1、 版权所有：中华资源库 成都七中实验学校2015-2016 上期高一英语期中考试考卷命题：冯刚 审阅： 朱颖智时间 120 分钟 满分 150 分英语本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第卷注意事项：1. 答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。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
2、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，从试题所给的 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。1What time does the train leave？AAt 12: 00 BAt 11：45 CAt 11：302What is the man going to do tonight？ATo a birthday partyBTo visit JaneCTo the theatre3How much can the woman save i
3、f she buys three shirts？A3 dollars. B6 dollars. C5 dollars.4Who is coming to visit the family？版权所有：中华资源库 AThe mans mother. BThe womans mother. CThe childs mother.5. How many radios will Jessie have in his family？ATwo BThree. CFour.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，从每题所给的 A,
4、B,C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，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。6Who can speak French？AThe man. BThe woman. CNeither.7What does the man think of the job that the woman offers？A. Disappointing. B. Boring. C. Interesting.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 11 题。8Which is CO
5、RRECT？A. Janice called AllisonBAllison called JaniceCJames called Allison9Who got the two tickets for the National Womens Volleyball match？A. Janice. BAllison. CNot mentioned.10What time are they going to meet at the entrance to the Capital Stadium？A. 6：40 B 6：20. C7：20听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11Why i
6、s it easier for the woman to learn English？AShe often talks to English peopleBShe speaks two languages alreadyCShe always does her homework right after class12Which of the following is suggested by the woman as a good way to learn 版权所有：中华资源库 English？AReading newspapersBTalking to ForeignersCBoth A a
7、nd B13Why is it difficult for the man to learn English？AHe doesnt do homework on timeBThere are no native English speakers around himCHe is too shy to speak English听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。14What kind of people do they NOT need？AThose who have no experience in office workBThose who know no foreign lan
8、guageCThose who want to work only 30 hours a week15What kind of people will probably get a higher pay？AThose who are well educatedBThose who can speak a second languageCThose who have much experience16Whats the relationship between the two speaker?AInterviewer and IntervieweeBBoss and SecretaryCFrie
9、nds听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17Who do you suppose is speaking？AA tourist guideBA bus driver.CThe head of a tourist group18Whats the weather like？A. Comfortable. BHot. CCool.19What do people enjoy doing in the national park in late autumn and winter？AGoing for a walk版权所有：中华资源库 BDriving around the lake.
10、 CTaking photos20How long are the tourists supposed to stay in the park？A65 minutes. B110 minutes. C3 hours.第二部分 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。AThe Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from a
11、broad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and youll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas tha
12、t they live.When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode (方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you
13、 can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to you
14、r size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike（双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderfu
15、l chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.版权所有：中华资源库 21. Youd better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because _.A. you will break the traffic rulesB. you will cause much noiseC. you cant enjoy the beautiful sights wellD. you cant drive into some par
16、ks22. The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that _.A. you can take photos of animalsB. it is a cheap way of travelingC. you can get a clearer sight of animalsD. it is a good way to do sunbathing23. Whats the author attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?A. He supports it
17、very much.B. He thinks its a personal choice.C. He doesnt like this way of traveling.D. He thinks its only good for adults.BLast Friday, I was coming home late after spending time with friends and thought Id go down to the $99 cent pizza place. On the way, I saw a man sitting on the stairs alone the
18、re. Id seen him before every day I run late to work, but this time I had no place to rush off to.There was something about him, a quiet manner, different from many of other homeless people I had seen in New York City. I walked past him, went to the pizza place, and those 10 seconds waiting in line w
19、as enough to practice stepping outside of my usual, familiar flow. So with a few slices in hand, I went back to join him. I asked him if he was hungry. He said yes, but not for pizza because it made him uncomfortable. Hed rather have a few bucks for chicken and rice since it was easier on his stomac
20、h. Its funny, in that moment, he became more real to me.This man I had seen almost every day was someone with specific conditions, 版权所有：中华资源库 needs, and experiences. We exchanged names and ended up talking for a little over an hour that night as Kevin told me stories from his life, how he had done t
21、hings when “he was younger and didnt know any better” and how he tried to make amends (补偿) but too much time had passed. He shared his views on the value for young adults to learn the history of other people.He talked about his one wish being in his 60s before he leaves this earth, which is to share
22、 his story with the teenagers and young adults so they could avoid the mistakes he went through. Throughout the conversation, he eventually got his chicken and rice and gifted me a rose he had been carrying. Shortly afterwards, I made my way home, thinking to myself, “I met an amazing homeless perso
23、n”.24. The homeless man refused pizza because he _.A. did not feel very hungry at that momentB. had something wrong with his stomachC. preferred some chicken and rice to pizzaD. might feel ashamed to be given something25. Whats the homeless mans last wish?A. To become a lot younger again.B. To make
24、amends for his early life.C. To have enough chicken and rice to eat.D. To teach the young not to follow his example.26. It can be inferred from the text that _.A. The homeless man is different from othersB. The writer showed his pity to the homeless manC. What the homeless man thought shocked the wr
25、iterD. What the homeless man did was not very meaningful27. The writers purpose in writing the passage is to _.A. share his experience B. show his generosity(慷慨)C. express his thoughts D. exchange his opinions版权所有：中华资源库 CThis year some twenty-three hundred teenagers (young people aged from1319) from
26、 all over the world will spend about ten months in U.S. homes. They will attend U.S. schools, meet U.S. teenagers, and form impressions of the real America. At the same time, about thirteen hundred American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of t
27、he rest of the world. Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with Georges family. In turn, Georges son Mike spent a year in Freds home in America. Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months study the language b
28、egan to come to him. School was completely different from what he had expected -much harder. Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities. Family life, too, wa
29、s different. The fathers word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than the individual. Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car. At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his idea. “I suppose I should criticize (批评)
30、 American schools,” he said. “It is far too easy by our level. But I have to say that I like it very much. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens. There ought to be some middle ground betwe
31、en the two.“28. The whole exchange program is mainly to _.A. help teenagers in other countries know the real AmericaB. send students in America to travel in GermanyC. let students learn something about other countriesD. have teenagers learn new languages版权所有：中华资源库 29. What did Fred and Mike agree on
32、?A. America has better traffic.B. German schools were harder than American schools.C. Americans and Germans were both friendlyD. There were more cars on the streets in America.30. What is particular in American schools?A. There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings.B. There are a
33、lot of after-school activities.C. Students usually take 14 subjects in all.D. Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car31. What did Mike think after experiencing the American school life?A. A better education should include something good from both America and Germany.B. German schools traine
34、d students to be better citizensC. American schools were not as good as German schools.D. The easy life in the American school was more helpful to students.DWhen a friend is sad about a tragedy (悲剧), its hard to know how to comfort (安慰) him/ her. But the worst thing you can do is say nothing. It cou
35、ld mean that you dont care. You dont have to say much. A single supportive phrase doesnt require absolutely perfect words to break the ice. Here are some conversation starters when difficult situations have your tongue tied. 1. A friend loses his baby. Dont say:“Dont worry. Youre so young. Youll hav
36、e another baby.“ Do say:“ Im so sorry. I cant begin to imagine what you are going through, but if you want to talk about it, call me anytime.“ 2. A guy deserts your friend. Dont say:“I never liked that rat bastard (坏蛋) anyway!“ ( If the couple winds up reconciling (和解), you could end up losing your
37、friend.) Do say:“Breaking up is always hard to deal with, but Im here for you, whatever 版权所有：中华资源库 you need.“ 3. A friend has a death in the family. Dont say:“Its Gods will.“ or “I know exactly how you feel.“ Do say:“Im sorry about your loss. What can I do to help?“ 4. A friend loses a job suddenly.
38、 Dont say:“ Work is always boring. Those employers didnt suit you!“ Do say:“ Im sorry for that, but I know theres an even better job waiting for you there. Lets think about possibilities.“5. Someones pet dies. Dont say:“Gee! It was only a cat!“ or “My roommate doesnt like her dog and she is getting
39、rid of her dog. Do you want it?“ Do say:“Im sorry, she was such a great cat. How long did you have it?“32. Which of the following has the same meaning as the underlined part in paragraph 1?A. make your tongue shut B. tie your tongue in order not to say. C. have no suitable words to say.D. say what y
40、ou want freely.33. As a whole, whats the best way to comfort your friend troubled with a tragedy?A. To show your sorrow and offer your help. B. To try to make the tragedy less serious.C. To tell your friend not to think about it any more. D. To do your best to make him/her cheerful again.34. Though
41、your friend is deserted, youd better not say dirty words about her/ his friend because _.A. it may be a sign that you dont care for your friendB. your friend might not like you to say that against him/ his friend C. they might get along well again and you might be desertedD. your friend might hate y
42、ou in the future版权所有：中华资源库 35.Which of the following might be suitable words when your friends dog dies?A. Dont worry too much. Ill give you a good one.B. Im sorry to hear that. It was such a good dog.C. Im sorry you lost your dog. But it was at its ripe age.D. You must be sad about it. Thats enough
43、. 第 2 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。THE Internet can cause a lot of anger when it doesnt work properly. _36_. Internet access (接入) was first given to astronauts by NASA(美国国家航空航天局) five years ago, _37_. But connection speeds from the International Space Station a
44、re “worse than dial-up (拨号上网)”, the astronaut Scott Kelly said on Twitter, a social networking service. This is because the Internet connection in space comes from a network of satellites (卫星) the same satellites that NASA engineers on the ground use to communicate with astronauts on the Internation
45、al Space Station, according to The Atlantic.There is a lot of technology on the International Space Station, of course. _38_ Well, think about the distance that data has to travel. When an astronaut clicks on a website in space, that request first travels to a network of satellites far away from the
46、 station. This network is 22,000 miles (35,405 km) away from Earth, further away than the station itself. The satellites then send the signal (信号) down to a receiver on the ground below, and it deals with the request before returning its reply along the same path. This means that,_39 _, the signal i
47、s slow to go from space to Earth so the Internet runs slowly.However, in the future the Internet is likely to improve for astronauts as NASA changes to laser (激光) -based systems. Already, engineers have sent a high-definition (高清的) video from the International Space Station to the ground on a laser beam (光束). Its a “much faster” way to send data,_40_ , NASA said,”.
