2012高一期中考试英语试卷

2012永州四中高一期中考试英语试卷
时量：120分钟
命题人：李小慧审题人：刘斌
PART ONE: LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Section A
Directions: In this section, you’ll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter (A, B or C) on the question booklet. You will hear each conversation TWICE. Conversation 1
1．Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a school.
B. In an office.
C. In a cinema.
2．When will the woman go back to work?
A. Around 6:30 pm.
B. Around 8:00 pm.
C. Around 9:00 pm. Conversation 2
3. Who can get the tickets?
A. The man.
B. The woman.
C. The man's brother
4. When will the two speakers meet?
A. At 5:50.
B. At 6:10.
C. At 6:30.
Conversation 3
5．Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a restaurant.
B. At the airport.
C. In a company.
6．What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Colleagues.
B. Schoolmates.
C. Business partners. Conversation 4
7．Why is the woman going to New Jersey?
A. To go sightseeing.
B. To attend a meeting.
C. To see her parents. 8．How long will the man stay in New Jersey?
A. One week.
B. One month.
C. One year
9．Where is the man probably from?
A. The US.
B. China.
C. Britain.
Conversation 5
10．What's the weather like today?
A. Sunny.
B. Cloudy.
C. Rainy.
11．What does the woman usually do when she is bored?
A. She watches TV.
B. She has a big meal.
C. She goes out for fun. 12．Why was the man unhappy yesterday?
A. He didn't sleep well.
B. he lost his meal tickets.
C. He wasted so much time. Conversation 6
13．What did the Browns think of their trip to Venezuela?
A. Excellent.
B. Tiring.
C. Boring.
14．What do we know about the hotels in Venezuela?
A. The food there is terrible.
B. The people there are helpful.
C. They are great but expensive.
15．Which of the following is not worth buying in Venezuela?
A. Gold.
B. Jewelry.
C. clothes.
Section B (5 marks)
Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE.
Hattie and the Wild Waves
The author Barbara Cooney, who wrote many popular children's
book, died in March (16) _________________.
The main character A girl called Hattie who is based on Barbara’s (17)
_______.
Hattie's dream To be a (n) (18) ____________ when she grows up.
Hattie's family's response After Hettie tries different jobs. They laugh at her as they (19) ________________ her. She decides to follow her (20) ________________.
PART TWO: LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE
Section A
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and
D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence.
21. In our town, wood can ________ a fire.
A. be used to make
B. be used to making
C. use to make
D. used to making
22. The boy _______ himself Mr. Football is a freshman of a famous university.
A. called
B. calling
C. calls
D. to call
23. Many universities forbid students ______ certain pets and this leads to a strong argument.
A. to keep
B. keep
C. from keep
D. keeping
24. ---Why did you come here so late?
---I _____ too late last night.
A. kept up
B. stayed up
C. showed up
D. mixed up
25. Something unexpected happened. It is mainly my _______, so don't blame others.
A. limit
B. explanation
C. fault
D. guidance
26. With so many people ______ in the mine(矿), none of the rescue workers would stop to have a rest.
A. being buried
B. to bury
C. buried
D. to be buried
27. _______ you have got such a good chance, you’d better make full use of it.
A. Now that
B. Although
C. As soon as
D. Even if
28. She ______ to Africa to study the animals there, even though her family asked her not to.
A. insisted on going
B. insisted going
C. insisted in going
D. insisted to go
29. _____ I pass by her room, I always hear her playing the piano and this attracts me deeply.
A. Some time
B. Every time
C. In time
D. At times
30. Last Saturday, they arrived at the farm _______they had never paid a visit before.
A. where
B. to which
C. which
D. for which
31. --- What is that wonderful smell?
--- Our neighbor ________ for a party.
A. have prepared
B. are preparing
C. prepare
D. will prepare
32. The headmaster suggested that a good preparation ________ ahead of time.
A. must be made
B. should be made
C. will be made
D. can be made
33. Nobody noticed the thief enter the house because the lights happened to _______.
A. go over
B. go through
C. go on
D. go out
34. The professor along with his assistant came in, ________ by a group of excited students.
A. follow
B. following
C. followed
D. to follow
35. I don’t like the way ________ you speak to her.
A. of which
B. in that
C. which
D. that
SECTION B
Long ago there was a poor farmer in Russia. He had been very 36 with everything he had. However, when he found his elder brother was 37 than him, he felt disappointed. So he 38 hard about how he could also be rich. Finally he got an idea. He saved some money to buy more land. Once he had enough money, he started 39 for land.
He 40 that on the neighboring land, there were some nomads（游牧民）living there. He bought some gifts and went to see their head. He told him the 41 of his visit. The head welcomed him, and agreed to his 42 to get the land. The head told him that he could have the land without giving him anything. He could take as much land as he could cover by walking through the land before sunset（日落）.He should start in the morning and whatever distance he could travel during the day, he could have it.
The farmer became very 43 when he heard this offer. He could have lots of land without paying anything. He came 44 the next morning and started running, not walking, 45 he could cover the largest area. To reach his goal, he neither ate food, nor drank water, nor had any rest. He just continued running. Without eating, or drinking, or resting he just got very 46 . When he came back to the head in the evening, he 47 . Sadly his son buried him in a small piece of land.
Don’t be greedy（贪婪的）, or you will lose everything finally.
36. A. careful B. busy C. bored D. pleased
37. A. healthier B. stronger C. richer D. cleverer
38. A. thought B. learned C. tried D. worked
39. A. waiting B. looking C. preparing D. caring
40. A. explained B. hoped C. noticed D. guessed
41. A. chance B. result C. condition D. purpose
42. A. request B. promise C. suggestion D. order
43. A. shy B. sad C. happy D. calm
44. A. quietly B. early C. finally D. suddenly
45. A. so that B. even if C. because D. whether
46. A. nervous B. excited C. worried D. tired
47. A. refused B. died C. appeared D. rested
SECTION C
Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.
Our school radio club is great 48 it is run by the students for the school. I am lucky as I am 49 of the hosts. It was started two years ago. One day, I just began thinking about music for everyone, 50 I asked the headmaster if music could be played during break times. He approved the idea, and later I am 51 charge of the radio club. Our club is much more 52 just music. Every morning we tell our schoolmates about the weather, recent news, and some special messages that the teachers want us 53 broadcast.
During exam time we have a special program 54 tells students the things they should do for preparation. At the end of the school year, many students who are graduating use our club to give messages to their close friends and teachers. We also give messages to inform the parents 55 events such as outings and school plays.
PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION
A
Today, roller skating (滑旱冰) is easy and fun. But many years ago, it wasn’t easy at all. Before 1750, people never tried skating on wheels. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making instruments. In his free time he liked to play the violin. Merlin was a man with many ideas and many dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to go to an important party. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think. He wanted to find a way to make a wonderful entrance at the party. Merlin had an idea. He thought that he would attract a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skate shoes. Merlin was very proud of them. He dreamed of arriving at the party and skating into the room while playing the violin. He was sure that everyone would be very surprised.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room, playing his violin. Everyone was really surprised to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skating. He rolled on, playing the violin. Then, with all eyes on him, Merlin hit into a huge mirror on the wall. The mirror broke into many pieces with a very loud noise. But nobody forgot Merlin’s wonderful entrance after that.
56. The story tells us that people began to enjoy roller-skating _______.
A. before the year 1750
B. before the invitation
C. because of Joseph Merlin
D. because it was dangerous
57. People called Merlin a dreamer because ___________.
A. he slept and dreamed a lot
B. he was full of different ideas
C. he was a talented violinist
D. he always made people’s dreams come true
58. ___________ made Merlin think of skating on wheels.
A. Merlin’s work
B. Merlin’s violin
C. A huge mirror
D. An important party
59. What was Merlin’s problem after he rolled into the room?
A. He couldn’t stop his roller-skating.
B. He couldn’t attract a lot of att ention.
C. Everyone was surprised at him.
D. He couldn’t play the violin while rolling.
60. The text is mainly about_________.
A. a strange man
B. an unusual party
C. how roller skating began
D. how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century
B
After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping makes it possible for your body to prepare itself for the next day.
There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your body relaxes little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other.
Although your mind slows down, you will dream from time to time. Scientists who study sleep point out that when you are dreaming; your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement.
If you have trouble falling asleep, some people suggest breathing very slowly and very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion that counting sheep will put you to sleep.
61. The text makes us know that not getting enough sleep might make you _________.
A. suffer form poor health
B. enjoy more
C. dream more often
D. breathe quickly
62. During REM, _______.
A. you move restlessly
B. you start dreaming
C. your mind stops working
D. your eyeballs move quickly
63. The underlined word “drowsy” in the last paragraph probably means______.
A. lazy
B. sleepy
C. relaxed
D. pleased
64. A good title for this text might be_________.
A. Dreams
B. Sleep
C. Good Health
D. Work and Rest
65. One of the ways to fall asleep easily is to _______________.
A. breathe slowly and deeply
B. drink cold drinks
C. get up and run
D. look for some sheep
C
“You know, these cups bring to mind a tea quote(说法) I heard.” Mary’s aunt said.
She poured tea. There were four of them and there were four totally different cups on the table.
They took their tea cups.
“What quote?” Mary asked.
“Well, maybe I should rather say it is a story,” aunt said, “I heard that there was a wise teacher who took all his students for tea. They were surprised that all the cups on the table were different. Each of them took a cup and started drinking their tea, each looking at the cups of others. The teacher let them do that for a while and then said,‘Do you notice your behavior? You are all looking at each other’s tea cup and I can see some of you with the broken ones are
even envious(羡慕的) of the finer cups of others. Is this not so?’”
The students agreed, amused by their own behavior.
“You may have wondered why you all had different cups, but I put them here on purpose. You see they represent (代表)life itself. Life is like that tea and the cups are like the physical circumstances(状况) of your life. You all got the same thing in your cups —tea. And yet you can not truly enjoy it in your envy of another’s cup. It’s just the same with life. You forget to enjoy your own life when you concentrate on envying the circumstances of someone else’s life.
So now, close your eyes, and taste your own tea. Really taste it. And tell me —did it matter from which cup it came from?”
Aunt finished telling her short tea story and they all sat in silence for a while, tasting their tea. A sleepy fly buzzed(嗡嗡作响) past, a bird sang in the tree. And it really did not matter one bit from which tea cup they drank.
66. When the students found they had different tea cups, they_____________.
A. were satisfied with their own cup
B. were angry about the broken cups they had been given
C. asked the teacher to get new cups for them
D. were curious about the difference between the cups
67. From the text, we know that _____________.
A. the teacher prepared different tea cups for each student
B. the teacher should have given the students the same cups
C. the teacher made the tea cups different by mistake.
D. each student took their time to choose a cup they liked
68. According to the passage, by comparing the cups to the physical circumstances of people’s life, the teacher meant that people_______.
A. should try different ways of life
B. shouldn’t focus on envy others’ physical circumstances
C. can never change their physical circumstances
D. should work hard for a better life
69. In the passage the teacher’s message to the students was that _______.
A. life is hard and boring for everyone
B. it is strange to be envious of the lives of others
C. everyone should learn to enjoy his own life
D. people act differently in different circumstances
70. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. More than tea in a cup
B. The value of tea
C. Tea vs. cup
D. Enjoying tea with a broken cup
PART FOUR WRITING
Section A
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.
When it comes to studying. Some students may have different study habits, and some ways of studying may work for one and may not for another student. However, there are certain basic rules that can prove to be effective（有效的）in studying for an exam.
Make a plan for how to develop good study habits that last long. A plan should include a
schedule on when to study. It doesn't have to be fixed and can be changed in case something more important and unexpected comes up. Start with a weekly schedule （时间表）and determine which period of the day is filled with classes. Use some of the remaining time to study. When creating the schedule. One should include laboratory activities and extracurricular(课外的) work and take care of personal things and the job if there is one.
Study when one is fully awake and energetic; it is recommended. For some students, they can study anywhere if they want; if could be in the library, study rooms or private rooms. A place where one can pay attention to one's study is recommended.
Make friends with those that are also eager to learn and pass the exam or achieve good grades. However, one has to balance the time to spend with friends. Have and keep a healthy relationship with them.
Take down notes during the class. The hints of some questions teachers give will come out in the exam. Sometimes they repeat the topic more than twice, so pay more attention in class. If one does not understand the topic, don't hesitate to ask questions. A failure in communicating is one of the most common mistakes among students.
Rewrite notes taken from the class. It will help remember the topics that have been discussed and will give one more new ideas.
Take a 5-minute break. It will relax the mind and help one think better.
Title: How to study for 71._________________
I.72._______________
1. developing good long-lasting study habits
2. starting with a 7
3. _______________
II. Choose right 74._______________
1. studying when one is fully awake and energetic
2. choosing a place where one can 75._______________his study
III. Make right 76._______________
1.77._______________to spend with friends
2.having and keeping a healthy relationship with friends
IV. 78._______________
not hesitating to ask questions
V. 79._______________
helping remember discussed topics and giving one more new ideas VI. Take a five-minute break
80._______________ and helping one think better
Section C (10 points)
Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Playing is serous business for children. In fact, it’s what they do best! Ask them why they do it, and kids will probably say, “Because it’s fun!” But it’s much more than that. It’s also good for them.
Studies show that from birth babies begin learning through play. They use their five senses to get know their new world. Touching allows them to discover how different things feel. Brightly colored toys and clothing help develop a baby’s sense of sight.
When small children choose which toy to play with, they begin developing their abilities in making decisions.
Children love toys that allow them to use their imagination. Sometimes an empty box is
more fun than a high-tech toy. Tha t’s because a box can become anything a child imagines it to be.
Crayons, paints and Play-Doh(彩色塑泥) are also good because they allow children to crate. Traditional building blocks teach important pre-math skills like problem-solving.
Playing doesn’t beco me any less important once children start school. Many valuable lessons about life are learned on the school playground. Kids learn how to share, take turns and play by the rules.
81. What can children do best in their childhood？(no more than 1 word)
______________________________________________________________________
82. What help develop a baby's sense of sight according to the passage？(no more than 5 words)
_______________________________________________________________________ 83. When do the children begin developing their abilities in making decisions? (no more than 10 words)
_______________________________________________________________________ 84. What kind of toys do children love？(no more than 6 words)
_____________________________________________________________________
Section D
假设你的朋友李真认为自己有点超重。

作为好友，请你用英语给她/他写一个E-mail，建议她/他用适当的方法来减重。

E-mail应该包括下列内容：
1、减重的方法: 运动(exercise) 和节食(go on a diet)
2、避免(avoid doing sth.) 使用减肥药（weight-loss pills）。

注意：1、E-mail的开头和结尾已经为你写好；
2、词数：100左右。

Hi Li Zhen
You say you want to lose weight but you are not sure how to do it correctly.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________
I am sure you will feel better and look better in a few months if you keep regular exercise and go on a diet long enough.
Best wishes
Deng Ping
2012高一期中考试英语答案
1-5 BCCAB 6-10 CBBAA 11-15 ABABC
16. 2000. 17.mother 18.painter 19.misunderstand 20.dream
21-25ABDBC 26-30CAABB 31-35BBDCD
36 -40 D C A B C 41-45 D A C B A 46-47 D B
48.because 49. one 50. so 51. in
52. than 53. to 54. that/which 55. of
56-60CBDAC 61-65ADBBA 66-70DABCA
71.an exam/exams 72 Make a plan 73 weekly schedule 74 time and place
75 pay attention to 76 friends 77 balancing the time 78.take down notes
79 Rewrite notes 80 relaxing the mind
81. Playing.
82. Brightly colored toys and clothing.
83. When small children choose which toy to play with.
84. Toys to develop their imagination.
作文Possible version：
Hi Li Zhen
You say you want to lose weight but you are not sure how to do it correctly.
I believe doing regular exercise is a good way to lose weight. It is important that you should do some sport for an hour every day. You may choose to do some running, play basketball, go swimming or go to a gym. You can also go for a long walk after supper.
At the same time, a balanced diet is also very helpful. You are supposed to have more fruits and vegetables and you’d better not eat any junk food, such as hamburgers and potato chips. They contain lots of fat in them. You should also avoid eating sweet foods. There is one more important thing to remember: it is not safe to take weight-loss pills, which have side-effects and do harm to your health.
I am sure you will feel better and look better in a few months if you keep regular exercise and go on a diet long enough.
Best wishes
Deng Ping。