高一英语半期考试

2010年4月高一英语半期考试
本试卷共四部分。

满分150分。

考试时间120分钟。

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下而5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，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。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题 和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1 .Whose manager is the woman in red?
2. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Mother and son.
B. Teacher and student. 3. How much did the man pay for his shirt?
A. 85 yuan.
B. 88 yuan. 4. Where did the woman think her keys were?
A. At home.
B. In her car. 5. What's the woman's daughter?
A. A teacher.
B. A scientist. 第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）
听下而5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个 选项中选岀最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个 小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两適。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. How long does the man spend on the Internet each day?
A. Seven hours ・
B. More than three hours ・
C. Two or three hours.
7. What does the man usually do on the Internet?
A. He does a lot of shopping ・
B. He searches for information.
C. He chats with friends ・ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

& Why did the woman go to London?
A. To study.
B. To travel.
9. What will the weather be like next week in Beijing?
A. It 11 be cloudy.
B. It'll be hotter.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. How is the woman feeling?
A. Upset ・
B. Happy ・ 11. How much does the woman weigh? A. Sixty kilos. B. Seventy kilos.
C. Frightened.
C. Over seventy kilos. 12. Why does the woman not want to do as the man suggests at first?
A. She doesn't like doing sports with others.
B. She doesn ，t tliiiik she needs exercise.
C. She likes to eat and hates to exercise. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. Where does the woman come from?A. The woman's. B. The man's. C. Tlie mail's daughter’s.
C. Doctor and patient.
C. 82 yuan.
C. At the door.
C. A student. C. To work. C. It'll be cooler.
A.Thailand・
B. Russia・
C. Canada・
14.Which is the right order of making Western-style tea?
A.The tea bag, water, milk.
B. Water, the tea bag, milk.
C. Milk，the tea bag, water.
15.What is really important when making western-style tea?
A.Remembering the order.
B. Making the tea delicious.
C. Using hot water.
16.What did the woman forget to tell the man?
A.Not to put everything into the cup at the same time.
B.To leave some space in the cup for milk・
C.To pour some of the water out of the cup. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.What do we learn about Tom?
A.He has been interviewed many times.
B.He wants a position in his uncle's company.
C・ He sometimes can't control hiniself when he's nervous・
18.Where is Tom's uncle's company?
A.In America.
B. In England・
C. In China.
19.What does Tom's uncle think is the most important?
A. Arriving on time.
B. Showing respect・C・ Not making things up.
20.What has Tom prepared for the interview?
A. A chance to talk about his abilities.
B.Answers to some possible questions・
C.Tilings that can show his identity.
第二部分英语知识运用（共两也满分45分）
第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从下列所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选岀最佳答案。

21 ・一This is a very good opportunity! Have you really decided to give it up?
A. I disagree.
B. It depends.
C. It's OK.
D. No problem.
22.Although my computer is not the latest, I am lucky compared with all those children without
computers; __________ I have one・
A. in all
B. at all
C. above all
D. at least
23.I couldn't believe that the actor _________ overnight only because he acted the leading role in
his new film.
A. took off
B. took over
C. took up
D. took part
24.Many animals and plants, which couldn't ________ the sudden change of tlie climate, died out.
A. turn to
B. adapt itself to
C. devote to
D. adapt to
25.1want to buy that kind of cloth because I ______ the cloth _________ well.
A. have been told; washed
B. have told; was washed
C.have been told; washes C. have told; washes
26. This is the very man ______ spoke at the meeting this morning; ________ comes from America・
A. who: that
B. which; who
C. that; he
D. that; that
27.1can never forget the days _____ we worked together and the days __________ we spent happily
together.
A.for which; that
B. which; when
C. when; which
D. on which: when
28・一You ll ha\-e to use the stairs. I'm sure die lift is out of __________ .
—Is it under repair?
一Yes.
A.control
B. use
C. work
D. order
29 ・ Wait till you are more _______ . It’s better to be sure than sorry.
A.inspired B・ satisfied C. calm D. certain
30. ― an you spare a few minutes? I want to ask you about the accident.
― K. ________ you make it short・
A.Only if
B. If only
C. Even though
D. Not until
31 ・ Many people have the _______ of drinking green tea during the summer, which is said to be
good for one’s healtli.
A.custom
B. choice
C. role
D. habit
32.Tlie drowning boy who had been rescued didn't respond to liis parents 'call ___________ 2 hours
later.
A. until
B. before
C. after
D.since
33.His coach encouraged him and suggested that he not ______ before the game was over.
A. gave up B・ give up C. gives up D. had given up
34.The book you borrowed from me _______ 12 units, ________ 2 reviewing units・
A. includes; containing
B. contains; including
C. includes; including
D. contains; containing
35・一ould you please tell me the way to the nearest hotel?
—I am sorry・ This is the first time I _______ h ere・
A. was
B. have been C・ came D. am coming
第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5,满分30分）
阅读下列短文，掌握苴大意，然后从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

Sneaker is a kind of shoe worn by many people all over the world・ Some say that the word "sneaker" is another word for tennis shoe, 36 no one really knows where the word came from. 37 say it came &om the old English verb "sneak ； which 38 to move silently and quickly. The only thing we are 39 is that when you put on a pair of sneakers, you 40 light-hearted, light-footed and ready to play.
Sneakers of some kind are used by 41 who play tennis, basketball, and other sports・ New design has been made 42 for people who run slowly. But perhaps sneakers are _43 used by children in the United States・ In fact American children of 44 ages would much rather play in sneakers than anything else, except perhaps 45 at all.
New York City once held a poetry contest （诗歌比赛）for children. The subject was only ^sneaker'5. Thousands of children sent in tlieir 46 and praised the sneakers they love. One
prize winner called 47 poem fc Tlie Sneaker and the World Peace". "When everyone is wearing sneakers," she said•八it will be mipossible to 48 「
American school children can be seen every day 49 sneakers of all colours. They put them on in the
morning and take them off 50 ・ Sneakers are 51 washed・ In fact the older and dirtier they are・ the 52 loveable they are・ When their sneakers wear out （穿破）, children hate to throw them off. How do you explain the closeness between 53 ? Perhaps another young 54 in die New York Poetry Contest said it best. "A shoe is just a shoe、" he said. 八But a sneaker is a 55
36 ・ A. however B.but C. or D. and
37. A. All B. Some C. People D. The others
38. A. appears B. remains C. means D. wants
39 ・ A. excited about B. sure of C. surprised at D. pleased with
40 ・ A. think B. feel C. consider D. suggest
41 ・ A. men B. women C. those D. these
42 ・ A. lovely B. specially C. lively D. cheaply
43 ・ A. only B. greatly C. hardly D. finally
44. A. all B. some C. little D. old
45 ・ A. some shoes B. no shoes C. no children D. some sneakers
46 ・ A. photos B. compositions C. poems D. drawings
47・ A. her B. his C. its D. their
48 ・ A. explain B. guide C. hate D. love
49 ・ A. dressing B. wearing C. putting on D. having
50 ・ A. the next day B. at noon C. at bedtime D. in the evening
51 ・ A. forever B. always C. seldom D. sometimes
52 ・ A. much B. many C. most D. more
53 ・ A. sneakers and other shoes B. boys and girls
C. children and sneakers
D. winners and sneakers
54. A. girl B. man C. woman D・ winner
55 ・ A. sneaker B. friend C. poem D. shoe
第三部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选岀最佳选项。

A
Mr. Mitchell had been our neighbor for a few years・ His wife had passed away and he was in his late eighties. The rose garden he had planted for his wife was overgrown （杂草丛生的）and that was how I came into his story. One summer Mr. Mitchell was taken to hospital where he then stayed for a few years. While he was away I thought he might like it if, when he came home, he could see his neat and tidy garden and sit out in it on sunny days・ Not knowing whether he would agree with what I was doing or not, I clipped “务剪）the roses and cleaned the garden. After he came back home from hospital, he never said whether he liked what I had done or not, but he began to sit out in the garden more often・ As he was quite weak, he often fell over. One night after lying on the floor for two hours, he knocked on the wall between our houses and I went over to pick him up. This happened again and again until he finally asked if I could get an alert beeper （呼UH 器）because he may need help・ From then on. I became some kind of a nurse・ I would pick him up in my arms, help him dress and undress and I even started going in every night just to make sure he was okay. Mr. Mitchell is not my neighbor anymore, but if I were chosen to be the person to bring a little care into his final years, I would be glad to offer help・
56.Il can be inferred from the first paragraph that _________ ・
A.Mr. Mitchell could clean the garden by himself
B.the garden became better after Mrs. Mitchell left
C.Mr. Mitchell loved his wife deeply
D.the author liked roses very r much
57.Why did the author clean the garden for Mr. Mitchell?
A.The author enjoyed staying in the rose garden・
B.Mr. Mitchell had asked the author to do this.
C.The author knew that Mr. Mitchell liked to sit out in the garden・
D.The author wanted to welcome Mr. Mitchell back home with a nice garden.
58.From the passage we know that Mr. Mitchell ________ ・
A.lived next to the author until his death
B.was too weak to take care of himself
C.prepared an alert beeper which he gave to his doctor
D.didn't walk anymore after he went home from hospital
59.What is the author trying to tell us?
A.The author is a kind-hearted person.
B. A garden can bring people closer.
C.We should be kind to the elderly and help them.
D.Single old men have difficulty staying healthy.
B
Many people in Benin didn't know that some of their habits were threatening（威胁・）bolh the environment and their own health・The environment was among many problems that were never discussed in school; however, now the situation has changed since a program of environmental protection was introduced into the local primary schools・
At Les Cocotiers Primary School in Cotonou. Benin, where the new program is being carried out, a teacher discussed sewerage©亏z|C） with her students・ She used an example that the local woman sold food to students, and used dirty water to wash her dishes during break time・ She then reviewed with her students the different steps they should follow to examine the problem, including finding out the causes. consequences （结果）.and possible solutions・
The students went to see one of the shopkeepers. They found that water in the basin（水盆）, which she used to wash dishes, was in fact oily on the surface・ They told the shopkeeper that if she did not use clean water to wash her dishes, they would no longer buy her food. Taking the students seriously, the woman wanted to empty the basin immediately in the schoolyard・ However, the students stopped her, pointing out that this would pollute the schoolyard・ Instead. they asked the woman to dig （挖）a hole ・ pour the dirty water into it, and then cover the hole, which she then did. Now the water in the basin is always clean, and so the schoolyard is safe from dirty water, loo.
This is a good example of how schoolchildren in Benin are using effective ways to protect the environment.
60.From the passage we know that _________ ・
A.the school paid no attention to environmental protection before
B.environmental problems were often discussed in primary schools before
C.the students were too young to know how to protect the environment
D.many people in Benin knew how to protect their environment before
61 ・ The example proves that ________ ・
A.the students were impolite and brave
B.students'habits were hard to change
C.everyone can help to protect the environment
D.the shopkeeper was lazy and dirty
62.Why did the woman take the students seriously?
A.She was afraid that she would fall ill.
B.The students would throw away all her things・
C.She was afraid she would pollute the environment.
D.None of the students would buy her food if she didn't change the water.
63.From the passage we can infer that ______ .
A.one’s habits and behavior can be changed
B.customers should be highly respected
C.the pupils should listen to their teacher
D.shopkeepers always damage the environment
C
When you think of a personal trainer, do you think of the trainers who work for famous stars that seem to produce wonders right before their eyes? Here is some good news for you! Personal trainers are found m your city. You can easily afford to use personal trainers, and they’re gomg to help you to increase your fitness level. In fact, experts say that by using a personal trainer, you can expect to see results that are up to 3 times faster!
You can choose to hire a trainer to finish group training or one-on-one training・ A trainer will help you start your program that will give you the most benefits by examining your body type and your fitness level at the very beginning・ They will monitor （监督）your progress and also help you make any possible progress. They can help you with a fitness plan that may include changing the way you eat, the exercises you are doing and even the amount of exercise that you are doing・
Using a trainer will also help you keep motivated （有动力的）.If you find your motivation growing smaller, talk to your trainer because they can help you to work past these problems and find new ways to keep you reaching your goal. Without a trainer, you run the risk（冒险）of using equipment or finishing exercise movements incorrectly・ Incoireci exercises could lead to muscle tiredness or injuries.
When you are looking for a trainer, keep the following things in mind. Does the trainer have a certificate（执照）？How long has he been a trainer? Is there a written agreement? In the event of an injury, will he communicate with your doctor? Do you like the trainer?・・・
64.The purpose of the first paragraph is to _______ ・
A.explain how to find personal trainers
B.get the readers interested in personal trainers
C.show why a personal trainer is helpful
D.advise readers to be careful about their fitness
65.What’s die first thing a trainer will do?
A.Monitor your training progress・
B.Make a training plan for you.
C.Better understand your fitness level.
D.Decide how much you can eat.
66.Which one of the following is NOT mentioned?
A. A personal trainer can be hired for a group or a single person.
B.Personal trainers always have nutritious diets in everyday life・
C.Your trainer can make you feel motivated to do the training・
D.Muscle tiredness or injuries may happen without a trainer.
67.WHiat^s die best title for this passage?
A.Why We Need a Personal Trainer
B.How to Increase Your Fitness Level
C.Working as a Personal Trainer
D.How to Get a Personal Trainer
D
There is hardly any person in Belarus （白俄罗斯）or Russia that has not heard about the famous Brest fortress （堡垒）.It is one of the most popular places of interest in the country and is famous for the events that took place during the years of the Great Patriotic War （莫斯科保卫战Jduring World War II.
The fortress was built in 1833 and it was first put into service on April 26, 1842 to protect the country. However, what made it famous was the events that took place at the beginning and end of World War II. Many people died in Brest protecting Moscow during that war. Now people from all over the country go to visit Brest, not only because it is a great tourist attraction, but also because they want to remember the people who died.
In general, Brest is considered to be one of the most attractive cities in Belarus・ There, one can find many places to go, such as clubs and bars, restaurants and cafes・ It is not very large, but it is very clean and is attractive to young people・ As it is quite close to Poland. many people say that it is more western in character than other cities in the country・
StilL many people visit in order to have a look at the famous Brest fortress that made the city so well-known. The whole country is proud to talk about it, especially the people of Brest. For a trip to Brest is not only a visit to the city itself, but it can also be very educational （有教育意义的）.
68.When it was first built, the fortress was used _________ ・
A. as a place of interest
B. to protect Brest
C. to better educate today's young people
D. to remember people that died in wars
69.The Brest fortress is famous mainly because _________ ・
A.too many people died there in the past
B.it has been a place of interest for many years
C.it is the only place to remember in the country's lustory
D.it is a place connected with the Great Patriotic War
70.According to the passage, which statement about Brest is NOT true?
A.11 is one of the most attractive cities in the country・
B.It took about 10 years to build Brest fortress・
C.One can see many attractive things there・
D.In fact, it is a western city.
71 ・ We can learn from the passage that __________ .
A.the fortress experienced a lot during World War II
B.the people in Poland are all very proud of the fortress
C.Brest fortress is the most attractive tourist location in Russia
D.Brest is famous not only for its fortress, but also for its restaurants
E
Lichens （地衣）are difficult to see. They don't move. They often mix into the living place. You might not even recognize one if you are looking right at it.
Lichens live on rocks, branches, houses, even metal street signs・You can find these colorful organisms （有机体）almost everywhere —from deserts to rainforests, from Antarctica to Africa. They've traveled in outer space, and some scientists tlmik there miglit 已ven be lichens on Mars.
What you probably don't realize is that a lichen is more than a single thing. It is made up of two different types of living organisms: a fungus （菌类）and an alga （藻类）.Neither of these organisms is a plant, so the lichen isn't a plant either.
Through photosynthesis （光合作用），the alga absorbs die sun's energy to make food for die fungus, which is a place for the alga to live・ However, the alga cannot leave the fungus.
Around the world. scientists have found tens of thousands of types of lichens・ Many may not even have been discovered yet. As scientists continue to find new kinds of lichens, they are also working to understand how the lichens are connected to one another. By putting together a lichen family tree, they hope to understand why so many different types of lichens have grown in so many places around the world ・
Many researchers are trying to understand the basic facts of the organisms and their connections・Researchers are also using lichens to examine the health of the environment.
72.What do we know about lichens according to the passage?
A.They will die if they leave the Earlh.
B.There are more lichens than plants on Earth.
C.Tliey are similar to the environment around them in colo匚
D.They are too small to be easily seen by people・
73.What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?
A.The way lichens live・
B.The natural environment of lichens・
C.The way lichens work as organisms.
D.The family tree of lichens・
74.What is the function of the alga in lichens?
A.1（ produces food for the fungus・
B.Il offers a living place for the fungus.
C.Il makes the lichen a plant.
D.Il can protect the fungus.
75 ・ We can know from the passage that __________ .
A.lichens can be used to better examine the environment.
B.lichens don't have any differences in color or size.
C.lichens don't use photosynthesis like a green plant.
D.scientists have already discovered every kind of lichen・
第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分）
Recently I had gone through hard time and moved back 76.- home live with my parents. I have never asked my 77. _ parents for money ago. I have two jobs and have saved 78. _ some money. I would like to taking a small vacation. 79. _
The only big cost is the air ticket, I have enough 80. _
for that. My parents are complete against the trip・ They said 81 ・.
tliat I wouldn't have been able to afford the air ticket
if they hadn't helped me with for the 82.
last few months・ I agreed, but on the other hand, I need 83.
a few time with friends to relax and just have a good time・84.
Fin a adult. Should my parents still treat me like a child? 85.
第二节书而表达（共1题：满分25分）
假设你是李明，刚从学校安排的“澳大利亚行“返回北京。

请给在澳大利亚时借住的家庭写一封信，信的内容主要包括：
1.你已安全返回北京。

2.感谢他们的热情接待：
1）他们一家去机场迎接你。

2）在澳大利亚，他们的女儿Jenny陪伴你游览需胜古迹。

3.希望他们有时间来北京游览。

字数要求100个单词左右。

信的开头如下：
Dear Mr and Mrs Johnson,
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Dear Mr and Mrs Johnson,
Fm writing to tell you that I had a safe journey back to Beying. Tliaiiks to your hospitality, I had a wonderful time in Australia ・ It was my first time to go abroad and I was naturally a bit nervous when I first arrived ・ When I saw you at the airport, however, I knew from your warm sniile of welcome that everything would be all riglit. With Jenny's help. I visited so many places of interest in Australia, which leaves me quite a good meniory. I hope some day you will conic to visit Beijing and I can return your kindness ・
Best wishes ・
Yours, Li Ming
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