广东省揭阳市第一中学2014-2015学年高一下学期第二次阶段考试英语试题 Word版含答案.doc

1、高考资源网（ ） 您身边的高考专家 高考资源 网版权所有 侵权必究 揭阳一中 2014 2015 学年高一级 (95 届 )第二学期 第二次阶段考试英语试题 第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分 15 分） 第一节 听力理解（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分） 根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，从题中所给的 A、 B、 C 项中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑 。 Conversation 1 1. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Plans for the weekend B. Plans for work. C. The

2、 weather. 2. When are they leaving? A. Around 8:00 on Saturday morning. B. Around 8:00 on Sunday morning. C. It hasnt been decided yet. Conversation 2 3. What does Mary like most? A. Going hiking. B. Traveling. C. Listening to music. 4. How will the woman contact Malia? A. Send an e-mail to her. B.

3、Call her. C. Go to her in person. Conversation 3 5. Why is the woman unhappy? A. Her friend gets angry with her. B. She lost her good friends book. C. She couldnt afford her friends book. 6. What did the woman want to do at first? A. Buy a new book. B. Say sorry. C. Call her friend. Conversation 4 7

4、. How long does it take the woman to fly to Sweden? A. Fourteen hours. B. Fifteen hours. C. Sixteen hours. 8. What problem did the woman come across during the flight? A. There were no seats. B. She couldnt sleep well. 来源 :Z_ xx_ k.C o m C. The ticket was too expensive. 9. Who did the woman travel w

5、ith? A. Her husband. B. Her friend. C. Her parents. Conversation 5 10. Where is Adam now? A. In New York. B. At the post office. C. At home. 11. What are the speakers packing up? A. Shirts and trousers. B. Sweaters and coats. C. Pants and coats. 12. What will the woman do this afternoon? 高考资源网（ ） 您身

6、边的高考专家 高考资源 网版权所有 侵权必究 A. Send clothes to Adam. B. Go to New York. C. Pack clothes for Tom. Conversation 6 13. Where did the woman go yesterday? A. The sports center. B. The public park. C. Lisas home 14. How often does the woman play tennis during holiday? A. Twice a week. B. At least three time a

7、week. C. Four times a week. 15. What is the mans favorite sport? A. Tennis. B. Table tennis. C. Basketball. 第二节 听取信息 听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡上标号为 1620 的空格中。每空不超过 3 词。 Jacks Opinion on Exercise . _16_ exercise Running and _17_ Reasons: They _18_ him nothing, make him feel stronger, and m

8、ake him feel good. . The key to doing exercise To do it _19_ . Yoga Chinese and Japanese consider it a good way to _20_.来源 :学科网 Similar to Chinas Qigong. 第二部分 完形填空（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（ A、 B、 C、 D）中选出 能填入空白处的最佳选项。 The New York Times published an article recently that shows g

9、reat regret for the “death of conversation”. It 21 that while technology such as cell phones, e-mails, and Internet posting makes us feel more 22 than ever, theyre also driving us away from people around us. Users get final connectivity at the price of 23 face-to-face conversation. Sherry Turkle, au

10、thor of the article in The New York Times says people get used to a 24 way of being “alone together”. Actually, 25 text messages or writing micro-blogs allows us to 26 thoughts. But bits and pieces of online cannot 27 a “real conversation.” Lan Guo, 19, a freshman English major from Changsha Univers

11、ity, said that she would like to hear peoples tone of voice and see their faces in a (n) 28 . “The give and take of ideas in a conversation sharpens our minds.” she said. She also mentions that burying ourselves in mobile technology reduces our chance of starting conversations with strangers and 29

12、people. Turkle mentioned the 30 concept(观念 ) of “I share, therefore I am” among 高考资源网（ ） 您身边的高考专家 高考资源 网版权所有 侵权必究 this generation. Liu Xuan, a young writer from Taiwan and psychology graduate from Harvard University, thinks this concept is shared by most 31 people. They are so busy creating or polis

13、hing their online personal (网络人格 ) that they forget how to live a (n) 32 life. However, experts remind us that its unfair to blame(归咎于 ) mobile technology. Chen Chen, a sociology expert at China Youth daughter Meagan is a onetime high-level sales manager. Here are the oldest and youngest of the five

14、 generations they identify: They call the oldest group Traditionals, born before 1945. They were heavily influenced by the lessons of the Great Depression and World War Two. They respect authority, set a high standard of workmanship, and communicate easily and confidently. But theyre also stubbornly

15、 independent. They want their opinions heard. At the other extreme are what the Johnsons call Linksters, born after 1995 into todays more complicated, multi-media world. They live and breathe technology and are often social activists. You wont find many 15 -year olds in the offices of large companie

16、s, except as volunteers, of course, but quite old and quite young workers do come together in sales environments like bike shops and ice-cream stores. The Johnsons, Larry and Meagan, represent a generation gap themselves in their work with jobsite issues. The Johnsons point is that as the average li

17、fespan continues to rise and retirement dates get delayed because of the tight economy, people of different generations are working side by side, more often bringing with them very different ideas about company loyalty and work values. The five generations are heavily influenced by quite different e

18、vents, social trends, and the cultural phenomena of their times. Their experiences shape their behavior and make it difficult, sometimes, for managers to achieve a strong and efficient workplace. Larry and Meagan Johnson discuss all this in greater detail in a new book, “Generations, Inc.: From Boom

19、ers to Linksters - Managing the Friction Between Generations at Work,” published by Amacom Press, which is available in all good bookstore from this Friday. 56. The type of generation gap in paragraph 1 refers to the difference in beliefs . A. between managers and workers B. among family members C.

20、among employees 高考资源网（ ） 您身边的高考专家 高考资源 网版权所有 侵权必究 D. between older and newer companies 57. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Traditionals? A. Theyve learned much from war and economic disaster. B. Theyre difficult to work with as they are stubborn. C. They respect their boss and ho

21、pe to be respected. D. Theyre independent workers with great confidence. 58. According to the passage, the Linksters are usually . A. found working in the offices of large companies B. influenced by media and technology C. enthusiastic multi-media activists D. ice-cream sellers 59. According to the

22、passage, modern workforces are more diverse because . A. people want to increase their average lifespan B. many young people are entering the workforce C. employees with different values can benefit their companies D. retirement dates are being delayed for economic reasons 60. Whats the main purpose

23、 of the passage? A. To promote a new book by Larry and Meagan Johnson. B. To describe the five different workplace generations. C. To introduce the Johnsons research about diverse workforces. D. To identify a major problem in modern workforces. D Bedazzling (眼花缭乱 ) with their bright colors and eye-c

24、atching displays, fireworks light up our night skies during the holidays. However, these crowd-pleasers can have some damaging side effects. Once a firework is set off, it only takes a couple of seconds before smoke, dust and harmful chemicals are let out into the atmosphere. The loud booming noises

25、 are caused by gunpowder. While the sounds may excite some people, they can be frightening to domestic and wild animalsas well as some humans. The pretty colors you see are a result of more chemicals. Barium, added to make green, is known for its poisonous and radioactive qualities. Blue comes from

26、copper compounds. Cadmium, lithium and leadall found in fireworkshave been linked to diseases, such as allergies and skin rashes in both humans and animals. Acid rain has been linked to gases given off by fireworks, which sometimes go beyond the toxin(毒素 ) limits of the United States Clean Air Act.

27、高考资源网（ ） 您身边的高考专家 高考资源 网版权所有 侵权必究 Once all those chemicals come back down to the ground, they can cause problems too. Debris (碎片 ) from the fireworks falls to the ground, where animals can burn their paws or noses on piping hot pieces. Humans also are at risk of stepping on or picking up something s

28、harp or hot. Meanwhile, debris that finds its way into waterways can damage animal habitats and water supply sources. Instead of setting off fireworks, try to come up with some new ways for fun. Here are some ideas to get you started: Sky lanternsa tradition that originated long ago in the most-popu

29、lated Asian country. Party crackersa favorite in the United Kingdomgive you noise and surprises without the mess of fireworks. You can make your own or buy eco-friendly crackers. Want noise excitement with less volume? Consider a fireworks sound recording beforehand or break out the party horns (号角

30、) and blow up a storm! 61. The advantages of fireworks can be seen below EXCEPT that _. A. the special sounds of fireworks excite people B. debris from fireworks can even find its way into water C. the pretty and bright colors add to the beauty of night skies D. fireworks are enjoyed as one of the c

31、rowd-pleasers 62. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. Copper compounds are needed to make green in fireworks. B. Chemicals in fireworks are both poisonous and dangerous. C. Too much gases from fireworks can result in acid rain. D. Chemicals in fireworks are harmful in the

32、 air and on the ground. 63. All the italiciz ed (斜体的 ) words are probably _. A. mineral materials B. tiny solids C. chemical elements D. broken pieces 64. What is implied from the passage? A. Gunpowder in fireworks makes loud booming noises. B. It must be Indians who first started to hang sky lanter

33、ns. C. Fireworks does less harm in the air than on the ground. D. Fireworks can even break the balance of nature. 65. What can be concluded as the writers attitude towards fireworks? A. It is not allowed to set off fireworks except during the holidays. B. Fireworks should be banned and replaced by s

34、ome other means. C. Night is the best time to set off fireworks and see the pretty colors. D. You cannot set off fireworks unless you come up with new ways. 第二节 信息匹配 (共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分 ) 高考资源网（ ） 您身边的高考专家 高考资源 网版权所有 侵权必究 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑 。 m 首先请阅读下面给予英语学习者的建议： English

35、 learning isnt an easy thing, but most people can learn it well if theyre willing to put in the necessary time. Here are some practical suggestions for learning English effectively, overcoming anxiety, and learning the grammar and skills necessary for success in English classes. A Develop a good att

36、itude. Have a clear personal reason for taking an English class. Set personal goals for what you want to learn. Leave perfectionism at the door； give yourself permission to make mistakes and learn from them. B Divide your study time. Study a different task each time： vocabulary now, grammar next, et

37、c. Get an overview during the first half hour： spend 10 minutes reviewing dialog,10 minutes learning new vocabulary,10 minutes learning new grammar.So youll at least have looked at it all. About 80% of your study time should be spent on recitation or practice. C Make yourself comfortable. Get to kno

38、w your classmates, so youll feel youre among friends. Visit your teacher during office hours. Explain your goals and fears about the course to your friends or your teacher. D Attend and participate in every classeven if you arent well prepared. Class time is your best opportunity to practice. Learn

39、the grammar and vocabulary outside of class in order to make full use of the class time. Spend a few minutes “warming up” before each class by speaking or reading English. E Study every day. English learning is cumulative： you cannot put it off until tomorrow. Study one or two hours for every class

40、hour if you want a good mark. F Learn grammar well. Grammar is the skeleton and the basic structure of a language, so you must learn it. 阅读以下各人学习英语的经历 ,然后匹配他们给 予英语学习者的建议。 66 Tom reviews a simplified English grammar text and compares new grammatical structures in the language to his Chinese equivalen

41、ts. He practices what he is learning by employing it actively. 67 Jacky feels ten English words or phrases per day arent too many. He can learn them in no time. He takes a little time each day to learn 10 new words. He uses the weekend to revise what he has learned during the past week(s) This way h

42、e enriches his English vocabulary by 50 new words per week.。 68 Chen Lin often meets friends and they study English together. They can repeat their English vocabulary, do their homework together and help each other with English grammar. Its also a good opportunity to exchange ideas on studying in ge

43、neral. 69 Li Wen develops a positive attitude towards learning English so as to improve her learning habits as well as her language skills. 70 Huang Juan studies some English vocabulary and g rammar each day for 15 minutes or more. She feels English is always in her head. If she studies once a week,