2015-2016学年度上学期（期中）考试高一英语试题【新课标】
第I卷（三部分共 100分）
第一部分：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）
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 mean?
A. He doesn’t plan to move.
B. H e’s looking for an apartment.
C. He will move to the dormitory(宿舍).
2. What can we know about the man?
A. He doesn’t like basketball.
B. He likes football.
C. He will be busy this afternoon.
3. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The woman refused the man’s apology.
B. The man hurt the woman’s feelings.
C. The man forgot the whole work.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Policewoman and thief.
B. Mother and son.
C. Teacher and student.
5. Where are the speakers?
A. In a supermarket.
B. In the public house.
C. In a hotel.
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。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. Where is the man probably from?
A. Japan.
B. America.
C. England.
7. What does the man’s friend do?
A. She’s a doctor.
B. She’s a nurse.
C. She’s a teacher.
听第7段材料，回答8，9，10题。
8. When does the conversation take place?
A. In the morning.
B. At noon.
C. In the evening.
9. What did the woman buy last week?
A. A pair of green shoes.
B. A new sofa.
C. A green dress.
10. What color is the speakers’ old sofa?
A. Light blue.
B. Brown.
C. Yellow.
听第8段材料，回答第11，12，13题。
11. What do we know about the man?
A. He is very sick.
B. He has a lot of stress.
C. He sleeps well.
A. Try to relax.
B. Eat more vegetables.
C. Find the reason.
13. Where does the conversation most likely take place?
A. At the man’s home.
B. At a restaurant.
C. At school.
听第9段材料，回答第14，15，16题。
14. Why was the man late for work?
A. He got up late.
B. He didn’t catch the bus.
C. The traffic was heavy.
15. What is the woman’s suggestion?
A. Starting off earlier.
B. Taking buses.
C. Joining a car pool.
16. How does the woman know so much about the car pool?
A. She works in it.
B. She has joined a car pool.
C. She has read about it in the paper.
听第10段材料，回答第17，18，19，20题。
17. Where is Newcastle?
A. On the river Tyne.
B. On the Thames.
C. In the north of England.
18. How many bridges are there in Newcastle now?
A. One.
B. Five.
C. Ten.
19. What’s the main industry of Newcastle now?
A. Shipbuilding.
B. Coal-mining.
C. Chemical and Soap industries.
20. Why does the man often return to Newcastle now?
A. Because of the special name.
B. Because of the big shopping center.
C. Because of the wild and nice countryside.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
How do you get a man to do his share of the housework? If you are like most women, you’ve faced this question the hard way.
A man will enjoy a clean, orderly house, but he usually won’t make the effort to clean or organize it. This doesn’t mean that a woman has to do all the housework; she may have to manage many of the household duties, and request her partner’s participation(参与). A woman can often say that men and women should take equal responsibility for housework.
Very few men are raised to be fully responsible for housework, and many men look on housework as women’s work. On the other hand, most men will readily work around the yard, make repairs and complete projects on weekends or evenings, and it’s important that you give your man appreciation for those things, too. Most men will take on a little extra housework around the house if asked politely. They are even more likely to do housework if they can choose what they want to do, and do it without being monitored (监督).
Here’s the key: men want to feel that they are doing housework either because they want to do a task, or because they simply want to please their women. Men are much less likely to take on household tasks they consider uninteresting and unimportant. In a word, men are likely to do a household task just for the good of the house.
21. The passage is mainly about ______________.
B. how to get men to serve their families
C. how to praise men’s housework
D. how to make men do all the housework
22. According to the passage, a man ______________.
A. is willing to do any housework
B. likes to be told to do housework
C. is taught to be responsible for housework from childhood
D. likes a clean house but doesn’t make efforts to clean it
23. In order to get men to do some housework, women should often_____.
A. order them to do their share
B. ask them to do some housework politely
C. blame men’s laziness
D. monitor men’s work
24. According to the passage, which of the following would a husband most probably like to do?
A. Wash the dishes.
B. Do some sewing.
C. Paint the roof.
D. Ask his wife to work on the yard.
B
WHAT can help you make a fortune in the future? Graduating from a top university might not be enough. A new study from the University of Essex in Britain has shown that the more friends you have in school, the more money you’ll earn later.
Th e idea that popularity could have a serious influence on one’s earning potential shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. The researchers noted that if you want to get ahead in life, social skills and networking are easily as powerful as talent and hard work.
“If a person has lots of friends, it means that he or she has the ability to go along with others in all kinds of different situations,” said Xu Yanchun,17, from Nantou High School in Shenzhen, who totally agreed with the recent finding. “Also, friend s always help each other.” They not only create wider social circles for you but lift your mood when you are occasionally in low spirits,” said Xu. She believed that all this helps you “earn a higher salary”.
Maybe that’s why some people think the younger generations are in the age of Friendaholism(交友狂症)? A woman even complained that the networking website Facebook’s 5,000-friend limit was too low for her large reserve (储备)of social contacts.
But what does a friend mean? Should friends be regarded as a form of money?
“Call me uncool, but I think of a friend as an actual person with whom I have an actual history and whom I enjoy actually seeing. It seems, however, that this is no longer the meaning of a friend,” said Meghan Daum, who works with the Los Angele s Times in the US.
Daum dislikes the idea that quantity trumps quality in the age of Friendaholism. She thought the idea of friendship, at least among the growing population of Internet social networkers, was to get as many of not-really-friends as possible. For example, a friend might be someone you might know personally or someone who could just as easily be the friend of a friend of some other Facebook friend you don’t actually know. Although she agreed that social ties grease(润滑)the wheels of life, she also warned, “Too bad one thing money can’t buy is a real friend.”
25.What can friends do in the eyes of Xu Yanchun?
B. They teach you how to make more money.
C. They help you to get rid of sadness and cheer up.
D. They introduce their friends to you.
26.What will be needed if you are to achieve success according to the researchers?
A. Social skills, friends, good mood and fortune.
B. Social skills, networking, talent and hard work.
C. Social skills, networking, potential and fortune.
D. Social skills, talent, hard work and Facebook.
27.We learn that Meghan Daum’s attitude towards friends is somewhat ________.
A. up-to-date
B. optimistic
C. puzzled
D. traditional
28.What does th e word “trumps” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Be better than.
B. Be equal to.
C. Be worse than.
D. Be similar to.
C
I was talking with a client（客户）who was completely burned out on her work and life and then ready for a job change. She said, “I just wish I had meaningful work. I don’t feel like I’m making a difference. I’m just wasting my life.” These are the words I he ar most often from clients. All of us want to feel like we are making a difference and our work means something. The problem comes in defining （定义）“meaningful work”. What is it? For some people meaningful work might be helping others organize their office. For others it may mean making a million dollars.
What really matters is how you see it. What is meaningful work to you? Take out a piece of paper and answer these questions. How do you define meaningful work? When do you feel like you are really making a difference? What work have you done so far that feels the most meaningful? Write down whatever comes to your mind.
It is very easy to start judging yourself as being selfish. Stop! Allow yourself to be honest. The fact is when Picasso painted, he was doing it because he liked to paint. He was not thinking, “Oh, I hope this brings joy to others’ lives.” He painted because he wanted to. When Beethoven composed, he did it because he loved music. Even scientists searching for a cure for cancer are completely involved in their work just because it fascinates them.
It is easy to downplay the importance of work that feels meaningful. I remember Tony Robbins told a story of talking with the owner of a major company. The man said to Tony, “I wish I could do what you do because it makes such a difference in people’s lives.” Tony said, “You’ve got to be kidding! Look at what a difference you make. You provide work, health insurance and security for thousands of people! Don’t underestimate（低估）the value you provide.”
Take a look at what you have written about meaningful work. How do you wish to contribute to this world? Whatever you choose, remember that the greatest gift you can give is to find work that makes you feel fulfilled and joyful. Honor your preferences because giving your gifts to the world, whatever they look like, is the most meaningful action you can ever take.
29. What does the writer mean by mentioning Picasso and Beethoven?
A. Famous people are selfish to just work for themselves.
B. Doing meaningful work requires our interest in it.
C. Interest is the best teacher in learning.
30. According to the passage, what meaningful job does the writer advise us to take?
A. The one that is popular in society.
B. The one that brings you profits.
C. The one that wins you fame.
D. The one that brings you great joy.
31. The author would probably agree that_____________.
A. a career change is necessary for getting meaningful work
B. meaningful work is defined differently by different people
C. we must show confidence and talent in meaningful work
D. making a difference to society needs great contributions
D
Drama（戏剧）and the performing arts are excellent methods of building confidence in both children and adults. Learning through drama allows children to explore their creativity （创造力）and have fun while leaving their shyness and worries behind. Drama also works by supporting the growth of imagination and other skills.
Entertainment（娱乐）has become rather passive（被动的）with cinema, television, and video games. These screen-based methods have had a negative effect on communication. However, drama puts the “get-up-and-go” back into entertainment. Children have the opportunity to connect with others in a more meaningful way as drama encourages speech development and awareness of body language, and allows the children to become more socially active.
Play and drama are closely connected. When children play a game, they are pretending and using their imagination and so they are moving away from reality to create their own story. Drama is a vehicle through which children can express themselves more freely through movement and speech to make education fun.
Children gain confidence by understanding that there is no final answer in drama and that their opinion and contribution are valued. Children are able to give a personal response （回应）to many problems and situations such as poverty, global warming and recycling. The problems that drama can deal with are endless. Drama and education have a strong connection as drama can encourage children to take an active interest in other subjects such as geography, history, and English and so they can have a more rounded education.
As a drama teacher, I have seen children at their first class holding onto their parents’ arms—unwilling to let go. Then to see the same child later running into my class with smiles is an excellent sight. Drama gives children confidence by allowing them to try and experiment. Everyone is given the opportunity to shine within drama. Besides learning the history of the theatre, drama covers dance, music, and directing, etc. These classes are especially designed to be of great fun.
32.Performing drama is likely to help children _________.
A. invent something useful
B. imagine anything they like
C. become more confident in themselves
D. develop an interest in doing experiments
33.Which of the following is useful in developing a child’s communication skills?
A. Drama and play .
B. Television and cinema
C. Video games and drama
D. Cinema and video games
34. What does the underlined phrase “get-up-and-go” in the second paragraph probably mean?
A. Great influence on children.
B. Enthusiasm (热情)for communication.
C. Need for communication.
D. Negative effects on children.
35. We can know from the fourth paragraph that _________.
A. children’s opinions is of little importance
B. drama has a weak connection with education
C. children can learn drama by themselves in their daily lives
D. drama can help children learn about other subjects.
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。
How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and improves health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. _____36_____ But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
Associate with others.
The first step in making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
Start a conversation
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. _____37_____ You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
_____38_____
Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
Let it grow
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. _____39_____ The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
Enjoy your friendship
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. _____40_____ Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.
A. Be cheerful.
B. Do things together.
C. Do not wait to be spoken to.
D. Try not to find faults（缺点）with your friends.
E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.
F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.
第三部分英语知识运用（满分30分）
第一节完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、Ｂ、Ｃ和Ｄ）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡
上将该项涂黑。
The world always makes way for the dreamer
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler 41 everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling(天
花板). I 42 there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to 43 people feel like that.” My father asked me 44 I meant. “I want to be a motivational（激励人的）speaker just like Mr. Zigler,”
I replied. A（An） 45 was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 46 a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 47 as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional(地区的) sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 48 . Many people were 49 that I would leave after earning a six-figure（六位数） income. And they wondered 50 I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 51 to start my own company and leave my enviable position after 52 a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company made a 53 that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a(an) 54 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need
a 55 ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that 56
I had achieved in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need
a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was 57 .
Having made that decision, I was immediately 58 . One week after I gave notice, my husband lost his job, and now we had no 59 . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several 60 engagements（约定）with new customers. I discovered the unbelievable power of dreams.
41. A. rise B. do C. put D. raise
42. A. left B. came C. arrived D. reached
43. A. get B. hope C. make D. cheer
44. A. that B. what C. which D. if
45. A. dream B. idea C. girl D. speaker
46. A. After B. Before C. Because D. While
47. A. beginning B. working C. acting D. regarding
48. A. life B. love C. money D. career
49. A. disappointed B. moved C. surprised D. delighted
50. A. when B. why C. if D. how
51. A. plan B. promise C. decision D. mind
52. A. attending B. joining C. entering D. holding
53. A. newspaper B. book C. report D. speech
54. A. day B. instance C. week D. moment
55. A. love B. worker C. god D. company
56. A. everything B. anything C. nothing D. something
57. A. alive B. dead C. missing D. born
58. A. examined B. searched C. found D. tested
60. A. selling B. speaking C. writing D. listening
第II卷（非选择题，共50分）
注意事项：将答案写在答题卷上，写在本试卷上无效。
第二节单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面十个单句，在空白处填入适当内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
61. These results are __________________ (encourage), but you still have a long way to go.
62. We can’t afford ______________ (wait) any l onger or we will miss the plane.
63. He remains _________________ (energy), no matter how hard he has worked.
64. He decided to adopt a different approach ___________________ (raise) his son.
65. Everything happened ___________ quickly that I hadn’t tim e to think.
66. It is the third time Jack ____________________ (fail) his driving test.
67. The three friends went home happily, with the money ______________ (divide) equally
among them.
68. He is a professional basketball player; in ______________ words, he is paid to play.
69. One in seven road accidents happens because drivers fall _________ (sleep) while driving.
70. The company picnic ______________ (organize) by Sara and her team was a great success. 第五部分写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节单句改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
下列各句中均有一处错误，找出错误并改正。
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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：每处错误及其修改仅限一词。
1. They consider their son’s behaviours pretty normal.
2. A number of private cars was parked at the bus stop when the police arrived.
3. Unfortunate, I didn’t have my credit card with me or I’d certainly have bought the watch.
4. She offered employment in the sales office, but she refused the offer.
5. Comparing with last year, oil production fell by 30%.
6. Up to now, doctors had been able to do very little to treat the disease.
7. They put up two tents on an abandoning farm.
8. Dana admitted feel hurt by what I said.
9. I have to pay for a higher rent than the other students because my room is bigger.
10. Sorry to bother you, and could you give me a hand with this box?
第二节书面表达 (满分25分)
假如你是李华，暑假期间你去朋友Mike所在的城市悉尼旅游，回来后你想对他表达自己的感激之情。请根据以下要点给Mike写一封信：
1.感谢Mike的帮助和热情款待；
2.悉尼的风景和美食令人印象深刻；
3.在悉尼玩得很开心，增长见识；
4.邀请Mike来中国旅游。
注意：1.词数100字左右；2.可适当添加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Yours, L i Hua
参考答案
听力：1—5 ACBAC 6—10 ABCAB 11—15 BACCC 16—20 BABCC
阅读：21-24 ADBC 25-28 CBDA 29-31 BDB 32-35 CABD 36-40 ECBGD
完形 41-45 DACBA 46-50 AADCB 51-55 CADDC 56-60 ADDCB
语法填空 1. encouraging 2. to wait 3. energetic 4. to raising 5. so
6. has failed
7. divided
8. other
9. asleep 10. organized
改错 1. behaviours – behaviour 2. was – were 3. Unfortunate – Unfortunately 4. offered – was offered 5. Comparing – Compared 6. had – have
7. abandoning – abandoned 8. feel – feeling 9. for 去掉 10. and – but
Dear Mike,
How are you doing? Thank you for your help and good treat while I was traveling in Sydney last summer vacation. You were so kind and friendly to treat us to the local food, and show us around the city. It is really nice to visit Sydney, whose beautiful scenery and delicious food gave me a good impression. I had a great time there and learned a lot about Sydney. Mike, are you free these days? I would like to invite you to visit China. I’ll act as a guide to show you around the places of interest in my hometown.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua