2014年北京市春季高中会考英语试卷

2014年北京市高中会考春季英语试题
三、完形填空（共15小题，15分。

每小题1分）
阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。

Service Area Sweets
This past holiday season, I drove with my parents to Boston to visit my distant cousin. On my way back home, we stopped at a service area for food.
As we stopped there, there was this old lady who was busy 36 all the tables and chairs as people were leaving, making sure everything was 37 and clean. I just thought of gifting her with five dollars and a chocolate in my pocket.
I 38 on a paper napkin(纸巾): "Thank you and Merry Xmas."
I had wanted to leave it there for her 39 decided to walk up to her and give her.
She asked me, "Is it a gift? Only 40 will I take it."
I nodded, "Yes," and 41 at her.
"Thank you," she replied, and I left to buy some 42 from the store inside. On my way back to the car, the woman stopped me.
"I 43 a lot of cookies and candies on Christmas for people," she explained. "Would you like to have some?"
A bit taken aback, I replied. "Yes."
She asked me to 44 , and came back carrying a four-inch plate filled with different cookies and chocolates! My first expression was a big smile.
"That's a lot," I said, a bit surprised.
She smiled and told me that she made eighty to ninety of these plates every year, to 45 to friends and others.
I had no words or thoughts in my brain. Finally, I asked if I could hug her. We hugged, wishing each other a happy and healthy holiday season. Then, as we 46 , I felt as if I had met a new friend with whom I 47 the gift of a smile and some happiness.
There is a(n) 48 to the joy of giving and receiving. From either 49 , both the giver and receiver are always 50 .
36. A. lending B. cleaning C. fixing D. painting
37. A. neat B. quiet C. simple D. free
38. A. explained B. marked C. wrote D. noticed
39. A. or B. and C. but D. so
40. A. here B. there C. now D. then
41. A. shouted B. smiled C. waved D. stared
42. A. food B. oil C. paper D. cloth
43. A. wanted B. bought C. collected D. made
44. A. wait B. eat C. choose D. pay
45. A. return B. gift C. sell D. show
46. A. concluded B. communicated C. realized D. parted
47. A. exchanged B. shared C. compared D. presented
48. A. attitude B. limit C. depth D. belief
49. A. level B. end C. step D. point
50. A. generous B. caring C. thoughtful D. happy
四、阅读理解（共15小题，30分。

每小题2分）
第一节：阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

A. Malaysia.
B. Canada.
C. Australia.
D. Egypt.
52. If David wants to visit America, which number can he call?
A. 0190 055 9621.
B. 0195 256 7553.
C. 0600 382 9450.
D. 0181 990 0005.
53. Which advertisement aims for children?
A. AMAZING TIME.
B. Holiday Homes.
C. Freedom Line.
D. DISCOVER.
54. What are these four advertisements mainly about?
A. Exciting jobs.
B. After-school courses.
C. Fun journeys.
D. Interesting clubs.
B
Adopt-a-Highway
Hello. I'm Jan from Mrs. Lake's class. My class wants to work together to help the public. We think we have found a great way to do this. Last month we did a class project on the highways near our town. We learned about the Adopt-a-Highway Program. This program brings people together to pick up litter along the roads. We think it would be a great idea for all students in our school to join the program and adopt a highway.
Adopting a highway is not like adopting a pet. When a highway is adopted, only part of the highway is cared for by a group of people. The group agrees to work every week to keep its part of the highway clean. Each group gets its own sign that has the name of the group printed on it. The sign is put up at the side of the road. This sign lets drivers know who is keeping that area of the road clean.
The Adopt-a-Highway Program is a great way for people to help their environment look nicer. Also, the government does not have to send out as many road workers. This saves money. Finally, people may try harder to keep roads clean if they see people, especially teenagers like us, cleaning them up.
We will need helpers to care for our adopted highway. If you want to feel great and keep our roads clean, please come with your parents to the meeting next week. We will meet in Mrs. Lake’s room on Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. At the meeting, we will talk about which roads are the dirtiest as a result of people's unkind acts. Then we’ll try to pick an area to adopt and clean up.
I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Remember to keep our roads clean!
55. What is the Adopt-a-Highway Program about?
A. Giving names to the highways.
B. Drawing pictures of highways.
C. Picking up litter along the roads.
D. Putting up signs near the roads.
56. The Adopt-a-Highway Program can help____.
A. provide jobs
B. build highways
C. control traffic
D. save money
57. What should the students do first if they want to join the program?
A. Go to a meeting next Wednesday.
B. Call Mrs. Lake next week.
C. Write a letter to their parents.
D. Pick a spot to care for.
58. What is the purpose of this speech?
A. To introduce the traffic system.
B. To tell a story about adopting a pet.
C. To show drivers how to drive safely.
D. To encourage students to join the program.
C
Like detectives, archaeologists use evidence to solve mysteries. Detectives look for clues to solve crimes. Archaeologists seek clues to help them understand how people lived long ago. In fact, the word "archaeology" means "the study of ancient things." One type of evidence used to learn about the past is pottery. When examining pottery, archaeologists consider not only its appearance but what it was made of and how it was made. With this knowledge, they can gain interesting information about people’s lives in times past.
Pottery is made by first adding water to a kind of soil called clay. When wet, clay can be formed into shapes. It is then heated, which hardens the clay and allows it to keep its shape. There are various kinds of clay soil. Many types of clay contain iron. Iron gives the heated clay a reddish color. Some ancient potters tried to change this color by adding other materials, such as charcoal and oil to make their pottery black. Others made pot surfaces blue by adding copper.
To make clay easier to shape and heat potters use something called "temper." Various materials can be used as temper. These materials include sand, crushed stone, and plant fibers. An archaeologist can tell where a pot came from by the types of clay and temper that were used. Sometimes a pot found in one location might contain materials from another place. This can provide clues about how people traded or traveled.
Some of the earliest pots were made quite simply. A lump of clay was hollowed（挖空） out and shaped into a bowl. It was then heated at a low temperature. The finished pot was rough, and often undecorated. This type of pot may have been used for cooking.
Later, coiled pots were made. These were made by first rolling the clay into a long snake shape. The coil was then wound in circles, around and upward to form a pot. The lines of the coils were smoothed out with pieces of cloth or leather and shaped into many different objects, like pitchers and drinking vessels. They were often decorated in various ways. These pots were heated at high temperatures. The higher the temperature, the harder and longer-lasting the pot. Further improvements in pottery-making developed at different times and places. These included wheels, fancier decorations, and better kilns（窑）．
A pot's shape and decoration can provide clues about the past. Painted pictures might show events from daily life. Archaeologists know certain shapes and styles that were common in different times and places.
Archaeologists study the differences in types of pottery closely. Because of their work, these everyday objects can reveal some of the mysteries of the past.
59. Archaeologists study pottery to find ________.
A. the original way of making pottery
B. how decoration styles changed
C. the development of pottery
D. what early life was like
60. This passage gives us the information about pottery EXCEPT its ________.
A. value B technique
C. design
D. material
61. Which of the following is the order of steps for making coiled pots?
a. add temper
b. heat the pot in a kiln
c. add water to the clay
d. shape the clay into a pot
e. hollow out a lump of clay
f. roll the clay into a long piece
A. c. a, b, d
B. c, f, d. b
C. e, a. b, d
D. a, e, f, b
62. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. Important Evidences
B. Digging up the Past
C. Dating back in History
D. Historians and Ancient Pots
第二节：阅读下面短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题后的具体要求，在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。

答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。

Last month I got the chance to take part in an underwater research project in an area of the Gulf of Mexico called the Flower Gardens. A team of professional researchers, led by the scientist Dr. Matt Phillips, was trying to learn more about the fish and other creatures that live in this part of the sea. The Flower Gardens are a long way from the shore and we spent three days on a boat.
The team used a piece of underwater equipment called a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to collect information. The ROV could measure water depth and temperature and it also had a camera that sent live film back to the boat. The ROV was great fun. It was controlled by a computer on the boat, and I was allowed to operate it a few times.
However, the thing I enjoyed most was diving into the water. At first, I was quite frightened -- mainly because I couldn't see land in any direction. But as soon as I jumped into the water, I wasn't afraid anymore. It was amazing to see the colourful fish swimming around and I could see all the way to the Flower Gardens, which are almost 30 metres down.
I will never forget the Flower Gardens. The trip was like a holiday but I also learnt new things about science and research projects. The team were very friendly and everyone was happy to explain what they knew about the sea. It was a great opportunity and it has made me think about my goals in life. The experience will definitely encourage me to work harder to become a scientist.
63. What were the researchers trying to learn about in the Flower Gardens?（不多于5个词）
64. What did the writer enjoy most in the project?（不多于4个词）
65. What is the passage mainly about?（不多于7个词）
五、书面表达（共1小题，20分）
根据题目所提出的具体要求，在答题卡上写出一篇连贯完整的短文。

词数不少于60。

假如你是李华，本学期你选修了外教Mr. Brown 开设的英语口语课。

元旦后，Mr. Brown要求大家在课上介绍各自家庭的新年活动，并谈谈感想。

请根据下面提供的信息准备你的发言稿。

●go to grandparent’s home
●have a family dinner
●watch TV/play games
●send regards to friends
●…
I’m very glad to tell you how my family spent New Year’s Day this year.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________.
Thank for your listening!
英语试卷答案及评分参考
三、完形填空（共15小题，15分。

每小题1分）
36. B 37. A 38. C 39. C 40. D
41. B 42. A 43. D 44. A 45. B
46. D 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. D
四、阅读理解（共15小题，30分。

每小题2分）
第一节
51. A 52. B 53. C 54. C 55. C 56. D
57. A 58. D 59. D 60. A 61. B 62. B
第二节
63. The fish and other creatures.
64. Diving into the water.
65. The author’s experience in a science project.
五、书面表达（共1小题，20分）
Possible version:
I 'm very glad to tell you how my family spent New Year’s Day this year.
Early in the morning, my parents and I went to grandparents' home. When grandma opened the door, I hugged her tightly and told her how much I missed her. Then grandma started to tell me about some interesting happenings in her life. When we were talking, Mom and my aunt were busy preparing the New Year family dinner. Around twelve, everybody sat down to enjoy all the delicious food. What a wonderful time we had! Over the dinner table, we exchanged New Year's good wishes. I wished everyone a healthy and happy 2014. After dinner, while the adults were watching TV, I sent the New Year regards to my friends. One friend sent me the regards, "Value the time with all the people who love you!" Yes, I will always treasure the happiness and love among my family and friends.
Thanks for your listening!
书面表达评分参考：
1．第一档: (20~18分) （很好）
完全完成试题规定的任务。

运用了多样的句式和丰富的词汇，语法或用词方面有个别错误，但为尽可能表达丰富的内容所致；体现了较强的语言运用能力。

全文结构紧凑，逻辑清楚、合理。

2．第二档: (17~15分) （好）
完成试题规定的任务。

运用的句式和词汇能满足任务要求，语法和用词基本准确，少许错误主要为尽可能表达丰富的内容所致。

使用了简单的语句间连接成分，内容连贯，逻辑清楚、合理。

3．第三档: (14~12分) （及格）
基本完成试题规定的任务。

运用的句式和词汇基本满足任务要求，语法和用词方面有一些错误，但不影响理解。

内容基本连贯，逻辑清楚、合理。

4．第四档: (11~6分) （较差）
未恰当完成试题规定的任务。

所用句式和词汇有限，语法或用词方面的错误影响了对所写内容的理解。

信息未能清楚地传达给读者。

5．第五档: (5~1分) （差）
未完成试题规定的任务。

句式单调，词汇贫乏，语法或用词方面错误较多，严重影响了对所写内容的理解。

信息未能传达给读者。

6．0分
未能传达任何信息；写的内容与要求无关。

7．书写或标点符号不规范在4处以上（含4处），或字迹潦草，在得分中再扣除1分（第四、五档文不扣此项分数）。

重复错误只扣一次分数。