the other day on a sunny afternoon. I had a smile on my face as I sang along to the songs on the radio. It was such a beautiful day that I felt full of ha

12、ppiness. My good mood ended, however, when the radio station took a news break between songs. Then suddenly I found myself listening to yet another story of a rich famous man who had broken the law. I shook my head as I came to a red traffic light.As I pulled to a stop I noticed four leatherjacketed

13、 bikers. They were standing in the middle of the road with two on either side of the light. They looked rough and dangerous, but as I got closer I noticed each one was holding their helmet in their hands. I rolled down my window as one approached my car. “We are the Brother of the Wheel，” he said. “

14、We are collecting money for Christmas Toy Drive for needy children.” As I pulled a dollar out of my wallet I looked past his beard and into his eyes. They shined with goodness and kindness that came right from his soul. I dropped the money in his helmet and waved to the other bikers as I drove off.

15、My good mood had returned. My faith in mankind had been bolstered. And I remembered once again never to judge people by their appearance.Our society often judges books by their covers but God reads what is written in our hearts and souls. Perhaps one day we will all learn to see the world through th

16、e same eyes. Perhaps one day we will realize that looks matter little and actions matter much.21. The writers good mood ended when _.A. he saw four leatherjacketed bikers B. he had to stop at a red traffic lightC. he heard a rich man broke the law D. he heard news between songs 22. What were the fou

17、r bikers doing at the traffic lights?A. Having a bicycle race in the street. B. Selling helmets to the passersby.C. Raising money to help kids in need. D. Preparing for Christmas holidays.23. What does “bolstered” in the second paragraph probably mean?A. Destroyed. B. Improved. C. Reduced. D. Explod

18、ed.24.The writer wants to tell us that we should _.A. have faith in young people B. judge others by their actions C. change our attitude to society D. manage to help others in need BGreen is an important color in nature. It is the color of grass and the leaves on trees. It is also the color of most

19、growing plants.Sometimes, the word green means young, fresh and growing. Sometimes, it describes something that is not yet ripe(成熟的) or finished.For example, a greenhorn is someone who has no experience, who is new to a situation. In the 15th century, a greenhorn was a young cow or ox whose horns(角)

20、 had not yet developed. A century or so later, a greenhorn was a soldier who had not yet had any experience in battle. By the 18th century, a greenhorn had the meaning it has today - a person who is new in a job.About 100 years ago, greenhorn was a popular expression in the American west. Old-timers

21、 used it to describe a man who had just arrived from one of the big cities back east. The greenhorn lacked the skills he would need to live in the west.Someone who has the ability to grow plants well is said to have a green thumb. The expression comes from the early 1900s. A person with a green thum

22、b seems to have a magic touch that makes plants grow quickly and well. You might say that the woman next door has a green thumb if her garden continues to grow long after your plants have died.Green is also the color used to describe the powerful emotion, jealousy(嫉妒). The green-eyed monster is not

23、a frightening creature from outer space. It is an expression used about four hundred years ago by British writer William Shakespeare in his play “Othello.”It describes the unpleasant feeling a person has when someone has something he wants. A young man may suffer from the green-eyed monster if his g

24、irlfriend begins going out with someone else. Or, that green-eyed monster may affect your friend if you get a pay raise and she does not.In most places in the world, a green light is a signal to move ahead. A green light on a traffic signal means your car can continue on. In everyday speech, a green

25、 light means approval to continue with a project. 25. If a person was a greenhorn, he might _.A. be good at growing plants B. get along well with othersC. be a soldier in the 16th century D. have no experience in doing something26. When you have trouble in growing flowers, you can ask for help from

26、_.A. a green thumb B. a green light C. a greenhorn D. a green-eyed monster27. If a girl refuses your invitation to a dance party but accepting another gentlemans, you may_.A. need to buy a green light B. have to get a green thumbC. show them your greenhorn D. be affected by the green-eyed monster28.

27、 What is the passage mainly about?A. The origin of the word “green ”. B. Some expressions concerning green. C. The story of a green-eyed monster. D. Some ways of how to use words properly.C Sunday 10 March 3pm-7pm Government HouseTreat yourself to a musical festival for an autumn afternoon in the ga

28、rdens and grounds of Government House, listening to some of Sydneys best musicians.Government House was built between 1837 and 1845 and sits within an important historic garden. Bring a picnic or buy something from the snack bars in the house. 9&10 November 10 am-5 pm Out of the woodwork The festiva

29、l of traditional woodwork Rouse Hill Estate (莊園)On this beautiful estate, you can watch talented workers at work and learn about the construction (建造) of houses and farm buildings in the early 19th century.Bring the family and enjoy a weekend that includes kids activities, arts and crafts, and much

30、more. Weekend 16 & 17 November 10 am-5 pm Elizabeth FarmCome and enjoy the fruits of the olive tree, open air dining, and experience the music and dance of the Mediterranean region (地中海地區(qū)) at our Olive Festival.The olive, now part of Australias modern multi-cultural society, is an important part of

31、our history. Today the oldest olive tree in the country was planted at Elizabeth Farm in 1805. Sunday 24 November 6 pm-9 pm Vaucluse HouseThe Jazz Festival is the longest running and most successful of the Historic Houses musical events. On a perfect summers evening, pack a picnic dinner, come along

32、 with friends or family and enjoy some of Sydneys best jazz in the gardens of Vaucluse House. Vaucluse House is the only surviving example in Sydney of a 19th-century estate overlooking (俯瞰) the harbour.29. The visitors spending their weekend in Government House_. A. can visit the inside of the Hous

33、e B. are allowed to bring their food. C. can enjoy their time until midnight. D. can play with Sydneys best musicians.30. In Rouse Hill Estate, visitors can _. A. have a view of the sea B. learn how to build houses C. see Sydneys oldest olive tree D. learn the Mediterranean dance31. The events menti

34、oned in this text_. A. are all held on the weekend B. all began from the 19th century C. are all the festivals about music D. all contain a dinner in the open airD Meeting people from another culture can be difficult. From the beginning, people may send the wrong signal(信號). Or they may pay no atten

35、tion to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.Different cultures emphasize (強(qiáng)調(diào)) the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at wor

36、k, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in “small talk”, usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job. In many European countries like the UK or France people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafs rather than at the office.Talk and silence may also

37、 be different in some cultures. I once made a speech in Thailand. I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead, there was an uncomfortable silence. The people present just stared at me and smiled. After getting to know their ways better, I realized that they though

38、t I was talking too much. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values; however, Ger

39、mans prefer to get down to business more quickly. We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because the culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other. Howeve

40、r, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment (多元文化環(huán)境) will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.32. In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to _ . A. develop closer relations B. share the same culture C. get to know each

41、 other D. keep each other company33. The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that _ . A. the English prefer to make long speeches B. too many words are of no use C. people from Thailand are quiet and shy by nature D. even talk and silence can be culturally different34. According to th

42、e text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better? A. By sharing different ways of life.B. By accepting different habits. C. By recognizing different values.D. By speaking each others languages.35. What would be the best title for the text? A. Multicultural EnvironmentB. Cr

43、oss-Cultural Differences C. How to Understand Each OtherD. How to Build Up a Relationship第2節(jié) (共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分) 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。 選項中有兩項為多余選項。Reading fluency is one of the most important skills for middle school students learning English. If youre concerned about your reading skills, rea

44、d the following tips.Find time to read every day.Find the best time of day for you to read. 36 You will become a more fluent reader by reading every day. Use clues(線索) in the text to make predictations. Fluent readers make predictations before and as they read. Use the title, subtitles(小標(biāo)題), and pic

45、tures to ask yourself quesions about what you are going to read. 37 After reading, think about what youve learned and decide what you need to read to continue learning.Try not to translate.38 Instead of translating new words into your first language, first try to use the context (上下文) to help you gu

46、ess the meaning.Enjoy your reading. Perhaps today you do not like to read in English, but as you read more, you should see a change in your attitude. The more you read in English, the easier it will become. 39 40 The best tip to follow to become a more fluent reader is to read whenever and wherever

47、you can. Good readers read a lot. They read many different kinds of material. To practice this, keep a reading journal. Every day, make a list of the kinds of things you read during the day and how long you read each for. If you want to become a more fluent reader, read more!A. Read as much as you c

48、an. B. Try to read when you are not tired. C. Translations slow down your reading. D. Read in phrases rather than word by word. E. Find answers to the questions when you read. F. You will find yourself looking forward to reading. G. Before you read a text, think about the purpose of your reading.第三部

49、分：英語知識運(yùn)用 (共兩節(jié)，滿分45分)第一節(jié)：完型填空（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。One day a man found a cocoon (繭) of a butterfly in the forest. He sat there for several hours and watched it. Suddenly a small 41 appeared, and the butterfly made its great effort to 42 its body through t

50、hat little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any 43 . It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could go no 44 . So the man decided to 45 the butterfly. He cut off the remaining bit of the cocoon so that the butterfly could come out 46 . But to his 47 , the butterfly got a heavy bo

51、dy and very small wings 48 it came out of the cocoon. He 49 to watch the butterfly, because he expected that the wings would enlarge and expand to 50 the body, which would 51 up in time. 52 , the flight never happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling(爬) around with a heavy

52、 body and small wings. It was never able to fly.The man was in his 53 , but he did not understand the nature 54 . Before the butterfly came out of the cocoon, fluid (液體) from its body must be forced into its 55 , and then it would be ready for flying. It must have a hard 56 to get through the small

53、opening to get its 57 from the cocoon.Sometimes struggles are 58 what we need in our life. If God allowed us to go through our life without difficulties, it would weaken or even 59 us. We would not be as 60 as we could have been; we could never fly.41. A. worm B. entrance C. insect D. opening42. A.

54、force B. fightC. share D. break43. A. effect B. noise C. imaginationD. progress44. A. further B. faster C. safer D. taller45. A. save B. help C. injure D. attack46. A. happilyB. easily C. regularly D. peacefully47. A. sorrow B. joy C. surprise D. anger48. A. before B. when C. after D. until 49. A. continued B. stopped C. turned D. liked50. A. supportB. buildC. beatD. affect51. A. climbB. pickC. flyD. put52. A. AmazinglyB. SurprisinglyC. Obviously D. Unfortunately 53. A. interestB. kindnessC. purposeD. surprise54. A. customersB. habitsC. hobbiesD. rule