1、 2014-2015 学年景洪市第三中学高一下期中试卷英 语姓名_ 班级_ 座位号_第一部分 阅读理解 （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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、 C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A.HolidaysHoliday NewsVacancies (空位 ) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the be
2、autiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome.Reduced prices for low season.The Snowdonia CenterThe Snowdonia Center for young mountain climbers has a mountain 1068.The beginners costs are 57 for a week, including food and r
3、ooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost.You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of lifetime of mountain climbing adventure.The World Sea Trip of a LifetimeOur World Sea Trip
4、 of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another.On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class a
5、nd every cabin like your home.During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play.You will visit all the places most people only dream about from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokyo and Hong Kong.For a few th
6、ousand pounds, all youve ever hoped for can be yours.1. What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?A. Choose the holiday in Devon. B. Go to the Snowdonia CentreC. Join the World Sea Trip of 2008D. Visit Acapulco and Hawaii2. In what way is the Snowdonia Centre different from the other t
7、wo holidays?A. It provides chances of family gatherings.B. It provides customers with good food.C. It offers a sport lesson.D. It offers comfortable room.3. At the Snowdonia Centre, the beginners costs of 57 do not cover .A. food B. rooms C. body exercises D. walking shoesBLast week my youngest son
8、and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.My earliest memories of my father are a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and his family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a c
9、hild I loved him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight As and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.On the first day of my visit, we went out
10、with one of my fathers friends for lunch at an outdoor caf. We talked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my sons funny facial expressions. Gone was my fathers critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so f
11、riendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?The next day dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, Im
12、 at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, Im delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was. 4. Why did the author feel bitter about her father as a young adult?A. He was silent most of the time.B. He was too proud of himself.C. He
13、 did not love his children. D. He expected too much of her.5. When the author went out with her father on weekend, she would feel .A. nervous B. sorry C. tired D. safe6. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?A. More critical. B. More talkativeC. Gentle and friendly. D. S
14、trict and hard-working.7. The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to .A. the authors son B. the authors fatherC. the friend of the authors father D. the caf ownerC“Tired of Working in Your Country”!With over 500 instructors and 20 years of experience, we are the leader in th
15、e field of teaching foreign languages. We now have positions open in Osaka starting September/October 2004 for instructors of English, German, Spanish and French.Teach many different kinds of classes using the latest technology in small classes of up to 3 students.Accommodation (住宿), and other neces
16、sary documents (文件) will be ready before you leave.Applicants will teach their first language only.Excellent teacher training programs.If you are young with a university degree and are willing to experience different cultures, apply (申请) now. Experience in teaching is an advantage but not specially
17、required. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.Apply with C. V. and send letters to:NOVA France, Mr. Sampy (IHT3/2)34, Bd. Haussmann, 75009 Paris, FranceFax: 33148014804Or visit our website: The manager ex
18、pects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.8、What is the purpose of the text?A. To introduce a language school in Japan. B. To hire language teachers to work in Japan. C. To describe working conditions in Japan. D. To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers
19、. 9、We know from the text that those who are going to Japan will _.A. teach English only in Osaka B. receive a degree from a university C. have free accommodati on D. get trained for the job10、 Before going to Japan, you need _.A. to see the manager of NOVA France B. to take some computer courses C.
20、 to write a letter to Japan D. to find a place to live 11、 If you want to work in Japan you should _.A. have some working experience B. know how to use computers C. present good teach ing plans D. speak several languages DMay: Happenings form the PastMay 5, 1884Isaac Murphy, son of a slave and perha
21、ps the greatest horse rider in American history, rides Buchanan to win his first Kentucky Derby. He becomes the first rider ever to win the race three times.May 9, 1754Benijamin Franklins Pennsylvania Gazette produces perhaps the first American political cartoon(漫画)，showing a snake cut in pieces wit
22、h the words “John or Die ” printed under the picture.May 11, 1934The first great dust storm of the Great Plains Dust Bowl, the result of years of drought(干旱 )，blows topsoil all the way to New York City and Washington, D.C.May 19, 1994Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, form first lady and one of
23、 the most famous people of the 1960s, died of cancer in New York City at the age of 64.May 24,1844Samuel F.B. Morse taps out the first message, “What hath God wrought,” over the experimental long-distance telegraph line which runs from Washington,D.C., to Baltimore, Md.12. We know from the text that
24、 Buchanan is .A. Isaacs father B. a winning horse C. a slave taking care of horse D. the first racing horse in Kentucky13. What is the title of the first American political cartoon?A. Join or Die B. Pennsylvania GazetteC. What Hath God Wrought D. Kentucky Derby14. In which year did the former first
25、lady Jacqueline die?A. 1934 B.1960 C. 1964 D. 199415. Which of the following places has to do with the first telegram in history?A. Washing, D.C. B. New York City.C. Kentucky. D. Pennsylvania.第二节(共 5 小题; 每小题 2 分，满分 10 分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Kids health: Four steps for fighting s
26、tressEverybody gets stressed time to time. 16 . Some ways of dealing with stress 一 like screaming or hitting someone 一 dont solve (解决)，much. But other ways, like talking to someone you trust, can lead you to solving your problem or at least feeling better.Try taking these four steps, the next time y
27、ou are stressed:(1) Get support. When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you. Talk to a trusted adult, such as a parent or other relatives. 17 . They might have had similar problems, such as dealing with a test, or the death of a beloved pet.(2) Dont take it out on yourself. Somet
28、imes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on themselves. Oh, dear, thats good idea. Remember that there are always people to help you. Dont take it out on yourself. 18 . (3) Try to solve the problem. After youre calm and you have support from adults and friends, its time to get down to
29、business. 19 . Even if you cant solve it all, you can solve a piece of it.(4) Be positive. Most stress is temporary(暂时的). Remember stress does go away, especially when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it. These steps arent magic, but they do work. And if you can stay positive
30、as you make your way through a tough time, youll help yourself feel better even faster. _20 .A. Ask for a helping hand to get you through the tough situation.B. Notice your friends feelings and find a way to help them.C. Different people feel stress in different ways.D. Ah, it feels so good when the
31、 stress is gone.E. You need to figure out what the problem is.F. And dont forget about your friends.G. Then, find a way to calm down.第二部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后面各题锁哥的四个选项(A、 B、C 和 D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Michael Greenberg is a very popular New Yorker
32、. He is not famous in sports or the arts. But people in the streets 21 him, especially those who are 22 . For those people, he is “Gloves“ Greenberg. How did he get that 23 ? He looks like any other businessman, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase (公文箱). But hes 24 . His briefcase always has som
33、e gloves. In winter, Mr.Greenberg does not 25 like other New Yorkers, who look at the sidewalk and 26 the street. He looks around at 27 . He stops when he 28 someone with no gloves. He gives them a pair and then he 29 , looking for more people with cold 30 .On winter days, Mr.Greenberg 31 gloves. Du
34、ring the rest of the year, he 32 gloves. People who have heard about him 33 him gloves, and he has many in his apartment.Mr. Greenberg 34 doing this 21 years ago. Now, many poor New Yorkers know him and 35 his behavior. But people who dont know him are sometimes 36 him. They dont realize that he jus
35、t wants to make them 37 .It runs in the 38 .Michaels father always helped the poor as he believed it made everyone happier. Michael Greenberg feels the 39 .A pair of gloves may be a 40 thing, but it can make a big difference in winter.21. A. know about B. learn from C. cheer for D. look after22. A.
36、old B. busy C. kind D. poor23. A. job B. name C. chance D. message24. A. calm B. different C. crazy D. curious25. A. act B. sound C. feel D. dress26. A. cross over B. drive along C. hurry down D. keep off27. A. cars B. people C. street numbers D. traffic lights28. A. helps B .chooses C. greets D. se
37、es29. A. holds up B. hangs out C. moves on D. turns around30. A. hands B. ears C. faces D. eyes31. A. searches for B. stores up C. gives away D. puts on32. A. borrows B. sells C. returns D. buys33. A. call B. send C. lend D. show34. A. delayed B. remembered C. began D. enjoyed35. A .understand B. di
38、slike C. study D. excuse36. A. sorry for B. satisfied with C. proud of D. surprised by37. A. smart B. rich C. special D. happy38. A. city B. family C. neighborhood D. company39. A. honor B. pain C. same D. cold40. A. small B. useful C. delightful D. comforting第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材
39、料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。One day, Nick invited his friends to supper. He was cooking some delicious food in the kitchen. Suddenly, he _41_ (find) that he had run out of salt. So Nick called to his son, “Go to the village and buy some salt, but pay a fair price for it: neither too much _42
40、_ too little.”His son looked _43_ (surprise). “I can understand why I shouldnt pay too much. Father, but if I can pay less, _44_ not save a bit of money?” “That would be a very _45_ (reason) thing to do in a big city, but it could destroy a small village,” Nick said.Nicks guests, _46_ had heard thei
41、r conversation, asked why they should not buy sale more cheaply if they could. Nick replied, “The only reason a man could sell sale _47_ a lower price would be because he was desperate for money. And anyone who took advantage of that situation would be showing a lack of respect to the sweat and stru
42、ggle of the man who worked very hard to produce it.” “But such a small thing couldnt _48_ (possible) destroy a village.”“In the beginning, there was only _49_ very small amount of unfairness in the world, but everyone added a little, always _50_ (think) that it was only small and not very important,
43、 and look where we have ended up today.”第三部分 写作 （共两节，满分 35 分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文，文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（） ，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。2.只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。Today
44、we held a class meeting, which main topic was “Motherland at my heart”. The meeting was lasted one and a half hours. There are twelve student speaking at the meeting. They spoke high of our motherland. The speakers also talk about the bright future of our country. They expressed their determination
45、to study hard in order to making our country more beautiful and powerful. Our class meeting was great success. For a result, we know more and more about our motherland. We all think we should make up their minds to work hard and won honor for our motherland.第二节 书面表达 （满分 25 分）假定你是李华，从互联网上得知一个国际中学生组织将在新加坡（Singopore）举办夏令营（Summer Camp） ，欢迎各国学生参加，请你写一封电子邮件申请参加。内容主要包括：1 自我介绍（包括英语能力）2 参加意图（介绍中国、了解其他国家）3 希望获准。注意：1. 词数 100 左右。2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3. 邮件开头和结尾已为你写好。Dear Sir or Madam,_
