【英语】湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2013-2014学年高一下学期期中考试
湖南省雅礼中学高三英语第二次月考试题
2014年下学期雅礼中学高三年级9月月考英语试题考试时间：120分钟本卷满分：150分PartⅠ Listening Comprehension(30 marks)Section A （22.5 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Section B（7.5 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.Part Ⅱ Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four chokes marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21．The experts along with the head teacher _____ discussing JK Rowling’s works ______that _______ popular among students.A. is; areB. are; isC. are; areD. is; is22．Mr. Simpson prefers a restaurant in a small town to ____ in so large a city as New York．A．this B．one C．it D．that23．The question came up at the meeting _____ we had not enough money to do the research.A. whetherB. thatC. ifD. what24．___ surprised me most was ____ he was too late for the important meeting, for he was chairman of it.A. What; whyB. That; howC. What; howD. That; why25．The teachers in Yali work harder than ever before, their working conditions and salaries greatly ．A．improve B．improvingC．improved D．being improved26．Keeping a balance of work, rest and diet, and having ______ exercise will save people from illnesses．A．appropriate B．accurate C．fierce D．temporary27. The school rules state that no child _______ be allowed out of the school during the dayunless they are with an adult.A. shallB. willC. needD. might28. I tried every means to reach my goal but failed. So desperate ______ that I almost lost heart.A. I did feelB. did I feelC. felt ID. I felt29. I feel a little sad and annoyed when I think of many cases students obviously knew a lot of English words and expressions but couldn’t write a good essay.A. whyB. whichC. asD. where30. Although most of them have no doubt ____ he will pass the exam, I still think there issomething about _____ he has really got everything ready.A. whether; thatB. that; whetherC. that; thatD. whether; whether31．It is better to ask someone for advice rather than _____ something.A．risk doing B．to risk doingC．risk to do D．to risk to do32．He is too busy these days. I don’t know if he _____ to my birthday party or not tomorrow evening.A. comeB. comesC. will comeD. is coming33．“Look! Everything here is under construction.”“What is the small building that______for?”A. is being buildingB. has been builtC. is builtD. is being built34．It has been raining for a day, but even though it hadn’t rained, we _____ there by tomorrow.A. can’t getB. won’t getC. hadn’t gotD. wouldn’t get35. I don’t think it easy, even if we work hard, _____ the South Korea and the North Koreato sit down to talk at present.A. persuadedB. to persuadeC. persuadeD. persuadingPart ⅡSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A.B. C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.“Kevin, we are getting a divorce,” said my mother. My heart plunged(下沉). I was 9 years old and I thought that my life was going to fall apart. My brother and I were going to move with my mother to southern California. My dad was to 36 in New Jersey because of work. My family was splitting apart.Now that my mom is a single parent, I do my own 37 , make dinner and do extra chores around the house. Although it was hard at first, I now recognize the positive 38 that this responsibility had on me. My mother gave me these chores and duties so that I would learn to become 39 and trustworthy.I strive(努力) to display these 40 in all aspects of my life, and have seen the benefits. When I was only 11 years old, my 41 told me that he was selecting me as soccer teamcaptain because of my determination and ability to get my teammates to 42 themselves. We lost the championship, but I won the fair play award for keeping my team together.I am always 43 to be an individual and not participate in anything that I feel is wrong. I am, for example, extremely proud of my decision not to drink alcohol. Personally, I don’t feel the need to drink to have fun, and I stand by my decision even when others try to 44 me.My mom and dad both found new partners and happily remarried. I am still close to my father, even though he lives 4,800 km away. I thou ght my parents’ divorce was going to be the worst thing that ever happened to me. Ironically (讽刺的是), it turned out to be the 45 . I wasn’t willing to let it ruin my life without putting up a fight, and neither was my family.At age 9, I struggled with the confusion and 46 of divorce. Today, at age 16, I understand that 47 can bring opportunity and success, and that hard work, determinationand self-control can turn your worst time into your best time.36. A. drop B. remain C. call D. break37. A. housework B. farming C. cooking D. laundry38. A. attitude B. experience C. effect D. situation39. A. self-centered B. self-absorbed C. self-disciplined D. self-concerned40. A. skills B. difficulties C. emotions D.qualities41. A. father B. headmaster C. brother D. coach42. A. enjoy B. teach C. prove D.push43. A. determined B. reminded C. relieved D. amazed44. A. cheat B. pressure C. please D. delight45. A. best B. worst C. busiest D. first46. A. pain B. memory C. significance D. emergency47. A. barriers B. families C. parents D. routinesSection C(12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.When it comes to honesty, quite a lot of people believe 48 is greatly important to a person’s character and success. They base their ideas on the following reasons: firstly, successful business owes much 49 honesty; secondly, great people in history like Abraham Lincoln and General Washington set us good examples of being honest. They were great50 they were honest.51 , some people believe honesty is becoming out of date. Their reasons run as follows: to begin with, cheating at exams is becoming 52 common practice; in addition, some singers and movie stars cheat at taxes; last but not least, m ost people don’t have a belief. Therefore, they do 53 they want to.It is high time we built our honesty system. 54 should take effective steps to change the situation. For example, kids should be taught to tell the truth. What’s more,strict rules and laws should be carried 55 to stop people cheating at exams and taxes, and so on.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished .statements For each of them there are four chokes marked A. B. C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AIngrid Stone is the queen of complaints. The determined woman has written letters of complaint for more than 30 years. And it has become the woman’s campaign against poor service. Ingrid has become one of the most successful complainers in Britain.“My father and my grandfather have alw ays been people who believe strongly in saying what you think. I think I must have inherited the genes,” says Ingrid. One thing is certain: Ingrid Stone is very good at complaining. “I complain about just anything, but it has to be with good reason. If you are dissatisfied, don’t suffer in silence and just stand up for yourself.”Over the years, Ingrid has fired off hundreds of complaint letters to companies: Apple (a faulty MacBook), British Airways (delayed flights), and even the makers of a brand of fly paper, which wasn’t sticky enough to trap its victims. Of course, Ingrid has been taken seriously by the companies she has targeted.Friends have been quick to capitalize on Ingrid’s talent for complaining. They would come to her, whenever they have problems. Her talent for complaining has even landed her a book deal —Letters of a Dissatisfied Woman, a collection of her best letters. It will be published later this year.But there is one person who is not so impressed by Ingrid’s hobby, her husband. “I th ink he still gets embarrassed by it,” says Ingrid. “He’s not the complaining sort. In the beginning, if I complained about something in a restaurant, he would be totally shocked. I think he’s accepted it now.”While Ingrid laughs about her hobby, it is cle ar she takes it very seriously. “In a sense, I think it’s really very important,” she says. “As consumers, people don’t have the money to spend on bad services and products. Business can’t afford to have bad services and products, because we will just stop using them.”56. According to the passage, Ingrid Stone .A. has complained to one company for many yearsB. keeps in touch with friends by writing lettersC. has written letters of complaint for many yearsD. is the most successful businesswoman in Britain57. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 shows .A. the reason why she likes to complainB. the ways she complainsC. the companies she complains toD. the reason why she succeeds58. What does the underlined phrase “capitalize on” (Para. 4) probably mean?A. Look down upon.B. Make full use of.C. Put up with.D. Say no to.59. seemed to be embarrassed by Ingrid’s hobby of complaining.A. Her fatherB. Her grandfatherC. Her husbandD. Her friends60. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Ingrid Stone is a woman without the sense of right and wrong.B. All companies are not happy with what Ingrid has done.C. Ingrid has been tired of writing complaint letters.D. People will see Ingri d’s complaint letters in a book.BMiddle-class parents, who shout at their teenage children, are increasing their risk of depression and troubled behavior. Even if parents enjoy a close relationship with their son and daughter, harsh verbal discipline (严厉的口头惩戒) was found to have a bad impact on their teens’ emotional development. This form of discipline can vary from yelling and shouting at a child, to swearing and using words to shame them.Scientists looked at 976 families in the US, most of which were middle-class. During the experiment, teens and their parents completed surveys over a two-year period on topics, which were related to their mental health and the quality of the parent-child relationship.About 90 percent of parents admit using harsh verbal discipline towards their children. They found that many parents changed from physical to verbal discipline as their children entered adolescence. If parents use such punishment when their child is 13, the teen is more likely to have behavioral or emotional problems later on, such as stealing, telling lies or fighting.There’s no doubt that parents’ harsh verbal discipline is damaging to the developing adolescent. The thought that harsh discipline is without consequence, once there is a strong parent-child bond, is quite wrong, because parents’ warmth can’t lessen the effects of harsh verbal discipline.Indeed, harsh verbal discipline appears to be harmful in all cases. Not only does harsh verbal discipline appear to be useless at dealing with behavior issues, it may actually add tothe problem. Even if the parents were close to their child, this form of discipline still caused emotional damage. Parents’ hostility (敌意) could actually lead to an increase in the risk of adolescent conduct problems.Dr Wang suggests parents, who want to discipline their teenage children, would benefit by talking with them about their concerns and the consequences of the behavior. The findings could influence future parenting programs, as well as encourage other methods of punishment rather than shouts and insults.61. What’s the passage mainly about?A. How to build a good parent-child relationship.B. What parents should do to help their teenagers.C. Why shouting makes teenagers worse.D. How to get on with the teenagers.62. According to the passage, when children enter adolescence, their parents will .A. change from physical to verbal disciplineB. give them more freedom than beforeC. respect them as adultsD. not punish them any more63. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Parents’ warmth can lessen the effects of harsh verbal discipline.B. Harsh discipline works well once there is a strong parent-child bond.C. Parents should often talk with children about their concerns.D. Punishment can help teenagers develop well.64. The passage is most probably intended for .A. the troubled teenagersB. children from middle-class familiesC. the teachers in schoolD. parents having teenage children65. What is the author’s attitude to the verbal di scipline?A. Objective (客观的).B. Critical.C. Doubtful.D. Supportive.CWhat will you do after your house catches fire? Here are some tips after you locate your exit and prepare your key.Become familiar with your room. See if your bathroom has a vent (通风口); all do, but some have electric motors. If you decide to remain in your room, turn it on to help remove the smoke. Take a good look at the window in your room. Now open the window and look outside. Get a good mental picture of what is outside; it may come in handy. It is important to know how to open and close your window.Many people have defended themselves quite nicely in their rooms, and so can you. One of the first things you will want to do is open the window to vent the smoke. Do not break the window: the broken glass from the window can be very dangerous. Besides, if you break your window, say with a chair, you could hit a fireman on the street below. If there is fresh air outside, leave the window open, but keep an eye on it. At this point, most people would stay at the window, waving madly, while their room continues to fill with smoke if the fire burns through, but you must be aggressive and fight back.Here are some things you can do, in any order you choose: if the room phone works, let someone know you are in there. Open the bathroom vent. Fill the bath with water (do not get into it —it is for fire fighting; you’d be surprised how many people try to save themselves by getting into a tub of water — which is how you cook crabs as well!). Wet some sheets or towels, and stuff the cracks of your door to keep out the smoke. With your ice-bucket, bail (舀水) the water from the bath onto the door to keep it cool. Feel the walls: if they are hot, bail water onto them too. Keep it wet; keep everything wet. A wet towel tied around your nose and mouth is an effective filter (过滤器). If you swing a wet towel around the room, it will help clear the smoke.Use your imagination and you may come up with some tricks of your own. The point is there shouldn’t be any reason to panic; keep fighting until reinforcements (增援部队) arrive.66. According to the passage, if a fire broke out, you should .A. open the window and escape through itB. close the window in case that smoke comes inC. break the window but stay away from the broken glassD. open the window and fight back against the fire67. If you were stuck in a room in a fire, you should do the following EXCEPT .A. fill the tub with waterB. inform someone that you are stuckC. bail water onto the walls to keep them coolD. open the door to keep fresh air in68. The people who try to survive by getting into a tub of water would probably end up .A. being rescued finallyB. being killed by the fireC. saving themselves at lastD. keeping the fire away from them69. What is the purpose of tying a wet towel around your nose and mouth?A. To keep you cool.B. To filter the smoke.C. To protect you from the fire.D. To provide you with water.70. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. How to defend yourself in a room if you were stuck in a fire.B. What we should do to prevent a fire.C. How to become familiar with the room in a hotel.D. How to escape if a fire broke out in your room.Part IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passageWrite NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Binge drinking used to mean drinking to excess (过度) over several days. Now, however, the term refers to the heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time.Alcohol stores, bars, and alcoholic drink companies make drinking seem attractive and fun. It’s easy for a high school student to get ca ught up in a social scene with lots of peer pressure. Certainly, one of the biggest areas of peer pressure is drinking.Other reasons why people drink include: they’re curious —they want to know what it’s like to drink alcohol. They believe that it will make them feel good, not realizing it could just so easily make them sick and hung-over (宿醉未醒的). They may look at alcohol as a way to reduce stress, even though it can end up creating more stress. They want to feel older.Many people don’t think about the n egative side of drinking. Although they think about the possibility of getting drunk, they may not give much consideration to being hung-over or sick.You may know from experience that drinking too much can lead to difficulty concentrating, memory faults, mood changes, and other problems that affect your day-to-day life. But binge drinking carries more serious and longer-lasting risks as well.If you think you have a binge-drinking problem, get help as soon as possible. The best approach is to talk to an adult you trust —if you can’t approach your parents, talk to your doctor, school counselor, church member, aunt, or uncle. It can be hard for some people to talk to adults about these issues, so an alternative could be a trusted friend or an elder sibling (兄弟姐妹) who is easy to talk to.Section B (10 mark.)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the informationgiven in the passage.The other day, when I went to a coffee shop for a cup of coffee, the shop was unusuallyquiet. A young lady and a gentleman who was in his late eighties were sitting in front of me.Being quite close to them, I heard their conversation by chance.According to their words and my profession as a woman reporter, it appeared that the ladywas a social worker, and that she had accompanied the old man to his doctor’s office earlierin the day. As they had lunch together, they discussed all about his eating habits and health.He was slim, but I concluded that his doctor was concerned about his diet, and the effect itwas having on his memory and on his blood pressure.As I listened from my table, I found myself touched by the patience and kindness in thewoman’s voice and tone. No matter how many times the man asked “why can’t I eat thesausages?” or declared “But I need the protein!”, she always calmly and gently redirectedhim back to the healthy meal they were sharing. To help him understand why he should keep ahealthy diet, she talked a bit about her elder brother who also had health problems, and herefforts to help him with his diet.Seeing her kindness and compassion (同情), I couldn’t help doing something. So afterfinishing my coffee, I bought a postcard and wrote a note to her, expressing how moved I wasby her service. Before I left, I gave her the card along with a lottery ticket (奖券) I put inside. I wish her and that lovely gentleman all the best.81. What did the woman and the gentleman do earlier that day? (No more than 7 words)____________________________________________________________82. According to the author, why should the man pay attention to his diet? (No more than 12 words)___________________________________________________________83. Why did the woman give the example of her brother to the man? (No more than 14 words)___________________________________________________________84. How did the author express her best wishes to the woman and the man? (No more than 12 words)___________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.近来，各中学在组织学生外出春游或秋游时因各种原因常常会陷入两难选择。
湖南长沙雅礼书院中学高一上学期期中考试英语试题含答案
高一英语时量：120分钟分值：150分第I卷（选择题)一、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)请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
1. How is the weather now?A. SunnyB. CloudyC. Rainy.2. What does the woman think of Gina?A. UntidyB. UnusualC. Impolite3. Who does the man think is smartest?A. LisaB. LydiaC. Anna4. What about the film does the woman think is funny?A. Its dialogueB. Its musicC. Its story5. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers?A. FriendsB. WorkmatesC. Couple（夫妻）第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What doesn’t the man want on his pizza?A. Red peppersB. OnionsC. Tomatoes7. What drink will the man have?A. Apple juiceB. Orange juiceC. Lemon juice请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When was the Tiger Ying made?A. About 2,000 years agoB. About 3, 000 years agoC. About 4,000 years ago9. What can we know about the buyer?A. His name is unknown.B. He is from the UK.C. He spent ￡41, 000 on thething.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
湖南省雅礼中学2019-2020学年高一上学期第三次月考英语试题(含答案解析)
湖南省雅礼中学2019-2020学年高一上学期第三次月考英语试题（含答案解析）高考真题高考模拟高中联考期中试卷期末考试月考试卷学业水平同步练习湖南省雅礼中学2019-2020学年高一上学期第三次月考英语试题（含答案解析）1 Walking is good for you.It’s good for your heart, for your lungs, for the muscle and bone growth of your children.Strong scientific evidence now supports the many benefits to health of regular walking.Walking is connected with reduced death rates for both older and younger adults.In other words, walkers live longer!In particular, walking has a great effect on cardiovascular disease(心血管病).Fit and active people have around half the risk of cardiovascular disease compared to unfit inactive people.Even 10-minute walks can increase fitness.One study at Loughbrough University found that women walking continuously for 30 minutes 5 days a week had almost the same increases in fitness as women who divide their 30 minutes into three 10-minute walks. The majority of studies of young people indicate falling participation in physical activity.Only half of 11-36-year-olds currently walk for ten minutes a day.Children in Britain walk 50 miles a year less than they did a decade ago.Around 20% of children can be classed as , computers, cultural changes and fears for children’s safety out of doors play a large par t.Walking offers a great way to help kids get the active habit.If parents express excitement about the prospect (前景) of a walk in the countryside, they are more likely to pass this feeling to their children.It’s important to treat the walk as an explorati on or adventure and to go at the child’s pace, no matter how often they want to stop and look at things, take treats to eat and plenty to drink, and head for some landmarks that will attract them such as a castle, a playground, an ice cream car or a boating pond.If children experience walking as part of a fun activity, they are more likely to want to go again.1. We know from the passage that regular walking __________.A. can make people live longer and healthierB. has nothing to do with cardiovascular diseaseC. increases fitness only if you walk as fast as you canD. will help you put on much weight in a short time2. Which of the following is a reason why young people walk less than before?A. They have more homework to do.B. They have fitness equipment at home.C. Their parents worry about their safety.D. They want to learn more knowledge on TV.3. In the last paragraph the author suggests that __________.A. children should be led by parents when they play outdoorsB. parents should help their children form a habit of walkingC. parents should not care about their children too muchD. children should do more explorative and adventure activities【答案解析】 1. A 2. C 3. B这是一篇说明文。
湖南省雅礼教育集团2020-2021学年高一上学期期中英语试题(解析版)
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这是一篇记叙文。一个男孩无意打破了窗户，本以为闯了祸会受到老师的惩罚，结果因为诚实承认过错，老师奖励了他最想要的观鸟指南的故事。老师教会了男孩要永远诚实。
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推理判断题。根据第三段中“Oh,”I thought. I was the one who broke the window. It was caused by a naughty throw of a baseball. If I admitted guilt, I would be in a lot of trouble. How would I be able to pay for a big window like that?（“哦,”我想。是我打破了窗户。这是由于淘气扔出了一个棒球造成的。如果我承认有罪，我就会有很多麻烦。我怎么能买得起那样大的窗户呢?）以及第五段第一句“I know how you like bird,”she said as she stood looking down at my guilt-ridden face.（“我知道你有多喜欢小鸟，”她站在那里看着我那充满内疚的脸说。）从男孩内心的想法以及愧疚的表情，可推知那个男孩并不是故意打破窗户的。故选A。
My teacher took down a book from one of our library shelves and I had never known my teacher to strike a student, but I feared she was going to start with me.
7.What is the lesson the boy’s teacher taught him?
长沙市雅礼中学高一（上）学期期中英语试卷
长沙市雅礼中学高一（上）学期期中英语试卷雅礼中学高一第一学期期中考试英语试题卷时量：120分钟满分：150分第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面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。
例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡ 19.15B. ￡ 9.18C. ￡ 9.15答案是C。
1.What gift will the woman probably get for Mary?A. A schoolbag.B. A CD.C. A movie ticket.2.What is the man doing?A. Watching TV.B. Enjoying a party.C. Looking for his clothes.3.What does the man mainly do in his spare time?A. He plays sports.B. He plays the piano.C. He learns a language.4.Which flavor is the most popular?A. Strawberry.B. Chocolate.C. Lemon.5.What are the speakers talking about?A. A movie they just saw.B. A favorite actor.C. Weekend plans.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面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三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2019-2020学年长沙市雅礼实验中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案
2019-2020学年长沙市雅礼实验中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ANAME: JohnFAVORITE SPORT: Basketball FAVORITE SNACK: PizzaHOBBY: Photography PET: Beagle named MaxFUNNIEST MOMENT: “On Max's birthday, we sang the ‘Happy Birthday’ song to him and he got a big treat. A month later, my family sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to me. Max got so excited because he remembered the song. He whined(嘀咕) when he didn't get a treat, so we gave him one.”NAME: SarahFAVORITE SPORT: Track and field FAVORITE SNACK: GranolaHOBBY: Guitar PET: Cat named LuluFUNNIEST MOMENT: “One day in my kindergarten, I opened my snack bag and found a tennis ball and a sock! My little brother had played his first practical joke. Thanks, Bryan!”NAME: PaulFAVORITE SPORT: Baseball FAVORITE SNACK: Apple with peanut butterHOBBY: Making comics PET: Tropical fishFUNIEST MOMENT: “In a school play, I was supposed to say the line ‘Stop right there, cowboy!’ Devin was playing the cowboy, and 1 said, ‘Stop right there, Devin!’ It was supposed to be a serious part of the play, but Devin cracked up. Then everybody else laughed, too, including me.”NAME: ScottFAVORITE SPORT: Soccer FAVORITE SNACK: BananasHOBBY: Drawing dinosaursPET: Hermit crab named HermieFUNNIEST MOMENT: “One night, we were camping in a state park. I heard a loud thumping(砰砰作响) outside the tent. I was sure that it was a bear! I used my flashlight to look around the campsite(野营地) and saw a little toad hopping away, going thump, thump, thump!”1.Whom will you get in touch with if you also like taking photos?A.Scott.B.Sarah.C.John.D.Paul.2.Where did Sarah find the tennis ball and the sock?A.At her friend's birthday party.B.In her kindergarten.C.In her school.D.In a state park.3.Outside the tent, what thumped that night?A.A bear.B.A cat.C.A fish.D.A toad.BBob, a Burroughs junior high school football player, always had his mom cheering him on. He didn’t play exciting positions. He played as a linebacker(中后卫球员). Sadly, he often found himself at the bottom of the piles, where everyone would jump onto each other at the end of every play. Bob's mom realized it was hard for her son to hear her cheering. She hadto find a solution, but couldn't find one.Then one day the coach from the school team asked him if he wanted to join the team. Bob wasecstatic, because he was only a ninth grader. His mom was also excited, since she loved football and especially loved watching her son play. She kept considering a way for him to hear her. A cowbell! That was it. Now from the bottom of the piles Bob would hear his mom shaking her cowbell crazily, knowing she was there for him.Bob's team finally made it to the state championship game. What exciting time to play at Busch Stadium under the lights! This experience made Bob appreciate all the years that his mom had sacrificed everything to get him to practice every day, to wash his uniforms, and to never miss a game. He had to do something.On the night of the state championship game, the loudspeakers introduced Bob, and as he walked onto the field his mom shook the cowbell, hard. However, it didn’t sound right. She looked its inside, and found a note saying,”Thank you, Mom.” Bob had left her a note expressing his appreciation for always being with him, filling her heart with warmth.Finally Burroughs claimed the title of State Champion. While others were cheering and admiring the state championship cup, Bob' s mom clutched(紧握) her cowbell happily.Years later, Bob’s mom died. While digging through her belongings, he found the cowbell with the note. Bob took it to his mom's funeral and rang it, whispering, "Thank you, Mom.”4. What does the underlined word "ecstatic” mean in Paragraph 2?A. CuriousB. DisappointedC. AnxiousD. Delighted5. Why did Bob's mom want to get a cowbell?A. To amuse her cow.B. To teach her cowC. To attract his attention.D. To make him hear her6. What can be learned from Paragraph 3?A. Bob's mom devoted much time to himB. Bob was the best player in his teamC. Bob owed his success to his coachD. Bob's mom was a football player at college7. Why didn’t the cowbell sound as usual that night?A. The mother was very weak.B. Bob had put a note inside the bell.C. The weather became terrible suddenlyD. The bell had been broken deliberates.CYellowstoneNational ParkbecameAmerica's first national park in 1872. The National Park Service was formed 44 years later in 1916.Yellowstone, which is mostly in the state of Wyoming, is considered an example of the success of the National Park System.Humans have been present in Yellowstone for more than 11,000 years.Yellowstone contains beautiful mountains, deep canyons(峡谷), lakes and rivers.The nameYellowstonecomes from the river running through the area. At first known as Rock Yellow River, it became known as theYellowstoneRiver.Yellowstoneis host to many different species of plants. However, the park is most distinctive because of what lies underneath it. It sits on top of an ancient super volcano, known as The Yellowstone Caldera. The caldera is 48 by 72 kilometers. And it remains an active volcano.It is believed that the last time the volcano erupted was one half million years ago. The area has had three major eruptions in the last three million years.Experts say it may erupt again in another 1,000 to 10,000 years. But each year, there are thousands of earthquakes atYellowstone. Most are too small to be felt by people visiting the park.Yellowstoneis filled with the beauty of many hot water springs. hot water and gasses are trapped under theearth. they rush to the surface in the form of hot water and steam.Old Faithful is The most famous one .Iterupts about every hour or hour and a half. The eruption can last from one and a half minutes up to 5 minutes. The amount of hot water it expels（排出）in that time can be as much as 31,000 liters or more.In addition to its beauty and wonder, Yellowstone is an animal sanctuary（保护区）. It is home to the largest group of wild animals in theUnited States. As you travel through the park, you can sometimes see them in their natural habitat and hear their calls .8. What wasYellowstonenamed after?A. RockYellow RiverB. The amazing mountains.C. The stones with yellow color1D. The first discovery inwyoming.9. What makesYellowstonequite unique?A. The scenery is beautiful.B. There are a lot of explorers.C. It’s home to many plants.D. Its location is very special.10. What does the underlined word“It”in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. The earth.B. Yellowstone.C.Old Faithful.D. TheYellowstoneCaldera.11. What can we infer from the text?A. The Yellowstone Caldera has been dead for years.B. Yellowstone is a shelter for the protected wildlife.C. Big earthquakes happen frequently atYellowstone.D.YellowstoneNational Parkhas attracted visitors for centuries.DJapan's prime minister encouraged the decision to ban viewers, even family members, by issuing a state of emergency order in Tokyo earlier this month in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers.From the perspective of sports psychologists, an Olympics without fans is a real-life science experiment that is helping researchers and clinicians to comb through the true impact of a crowd of fans on its players—and on viewers at home. The strange circumstances under which the games are held may place unexpected pressure on some athletes. On Tuesday, superstar gymnast Simone Biles dropped out of the women's team event, telling teammates and reporters she wasn't in the right “headspace” to compete. “It's been really stressful this Olympic Games. There are a lot of different variables going into it,” Biles told the Washington Post.The 2020 Summer Olympics bears similarities and differences to other major sporting events without viewers.The English Premier League supplemented (增加) game broadcasts with crowd noise from the soccer video game FIFA 20, mixed with game audio in real time. A Taiwanese baseball team and German soccer team began populating stands with cardboard cutouts of fans, and the trend caught on internationally.Jamey Houle, the lead sports psychologist for Ohio State University Athletics and a former Al-American gymnast, says competitive athletes are trained in visualization— imagining performing a certain action or motion, such as doing a roundoff back handspring in gymnastics. Without moving a muscle, players using visualization can solidify neural (神经的) connections and activate their motor cortex (皮层). To visualize most effectively, Houle says, athletes working with sports psychologists will try to simulate as closely as possible the conditions of actual gameplay. Empty stadiums may thus have a measurable impact on players' performance. This phenomenon is grounded in a psychological concept called “social facilitation”, referring to a change in a person's performance that occurs when others are around compared to when a person is alone.12. What caused Biles to drop out of the women's team event?A. The poor physical condition.B. The absence of the audience.C. The fiercely competitive event.D. The influence of crowds of fans.13. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. The Taiwanese baseball team is a success.B. The tendency mentioned is popular among some sporting events.C. The 2020 Summer Olympics is stricter in preventing the pandemic.D. The crowd noise plays a leading role in the English Premier League.14. How does Houle explain the impact of empty stadiums on players' performance?A. By doing a roundoff back handspring.B. By simulating the conditions of actual gameplay.C. By using the concept called social facilitation.D. By changing the viewers of a player.15. What message does the author mainly convey in the text?A. Athletes should be trained in visualization.B. Audience should be admitted to the Olympics.C. Social facilitation is helpful to sporting events.D. Viewers present may influence players' performance.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
湖南省雅礼中学2014届高三10月第二次月考试题(英语)(含答案)
雅礼中学2013年下期高三英语第二次月考试卷命题：高三英语备课组本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力理解、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达。
考试结束后，将答题卷和答题卡一并交回。
时量120分钟。
满分150分。
PARTⅠLISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)Section A（22.5 marks）Directions：In this section, you’ll hear six conversations between t wo speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear the short passage TWICE.EXAMPLE:When will the magazine probably arrive?A. WednesdayB. ThursdayC. FridayThe answer is B.Conversation 11. When will the party be held？A. On May 2nd.B. On May 3rd.C. On May 4th.2. What will take place at the party？A. Some speeches.B. A dance.C. A contest.Conversation 23. Who shot Abraham Lincoln?A. A player at the theatre.B. A slave owner from the South.C. A young man of 25.4. When did Lincoln die?A. On the morning of April 15, 1865.B. On the night of April 15, 1865.C. On the evening of April 14, 1865.Conversation 35. When will the man leave?A. On Monday.B. On Tuesday.C. On Sunday.6. Who told the man the news?A. His sister.B. His father.C. His mother.Conversation 47. What are the man and the woman?A. Director and actress.B. Manager and Secretary.C. Interviewer and interviewee.8. Where should the woman go for a job?A. The Grand Hotel.B. The Grand Theatre.C. The Dancing centre.9. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman changed her present job.B. The woman made a mistake.C. The man is satisfactory with the woman.Conversation 510. What will the two speakers do during the Spring Festival？A. Go to the woman’s hometown.B. Stay at home.C. Go to the man’s hometown.11. Why won’t the two speakers buy toys for Alice？A. She hates toys.B. She is too old for toys.C. She likes books.12. What will the two speakers buy for Dela？A. Some CDs.B. A book.C. A toy spacesuit.Conversation 613. What is Peter Wales going to do?A. Come to visit the man.B. Telephone the man next weekend.C. Plan a get-together with some college friends.14. Where does Peter Wales live now?A. On a farm.B. In the college.C. In Florida.15. What will the man probably do after reading the letter?A. Call Peter and invite him to his house.B. Write a Thank-you letter to Peter.C. Call Peter and tell him he is coming.SECTION BDirections: in this section, you will hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you’ve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.PARTⅡLAGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. Jane had just finished her homework ________ her mom asked her to practice playing the violin yesterday.A. whenB. whileC. afterD. before22. Research shows that teenagers ________ talk about their day with family members at the dinner table are less likely to engage in high-risk behavior.A. whatB. whoC. whomD.\23. ________ their heavy load, the two brothers walked along the river bank.A. CarryingB. CarriedC. To carryD. Carry24. The boys followed the marks that they ________, until finally they found their way back to the campsite.A. leftB. have leftC. had leftD. have been left25. ________ beyond words, the businessman agreed to donate some money to help the sick.A. MovingB. MovedC. Being MovedD. To moved26. Some people ________ not have plans yet for New Year’s Eve, but others know exactly what they will be doing.A. canB. mustC. needD. may27. The little boy who got lost decided to remain ________ she was and wait for her mother.A. whatB. howC. whoD. where28. ---What do you think of your parents?---They always let me do ________ I think I should do.A. whenB. thatC. howD. what29. The famous deaf dancer think that dancing is an activity ________ sight matters more than hearing.A. whenB. whoseC. whichD. where30. Planning so far ahead ________ no sense---so many things will have changed by next year.A. makesB. madeC. makingD. make31. We ________ the project on time without your timely help .A. would not have finishedB. will not finishC. would have finishedD. will finish32. It’s more than half a century ________ my grandfather joined the Party and became a servant to the people.A. sinceB. thatC. whenD. while33. --- Let’s go shopping, shall we?--- Wait a minute. I ________ my housework and it won’t take long.A. just finishB. am just finishingC. have just finishedD. am to finish34. Some experts believe it is the grandparents who ________ for the spoiled child.A. are to blameB. are to be blamedC. should blameD. are blamed35. ________ from what she said at the meeting, she must have lied to all of us.A. JudgedB. JudgingC. To judgeD. JudgeSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.A year ago, August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but it was 36 for Dave to find work, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at the risk of joining the millions of Americans who have 37 their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely 38 —$7,000, a legacy(遗产) from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident. “It really made a difference when we were meeting difficulty.” says Dave.But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to 39 unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were 40by what the Hatches had done. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars; in 41 , it was more than $100,000.It 42 nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than $3 million—they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm.Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of 43 . They preferred comparison shopping and would go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase.Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camps when their parents couldn’t44 it. “Ish and Arlene never asked if you 45 anything,” says their frien d Sandy Van Weelden, “They could see things they could do to make you happier,and they would do them.”Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches 46 their farmland. It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy—a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents—should 47 the whole community and last for generations to come.Neighbors helping neighbors—that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story.36. A. happy B. hard C. easy D. nice37. A. lost B. bought C. left D. wanted38. A. gift B. money C. encouragement D. package39. A. accept B. defeat C. win D. receive40. A. amazed B. excited C. upset D. touched41. A. the other B. another C. other D. others42. A. surprised B. frightened C. pleased D. encouraged43. A. kind B. generous C. living D. saving44. A. afford B. buy C. offer D. keep45. A. suffered B. enjoyed C. needed D. did46. A. put away B. put up C. gave up D. gave away47. A. enrich B. bless C. brighten D. expandSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.All our dreams have something to do with our feelings, tears, longings, wishes, needs and memories. But something on the “outside” may affect 48 we dream. If a person is hungry 49 tired or cold, his dream may include a feeling of this kind. If the blanket on your body has slipped 50 your bed, you may dream that you are sleeping or resting on the ice or snow. So the subject of your dream usually comes from something that has effect 51 you while you are sleeping(feeling of cold, a noise, a discomfort, etc.) and it may also use your past experiences and the wishes and interests you have now.52 are some scientists who have made a special study of why we dream, what we dream and what those dreams mean. Their explanation of dreams, though a bit reasonable, is not accepted by everyone, it offers 53 interesting way of dealing with the problem. They believe that dreams are mostly expressions of wishes that did not come 54 . In 55 words, a dream is a way of having your wishes carried out.PART ⅢREADI NG COMPREHENTION (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AChinese and Nigerian media should pay more attention to their own growing roles and strive to present a reliable image of China to African audiences and vice versa(反之亦然).Agreement on this important step in ongoing cooperation between the two sides was reached by media representatives attending a media forum on September 19 in Abuja, Nigeria.The agreement comes in the wake of increasing attention being paid by the international community on Africa's deepening relationship with China. "This presents an important opportunity for media in China, Nigeria and other African countries. We should seize the moment to expand cooperation between Chinese and Nigeria media, increase our say, and contribute to cooperation between China, Nigeria and Africa as a whole," said Li Wufeng, Vice Minister of the State Council Information Office at the China-Nigeria Media meeting.The media meeting was jointly held by the State Council Information Office, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, and the Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria. It formed part of the "Experience China" program, which aims to increase cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between China and other parts of the world.In the past, due to poor communication facilities, China and African countries could only learn about each other through third parties, in particular Western media, which may have given rise to and perpetuated misunderstandings."China is still not a constant feature or subject on the front page and prime time in the news media in Nigeria unless there are disasters and alleged human rights abuses to be reported," said Martins Oloja, Editor of The Guardian.Major Western media continue to promote a Cold War mentality and view Sino-African ties through the lens of geopolitics, framing everything as competition between East and West, Chinese and Nigerian media professionals said at the forum. Some Western media outlets accuse China of ignoring mutually beneficial solutions or sustainable development of African people, while robbing the continent of its natural resources."Nigerians cannot expect Aljazeera or BBC to report on Africa, and indeed Nigeria and China relations, the way we want," said Oloja.Mutually objective coverage will generate more cooperation and better understanding between China and Nigeria, said Li Xiaohua, a representative from China. , a leading multi-language website in China.56. What is the purpose of this media forum on September 19 in Abuja?A. More international community should pay attention to Africa’s deepening relationship with China.B. People should seize the moment to expand cooperation between China and African countries.C. Chinese and Nigerian media should pay more attention to their own growing roles and strive to present a reliable image to each other.D. Let more Chinese people know about the culture of Africa.57. What’s the meaning of the underlined word in paragraph 4?A. defeatedB. continuedC. disappearedD. decreased58. Which of the following is right?A. The State Council Information Office and "Experience China" program attended this China-Nigeria Media meeting.B. In the past, China and African countries could learn about each other very well.C. Chinese people and Chinese events has been well reported through African media.D. Nowadays, some African media still cannot give the true stories of China.59. What is the attitude of the major western media towards the Sino-African relationship?A. They think highly of it.B. They report it as it is.C. They view it through the angle of geopolitics.D. They view it as a competition between two countries.60. What is the best title for this passage?A. Having a bigger sayB. A Media Forum between China and NigeriaC. Helping the African MediaD. Improving our report in AfricaBOne of my China Dialogue colleagues in Beijing recently bought a Philips energy-saving light bulb to replace a standard one．He was happy with his choice．It may have cost 30 yuan （just under US$4．50）- ten times the price of a filament （灯丝）bulb - but he wanted to save energy as part of his low-carbon lifestyle．And according to the shopkeeper, he would save, in the long run, much more than the 30 yuan he was spending．Yet only one month later, his expensive light bulb blew up, before he had saved even a small part of the purchase price．Will he stick to his high-cost, low-carbon lifestyle?China's environmental organizations have started to advocate low-carbon lifestyles and the decrease of carbon footprints to help fight against climate change．But they have overlooked one fact: in China, low-carbon living comes at a high cost．It means buying energy-saving bulbs and appliances, and environmentally friendly building materials and daily goods．Cost can no longer be the only standard for purchases．An energy-saving and environmentally friendly product is more expensive than a standard alternative - whether it's a simple light bulb or the house it shines．For average consumers, even buying an ordinary bulb is a huge burden．How can we persuade ordinary people to choose an energy-saving residence? This is not a trend they can afford to follow; perhaps this fashion is only for the rich．Most consumers today do not cause huge carbon dioxide （CO2）emissions．Their responsibility lies not in choosing a low-carbon lifestyle today, but in avoiding a high-carbon life in the future．The principle of "common but differentiated responsibility" - a basis of sustainable development - can be applied here as well．In China, low-carbon living still is resisted by a lack of social infrastructure（基础设施）. Even if your salary allows you to make that choice, nobody is there to help you accomplish it．Consider energy-saving homes. You need to find out whether or not the developer has used natural materials wherever possible; how effective the insulation（绝缘物、隔热物）is; and what the green credentials of installed equipment are．You can read up a little, but you'll still be lucky to avoid being puzzled by the developers' marketing．Many so-called energy-saving buildings are nothing of the sort, and some are even more energy-hungry than the average home - as Li Taige warned in his article "Energy-efficient buildings? Not always", on China Dialogue last August．61. What may probably be the best title of this passage?A. To purchase a cheap bulb - your wise alternative．B. To choose an energy-saving residence - a must of your lifeC. To learn a low-carbon lifestyle - each citizen's responsibilityD. To learn a low-carbon lifestyle - a promising but difficult purpose62. Why does the writer say this fashion is only for the rich in the fourth paragraph?A. Because the cost is a very important standard for purchases.B. Because buying an ordinary bulb is very expensive.C. Because energy-saving products are more expensive than the common alternatives.D. Because rich people like to follow this trend.63. What does the writer think of energy-saving homes?A. Most of them are environmentally friendly.B. They are musts of low-carbon lifestyle of Chinese.C. They are huge burdens for Chinese people.D. Many of them are more in name than in reality.64. We can infer from the passage that ____．A. Using energy-saving bulbs and appliances is a fashion．B. It's easy for most Chinese to try to learn a low-carbon lifestyle．C. All citizens in China don’t have the same responsibility in living a low-carbonlifestyle．D. Most Chinese families cannot afford to purchase an energy-saving residence.65. What is the writer's attitude towards the low-carbon lifestyle?A. informative and entertainingB. supportive but cautiousC. negative but wiseD. positive and activeCYou feel happiest when you create a healthy balance between giving and receiving. If you give and give without making time to fill your own needs, then it’s likely you will burn out, or feel upset .When you take and take without giving anything back ,you never feel fulfilled, so you are always searching for ways to fill the void in your life.The way to create a healthy balance between giving and receiving is to know and then live by your values .I break values up into two groups which I call being and having values. Your being values are the character traits of the ideal person you would like to be. I suggest to my clients that they choose three being values that they are willing to make a commitment to live by. An example of some being values are: kind, loving, generous, inspirational, peaceful, wise and even powerful. By acting on these values you give to others through your actions and you inspire others by being a positive role model. Mastering being these character traits becomes your life purpose.Your having values are the feelings you need to create in order to be happy. These could be companionship, achievement, support, being valued or financial security. This is what you receive. You take responsibility for filling your own needs by taking steps to create these feelings and conditions in your life.When you make a commitment to live by your being values, it becomes easier to makeconscious choices rather than reactionary ones. If your usual pattern is to talk about your problems, you could choose to think and act like a calm person. A calm person might go for a walk, meditate, or set a time limit before responding. If your usual pattern is to worry, you could choose to act like a responsible or wise person. In other words, you would act like the person you choose to be—this is the key to personal power.When you choose to act on your values, you not only feel good about yourself, you reinforce your chosen beliefs. Over time acting in this way changes how you see the world, and in turn the way other people think of you.66. The main purpose of this passage is to ___________.A．persuade the readers to make a commitmentB．inform the readers how to be truly happyC．explain to the readers what personal values areD．instruct the readers how to make wise choices67. According to the text, living by your being values ,you would ___________.A．gain a lot of power B．fill your own needsC．seek all human virtues D．form positive personality68. The underlined word “void” in Paragraph 1 means ___________.A．a feeling of emptiness B．an absence of one’s mindC．a break of continuity D．a state of confusion69. Which of the following does not belong to “your having values”?A. your success in the competitionB. the help from your friendsC. your own peaceful mindD. the friendship70. What can be inferred from the text?A．Having values are better than being values.B．The way other people think of you decides who you are.C． A calm person does not choose to complain.D．A responsible person does not care about financial security.PART ⅣWRITING (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blankets by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Like our body, our memory needs regular exercise to be in good condition. Like the sportsman who must train to allow the body to respond to difficult times, the memory needs its own special training in order to st ay in “shape” and improve.There are many factors that can cause poor memory like insomnia (失眠), depression and alcohol. However, there are simple ways which you can follow to keep your memory in shape and actually help you to improve your memory’s conditi on and performance.Never stop learning. Look for topics that interest you and really get involved in learningnew information about them. Reading and attending lectures or programs are sources of continuous education of your brain with beneficial results to your memory.Develop your social and family relationships. The more social you are, the better it is for your brain. Studies have shown that the brain and heart have a lot to gain from good family and social relationships.Exercise your mind with games. The more you use your brain, the more you help your memory stay in shape. There are many games that can make you an intelligent person as well as entertain you such as chess, puzzles and board games.Exercise physically can improve your memory. This type of exercise improves the circulatory （血液循环的）system. Even the simple but regular daily exercise such as fast walking can improve the heart and oxygenation（供氧）of the brain. The benefits of exercise affect positively many body systems, as well as our memory and other cognitive（认知的）capabilities.Eat more fruit and vegetables. What we eat every day affects the performance and long-term condition of our memory. Fruit and vegetables are an excellent source of antioxidants（抗氧化剂）and vitamins that can help and benefit the nervous system.So our memory is like a sportsman. The more we practice our brains and memory, the better their performance will be.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to theinformation given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.The tasty cream-filled golden sponge(海绵) cakes have been an American favorite for decades. These are just a few of the sugary treats made by the beloved Hostess brand. But after more than 80 years, Americans have to say goodbye to these iconic (标志性的) desserts. Early last week, Hostess announced it is going out of business."Many people have worked unbelievably long and hard to keep this from happening," said Hostess CEO Gregory F. Rayburn. "Hostess Brand has no other alternative than to begin the process of getting down and preparing for the sale of our iconic brands." Along with Twinkles (奶油蛋糕) and Wonder Bread, cupcakes and other sugary treats may disappear from the shelves.In the past decade, Hostess has experienced difficulties with its management and high labor costs. The company had money troubles in the past, but this time there was no way to recover. Along with the loss of sugary treats comes the loss of nearly 20,000 jobs. Hostess fans hope that another company will buy out the Hostess.The downfall of Hostess is due not just to the company's financial problems, but also to a changing America. Our country's tastes and lifestyles are not the same as they were eighty years ago. Americans have become more health-conscious, and they are demanding more healthful food products. As a manufacturer of high-calorie products, Hostess does not fit into this new way of life.To make matters worse for Hostess, Americans do not eat as much bread as they once did. "More and more people are choosing one-dish meals," said Harry Balzar. "The tradition of bread as a side dish is going out." Americans are finding alternatives to their morning toast too. Instead they’re choosing quick snacks like yogurt and energy bars.Will Twinkles become an image of a bygone(过去的) America? Hostess fans hope that it will secure its spot on supermarket shelves for years to come. We can only wait. And maybe eat fruit for dessert instead.81. What caused Hostess to be in trouble in the last 10 years? (no more than 7 words)_____________________________________________________________________82. Can you list three disappearing sugary desserts by Hostess? (no more than 5 words)_____________________________________________________________________83. What makes Hostess's situation more severe? (no more than 9 words)_____________________________________________________________________84. What's the hope of Hostess fans about this spongy snack's future? (no more than 20 words) _____________________________________________________________________ Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.在生活中，你或者你的朋友都有可能遭遇过这样的尴尬：年长的人不能理解或误解你们这一辈比较流行的文化现象，比如说：“快闪（flash mob）”。
2018-2019学年湖南省长沙市雅礼中学高一(下)期中数学试卷(解析版)
2018-2019学年湖南省长沙市雅礼中学高一（下）期中数学试卷一、选择题（本大题共12小题，共60.0分）1.sin390°=（）A. B. C. D.2.若cosθ＞0，sinθ＜0，则角θ的终边所在的象限是（）A. 第一象限B. 第二象限C. 第三象限D. 第四象限3.如图，正方形ABCD中，点E，F分别是DC，BC的中点，那么=（）A.B.C.D.4.若，，，则与的夹角是（）A. B. C. D. 1505.cosα=-，α∈（，π），sinβ=-，β是第三象限角，则cos（β-α）=（）A. B. C. D.6.函数y=A sin（ωx+φ）在一个周期内的图象如图，此函数的解析式为（）A.B.C.D.7.若点P（cosα，sinα）在直线y=-2x上，则sin2α+cos（2α+）=（）A. 0B.C.D.8.定义运算：，如1*2=2，则函数f（x）=sin x*cos x的值域为（）A. B. C. D.9.已知平面上不共线的四点O，A，B，C．若+2=3，则的值为（）A. B. C. D.10.已知向量，满足，，，，则的值为（）A. 1B. 2C.D.11.△ABC中，∠BAC=120°，AB=2，AC=1，D是边BC上的一点（包括端点），则•的取值范围是（）A. B. C. D.12.函数f（x）=cos2x-2sin x cosx下列命题中正确的是（）（1）若存在x1，x2有x1-x2=π时，f（x1）=f（x2）成立（2）f（x）在[-，]是单调递增（3）函数f（x）关于点（，0）成中心对称图象（4）将函数f（x）的图象向左平移个单位后将与y=2sin2x重合．A. B. C. D.二、填空题（本大题共4小题，共20.0分）13.设x∈R，向量=（x，1），=（1，-2），且，则x=______．14.在△ABC中，若tan A=，tan B=，则∠C=______．15.已知sin（+α）=，则cos（）=______．16.如图，在扇形OAB中，∠AOB=60°，C为弧上的一个动点，若，则x-y的取值范围是______．三、解答题（本大题共6小题，共70.0分）17.已知函数f（x）=sin x+sin（x+），x∈R．（1）求f（x）的最小正周期；（2）求f（x）的最大值和最小值；（3）若f（α）=，求sin 2α的值．18.已知，，与的夹角为．（Ⅰ）求||；（Ⅱ）若与的夹角为钝角，求实数λ的取值范围．19.如图，在平面直角坐标系xOy中，以x为始边作两个锐角α，β，它们的终边分别与单位圆交于A，B两点．已知A，B的横坐标分别为，．（1）求tan（α+β）的值；（2）求2α+β的值．20.已知向量=（，1），=（cos，），记f（x）=．（1）求函数f（x）的最小正周期和单调递增区间；（2）将函数y=f（x）的图象向右平移个单位得到y=g（x）的图象，讨论函数y=g（x）-k在，的零点个数．21.如图，平面四边形ABCD中，AB=13，AC=10，AD=5，，．（1）求cos∠BAD；（2）设，求、的值．22.某高校专家楼前现有一块矩形草坪ABCD，已知草坪长AB=100米，宽BC=50米，为了便于专家平时工作、起居，该高校计划在这块草坪内铺设三条小路HE、HF和EF，并要求H是CD的中点，点E在边BC上，点F在边AD上，且∠EHF为直角，如图所示．（Ⅰ）设∠CHE=x（弧度），试将三条路的全长（即△HEF的周长）L表示成x的函数，并求出此函数的定义域；（Ⅱ）这三条路，每米铺设预算费用均为400元，试问如何设计才能使铺路的总费用最低？并求出最低总费用（结果保留整数）（可能用到的参考值：取1.732，取1.414）．答案和解析1.【答案】A【解析】解：sin390°=sin （360°+30°）=sin30°=， 故选：A ．由 sin390°=sin （360°+30°），利用诱导公式可求得结果．本题考查诱导公式的应用，把sin390°化为sin （360°+30°） 是解题的关键． 2.【答案】D【解析】解：由题意，根据三角函数的定义sinθ=＜0，cosθ=＞0 ∵r ＞0，∴y ＜0，x ＞0． ∴θ在第四象限， 故选：D ．利用三角函数的定义，可确定y ＜0，x ＞0，进而可知θ在第四象限． 本题以三角函数的符号为载体，考查三角函数的定义，属于基础题． 3.【答案】D【解析】解：因为点E 是CD 的中点，所以=，点得F 是BC 的中点，所以==-，所以=+=，故选：D ．由题意点E ，F 分别是DC ，BC的中点，求出，，然后求出向量即得．本题考查向量加减混合运算及其几何意义，注意中点关系与向量的方向，考查基本知识的应用．4.【答案】A【解析】解：，可得：，cos=．则与的夹角为30°．故选：A ．直接利用向量的数量积转化求解向量的夹角即可．本题考查向量的数量积的应用，向量的夹角的求法，考查计算能力． 5.【答案】A【解析】解：由题意，故sinα＞0 所以sinα==，同理，β是第三象限角，可得cosβ=由两角差的余弦公式可得：cos （β-α）=cosβcosα+sinβsinα ==故选：A ．由公式sin 2α+cos 2α=1结合角αβ所在象限，可得sinα，cosβ，然后代入两角差的余弦公式可得答案．本题为两角和与差的三角函数公式的应用，熟练运用公式是解决问题的关键，属基础题． 6.【答案】A【解析】解：由已知可得函数y=Asin （ωx+ϕ）的图象经过（-，2）点和（-，2）则A=2，T=π即ω=2则函数的解析式可化为y=2sin （2x+ϕ），将（-，2）代入得-+ϕ=+2kπ，k ∈Z ， 即φ=+2kπ，k ∈Z ，当k=0时，φ=此时故选：A ．根据已知中函数y=Asin （ωx+ϕ）在一个周期内的图象经过（-，2）和（-，2），我们易分析出函数的最大值、最小值、周期，然后可以求出A ，ω，φ值后，即可得到函数y=Asin （ωx+ϕ）的解析式．本题考查的知识点是由函数y=Asin（ωx+ϕ）的部分图象确定其解析式，其中A=|最大值-最小值|，|ω|=，φ=L•ω（L是函数图象在一个周期内的第一点的向左平移量）．7.【答案】D【解析】解：点P（cosα，sinα）在直线y=-2x上，∴sinα=-2cosα，即tanα=-2，则sin2α+cos（2α+）=sin2α-sin2α====，故选：D．利用任意角的三角函数的定义求得tanα的值，再利用诱导公式、同角三角函数的基本关系，求得要求式子的值．本题主要考查任意角的三角函数的定义，同角三角函数的基本关系，属于基础题．8.【答案】A【解析】解：根据信息：定义运算：，则：函数f（x）=sinx*cosx=，所以：根据函数的图象和性质的应用，当sinx＞cosx时，函数的值域为：[]，当cosx≤sinx时，函数的值域为：[-1，1}，故函数的值域为：[-1，1}．故选：A．函数的图象和性质的应用，主要考察分段函数的应用．本题考查的知识要点：函数的图象和性质的应用，主要考察学生的运算能力和转换能力，属于基础题型．9.【答案】A【解析】解：∵∴移项整理，得．∵，∴，∴由此可得==．故选：A．根据变形，化简整理可得，由此代入即可得到的值．本题给出平面内不共线四个点满足的向量等式，求两个向量模的比值，着重考查了向量的加法及其几何意义和向量的模性质等知识，属于基础题．10.【答案】B【解析】解：∵，∴，∴=2．∵，∴，化为，∴，解得．故选：B．利用向量的数量积运算即可得出．本题考查了向量的数量积运算，属于基础题．11.【答案】D【解析】解：∵D是边BC上的一点（包括端点），∴可设=+（0≤λ≤1）．∵∠BAC=120°，AB=2，AC=1，∴=2×1×cos120°=-1．∴•=[+]•=-+=-（2λ-1）-4λ+1-λ=-7λ+2．∵0≤λ≤1，∴（-7λ+2）∈[-5，2]．∴•的取值范围是[-5，2]．故选：D．由于D是边BC上的一点（包括端点），利用向量共线定理：可设=+（0≤λ≤1）．由∠BAC=120°，AB=2，AC=1，可得=2×1×cos120°=-1．代入利用数量积运算性质即可得出•=-7λ+2．再利用一次函数的单调性即可得出．本题考查了向量共线定理、数量积运算性质、一次函数的单调性，考查了推理能力和计算能力，属于中档题．12.【答案】B【解析】解：f（x）=cos2x-2sinxcosx=cos2x-=，所以函数f（x）的周期为：，①所以：若存在x1，x2有x1-x2=π时，所以：x1=π-x2则：f（x1）=f（x2）成立．②令：（k∈Z）解得：所以函数的单调递减区间为：[] 所以：f（x）在[-，]是单调递增不成立．③令：（k∈Z）解得：x=当k=0时，函数f（x ）关于点（，0）成中心对称图象．④将函数的图象向左平移得到y=故与y=2sin2x重合相矛盾．则：（1）和（3）正确．故选：B．首先把函数的关系式通过恒等变换变换成余弦型函数，进一步利用余弦型函数的性质求出函数的周期，对称中心，及单调区间．本题考查的知识要点：三角函数关系式的恒等变换，利用三角函数的性质求单调区间周期，及函数图象的平移问题，属于基础题型．13.【答案】2【解析】解：x∈R ，向量=（x，1），=（1，-2），且，可得：x-2=0，解得x=2．故答案为：2．利用向量垂直，列出方程求解即可．本题考查向量的垂直的充要条件的应用，是基础题．14.【答案】135°【解析】解：由题意可得tanC=-tan（A+B）=-=-=-1，又∵C为三角形的内角，∴C=135°故答案为：135°由题意tanC=-tan（A+B）=-，代值结合角的范围可得．本题考查两角和与差的正切函数公式，属基础题．15.【答案】-【解析】解：因为 cos （-α）=sin（+α）=，∴cos（）=2-1=2×-1=-，故答案为-．因为cos （-α）=sin（+α）=，利用二倍角公式求得cos （）的值．该题主要考查诱导公式和余弦的二倍角公式，还要求学生能够感受到cos （-α）与sin（+α）中的角之间的余角关系，属于中档题．16.【答案】[-1，1]【解析】解：设半径为1，由已知可设OB为x轴的正半轴，O为坐标原点，建立直角坐标系，其中A（，）；B（1，0）；C（cosθ，sinθ）（其中∠BOC=θ（0≤θ≤）有若=（cosθ，sinθ）=x （，）+y（1，0）；整理得：x+y=cosθ；x=sinθ，解得x=，y=cosθ-，则x-y=-cosθ+=sinθ-cosθ=2sin（θ-），其中（0≤θ≤）；易知x-y=-cosθ+=sinθ-cosθ=2sin（θ-），为增函数，由单调性易得其值域为[-1，1]故答案为：[-1，1]建立平面直角坐标系利用设参数用三角函数求解最值即可．本题着重考查了平面向量基本定理、向量的线性运算法则等知识，属于中档题．17.【答案】解：（1）∵=∴函数f（x）=sin x+sin（x+）的最小正周期是2π．（2）∵x∈R，-1≤sin x≤1（2）=∴f（x）的最大值为，最小值为…（8分）（3）∵f（α）=sinα+sin（α+）=sinα+cosα=∴（sinα+cosα）2=sin2α+cos2α+2sinαcosα=1+sin2α=∴sin2α=-1=【解析】（1）根据诱导公式可求出函数的解析式，推断f（x）的最小正周期是2π（2）依上问f（x）=2sinx，根据正弦函数的性质推断f（x）的最大值是2，最小值是-2．（3）把α代入函数式，两边平方可得答案．本题主要考查三角函数中诱导公式的使用．做题时注意灵活运用和差化积、倍角公式等公式．18.【答案】解：（Ⅰ），∴，（Ⅱ）依题意得：＜，即＜，∴λ2+3λ+1＜0，解得：＜＜，又当与的夹角为180°时，设且μ＜0，∵ 与不共线，∴ 得λ=-1，∵与的夹角为钝角，∴＜＜且λ≠-1，即＜＜或＜＜．【解析】（Ⅰ）由||2=代入即可求解；（Ⅱ）由与的夹角为钝角，可知，去掉向量共线的情况即可求解．本题主要考查了向量数量积的性质的综合应用，解答的关键是性质的熟练掌握，属于中档试题19.【答案】解：（1）由已知得：，．∵α，β为锐角，∴，．∴，．∴ ．（2）∵，∴ ．∵α，β为锐角，∴＜＜，∴．【解析】（1）先求出两个锐角α，β的余弦，再利用同角三角函数的关系求出其正弦，进而利用商数关系得到两角的正切值，代入正切的和角公式求值．（2）同（1）先用正切的和角公式求出2α+β的正切，再根据其正切值求2α+β的值，再确定其值前要先确定2α+β的取值范围．本题考查两角和与差的正切函数，求解的关键是利用公式求出角的正切值，再求角．本题中涉及到了三角函数中的多个公式，变形灵活，做题时要注意转化正确．本题考查了转化化归的思想．20.【答案】解：（1）∵向量=（，1），=（cos，），记f（x）=．∴f（x）=•cos+=sin+cos+=sin（+）+，∴最小正周期T==4π，2kπ-≤+≤2kπ+，则4kπ-≤x≤4kπ+，k∈Z．故函数f（x）的单调递增区间是[4kπ-，4kπ+]，k∈Z；（2）∵将函数y=f（x）=sin（+）+的图象向右平移个单位得到函数解析式为：y=g（x）=sin[（x-+）]+=sin（-）+，∴则y=g（x）-k=sin（x-）+-k，∵x∈[0，]，可得：-≤x-≤π，∴-≤sin（x-）≤1，∴0≤sin（x-）+≤，∴若函数y=g（x）-k在[0，]上有零点，则函数y=g（x）的图象与直线y=k在[0，]上有交点，∴实数k的取值范围是[0，]．∴当k＜0或k＞时，函数y=g（x）-k在，的零点个数是0；当0≤k＜1时，函数y=g（x）-k在，的零点个数是2；当k=0或k=时，函数y=g（x）-k在，的零点个数是1．【解析】（1）通过平面向量数量积的运算，三角函数的恒等变形得到f（x）=sin （+）+，根据正弦函数的性质求函数f（x）的最小正周期和单调递增区间；（2）先求得y=g（x）-k的解析式，从而可求g（x）的值域，由函数y=g（x）的图象与直线y=k在的上有交点，可得实数k的取值范围．本题是中档题，考查向量的数量积的应用，三角函数的化简求值，函数的单调增区间的求法，函数零点的判断方法，考查计算能力．21.【答案】解：（1）设∠CAB=α，∠CAD=β，，，∴ ，，…．（3分）∴cos∠BAD=cos（α+β）=cosαcosβ-sinαsinβ=…..（6分）（2）由得：…．（8分）∴ …..（10分）解得：，．…（12分）【解析】（1）设∠CAB=α，∠CAD=β，由AB=13，AC=10，．可得α的余弦值，又由，分别求出两个角的正弦值，代入两角和的余弦公式，可得答案．（2）若，则，结合AD=5，及（1）中结论，可得x、y值．本题考查的知识点是平面向量的数量积运算，熟练掌握平面向量夹角公式及数量积公式是解答的关键．22.【答案】解：（Ⅰ）∵在Rt△CHE中，CH=50，∠C=90°，∠CHE=x，∴HE=在Rt△HDF中，HD=50，∠D=90°，∠DFH=x，∴HF=．又∠EOF=90°，∴EF=，∴三条路的全长（即△HEF的周长）L=．当点F在点D时，这时角x最小，求得此时x=；当点E在C点时，这时角x最大，求得此时x=．故此函数的定义域为[，]；（Ⅱ）由题意知，要求铺路总费用最低，只要求△OEF的周长L的最小值即可．由（Ⅰ）得L=，x∈[，]，设sin x+cos x=t，则sin x cosx=，∴L=由t=sin x+cos x=，x∈[，]，得，从而+1≤≤+1，当x=，即CE=50时，L min=100（），所以当CE=DF=50米时，铺路总费用最低，最低总费用为96560元．【解析】（Ⅰ）要将△HEF的周长L表示成x的函数关系式，需把△HEF的三边分别用含有x的关系式来表示，从而可求．（Ⅱ）要求铺路总费用最低，只要求△HEF的周长L的最小值即可．利用换元法，从而转化为求函数在闭区间上的最小值．本题主要考查了借助于三角函数解三角形在实际问题中的应用，考查了利用数学知识解决实际问题的能力，及推理运算的能力．。
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2022-2023-2雅礼书院高一入学考试英语第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AWe are excited to announce that Brandon Hobson-author of Where the Dead Sit Talking,a National Book Award Finalist-will judge our2023American Short(er)Fiction Prize.General GuidelinesStories must be1,000words or fewer.You are allowed to include up to three stories per entry.Please submit(提交)all stories in one document.Each story must begin on a new page and be clearly titled.For the title of your submission,list the story titles,separated by a comma.The first-place winner will receive a＄1,000prize and publication(出版)in a future issue of American Short Fiction(ASF).All entries will be considered for publication.Please submit your$17entry fee and your work through Submittable.We no longer accept submissions by post.You may submit multiple entries.accept only previously unpublished works.Submit your entry online between November24,2022-February1,2023.Conflicts(冲突)of InterestStaff and volunteers currently working with ASF are not fit for consideration or publication.Additionally, students,former students,and colleagues of the judge’s are not admitted to participate(参加).We ask that previous winners wait three years after their winning entry is published before entering again.About writing,Hobson has said,“I’m always more interested in language than I am certainly in plot.Most of us who write literary fiction are interested in experimenting in more ways than just looking at it,especially a traditional storyline or plot that we all learned in school.”With those words of encouragement and wisdom,good luck!We can’t wait for your submissions!1.How many stories can a participant submit at most?A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Four.2.What may the first-place prize winner get?A.A$1,000prize.B.A return of$17entry fee.C.Meeting with Brandon Hobson.D.Publication in a past issue of ASF.3.Which of the following may be qualified to participate?A.Volunteers of ASF.B.A new fiction writer.C.Prize winners last year.D.Students of the judge’s.BMuch of our thinking about health is based on wishful thinking.But science provides clear and simple advice for a healthy life.Graham Lawton explores the evidence.Graham proves that you don’t have to be a health and fitness extremist to be reasonably healthy.He has rounded up the latest and strictest health research and changed it into useful advice on all the big health questions:diet,weight loss,exercise,sleep,ageing and so on.Graham,New Scientist feature writer,is not the common health expert.He sometimes eats fast food.He has a gym membership but rarely uses it.And he takes medicine to keep his blood pressure under control.He neither has a diet plan nor a6-week program to keep fit and thin.But he does have a much better weapon:science.In a talk,Graham explains the basic science,tells people some of the secrets of science,teaches to use the ability of judgement to tell the good from the bad,and helps them to see beyond the headlines.The talk allows people to eat healthily,lose weight,and sort the truth out from science facts.But he loves outdoor st year Graham cycled over1,200miles and ran the same distance of15marathons.He often goes swimming outdoors and walks up eight flights of stairs to his desk instead of taking the lift.He eats his five copies of fruit and vegetables a day,keeps enough water in his body,and doesn’t eat much meat.Despite all the bad habits,his good ones seem to be winning.Graham is50,but his“biological age”was recently measured as45.4.What can we learn about Graham?A.He has some bad habits.B.He has an extremely strict diet.C.He looks down on common health experts.D.He always bases health on wishful thinking.5.What does Graham’s talk in paragraph3cover?A.Words as weapons.B.Health and science.C.Functions of medicine.D.Ability and confidence.6.What does the last paragraph mainly tell us concerning Graham?A.His indoor sports of his life.B.His copies of health books.C.His healthy lifestyle.D.His way of thinking.7.Which is the most suitable title for the text?A.The Professional Ways to Do SportsB.The Importance of Exercise for HealthC.The Unique Path to Scientific SuccessD.The Secrets of Living a Healthy LifeCAfrican countries have retrieved some historic heritage,which directly reflects(反映)the important development of human society,from European countries.Recently,Germany signed a deal for the return of hundreds of valuable artworks from the Kingdom of Dahomey in the19th century,in what is today Benin.But many artifacts(手工艺品)are still unluckily missing and some are on their way back.One such object is an eight-legged seat from the old kingdom in Uganda.The important arti-fact now sits at a museum thousands of kilometers away in Britain.The wooden seat is housed at the University of Oxford.It is one of at least279objects there taken from the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom.Apollo John Rwamparo is a deputy prime minister of Uganda.He really values the country’s cultural heritage. He requested the British to return the artifacts.Uganda officials are preparing to meet with the University of Cambridge in Britain about the return of such historical artifacts.The school has an unknown number of artifacts from Africa.Through many efforts,an artifact was recently to its home.The British Museum holds a large collection of artifacts from Africa.Rose Mwanja said Uganda’s commission had been trying hard on it and believed it could have some good effects.She is Uganda’s commissioner for museums.She added she could start with those that are more willing to cooperate.Many of the artifacts from Africa cannot even be found.That led to an organization star-ted by late Congolese art collector Sindika Dokolo.The organization offers to buy African art from collections in foreign countries.By 2020,when Dokolo died,his group had successfully recovered15items.However,for African governments,the recovery of artifacts remains a struggle and will take much time.8.What does the underlined word“retrieved”in paragraph1mean?A.Reduced.B.Taken back.C.Given up.D.Recommended.9.Where is the artifact of the eight-legged seat at present?A.In Benin.B.In Uganda.C.In Germany.D.In Britain.10.What is Uganda officials’attitude to their country’s cultural heritage?A.Curious.B.Concerned.C.Uncaring.D.Confused.11.Which word best describes the recovery of artifacts?A.Frightening.B.Doubtful.C.Effortless.D.Challenging.DOne million species face extinction,more than ever before in human history,according to a UN report released in May.And humans should be responsible.The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services(IPBES)based the assessment(评估)on some15,000sources considering the causes and results of environ-mental changes over the past50years.The findings are clear and alarming.The researchers have found that about25percent of the world’s plants and animals are at risk of extinction.These include sea and land animals.Even the domesticated(驯养的)animals are at risk:Over9percent of the domesticated ani-mal species used for food and agriculture might have been lost.There are some big problems.This rapid decrease of the natural world endangers global food safety and quality of life.For example,about4billion people rely on natural medicines,produced by the disappearing species, for their health care.And losses of species that pollinate(授粉)plants threaten up to＄577billion in crops each year.The researchers identified five drivers responsible for the unpleasant news.They think at the top of the list is the change of land and sea use.The change in ecosystems towards agriculture,aquaculture and other human developments has led to changes in the natural living space of species.It is followed by the direct overuse of creatures(harvesting crops,cutting down the trees,hunting and fishing)and climate change,including rising sea levels and increasing extreme-weather events,wildfires,floods and droughts.The final causes of species extinction are pollution,especially plastics,and the spread of non-native species that can displace or kill native plants and animals.The researchers say it is time for humans to make a change.They think maybe a new global way to save food and refuse waste in our life could turn the tables.Whether that is possible is an open question.12.What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?A.To introduce the topic of the text.B.To introduce the schedule of the report.C.To introduce humans’sense of responsibility.D.To introduce the history of human development.13.What does paragraph3mainly show?A.The reliability of the findings.B.The species of animals worldwide.C.The seriousness of species’reduction.D.The risky experiences of the researchers.14.What is the biggest threat of species’survival according to the researchers?A.Climate change.B.Natural disasters.C.Changes of their living space.D.The direct overuse of creatures.15.What are the researchers in favor of?A.Changing our living habits.B.Spreading non-native species.C.Limiting native plants and animals.D.Stopping discussing the food problem.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2013-2014学年度高一第二学期期中考试英语试题答案
2013-2014学年度第二学期高一级期中考试英语试题答案一、听力（每小题1分，共计20分）二、完形填空（每小题2分，共计30分）三、语法填空（每小题1.5分，共计15分）36. feeling 37. frustrated 38. prepared 39. fried 40. by41. But 42. Why 43. sugary 44. better 45. as四、阅读理解（每小题2分，共计30分）五、单词拼写（每小题1分，共计10分）61. diet 62.faith 63.success 64. lit/lighted 65. graduation66. fasten 67. admire 68. tore 69.generous 70. surrounding六、完成句子（每小题2分，共计10分）71. There is no doubt 72. It’s known to all/It’s well-known to all73. Only can we speak 74. was cooking, when, off75. When hearing the news七、书面表达（共两节，第一节、基础写作10分，第二节、读写任务25分）第一节、基础写作A Poster for an English-Speaking ContestIn order to improve the students’ability to speak English, an English-speaking contest will be held by our Students’Union. //It will be held at 8 p.m. on May 6th. in Jiang Maosen Lecture Hall. //Anyone who is willing to take part please go to your monitor and enter you name for it. //Five teachers have been invited to work as judges. //The first ten winners will be given awards as an encouragement. //All are welcome to be present at the contest.The Students’UnionDajing Middle School第二节、读写任务We are what we eat. What we eat depends on main food groups. When we have got enough energy from all the food together, we can keep fit. A good eating habit with some exercise is good for health.However, bad eating habits are still very common among us students. Some of us often go to school without breakfast; some like to have snacks; some others are particular about food; and still some eat or drink too much. All these bad habits will surely do harm to our health.To keep fit, we should have various healthy diets, which generally include proper amounts of fish, meat, vegetables, fruit as well as main food. We need to develop good eating habits that will keep our lifetimes. Besides, we’d better have meals regularly. Mealtime is the ideal opportunity to set an example by creating a positive atmosphere in which healthy food attitudes can be developed. Only in this way can we have enough energy to study better.。
2023-2024学年湖南省雅礼中学高一上学期期中考试英语试卷
2023-2024学年湖南省雅礼中学高一上学期期中考试英语试卷1. Who won the game last night?A．Djokovic. B．Nadal. C．Federer.2. Why does the man make the phone call?A．To change his booking. B．To cancel a reservation. C．To book a table.3. What did the man plan to do this evening?A．Go on a business trip. B．Attend a concert. C．Talk with his boss. 4. Why won’t the woman have supper with the man?A．She doesn’t feel hungry.B．She has to work overtime.C．She has an appointment with John.5. Who is probably the woman?A．A cook. B．A customer. C．A cleaner.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What makes the speakers caught up in traffic?A．Road construction. B．A car crash. C．Bad weather.7. Where are they heading?A．To a stadium. B．To the police station. C．To a theater.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. When does the conversation take place?A．On Friday. B．On Thursday. C．On Wednesday.9. What did the coach do with the basketball training?A．He canceled it. B．He advanced it. C．He put it off.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2013-2014学年高一下学期期中英语试卷(含答案)
2013-2014学年高一下学期期中英语试卷（含答案）一. 听力（满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面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.What does the man prefer to drink?A.Tea.B. Coffee.C. Cold water.2.What will the woman do at the weekend?A. Work at home.B. Finish her homework.C. Make a plan for a report.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a bookshop.C. In a museum.4. What is Alice now?A. An actress.B. A photographer.C. A journalist.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Clouds.B. Snakes.C. Earthquakes.第二节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）听下面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三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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;听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题6.According to the man, what kind of people may like living in his hometown?A. The young.B. The middle-aged.C. The old.7. What does the man think of his hometown?A. It offers many job opportunities.B. It is quiet with only a few shops.C. It is small with a large population.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题8. What does the woman mainly worry?A. She may get hurt when exercising.B. It’s too late to start exercising.C. She can’t find suitable transportation.9. What does the man suggest the woman should do?A. Walk faster.B. Take the subway.C. Go swimming.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题10. Where are the hotels?A. At the water’s edge.B. On the coast.C. Under water.11. What do we know about the Nautilus?A. It has a theatre.B. It will open early next year.C. It costs $940 per person per night.12. How many guests will the Atlantis hold?A. Up to 40.B. Up to 156.C. Up to 320.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题13.Where does the woman come from?A. America.B. Canada.C. Australia.14. Which place does the woman suggest the man visit?A. Bondi Beach.B. Opera House.C. The Blue Mountains.15. What does the woman say about the small hotels in Sydney?A. They are well-equipped.B. Some of them can be found online.C. They are popular among travelers of all ages.16. What is the best way to travel around according to the woman?A. The train.B. The car.C. The air.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题17. What are sharks famous for?A. Their large bodies.B. Their violent nature.C. Their good sense of smell.18. How long can the biggest whale shark be?A. 20 metres.B. 12 metres.C. 10 metres.19. How can sharks find their food?A. With nerves.B. With strong sense.C. With muscles.20. Where do most sharks live?A. In warm lakes.B. In freshwater rivers.C. In ocean waters.二. 单项选择:（15%）（共15小题，每小题1分，共计15分）从A，B，C，D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
2014年长沙雅礼中学高一新生分班考试英语试卷
英语试题第一部分英语一、完形填空. 共10个小题，10分Mark Twain, a famous American writer, was once traveling in France. He went by train to Dijon. He was very tired and wanted to 1 . He asked the conductor to wake him up 2 the train got to Dijon. But he first said that he was a heavy 3 .―I may possibly protest(抗议) loudly when you try to wake me up‖ He said to the conductor. ―But do not 4 me, just put me off the train.‖Then Mark Twain went to sleep, later, when he waked up , it was night time and the train had 5 Pairs already. He realized(意识到) at once that the conductor had 6 to wake him up at Dijon. He was so 7 that he ran up to the conductor and began to 8 him.―I have n ever been so angry 9 ,‖Mark Twain said. The conductor looked at him 10 .―You are not so angry as the American who put off the train at Dijon,‖ he said.( ) 1. A. read B. write C. drink D. sleep( ) 2. A. while B. after C. when D. before( ) 3. A.sleeper B. writer C. man D. American( ) 4. A. look at B. listen to C. notice D. watch( ) 5. A. got B. arrived C. reached D. stopped( ) 6. A. forgotten B. remembered C. tried D. wished( ) 7. A. happy B. worried C. angry D. interested( ) 8. A. laugh at B. talk to C. speak to D. shout at( ) 9. A right now B. all my life C. in the past D. all the time( ) 10. A. quietly B. angrily C. happily D. kindly二、阅读理解20 小题，20分（一）阅读下列短文，从各题中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案( A )A meteorite (陨石) almost hit an 80 – year- old man named Arthur Pettiffer in Britain when he was working in his garden. The meteorite was the biggest in the past 26 years in Britain.The meteorite weighed (重) one kilo , and might be over four thousand million (百万) years old .― I hear the big noise in the air . I looked up and I saw the tops of the trees coming and going ,‖ He said , ― I didn't know what it was.‖Meteorites are small things from the small planets in space . About 3,500 meteorites may fall on earth every year , but only very few are found . M r Pettiffer's meteorite is the fifth to fall in Britain since the Second World WarMr Pe ttifer is glad . ―When you think about it coming from so far away , it really is something strange.‖11. The meteorite was _____ Mr Pettifer when it fell down.A. close to B .far from C hitting D coming to12. The meteorite was already _____years old .A. 40,000,000,000 B 40,000,000C 400,000,000 D. 4,000,000,00013. Mr Pettifer found the tops of the trees coming and going because _____.A. the trees were afraidB. the fast falling meteorite kept the tree tops movingC. it was going to rainD. the moving was made by wind14._____people see a meteorite fall through they visit the earth often each yearA. Quite a few B Some C .Few D Many15.Mr Pettifer was ____ TO see the falling of the meteorite.A. happyB. afraid C sorry D angry（B）A young man worked very hard at his lessons . He was too busy to have a rest At last, he became ill and he couldn't go to sleep. Every night ,when he went to bed , he closed his eyes and tried to sleep. But the more he tried ,the more he stayed awakeThen he went to see the doctor .The doctor told him: Try counting numbers by the time you r each one hundred, you'll be asleep, I'm sure of it‖The next day the man returned to the doctor's. Well‖ said the doctor ,‖How are you today ? did you have a try ?‖The man still looked tired. ―Yes,‖ he said, ― I tried counting one ,two, three… up to one thousand. But when I reached five hundred and sixty –nine, I began to feel sleepy. I had to get up and drink some tea so that I could go on counting up to one thousand .But then ,I still couldn't fall asleep.‖16、The young man couldn't go to sleep because __________A. he hadn't finished doing his lessonB. he had worked too hard and became illC. he was about his homeworkD. here was a lot of noise there17、The doctor asked the young man________A. to count numbers before he went to bedB . to put all numbers from 1 to 100 togetherC . to count numbers while he was lying in bedD . to take some medicine and go to bed earlier18、The young man returned the next day because _______A . he wanted to thank the doctorB. he wanted some medicineC. he wanted to ask the doctor how to count the numbersD. he still couldn't go to sleep at night19、When the man counted to five hundred and sixty—nine ,he ____A. went to sleepB . felt sleepy and drank some tea to go on countingC . was more awake than beforeD. Got up and took some medicine20、The young man _____A. didn't really understand what the doctor saidB．was not able to count numbersC. didn't try what the doctor asked him to doD. wasn't ill at all（C）Have you thought about what might have happen if American President Kennedy was saved in 1963?Impossible , you'll say . Kennedy was killed in Dallas , Texas, on November, 1963, and that's an end to it.But what would happen if he came back to his life ? That's what the ―stuff books‖ are made of. In 1988 an American named George Bernau wrote a book of this kind .The book is called ―Promises to Keep‖. It was thought of as the best one of the kind .He made the book like real life .The story was so interesting that it kept readers turning the page till the end though it had over 800 pages. In fact we know that John F. Kennedy was killed and never came back to life .In his book , he comes back to life ,and the story begins from there. The book set readers thinking , not especially about Kenndy's killing , but about what would happen after .21. What kind of a book is Promises to keep ?A . A .kind of study of Kennedy' killingB．An American horror novel .C．A life story about Kennedy.D．A story book developed from a true story .22 The book Promises to Keep tells us_______.A．how to w rite a ―stuff book‖ like t he one written by Jone Bernau .B．how to write about history .C．what would happen when Kennedy was brought back to life .D．how to make up a story about the presidents ..23. Although the story is ______, readers like to read it very much .A. not interestingB. long C sad D not exciting24. The book not only keeps the readers interested until the end , but also makes them______.A. feel terrible B stop thingsC laugh at somethingD thinking about something25. The phrase ― come back to life‖ means______.A. never die again B become alive againC know one is stilling livingD live for ever（D）Tom Smith was writer. He wrote detective stories （侦探小说）for magazines(杂志). One evening he could not find an end for a story. He sat with his typewriter（打字机）in front of him , but he has no ideas . So he decided to go to see a film . When he came back, he found that he had had a visitor. Someone had broken into his room. The man had had a drink, smoked several of Tom's cigarettes(香烟) and had read his story. The visitor left Tom a note :―I have read your story and I don't think much of it .‖ Please read my suggestions andyou can finish it , By the way , I'm a burglar(窃贼). I'm not going to steal anything tonight. But if you become a successful writer I will return .‖Tom read the burglar's suggestions , then he sat down and wrote the rest of the story. He was still not a successful writer and he was waiting for the burglar to return. Before he went out in the evening , he always left a half ---finished story near his typewriter.26、The burglar broke into Tom' s room because ______A．Tom was a successful writer .B．He wanted to visit TomC．He tried to steal somethingD．He wanted to help Tom to finish his story.27、The burglar read Tom's story _____A．because the story was very goodB．but he didn't like itC 。
湖南省长沙市雅礼中学高一上学期第一次月考试题英语
高一第一次阶段检测试卷英语命题人、审题人：高一英语备课组本试题卷分为听力、阅读、语言运用、写作和课文填空五部分，时量120分钟。
满分150分。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面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。
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. How will the man know the correct time?A. He will look at his phone.B. He will check the kitchen clock.C. He will know it from the woman.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. Their childhood memories.B. A character.C. Their parents.3. What is the speaker’s destination?A. England.B. France.C. Germany.4. What happened to the woman?A. She slipped over on the ice.B. She broke her left arm.C. She hurt her knee.5. How old is the man?A. 36.B. 26.C. 20.第二节听下面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三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What makes the speakers feel particularly relaxed?A. The sound of birds.B. The gentle wind.C. The waterfall.7. What will the speakers do first?A. Drink in the café.B. Walk down the path.C. Sit down to relax.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
长沙市雅礼中学高一(上)学期期中英语试卷
雅礼中学高一第一学期期中考试英语试题卷时量：120分钟满分：150分第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面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。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15B. £ 9.18C. £ 9.15答案是C。
1.What gift will the woman probably get for Mary?A. A schoolbag.B. A CD.C. A movie ticket.2.What is the man doing?A. Watching TV.B. Enjoying a party.C. Looking for his clothes.3.What does the man mainly do in his spare time?A. He plays sports.B. He plays the piano.C. He learns a language.4.Which flavor is the most popular?A. Strawberry.B. Chocolate.C. Lemon.5.What are the speakers talking about?A. A movie they just saw.B. A favorite actor.C. Weekend plans.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面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三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
湖南省长沙市雅礼中学高三英语第三次月考试题(11月)新人教版
湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2014届高三英语第三次月考试题（11月）新人教版本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力理解、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达。
考试结束后，将答题卷和答题卡一并交回。
时量120分钟。
满分150分。
PARTⅠ LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)PARTⅡ LAGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. The women carrying babies and luggage, come in first, ________?A. will youB. will theyC. don’t theyD. don’t you22. One more week, ________ we will accomplish the task.A. orB. andC. ifD. so that23. The farm as well as its neighboring hills we once spent so much time on ____ on a new lookas recently as last year.A. having takenB. is takenC. takingD. has taken24. The rich, for ________ money was not a problem, wanted to buy the whole building in thisarea if possible.A. theirB. hisC. whomD. whose25. There were two rooms in the house, _________ served as a kitchen.A. the smaller one of whichB. the smaller oneC. the smaller of themD. and the smaller one of which26. You can use a large plastic bottle, with its top______ , as a pot to grow young plants in.A. cutting offB. cut offC. to cut offD. being cutted off27. The only criterion for including a paper in this kind of books ______ its high quotability.We don't want anything that few experts lay their eyes on.A. hasB. haveC. isD. are28. No sooner ______ finished watching that programme about those extinct species, than shedecided to join the Wildlife Conservation Organization.A. he finishedB. has he finishedC. did he finidhD. had he finished29. _______the extraordinary beauty of Changling is the Ling’en Palace, known for its simpledesign and painted ceiling.A. AddingB. Adding toC. AddedD. Added to30. During the game, the coach looked _______ he had eaten a lemon, probably because he knewhis team was playing poorly.A. in thatB. in caseC. as thoughD. even though31. When the Americans objected to this, the British would not compromise, but ________ controlover their American colonies instead, taking away many of their rights, and ________soldiers there in order to make sure that the people would obey them.A. increase; stationingB. increasing; stationC. increased; stationingD. increased; stationed32. The students invited to the Halloween party may dress ________ they please.A. whateverB. whereverC. wheneverD. however33. In the experiment, we are often waken up twice a night and asked what we _______.A. have been dreamingB. had dreamtC. are dreamingD. will dream34. I______ no to his conditions, and I______ such trouble now.A. could say；wouldn't be inB. could have said；wouldn't be inC. could say；wouldn't have been inD. could have said；wouldn't have been in35. Did you take enough money with you? —No, I needed ______ I thought I would.A. no so much asB. as much asC. much more thanD. much less than答案：21—25 ABDCA 26—30 BCDBC 31—35 CDABCSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases markedA, B, C and D. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Scenic spots around China are reportedly crowded with visitors during a long national holidaythis week, which has made many ordinary Chinese frustrated. But this is actually an 36 signfor the country's economy.The total number of people 37 at major tourist sites in China over the beginning of the‘National Day’ holiday is up 18.8% from last year. That represents a slight 38 from 21% growth during the same period of holiday week last year. But it compares favorably with an 8.8% 39 in 2011 and just 6.5% in 2010.Other data tell a similar story. On Octob 1er, the first day of the holiday, Chinese railroads40 10.3 million passengers.41 , like those scenic spots, investments on the Chinese travel theme have become crazy. Shares in travel-booking site International(携程网), 42 , have more than doubledthis year and now trade at more than 63 times this year's expected earnings. But investors shouldstill 43 the strong tourist data, because it shows that Chinese consumers are very much alive and kicking. To some extent, the tourist figures may be 44 to official retail(零售) sales figures. The government statisticians exclude all kinds of consumer services, from travel to haircuts, while including some government purchases. 45 , many economists believe that consumption is severely under-counted in official estimates. In a recent report, Standard Chartered cited(引用) work by professors at two universities in Shanghai, who estimated that in 2009 household consumption was close to 50%, 46 to the NBS(National Bureau of Statistics) estimate of just 35.3%.For years, people have criticized China's slow transition to a consumer-led economic model. This week's 47 tourist data is just the latest indication that China is further along onthe path to rebalancing than many give it credit for.36. A. outstanding B. encouraging C. interesting D. astonishing37. A. pointing B. looking C. arriving D. shouting38. A. slowdown B. takedown C. breakdown D. dropdown39. A. rise B. speed C. raise D. grow40. A. filled B. contained C. carried D. housed41. A. Luckily B. Absolutely C. Apparently D. Unfortunately42. A. for sale B. for instance C. for one thing D. for the sake of43. A. study B. excite C. take D. cheer44. A. similar B. subordinate C. superior D. subject45. A. more or less B. more and more C. What’s up D. What’s more46. A. compare B. compared C. comparing D. to compare47. A. strong B. weak C. unbelievable D. fundamental36—40 BCAAC 41—45 DBDCD 46—47BASection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.From October 1 to 3, around 3.8 million out-of-town tourists flooded to Shanghai over the 48 three days of the National Day holiday — up 10% over the same period of last year. Nanjing Road, the Bund and Yuyuan Garden remained 49 most popular spots with locals and tourists alike, 50 to the Shanghai Tourism Bureau statistics. Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street attracted 5.8 million tourists and residents, 51 3.2 million were recorded at the Bund.The city is expected to receive 8 million tourists by Monday, the last day of the weeklong holiday break, officials have said. To ensure the safety of pedestrians crossing streets to reach the Bund, 4, 000 police officers were sent to the area. From 4:30pm to 11pm, 52 stood in line at the sides of zebra crossings, keeping vehicles and pedestrians 53 . Across the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower took measures to limit numbers. Even so, visitors 54 wanted to get to the top of the city landmark had to queue for four hours.Shanghai’s Metro system has been running smoothly over the holiday, ferrying some 13.4 million passengers at the start of the holiday break. Nobody can imagine 55 it will be like in this city next year.48. first 49. the 50. according 51. while /and/but 52. they 53. apart 54. who 55. whatPART Ⅲ READI NG COMPREHENTION (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AThe 1800s saw many firsts, including the invention of the bicycle and ready-to-eat cereal. Another interesting event also debuted （首次登场）in the 1800s. In 1888, the world’s first beauty contest was held in Spa, Belgium. Though little is known about that first competition, the idea caught on. Today, beauty contests can be found in countries from Argentina to Zambia.Most people agree that the business of beauty contests began in America. In 1921, local businessmen in Atlantic City, New Jersey, wanted summer tourists to stay longer. So they cameup with the idea of beauty pageant. The pageant was successful, and 100,000 tourists stayed to see the first “Miss America” crowned.After a few years, the annual event no longer focused only on girl’s beauty. A talent competition was added in 1938. And not long after that, college scholarships became the official contest prize. These were just the beginning of the changes for the beauty contest industry.From the mid-to late-20th century, beauty contests began popping up everywhere. In 1951, the Miss World Pageant got its start in London. Over time, this contest has changed its focus from beauty alone to beauty and intelligence. Miss Universe began in 1952, Miss International in 1960 and Miss Earth in 2001. Today, these still are considered the four most famous international beauty contests.Through the years, controversy has surrounded beauty contests. Many people have objected to women competing in swimsuits as it only calls attention to one’s looks. Outside pressure and changes in society, therefore, brought about changes in the beauty contest world. Today, women are judged on areas other than just appearance. These include intelligence, speaking ability, poise and talent.The women who compete in the pageants are often asked why they do it. Many say it’s because the contests build their confidence and public speaking skills and offer scholarships. Today, millions of women worldwide compete for these very reasons.56. What would be the best title for the passage?A. The origin of beauty contestsB. A look at beauty contestsC. Famous international beauty contestsD. The success of beauty contests57. Where was the first beauty contest in the world held?A. In BelgiumB. In AmericaC. In EnglandD. In Argentina58. According to the passage, the beauty contest in New Jersey in 1921 was held to ________.A. find out who was the most beautiful girlB. promote local tourism developmentC. attract tourists to settle in Atlantic CityD. spread the idea of Miss America59. The underlined phrase “popping up” in the fourth paragraph probably means _________.A. succeedingB. spreadingC. appearingD. changing60. What is the fifth paragraph mainly about?A. Argument about beauty contestsB. Changes in women’s clothesC. What women compete forD. How women are judged56—60: BABCABHidden Valley and a handful of other "culture camps" serving families with children from overseas reflect the huge rise in the number of foreign adoptions, from 7,093 in 1990 to 15,774 last year. After cutting through many troublesome processdures, due to different customs and cultures, parents often come home to find a new dilemma(进退两难的窘境). "At first you think, 'I need a child'," says Sandy Lachter of Washington, D.C., who with her husband, Steve, adopted Amelia, 5, from China in 1995. "Then you think, 'What does the child need?'"The culture camps give families a place to find answers to those kinds of questions. Most grew out of local support groups; Hidden Valley was started last year by the Boston chapter of Families with Children from China, which includes 650 families. While parents address weighty issues like how to raise kids in a mixed-race family, their children just have fun riding horses, singing Chinese songs or making scallion pancakes.The camp is a continuation of language and dance classes many of the kids attend during the year. "When we rented out a theater for 'Mulan,' it was packed," says Stephen Chen of Boston, whose adopted daughter Lindsay is 4. Classes in Chinese language, art and calligraphy are taught by experts, like Renne Lu of the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Center. "Our mission is to preserve the heritage," Lu says. Kids who are veteran（经验丰富的） campers say the experience helps them understand their complex heritage. Sixteen-year-old Alex was born in India and adopted by Kathy and David Brinton of Boulder, Colo., when he was 7. "I went through a stage where I hated India, hated everything about it," he says. "You just couldn't mention India to me." But after six sessions at the East India Colorado Heritage Camp, held at Snow Mountain Ranch in Estes Park, Colo., he hopes to travel to India after he graduates from high school next year.Camp can be a learning experience for the whole family. Whitney Ning, 23, a counselor for four years, says the Korea Heritage Camp helped her become closer to her parents. "They were hesitant at first," she says, "but when they saw how much it meant to me, they became very supportive." Sometimes the most direct route around the world is across a campfire.61. Why do American parents come to Hidden Valley?A. To take part in gatherings.B. To attend lectures on how to educate children.C. To ensure an learning opportunity to the kids as well as their parents.D. To relax themselves with their children.62. Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the culture camp?A. It well reflects the increasing foreign adoptions.B. Parents can find the answers to their questions in raising the adopted children.C. Children can learn a lot in culture camp.D. It helps the adopted children have a better understanding of their complex heritage.63. What is Alex's attitude toward India now?A. Strong disapproval.B. Much interest.C. Slight dislike.D. Enthusiastic support.64. The underlined sentence of the last paragragh most probably means _________.A.Through this camp the adopted kids knew better about American culture .B.If the adopted kids want to travel around the world,camping is the best choice .C. Through the camp the adopted kids can know better about Chinese culture.D.The camp helped adopted kids know more about their original culture, thus making the mixed-race family closer.65. What can we infer from the passage?A. Foreign adoption is a common phenomenon in America.B. Children can do whatever they want to do in the culture camp.C. Both parents and their adopted children can benefit from the culture camp.D. Children can receive best education in the culture camp.61—65: CABDCCAgricultural scientists are working to develop crop plants that use less water than those now grown. Almost sixty percent of the world's freshwater withdrawals from rivers, lakes and other water resources go towards irrigating fields. Scientists are using biotechnology as well as traditional breeding（繁殖）methods to develop water-saving crops to feed a growing world.Thomas Tommy Carter is a plant scientist in North Carolina working for the Agricultural Research Service in the United States Department of Agriculture. He leads Team Drought, a groupof researchers at five universities. They have been using conventional breeding methods to develop soybeans that can grow well under dry conditions. Tommy started working on drought- resistant soybeans in 1981.His research has taken him as far as China, where soybeans have been grown for thousands of years.“Farmers in the United States, however, have grown soybeans for only about a century”Tommy Carter says, “the soybeans they grow are for the most part genetically similar.” More differences could better protect crops against climate changes that can reduce production. Those changes include water shortages which could result from global warming. The Agriculture Department has a soybean germplasm(胚种)collection, a collection of genetic material passed from one generation to the next. Members of Team Drought studied more than 2,500 examples from the collection. They looked at those from Asia and searched for germplasms that could keep plants from weakening and wilting during hot, dry summers in the United States.Tommy says they found only five, but these slow wilting lines can produce more than normal soybeans under drought conditions; The team is now doing field tests. The first breeding line is expected to be released next year for use by private seed companies and public soybean breeders.Scientists are also working on other plants that either use less water or use it better or both.66. Why can the soybeans in Asia do better under drought conditions?A. soybeans have been grown in Asia for thousands of yearsB. the germplasms are different from those in American soybeansC. Americans have been growing soybeans for a centuryD. the water shortage in Asia is much more serious than that in the US67.What are farming scientists doing to ensure feeding a growing world?A.they are using latest irrigating technology to increase the production.B.They are planting soybean germplasms in other countries.C.They are importing more drought-resistant soybeans from China.D.They are combining different ways to produce anti-drought crops.68. What can we can learn from the passage?A. Team Drought is a group of scientists at five universities.B. Soybeans have been grown for a much longer time in China than in the United States.C. Germplasms have been found to keep 2,500 plants from weakening and wilting during hot, dry summers.D. The first breeding line has produced more than normal soybeans under drought conditions.69. What will the writer most probably write about next?A. Other crop plants that use less water.B. The conclusion that less water is needed for soybeans.C. More information about Tommy Carter's new soybeans.D. The reasons why climate changes have taken place.70. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Conventional methods of plants breedingB. Efforts to develop crops which use less waterC. The history of soybean growing in ChinaD. What some scientists are doing to change the climate66—70: BDBABPART Ⅳ WRITING (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blankets by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Sister-city relationship is the relationship between different communities from different countries, which is beneficial to both sides. Often these partnerships are based on special projects or exchanges. People share their knowledge in areas like education, government, business or technology.Under this relationship, people can learn from each other and then solve problems together. They can also share an interest in other cultures as well as increase international understanding and friendship through educational, cultural and humanitarian activities.Citizen diplomats(外交官) could help build peace, too.Building sister-city relationships was one of the ideas put forward by President Eisenhower. On September 11 and 12, 1956, he established the program, the “People-to-People” program, at a White House conference.Soon, establishing sister-city relationship became very popular. Today, it is involved with programs in 134 countries. 700 American communities have partnerships with almost 1,800 communities in other countries. Atlanta, Georgia, for example, has 18 sister-city partnerships. One is with Brussels, Belgium. Another is with Lagos, Nigeria. These two relationships have existed for more than thirty years. The areas they involve include economic development and trade. Within the past fifteen years, more American cities have created partnerships in developing countries. Projects have involved water quality, health care and good government. In Africa, projects might also deal with AIDS and HIV.Some sister-city relationships are fifty years old. And now there are even “cyber sister cities”—partnerships created over the Internet. They mainly develop their economy and culture. There are more than 100 cities developing this kind of relationship.71. Sister-city Relationship 72. international cities 73. Purposes 74. share cultures75. an idea 76. Areas /Fields 77. AIDS and HIV 78. 134 79. cyber sister cities80. the InternetSection B (10 marks)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.As a young man, Al was a skilled artist, a potter. He had a wife and two fine sons. One night, his older son developed a severe stomachache. Thinking it was only some common intestinal（肠的）disorder, neither Al nor his wife took the condition very seriously. But the disease was actually acute appendicitis (阑尾炎), and the boy died suddenly that night.Knowing the death could have been prevented if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation, Al's emotional health declined under the enormous burden of his guilt. To make matters worse his wife left him a short time later, leaving him alone with his six-year-old younger son. The hurt and pain of the two situations were more than Al could handle, and he became an alcoholic.As the alcoholism progressed, Al began to lose everything he possessed —his home, his land, his art objects, everything. Eventually Al died alone in a San Francisco motel room.When I heard of Al's death, I thought, “What a complete failure!” “What a totally wasted life”.As time went by, I began to re-evaluate my earlier harsh judgment. You see, I knew Al's now adult son, Ernie. He is one of the kindest, most caring, most loving men I have ever known. I watched Ernie with his children and saw the free flow of love between them. I knew that kindness and caring had to come from somewhere.I hadn't heard Ernie talk much about his father. One day I worked up my courage to ask him. "I'm really puzzled by something," I said. "I know your father was basically the only one to raise you. What on earth did he do so that you became such a special person?"Ernie sat quietly and reflected for a few moments. Then he said, "From my earliest memories as a child until I left home at 18, Al came into my room every night, gave me a kiss and said, 'I love you, son.'"Tears came to my eyes as I realized what a fool I had been to judge Al as a failure. He had not left any material possessions behind, but he had been a kind loving father, and he left behind one of the finest, most giving man I have ever known.81. Why did Al’s older son die? (no more than 12 words)82. Where does Al die? (no more than 4 words)83. What made Al addicted to alcohol? (no more than 10 words)84. What did Al’s son Ernie learn from his father? (no more than 11 words)参考答案:81. Because he fell ill but his parents didn’t take his illness / the situation seriously. Or: Because his parents didn’t take his illness seriously.82. In a motel room.83. His older son’s death and his wife’s leaving (him).84. Love (of the family members) is more important than material possessions.Or: Love of the family members is important.Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.写作:假如你是李华。
2020-2021学年湖南省雅礼教育集团高一上学期期中英语试题(解析版)
湖南省雅礼教育集团2020-2021学年高一上学期期中英语试题时量：120分钟总分：150分第一部分略第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AWhat’s happening?Your guide to the best place to go in town.The Art of the CameraBeautiful exhibition from some of the best young photographers working today.Stamford Hall, June 20th — 30thFreeFilm ClubTonight’s movie at the Young People’s Film Club is the last of the series starring the Oscar-winning actor Johnny Depp. It’s the wonderful pirates of the Carbbean!Starts 6;30 pm. Tickets £3Winning VoicesMore than 20 bands (乐队) play their best songs in a competition to win a great prize: a place in the national final and the chance to record a CD.Stretford Student Center, 6 pmTickets £10 and £7.5Streetlife Dance GroupCome and see the amazing “SDG” at the Atlas Centre. Twe nty- four dancers aged between 11 and 18 show off their skills in street dancing for you.Starts 7 pm. Tickets£15.Young Vic TheatreThe final performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is tonight. This is your last chance to see this wonderful play. Do n’t miss it.Starts 8 pm. Tickets £9, £7 and £5.501. What can we learn about the Art of the Camera?A. It lasts half a monthB. It shows some old photosC. It is held by 24 young artistsD. It is open to the public for free2. Where can you watch street dancing ?A. In Stamford HallB. At the Atlas CentreC. At Young Vic TheatreD. At Stretford Student Centre3. If John only has £4, what could he do?A. See Romeo and JulietB. Watch Winning V oicesC. See Pirates of the CaribbeanD. Watch Streetlife Dance Group『答案』1. D 2. B 3. C『解析』本文是一篇广告。
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2014年上学期雅礼中学高一年级期中考试英语试题考试时间：120分钟本卷满分：150分命题：高一年级英语组审题：黄琼Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22. 5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C.Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. Where is the dead fish?A. In the rubbish bin.B. In the river.C. In the garden.2. What does the man suggest to deal with the dead fish?A. Throw it near the house.B. Bury it in the garden.C. Throw it in the river.Conversation 23. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The truck hit the man on the motorbike.B. The truck was coming from the right side of the motorbike rider.C. The truck was turning when the accident happened.4. What was the result?A. The motorbike rider was injured.B. The truck driver was injured.C. The truck driver died.Conversation 35. What color is the man’s cat?A. Yellow and white.B. White and dark.C. Yellow and brown.6. Where does the man’s cat usually sleep?A. In the living room.B. In a special house.C. Outside thehouse.Conversation 47. Where will the woman go for her holiday?A. Dalian.B. Lijiang.C. Dali.8. When will the woman set off?A. Next month.B. Next Sunday.C. Next Monday.9. How will the woman go travelling?A. By train.B. By air.C. By car.Conversation 510. Why does the woman need her book back?A. She needs to look for some information.B. She doesn’t trust Lily.C. She is angry with Lily.11. What will the woman probably do?A. Apologize to Lily.B. Ask for the book back.C. Give the back to Lily.12. What can we learn from the conversation?A. Lily always borrows books from the woman.B. The woman is still mad at Lily.C. The woman and Lily are friends.Conversation 613. Why does the man refuse to go shopping?A. He is busy with his work.B. He has nothing to buy.C. It is too hot outside.14. What does the woman to buy?A. A T-shirt and a pair of sunglasses.B. A T-shirt and a dress.C. A dress and a pair of sunglasses.15. What will the man do next week?A. Go to a birthday party.B. Go on a business trip.C. Go to summer camp.Section B (7. 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.Phillip Island Nature ParkLocation It is on Phillip (16) , Victoria, Australia.Time It was created in (17) .Purpose It is a self-funding commercial attraction for (18) conservation and research.AreaIt takes up (19) hectares of land.Attractions ●At Penguin Parade, you can see penguins in their ownenvironment.●The most of the park lies within the Important Bird Area,as it plays an important role in(20) significant populations of some birds.Part Ⅱ Language Knowledge(45 marks）Section A (15marks)Directions：for each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. Her reply suggested that she _____________ with you, so I suggest you ____________ your plan.A. disagreed, gave upB. disagreed, give upC. disagree, gave upD. disagree, give up22. ________ five major districts, Shenyang city is the largest city in the northwest.A. Consisted ofB. Consisting ofC. Making up ofD. Made up for23.—I think you must have great interest in the subject we discussed last night.—Not at all. ________, I feel it quite boring.A. In contrastB. On the other handC. On the contraryD. In a word24. We’ve offered a job to her, but I don’t know _________ she’ll accept it or not.A. whereB. whatC. whetherD. if25. The fact________ she works hard is well known to us all.A. thatB. whatC. whyD. which26. Many people were buried alive, and _________.A. So is the cityB. So was the city.C. So did the cityD. So the city did27. John opened the door. There _________ he had never seen before.A. a girl did standB. a girl stoodC. did a girl standD. stood a girl28. Listening to loud music at rock concerts _________ caused hearing loss in some teenagers.A. areB. isC. haveD. has29. The reason for his success is _______ he worked hard.A. whyB. thatC. becauseD. for30. We _________ the difficulty together, but why didn’t you tell me?A. should faceB. might faceC. could have facedD. must have faced31. After the Norman Conquest, many English people worked as servants who _________animals.A. roseB. aroseC. raisedD. have raised32. The old couple often take a walk after supper in the park with their pet dog _________ them.A. to followB. followingC. followedD. follows33. _________ I always felt I would pass the exam, I never thought I would get an A.A. OnceB. WhileC. IfD. Until34. When I walked around the city, I saw streets just _________A. as they have beenB. as they had beenC. as they areD. as it had been35. _________ the English teachers in our school offer to their students is knowledge andhappiness.A. WhatB. WhichC. ThatD. HowPart ⅡSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Mother emptied the money onto the kitchen table.“Florence, we‟ve finally saved 36 for the nice new coat.” she announced. “You r old one‟s getting much too small.”Kissing Mother, I headed out the door, 37 to make it to downtown before the stores closed. I ran to the streetcar stop and took a seat next to a pretty lady. I looked at her small hands, and then glanced at my own. “ 38 the boys at school call me …spide r fingers‟,” I thought sadly to myself. Then I 39 , remembering what my piano teacher had said: “My girl, what nice long fingers you have for playing!” Thinking how much I40 my lessons, I didn‟t feel so bad any more.“Second South!” the conductor calle d.I jumped out and hurried down Main Street…the clothing store would close in 15 minutes. But then something caught my 41 in a music shop‟s display window—a beautiful white accordion.After a moment‟s hesitation, I 42 into the shop. “I‟d like to see the white accordion in the window,” I announced.“I‟ll take it!” I said, counting out the money with shaking fingers. I knew how hard it was for Mother to save money. Would she 43 that I‟d bought a dream instead of a much-needed coat?“Well, my dear, did you get your new coat?”“No, Mother,” I answered, “I…I bought something I wanted more. I know there isn‟t enough money for the accordion and a new coat. I‟ll 44 my old coat forever and ever!”I burst into tears.Mother put her arms around me. “There, there…it‟s all right.”That was an important day in my life because it led me to a 45 in music. Now, though I‟m semi-retired, I still spend many rewarding hours with students and often 46 to play at hospitals, concerts and weddings.T h a n ks t o m y m o t h e r‟s47 , a l i t t l e gi r l‟s d r e a m h as l as t ed a lifetime.36. A. little B. enough C. more D. some37. A. imaging B. hoping C. believing D. guessing38. A. No wonder B. More or less C. In general D. No matter39. A. cried B. sneered C. smiled D. sobbed40. A. disliked B. chased C. disgusted D. enjoyed41. A. finger B. leg C. eye D. head42. A. stumbled B. marched C. slipped D. crept43. A. notice B. ensure C. realize D. understand44. A. wear B. bring C. wrap D. carry45. A. career B. job C. development D. beginning46. A. invite B. volunteer C. force D. take47. A. coat B. accordion C. money D. understandingSection C(12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.The term “diaosi” is widely used in China now. I t originated as a term for a poor, unattractive young person48 stayed at home all day playing video games, with a hopeless future—in49 words, a loser. Yet as the term went hot on the Internet, the number of people who refer to themselves as diaosi has continued to grow. As50 result, it is slowly transforming into a description of the ordinary Chinese citizen who faces everyday struggles and hardships.So,51 you encounter a no-car, no-house, no-girlfriend, over 20, almost 30-year-old media worker or programmer, make52 mistake—he is so-called diaosi. Programmers and media industry workers have the highest percentage of self-identified diaosi,53 fewer than 10 percent of civil servants use the term to refer to themselves.Young people54 incomes of 3,000 to 8,000 RMB most identify themselves as diaosi. So diaosi are ready to become mainstream consumers in China.55 also hints at a future turning point: China’s undergos just may become the country’s mainstream.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished .statements For each of them there are four chokes marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AEsme Denters, a 22-year-old girl from a small town of Oosterbeek, is an excellent example of someone who has done something simple and created something big for herself.Esme has been crazy about singing since she was a child, and for years she has been dreaming of becoming a singer. Her dad was always playing music and Esme could sing along with it. She sang so much that her mother often said, "Esme, be quiet!"She was used to singing alone in her bedroom. And she did not quite believe that she had a good voice until her friends told her about it. Seeing many people posted personal videos of their singing on You Tube, she had the idea that she could do something similar.She posted her personal videos of singing on You Tube, and thousands of people loved them. Esme quickly created a stir (轰动) on You Tube with her versions (翻唱版) of popular songs by famous singers —Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Alanis Morrisette, Alicia Keys and other famous musicians whom she can feel a connection with. Only a few months later, she wrote her own songs and posted videos of her original songs on You Tube.Through the simple act of singing into her sister’s webcam (摄像头) and then posting her videos on You Tube, thousands and thousands of people started to pay attention to her. Listeners became her fans quickly. Even some famous record companies around the world began to notice her. Many listeners urged her to give it a try at American Idol(偶像). In a short time, Esme became very popular on the Internet, which was beyond her wildest imagination.56. When Esme Denters was a child, she _______.A. always played music for her fatherB. didn’t have a good voiceC. loved singing and sang too muchD. often listened to he r friends’singing57. Shortly after Esme Denters posted her personal videos of her singing on You Tube, ______.A. she wrote songs for famous singersB. she posted videos of her sister’s original songsC. she set up her own record companyD. lots of people enjoyed her music58. We can learn from the passage that Esme Denters ___.A. joined a famous record companyB. didn’t imagine being so popular with her listenersC. took part in American IdolD. was highly thought of by famous American musicians59. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. Esme was fond of singing when she was young.B. Esme created a stir at American Idol .C. Esme can write songs by herself.D. Esme was famous on the Internet.60. What can we learn from this passage?A. God helps those who help themselves.B. A good beginning is half done.C. Practice makes perfect.D. It is never too old to learn.BDubai is stepping up efforts in repairing historical buildings by way of a new law. The new law could help protect the old areas of Dubai.The repair plan includes rebuilding areas destroyed as a result of rapid urbanization (都市化) during the 1970s and 1980s, such as Al Shindagah and Al Bastakia. Around 330 buildings have been marked for repair. And any building built before 1960 will be protected from being torn down."The plan we have is to preserve the past and preserve the future," said Rashad M Bukhash, director of the general projects department. "We need to look at what we can benefit from historical buildings. Our mission is to be leaders in protecting our heritage (遗产) in the country. By 2015, we hope to have repaired all the old buildings."Dubai’s population is experiencing a new drive towards preserving heritage for future generations, according to Bukhash. "Preserving 'old Dubai’is important for the image of the country. We are creating awareness among the population of the importance of our heritage through education. We want to preserve the features of our culture and show how our ancestors (祖先) lived. Preservation is also important for the economy of the country. We are taking a tourism-led method." Repaired buildings are commonly used as restaurants or museums.Even new developments should also reflect Arabic heritage. Some new buildings will have features related to the culture of the country. New projects are designed from a heritage point of view.Around 120 buildings have been repaired by the government so far. These include Al Fahidi Fort, Hatta Heritage Village and those in Al Shindagah. But none of the repaired historical buildings are recognized as world heritage grade by UNESCO (联合国教科文组织).61. The new law in Dubai is to __________.A. build some new buildingsB. pull some old buildings downC. develop its urbanizationD. protect the old buildings62. The old buildings were once destroyed because _____.A. people didn’t like to live in themB. they were not recognized by UNESCOC. some new cities were built in the 1970s and 1980sD. the government planned to build restaurants63. How did Dubai protect its heritage?A. Torn down the building before 1960.B. Repaired Hatta Heritage Village which is recoginized as world heritage grade by UNESCOC. Educate people all around the world the importance of Dunai heritage.D. New buildings in Dubai are designed from a heritage point of view.64. Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of the repair plan?A. It creates a new heritage.B. It improves the country’s image.C. It improves the country’s tourism.D. It shows the way the ancestors lived.65. The purpose of this passage is to ______________.A. describe how to protect the city’s tourismB. tell people about the importance of heritageC. talk about the heritage protecting plan in DubaiD. talk about the history of heritage in DubaiCThe United States government has decided that food from cloned cattle, pigs and goats is safe to eat. The Food and Drug Administration also says it found no risks in meat and milk from cloned animals.The F.D.A. looked at studies for several years before it announced its decision in a final report this month. The United States Department of Agriculture supported the findings. But it says time is needed to smooth the way for marketing meat and milk from clones.The F.D.A. will not require any product to be registered as coming from clones. A producer would need to label (标注) a product "clone-free". The agency says that could be misunderstood because the food is not different from other food.But activists argue that the F.D.A. based its decision on incomplete research into possible risks. The Center for Food Safety criticized the use of studies supplied by cloning companies. Animal rights activists point out that cloning attempts often fail. They say cloning is cruel and can lead to suffering.Congress (国会) has been trying to get the F.D.A. to do more studies. But the agency noted that experts in New Zealand and the European Union had come to the same findings about the safety of food from clones. Japan, South Korea and Taiwan say they want to study it further before taking action.Products from cloning may not be widely used for several years. Clones are costly, which is why they are not widely used for feeding. The Agriculture Department says few clones will ever become food. Their traditionally raised animals would enter the food supply instead.67. All the following are sure of the safety of cloned products EXCEPT ______.A. New ZealandB. AmericaC. the European UnionD. Japan68. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Nowadays most Americans choose product registered as coming from clones.B. The center for Food Safety decided that food from cloned animals is safe to eat.C. The FDA has studied the safety of the food from cloned animals for many years.D. The food from traditional raised animals are making way for the food from cloned animals.66. What does the underlined word "costly" in the last paragraph probably mean?A. expensiveB. dangerousC. worthyD. cruel69. We can get from the passage that ______.A. the American congress has no doubt about the cloned food projectB. animal rights activists are against the cloning project for its crueltyC. it is easy for clones to become food.D. cloned products have been widely used for several years70. What is the best title for this passage?A. A New Clone PolicyB. Is Food from Cloned Animals Safe?C. A Big Danger —Cloned FoodD. Cloned Products —A New ChoicePart IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passageWrite NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and community, then we will have a better life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?In this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes. While people traditionally prioritize caring, sharing and generosity in life and work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-concerned.Modern people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life. They say that it is a jungle out there. To survive, you have to fight with whatever means that come handy. Obviously greedy and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas. In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of colleagues. We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct. It is just that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences.In spite of common practice, it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness, both of which are not newly invented vocabulary. In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviors were more condemned then. But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts.Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? There is no fixed answer either. Some people take great pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doing the opposite. But I personally think that people should not be too selfish. Caring for others can actually encourage the development of a mutually beneficial relationship.In conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-centered than those in the past due to strong outside pressure. However, we should encourage people to know the importance of being caring and generous and to build a mutually beneficial relationship with others.Are Modern People Becoming More Selfish?Main comparisons Contexts71 are changing In the past people put caring, sharingand generosity in the first72 .Nowadays, people seem to be more73 about themselves.74 are changing too. People in the past appeared to bemodest and self-effacing.People may strive to achieve theirown75 at the price of theircoworkers.The author’s understanding76 for the changes in author’s eyesFierce77 and great78 on modern people may be responsible for the changes.The author’s79 towards topic A relationship which can80 twosides should be established.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Everyone knows that Walt Disney is the creator of Mickey Mouse and founder of Disneyland. In his life, he worked harder and at last he achieved his dreams.Walt was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois. In Walt’s early years he lived on his parents’ farm. Walt’s childhood was full of adventures and mischief (恶作剧). He sneaked into a movie house to watch movies without paying. And he painted his home with tar (焦油).His family influen ced him and helped him succeed. Walt’s aunt often gave Walt crayons and art supplies. Walt’s brother helped Walt with his businesses and helped him deal with financial problems. He became famous at a young age.Walt didn’t always pay attention in schoo l and he often told jokes to his classmates. He didn’t like the school he went to. The only important part of his school years was the art classes. In 1917, Walt was in The V oice, a school magazine because he had become acartoonist. Walt went to Mckinley High School, which offered many art programs. The school influenced his life because he learned the basics for his future career. Walt didn’t go to college because he already had all the information he needed to start a career. He learned to draw in school , which helped him in making movies.Walt produced many successful movies. Millions of children today enjoy the movies produced by Walt. If it had not been for Walt Disney’s hard work and never -give-up attitude, people would never have had the enjoyment we have today.81. Why is Walt famous according to paragraph 1? (no more than 12 words) (2 marks)82. What can we learn about Walt’s childhood? (nor more than 9 words) (3 marks)83. What was the only important part of Walt’s school years? ( no more than 4 words)(2 marks)84. How did Mckinley High School influence Walt’s life ? (no more than 9 words) (3 marks)Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.请根据一份学生现状调查表中列出的部分信息，以一名高中学生的身份写一份英语调查报告，词数不少于120个。
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2014 年上学期雅礼中学高一年级期中考试英语试题Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks) Section A (22. 5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between twospeakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE. Conversation 11. Where is the dead fish?A. In the rubbish bin.B. In the river.C. In the garden. 2. What does the man suggest to deal with the dead fish? A. Throw it near the house. B. Bury it in the garden. C. Throw it in the river. Conversation 23. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The truck hit the man on the motorbike.B. The truck was coming from the right side of the motorbike rider.C. The truck was turning when the accident happened. 4. What was the result?A. The motorbike rider was injured.B. The truck driver was injured.C. The truck driver died. Conversation 35. What color is the man 's cat?A. Yellow and white.B. White and dark.C. Yellow and brown.6. Where does the man 's cat usually sleep?A. In the living room.B. In a special house.C. Outside the house. Conversation 4 7. Where will the woman go for her holiday? A. Dalian. B. Lijiang. C. Dali.8. When will the woman set off? A. Next month. B. Next Sunday. C. Next Monday. 9. How will the woman go travelling?A. By train.B. By air.C. By car.Conversation 510. Why does the woman need her book back?A. She needs to look for some information.B. She doesn ' t trust Lily.考试时间： 120 分钟命题：高一年级英语组本卷满分： 150 分审题：黄 琼C. She is angry with Lily.11. What will the woma n probably do?A. Apologize to Lily.B. Ask for the book back.C. Give the back to Lily.12. What can we lear n from the con versati on?A. Lily always borrows books from the woma n.B. The woma n is still mad at Lily.C. The woma n and Lily are frien ds.Con versati on 613. Why does the man refuse to go shopp ing?A. He is busy with his work.B. He has nothing to buy.C. It is too hot outside.14. What does the woman to buy?A. A T-shirt and a pair of sun glasses.B. A T-shirt and a dress.C. A dress and a pair of sun glasses.15. What will the man do next week?A. Go to a birthday party.B. Go on a bus in ess trip.C. Go to summer camp.Section B (7. 5 marks)Directions : In this sect ion, you will hear a short passage. Liste n carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each bla nk with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Phillip Island Nature Park33.Part n Language Knowledge(45 marks ) Section A (15marks)Directions ：for each of the following unfinished sentences there are marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. Her reply suggested your plan.A. disagreed, gave up C. disagree, gave up 22. _______ five major four choices northwest.that she with you, so I suggest youB. disagreed, give up D. disagree, give up districts,Shenyang city is the largestcity intheB. Consisting ofC. Making up ofD. Made up for23. — I think you must have great interest in the subject we discussed last night.— Not at all. ______ , I feel it quite boring.B. On the other handA. Consisted ofA. In contrastC. On the contraryD. In a word 24. We ' ve offered a job to her, but I don ' t knownot. she ' ll accept it orA. whereB. whatC. whetherD. if 25. The factshe works hard is well known to us all.A. thatB. whatC. whyD. which26. Many people were buried alive, and _______ .A. So is the cityB. So was the city.C. So did the cityD. So the city did27. John opened the door. There ________ he had never seen before.A. a girl did stand C. did a girl stand 28. Listening to loud music at rock concerts teenagers. A. areB. is29. The reason for his success is B. a girl stood D. stood a girlcausedhearing loss in someC. havehe worked hard.D. hasA. why 30. We ________ the difficult A. should faceB. thatC. becauseD. forC. could have facedy together, but why didnB. might face D. must have facedt you tell me?31. After the Norman Conquest, many English people worked as servants a nimals. whoA. roseB. aroseC. raisedD. have raised32. The old couple often take a walk after supper in the park with their pet dogthem. A. to follow B. followingI always felt I would pass the exam, I never thought I would get an C. followedD. followsA.A. OnceB. WhileC. IfD. Until34. When I walked around the city, I saw streets just 33.A. as they have bee nB. as they had bee nC. as they areD. as it had bee n35. _______ t he English teachers in our school offer to their students is knowledgeand happ in ess. A. What B. WhichC. ThatD. HowPart nSection B (18 marks) Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrasesmarked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the con text.Mother emptied the money on to the kitche n table. “ Florence, we ' ve fin ally saved old one ' s getting much too small.stores closed. I ran to the streetcar stop and took a seat n ext to a pretty lady. I looked at her small han ds,and the n gla need at my own.“38 the boys at school call me‘ spide rfin gers ' , ”1 thought sadly to myself. Then I 39 , rememberi ng what my pia no teacherhad said: “ My girl, what nice long fin gers you have for play ing! ” Thinking how muchI40my less on s, I did n ' t feel so bad any more. “ Second South! ” the con ductor called.I jumped out and hurried dow n Main Street …the cloth ing store would close in15 minutes. But then something caught my 41 in a music shop ' s display window — a beautiful white accord ion.After a moment s hesitation, I 42 into the shop. “ I ' d like to see the white accord ion in the win dow,” I announ ced. “ I ' ll take it! ” I said, coun ti ng out the money with shak ing fin gers. I knew how hard it was for Mother to save mon ey. Would she 43 that I ' d bought a dreamin stead of a much-n eeded coat?“ Well, my dear, did you get your new coat? ”“ No, Mother, ” I an swered,“ I …I bought someth ing I wan ted more. I know thereisn ' t eno ugh money for the accord ion and a new coat. I ' ll 44 my old coatforever and ever! ” I burst into tears.Mother put her arms around me. “There, there …it ' s all right. ”That was an important day in my life because it led me to a 45 in music. Now, though I ' m semi-retired, I still spend many rewarding hours with students and often4641. A. fin ger B. leg C. eyeD. headlifetime. 36. A. l ittle B. enough C. more D. s ome 37. A. i magi ng B. hop ingC. believi ngD. g uess ing 38. A. N o wonder B. More or less C. In gen eralD. N o matter 39. A. c ried B.sneered C. smiled D. s obbed 40. A. d islikedB.chasedC. disgustedD. enjoyedto play at hospitals, con certs and weddi ngs.Thanks to my mother ' s 47 , a little girls dream has lasted a 36 for the nice new coat. she announ ced.“ YouKissing Mother, I headed out the door, 37 to make it to dow ntow n before the42. A. stumbled B. marched C. slipped D. crept43. A. notice B. ensure C. realize D. un dersta nd44. A. wear B. bring C. wrap D. carry45. A. career B. job C. developme nt D. begi nning46. A. in vite B. volun teer C. force D. take47. A. coat B. accord ion C. money D. un derstandingSection C(12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the con text.The term “diaosi ” is widely used in China now. It originated as a term for a poor, un attractive young pers on 48 stayed at home all day play ing video games, with a hopeless future —in 49 words, a loser. Yet as the term went hot on the Intern et, the nu mber of people who refer to themselves as diaosi has con ti nued to grow. As 50 result, it is slowly transforming into a description of the ordinaryChin ese citize n who faces everyday struggles and hardships.So, 51 you e ncoun ter a no-car, no-house, no-girlfrie nd, over 20, almost 30-year-old media worker or programmer, make 52 mistake —he is so-called diaosi. Programmers and media in dustry workers have the highest perce ntage of self-ide ntified diaosi, 53 _fewer than 10 percent of civil servants use the term to refer to themselves.You ng people 54 incomes of 3,000 to 8,000 RMB most iden tify themselves as diaosi. So diaosi are ready to become main stream con sumers in China. 55 also _________________________hints at a future turning point: China ' s undergos just may become the country ' smai nstream.Part 川Readi ng Comprehe nsion (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by severalquesti ons or unfini shed .stateme nts For each of them there are four chokes marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AEsme Den ters, a 22-year-old girl from a small tow n of Oosterbeek, is an excelle nt example of some one who has done someth ing simple and created someth ing big for herself.Esme has been crazy about singing since she was a child, and for years she has bee n dream ing of beco ming a sin ger. Her dad was always play ing music and Esme could sing along with it. She sang so much that her mother ofte n said, "Esme, be quiet!"She was used to singing alone in her bedroom. And she did not quite believe that she had a good voice un til her friends told her about it. Seeing many people posted personal videos of their singing on You Tube, she had the idea that she could do someth ing similar.She posted her pers onal videos of singing on You Tube, and thousa nds of people loved them. Esmequickly created a stir (轰动)on You Tube with her versions（翻唱版） of popular songs by famous singers —Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, AlanisMorrisette, Alicia Keys and other famous musicians whom she can feel a connection with. Only a few months later, she wrote her own songs and posted videos of her original songs on You Tube.Through the simple act of singing into her sister ' s webcam （摄像头） andthen posting her videos on You Tube, thousands and thousands of people started to pay attention to her. Listeners became her fans quickly. Even some famous record companies around the world began to noticeher. Many listeners urged her to give it a try at American Idol（偶像）. In a short time, Esme became very popular on theInternet, which was beyond her wildest imagination.56. When Esme Denters was a child, she _____ .A. always played music for her fatherB. didn ' t have a good voiceC. loved singing and sang too muchD. often listened to her friends ' singing57. Shortly after EsmeDenters posted her personal videos of her singing on You Tube,A. she wrote songs for famous singersB. she posted videos of her sister ' s original songsC. she set up her own record companyD. lots of people enjoyed her music58. We can learn from the passage that Esme Denters ___.A. joined a famous record companyB. didn ' t imagine being so popular with her listenersC. took part in American IdolD. was highly thought of by famous American musicians59. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. Esme was fond of singing when she was young.B. Esme created a stir at American Idol .C. Esme can write songs by herself.D. Esme was famous on the Internet.60. What can we learn from this passage?A. God helps those who help themselves.B. A good beginning is half done.C. Practice makes perfect.D. It is never too old to learn.BDubai is stepping up efforts in repairing historical buildings by way of a new law. The new law could help protect the old areas of Dubai.The repair plan includes rebuilding areas destroyed as a result of rapid urbanization （都市化） during the 1970s and 1980s, such as Al Shindagah and Al Bastakia. Around 330 buildings have been marked for repair. And any building built before 1960 will be protected from being torn down."The plan we have is to preserve the past and preserve the future," saidRashad M Bukhash, director of the general projects department. "We need to look atwhat we can benefit from historical buildings. Our mission is to be leaders in protecting our heritage （遗产） in the country. By 2015, we hope to have repaired all the old buildings."Dubai' s population is experiencing a new drive towards preserving heritage for future generations, according to Bukhash. "Preserving 'old Dubai ' is important for the image of the country. We are creating awareness among the population of the importanceof our heritage through education. Wewant to preserve the features of our culture and show how our ancestors （祖先） lived. Preservationis also important for the economy of the country. Weare taking a tourism-led method." Repaired buildings are commonly used as restaurants or museums.Even new developments should also reflect Arabic heritage. Some new buildings will have features related to the culture of the country. New projects are designed from a heritage point of view.Around 120 buildings have been repaired by the government so far. These include Al Fahidi Fort, Hatta Heritage Village and those in Al Shindagah. But noneof the repaired historical buildings are recognized as world heritage grade by UNESCO （联合国教科文组织）.61. The new law in Dubai is to ________ .A. build some new buildingsB. pull some old buildings downC. develop its urbanizationD. protect the old buildings62. The old buildings were once destroyed because ___ .A. people didn ' t like to live in themB. they were not recognized by UNESCOC. some new cities were built in the 1970s and 1980sD. the government planned to build restaurants63. How did Dubai protect its heritage?A. Torn down the building before 1960.B. Repaired Hatta Heritage Village which is recoginized as world heritage grade by UNESCOC. Educate people all around the world the importance of Dunai heritage.D. New buildings in Dubai are designed from a heritage point of view.64. Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of the repair plan?A. It creates a new heritage.B. It improves the country ' s image.C. It improves the country ' s tourism.D. It shows the way the ancestors lived.65. The purpose of this passage is to ____________ .A. describe how to protect the city ' s tourismB. tell people about the importance of heritageC. talk about the heritage protecting plan in DubaiD. talk about the history of heritage in DubaiCThe United States government has decided that food from cloned cattle, pigs and goats is safe to eat. The Food and Drug Adm ini strati on also says it found no risks in meat and milk from cloned animals.The F.D.A. looked at studies for several years before it announced its decisi on in a final report this mon th. The Un ited States Departme nt of Agriculture supported the findin gs. But it says time is n eeded to smooth the way for market ing meat and milk from cion es.The F.D.A. will n ot require any product to be registered as coming from cion es. A producer would n eed to label （标注）a product "cl on e-free". The age ncysays that could be misunderstood because the food is not different from other food.But activists argue that the F.D.A. based its decisi on on in complete research into possible risks. The Center for Food Safety criticized the use of studies supplied by cloning compa ni es. Ani mal rights activists point out that cloning attempts often fail. They say cloning is cruel and can lead to suffering.Congress （国会）has been trying to get the F.D.A. to do more studies. But the age ncy no ted that experts in New Zeala nd and the Europea n Union had come to the same findings about the safety of food from cion es. Japa n. South Korea and Taiwa n say they want to study it further before tak ing action.Products from cloning may not be widely used for several years. Clones are costly, which is why they are not widely used for feeding. The Agriculture Department says few clones will ever become food. Their traditi on ally raised ani mals would en terthe food supply in stead.67. All the follow ing are sure of the safety of cloned products EXCEPT ____ .A. New Zeala ndB. AmericaC. the Europea n UnionD. Japa n68. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Nowadays most America ns choose product registered as coming from cion es.B. The center for Food Safety decided that food from cloned animals is safe to eat.C. The FDA has studied the safety of the food from cloned animals for many years.D. The food from traditional raised animals are making way for the food from cloned an imals.66. What does the underlined word "costly" in the last paragraph probably mean?A. expe nsiveB. dan gerousC. worthyD. cruel69. We can get from the passage that _____ .A. the America n con gress has no doubt about the cloned food projectB. animal rights activists are against the cloning project for its crueltyC. it is easy for clones to become food.D. cloned products have bee n widely used for several years70. What is the best title for this passage?A. A New Clo ne PolicyB. Is Food from Cloned Animals Safe?C. A Big Dan ger —Clo ned FoodD. Clo ned Products —A New ChoicePart IV Writi ng (45 marks) Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the follow ing passage. Fill in the nu mbered bla nks by using the in formatio n from the passageWrite NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each an swer.Some people believe that greed and selfish ness has become the basis of moder n society, and we should return to the old traditi ons of family and com muni ty, the n we will have a better life. To what exte nt do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?In this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes. While people traditi on ally prioritize cari ng, shari ng and gen erosity in life and work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-c oncern ed.Modern people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life. They saythat it is a jun gle out there. To survive, you have to fight with whatever means that come handy. Obviously greedy and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas.In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position,even at the cost of colleagues. We are in any way advocat ing any selfish con duct.It is just that people are pressured to act in a certa in way due to outside in flue nces.In spite of com mon practice, it is hard to con clude that moder n society is built on greed and selfish ness, both of which are not n ewly inven ted vocabulary. In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviors were more condemned the n. But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their moder n coun terparts.Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? There is no fixed answer either. Some people take great pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doing the opposite. But I pers on ally think that people should notbe too selfish. Caring for others can actually encourage the development of a mutually ben eficial relati on ship.In conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-centered than those in thepast due to strong outside pressure. However, we should en courage people to know the importance of being caring and generous and to build a mutually beneficial relati on ship with others.Are Moder n People Becomi ng More Selfish?Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the follow ing passage. An swer the questi ons accord ing to the in formatio n give n in the passage.Every one knows that Walt Disney is the creator of Mickey Mouse and foun der of Disn eyla nd. In his life, he worked harder and at last he achieved his dreams.Walt was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago, Illi no is. In Walt ' s early yearshe lived on his parents ' farm. Walt' s childhood was full of adventures and mischief (恶作居U ). Hesn eaked into a movie house to watch movies without pay ing. And he pain ted his home with tar ( 焦油).His family in flue need him and helped him succeed. Walt' s aunt ofte n gave Walt cray ons and art supplies. Walt' s brother helped Walt with his bus in esses and helped him deal with finan cial problems. He became famous at a young age.Walt didn ' t always pay attention in school and he often told jokes to his classmates. He didn ' t like the school he went to. The only important part of his school years was the art classes. In 1917, Walt was in The Voice, a school magazine because he had become a cartoonist. Walt went to Mckinley HighSchool, which offered many art programs. The school in flue need his life because he lear ned the basics forhis future career. Walt didn ' t go to college because he already had all the information he needed to start a career. He learned to draw in school , which helped him in maki ng movies.Walt produced many successful movies. Millio ns of childre n today enjoy the movies produced by Walt. If it had not been for Walt Disney ' s hard work andn ever-give-up attitude, people would n ever have had the enjoyme nt we have today.81. Why is Walt famous accord ing to paragraph 1? (no more tha n 12 words) (2 marks)82. What can we learn about Walt ' s childhood? (nor more than 9 words) (3 marks)83. What was the only important part of Walt' s school years? ( no more than 4 words)(2 marks)84. How did Mck in ley High School in flue nee Walt ' s life ? (no more than 9 words)(3 marks)Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an En glish compositi on accord ing to the in structi ons give n below in Chin ese.请根据一份学生现状调查表中列出的部分信息，以一名高中学生的身份写一份英语调查11。