浙江省宁海县正学中学2010-2011学年高一下学期第一次阶段性测试(英语)

宁海县正学中学2010学年第二期学期第一次阶段性测试高一英语试卷I.听力(共20题，1.5分1题)第一节（共5小题。

每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的A.B.C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

）1. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. In a hotelB. At an airportC. At a railway station2. How does the man go to work ?A. By bikeB. On footC. By car3. What does Lily dislike doing on Sundays?A. Reading booksB. Going shoppingC. Going to the cinema4. Why did the woman go to the hospital?A. To have a physical examinationB. To find a jobC. To work in the hospital5. What is the woman going to do on Friday evening?A. Go to the cinemaB. Visit her new nephewC. Have a baby第二节（共15题。

听下面五段对话或独白每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给A.B.C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

）听6段材料，回答第6至8题。

6. What will the speakers NOT do this weekend?A. Take a boat to the islandB. Go to the riverC. See a play7. Why does the man suggest phoning the theatre?A. To book ticketsB. To check if there will be a playC. To check if it is open this weekend.8. What’s the phone number?A. 572-860B.527-860C.527-816听第7材料，回答第9至11题。

9. What’s Charlie doing when the conversation takes place?A. SleepingB. Dressing upC. Having breakfast10. What time does school begin?A. At 7:00B. At 7:15C. At 7:3011. What food will Charlie NOT have for his breakfast？A. RiceB. MilkC. Bread听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。

12. Where is the woman going?A. To the post officeB. To the museumC. To the fruit shop13. How will the woman go there?A. By taxiB. By busC. On foot14. What does the woman do now?A. She’s a teacherB. She’s an editorC. She’s a doctor听9段材料，回答第第15至17题。

15. How much will the man pay for the clothes if the price is 300 dollars?A. 240 dollarsB.150 dollarsC.60 dollars16. What color does the man prefer?A. Light colorB. Warm colorC. Dark color17. What does the man buy?A. A skirtB. A skirt and a sweaterC. A shirt听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18. How long did John stay in Japan?A. For half a yearB. For four monthsC. For three months19. What did John think about his life in Japan?A. It was hardB. It was easyC. It was boring20. Why did the shopkeeper learn English?A. He wanted to get a new jobB. He would visit English soonC. He wanted to communicate with foreign customersII.单项选择（共15题，1分1题）21. -I’ll be away for two weeks. Would you mind looking after flowers? -Certainly not. _____.A. I’ve no timeB. Id rather notC. You can go nowD. I’d be happy to22. After the actor told a funny story about his childhood, all the people burst into ______.A. laughB. laughterC. laughingD. laughs23. He told us the stories and writers ______interested him.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. who24. Do you know the boy ______ mother works in this factory?A. whoB. whomC. whoseD. which25. I could feel the ground _______when the earthquake happened.A. shakingB. to shakeC. shakeD. shook26. A number of students _______ playing on the ground but I don’t know what the exact number_____.A. are, isB. are, areC. is, isD. is, are27. I shall never forget the day _______Chang’e-I was launched, ______has a great effect on my life.A. when, whichB. that, whichC. which, thatD. when, that28. The boy pretended _______ when his mother called him to do housework.A. asleepB. sleepingC. being asleepD. to be asleep29. When the Goddess of Heaven knew that her daughter was married ______ a human, she became very angry.A. withB. toC. inD. at30. David’s mother told him to see the doctor, because his pale face _____he was ill.A. expressedB. explainedC. suggestedD. supposed31. My car_______ so I have to walk to work these days.A. is repairedB. is being repairedC. was repairedD. has been repaired32. I’ve been dreaming of one day _______ a chance to visit the famous scientist.A. to getB. getC. gotD. getting33. He was ______with $10,000 for saving five children from the burning building.A. praiseB. rewardedC. offeredD. awarded34. Please _______me to bring my book home because I need it to do my homework.A. remindB. adviseC. hopeD. demand35. You’ve promised me to go to the zoo on Sunday. You must keep ______, Mom.A. a wordB. your wordC. your wordsD. the wordsIII.完形填空（共20题；1分1题）In 1883，John Roebling ,an engineer, was inspired by an idea to build a bridge connecting New York with Long Island. 36 , other bridge building experts thought that it was 37 and told Roebling to forget the idea.John 38 about it all the time and he knew deep in his heart that it 39 be done. He then 40 the dream with his son,Washington who was an up-and –coming engineer. Working together for the first time, the father and the son made a 41 of how it could be done and studied the problems they might 42 .After these preparations, they hired their crew and began to build their 43 bridge. The project started well, but a(n) 44 on the site took the life of John Roeblingfew months underway. Washington was 46 and left with a certain amount of brain damage. He wasn’t able to 47 or walk or even move. However, Washington did notwanted to complete the bridge. All he could do was to move one 49 and he decided to make the best use of it.By doing this, he 50 developed a code of communication with his 51 . He touched his wife’s arm with that finger, 52 to her that he wanted her to call the engineers again. Then he used the 53 method of touching her arm to tell the engineers what to do. Then the project was underway again. Washington tapped out (敲打出) his 54 with his finger on his wife’s arm for many years, until the Brooklyn Bridge was finally 55 . Perhaps this is one of the best examples of a never-give-up attitude that achieves an impossible goal.36. A. Anyway B. Though C. Therefore D. However37. A. suitable B. impossible C. easy D. available38. A. thought B. talked C. told D. took39.A. would B. could C. must D. should40. A. hid B. shared C. realized D. kept41.A. plan B. decision C. map D. way42.A. face B. find C. ask D. cause43.A. traditional B. fashionable C. dream D. future44. A. event B. accident C. thing D. fight45.A. since B. when C. before D. until46.A. injured B. dead C. sad D. nervous47.A. jump B. move C. talk D. stand48.A. give out B. lose face C. lose interest D. give up49.A. stick B. hand C. finger D. eye50.A. quickly B. slowly C. easily D. rarely51.A. partner B. teacher C. wife D. father52.A. pointing B. indicating C. arguing D. shouting53.A.different B. other C. same D. usual54.A. plans B. speeches C. methods D. instructions55.A. completed B. appeared C. decorated D. rebuiltIV.阅读理解（共40分）第一节（共30分，2分1题）ANorm Pethrick, a 36-year-old man in Australia’s northern city Darwin, was praised on Thursdayfor jumping onto a crocodile’s back to save his wife Wendy at Litchfield National Park, a popular tourist spot southwest of Darwin, a local newspaper reported.Ms Pethrick was standing on a river bank Wednesday afternoon when the saltwater crocodile lunged (扑), locking its jaws on both her legs as it tried to drag her underwater.Norm Pethrick, who with his wife had been collecting water, immediately went to help her. He jumped onto the back, poked (戳) the eyes of the crocodile and finally got his wife free.Ms Pethrick was later taken to Royal Darwin Hospital for a medical treatment. The doctors said she was suffering eight puncture wounds (伤口) in her right leg, a puncture wound in her left leg and a serious cut to one of her fingers.“This could have been a fatal and tragic situation,” said the general manager of Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH), Dr Len Notaras, according to a local report.He said Ms Pethrick was saved by her husband’s “quick and diligent actions”.Dr Notaras also said she would remain in hospital for three to four days and have an operation to clean the wounds, which are easy to get infected because of bacteria (细菌) on the teeth of the crocodile.56. This passage is most likely to be found in _____.A. a travel guideB. a newspaperC. a textbookD. a novel57. The crocodile attacked Ms Pethrick when she was ______.A. swimming in the riverB. standing on the river bankC. watching the crocodileD. fishing in the water58 According to the passage, Norm Pethrick can be described as following EXCEPT ______.A. braveB. diligentC. quickD. humorous59. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?A. The husband should save the wifeB. A man saves wife’s life from crocodile’s jawsC. A crocodile is not so dangerous as people imagineD. Human beings can beat crocodiles sometimes60. Where did the story happen?A. AmericaB. CanadaC. AustraliaD. JapanBSurtsey was born in 1963.Scientists saw the birth of this island. It began at 7.30 a.m. on 14th November. A fishing boat was near Iceland. The boat moved under the captain's（船长）feet. He noticed a strange smell. He saw some black smoke. A volcano（火山）was breaking out. Red-hot rocks, fire and smoke were rushing up from the bottom（底部）of the sea. The island grew quickly. It was 10 meters high the next day and 60 meters high on 18th November.Scientists flew there to watch. It was exciting. Smoke and fire were still rushing up. Pieces of red-hot rock were flying into the air and falling into the sea. The sea was boiling and there was a strange light in the sky. Surtsey grew and grew. Then it stopped in June 1967.It was 175 meters high and 2 kilometers long. And life was already coming to Surtsey. Plants grew. Birds came. Some scientists built a house. They want to learn about this young island. A new island is like a new world.61. Surtsey is ______.A. an island not far from IcelandB. a new volcanoC. a fishing boatD. a place in Iceland62. When did scientist fly there to watch?A. Before the volcano broke out.B. As soon as the volcano broke out.C. About four days after the volcano broke out.D. After the volcano stopped rushing up.63. Put the following sentences in correct order.a. The captain found the boat was moving.b. A new island appeared in the sea.c. Fire, smoke and rocks were seen rushing up.d. A fishing boat was near Iceland.e. The island grew quickly.A. d-a-c-b-eB. a-b-c-d-e C .a-b-e-c-d D. b-e-d-a-c64. The best title of this article is ________.A. A new islandB. The birth of an islandC. A new worldD. Scientists discovered Surtsey65.When was Surtsey born?A.1964B.1963C.1962D.1965CLondon is one of the most popular places in the world for tourists to visit. If you’re planning a trip to London in the future, you’re in luck. There are a variety of attractions for you to enjoy.One of the most popular attractions in London is the Tower of London. Founded more than 900 years ago, the Tower of London is one of the world’s most famous towers and has many changes throughout the years. Here, you can also find some ravens(渡鸦), which live in the tower.Another popular place to visit is Westminster Abbey. It was founded in 1065 by Edward the Conqueror. Visitors to Westminster Abbey enjoy its beautiful unique gothic architecture(哥特式的建筑风格). There are also lots of memorials of Kings and Queens to enjoy. Excellent transportation is available here by bus or tube from many locations in London.Buckingham Palace is another place with a rich history to discover. It’s the official residence(官邸)of Queen Elizabeth II. During August and September, you can visit the State Rooms and see the Changing of the Guards. Be sure to check the opening time before you make plans to visit the Palace because it is not open year round.If you want to enjoy the one of London’s most beautiful gardens, Hyde Park is the place for you. There are many activities to join, including swimming , tennis, and horse riding. In addition , many concerts are performed in Hyde Park. There’s also a playground available for the kids. It’s suggested that you should not drive because there are limited number of parking spaces available because of the popularity of the Park.66.In which of the following places can you enjoy music?A. The Tower of LondonB. Westminster AbbeyC. Buckingham PlaceD. Hyde Park67. If you want to travel to Buckingham Palace, an important thing you must consider is _______.A. to choose the right timeB. to wear official clothesC. how to travelD. where to park68. A.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. The Tower of London has not been changed in the past 900 years.B. Travelers to Westminster Abbey will learn about gothic architecture.C. Buckingham Palace was built to remember some kings and queens.D. Ravens are a kind of birds which you can see all around England.69. We can know from the passage that ________.A. Hyde Park offers many kinds of activities only for adults.B. the State Rooms in Buckingham Palace is opened all year roundC. you’d better take a bus or a tube or go on foot to Hyde Park’D. memorials of Kings and Queens can be seen in Buckingham Palace.70. You can take part in the following activities in Hyde Park EXCEPT_______.A. swimmingB. tennisC. footballD. horse-riding第二节．阅读下面71-75 题中5个学生的相关。